Call for Proposals from Indian FPOs/MSEs for Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) Challenge Fund 2025, ACCESS is managing an investment fund on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under the Investments in Agroecology Value Chain Projects (IAVCP), which aims to strengthen agroecology-based value chains. The IAVCP initiative focuses on identifying promising business opportunities within agroecology clusters and value chains, offering investment support for integrated, sustainable agroecology production systems. This is achieved by providing grants, technical assistance, and ecosystem support to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and Producer Organization Enterprises (POEs), helping them grow their operations, improve agroecological outcomes, and deliver measurable benefits to small producers engaged in the value chain.
Through the GAP Challenge, ACCESS is inviting eligible enterprises to submit Concept Notes for grant funding ranging from Rs. 100 lakhs to Rs. 200 lakhs to establish or expand high-impact business projects within Agroecology Value Chains.
The purpose of this grant is to support agroecology-focused MSEs and POEs in becoming key contributors to sustainable food systems. By offering financial support through a competitive grant mechanism, the GAP-Fund aims to enable these enterprises to scale their agroecological innovations, address critical challenges within their value chains, and enhance sustainable livelihoods for small producers through robust, long-term business models.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 17th December 2026
Reasons to participate
(Call for Proposals from Indian FPOs/MSEs for Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) Challenge Fund 2025)
Receive grant of upto INR 2 crore to part fund your business plan, become part of GAP Fund community of agroecology enterprise and showcase your impact.
Pitch your solution to investors/ funders and stand a chance to unlock add-on funding.
Eligible Entities
(Call for Proposals from Indian FPOs/MSEs for Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) Challenge Fund 2025)
? Producer Organization Enterprises (POEs) involved in Agroecology: These could be Farmer Producer Organizations/Companies (FPO/FPC), Producer Organizations/ Companies (PO/PC), Producer Groups (PG), Producer Cooperatives, Federations of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and other forms of producer collective enterprises[1].
? Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs): For-profit enterprises linked to agroecology value chains, including start-up organizations and individual entrepreneurs, can apply, provided they are registered.
Non-profit organizations/NGOs can assist with the preparation of an application by a Producer Organization or Enterprise, but they cannot apply in their own right.
Project Location: Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) Challenge is open pan India.
How to apply?
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