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SUMMARY:Climate Resilience RFA: Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Request For Application\n\nThe Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) is seeking applications through our Next Generation Crops Challenge Area. FFAR builds unique partnerships to support innovative and actionable science addressing today’s food and agriculture challenges. We are seeking innovative research focused on improving climate resilience in crops to provide the critical solutions necessary to enhance the sustainable production of nutritious food for a growing global population. For 2021\, FFAR anticipates funding up to two meritorious applications. \n\n\nWhat We Are Looking For\n\nFFAR aims to support research that addresses the challenge of rising global temperatures by increasing the basal or acquired thermotolerance of crop plants. In accordance with the above intent\, the successful research will be applicable to one or more of the following crop species: maize\, rice\, sorghum\, millet\, wheat\, sweet potato\, cassava\, banana\, yam\, common bean\, cowpea\, chickpea or groundnut. We will also consider research in other plants\, if applicants adequately describe how the proposed research would be transferable to the preferred crops. Potential solutions only applicable to agricultural systems in high-income countries or involving domestication of new crops will not be considered. \nFFAR would consider: \n\nApproaches that quantify the specific features of climate-driven temperature change that will most impact crop plants.  This may include development or improvement of biophysical crop simulation/predictive models;\nSolutions that address higher temperatures in day and/or night periods;\nSolutions that address increased temperature variability;\nSolutions that could be applied in crop genetic improvement programs;\nSolutions that address the challenges of phenotyping for variation in thermotolerance\, including the impact of acclimation;\nSolutions that address temperature response in crop plants\, including molecular\, enzymatic\, physiological\, and/or genetic approaches;\nSolutions developed in model plant systems that can be applied to one or more of the above crops;\nSolutions that can be reasonably applied in agricultural systems in low income countries.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\nThe Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research welcomes applications from institutions of Higher Education\, non-profit and for-profit organizations\, government-affiliated researchers\, and domestic and international organizations. \nAny individual(s) with the skills\, knowledge\, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support. \n\n\n\n\n\nAward Information\n\nProject duration: Up to 60 months  \nProposal funding range: $250\,000 – $1\,000\,000  \nMatching Funds are not required for this program.   \nReasonable budgets clearly work in favor of the applicant. Budgets that are not commensurate with proposed work or poorly justified will likely have a negative impact on the overall evaluation of the application. \n\n\n\nThe number of projects selected for funding may vary.\nIndirect Expenses: A maximum of 10% of the total award may be used for indirect costs. FFAR’s indirect cost allotment is not an indirect cost rate applied to the total modified direct costs but instead it is an overall allotment from the Total Funds Request\, also known as the Total Project Costs\, to be used for IDC. This means 90% of the total funds requested must go directly to the proposed research. For example\, if you request the maximum\, the total direct cost available to the project is $750\,000⁄1. 1 = $682\,000. Indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the total.\nIndirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the total budget (FFAR contribution+ grantee’s matching funding\, if any). Please carefully review our IDC policy in the Instructions Tab of the budget template.\nEstimated Number of Awards: To be determined. The number of awards depends on the quality and the total funds requested of successful application. The number of applications funded is left totally to the discretion of FFAR including choosing not to fund any applications under this opportunity.\n\n\n\nAnticipated Award Date: February 2021 \n\n\n\nMore information @ https://foundationfar.org/climate-resilience-rfa/
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/climate-resilience-rfa-funding-opportunities/
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SUMMARY:National Sorghum Foundation Opens Joint Scholarship Application
DESCRIPTION:The National Sorghum Foundation and BASF are pleased to announce a joint scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. \n“The National Sorghum Foundation is excited to continue to partner with BASF in supporting students who excel in academics\, leadership and service in their communities and universities\,” National Sorghum Foundation Chairman Larry Lambright said. “We look forward to providing deserving students with the financial assistance necessary to continue their education and success.” \nTwo $2\,500 scholarships will be awarded to deserving students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculturally-related curriculum. Undergraduate applicants must be entering at least their second year of study during the 2020-2021 academic year. Applicants must also have a parent or grandparent who is a member of National Sorghum Producers. \nMore information about each scholarship’s criteria and application forms can be found online at SorghumGrowers.com/Foundation-Scholarships/.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/national-sorghum-foundation-opens-joint-scholarship-application/
LOCATION:4201 North Interstate 27 Lubbock\, TX 79403
CATEGORIES:Funding
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SUMMARY:Agri Clinic and Agribusiness Center
DESCRIPTION:AGRICLINICS AND AGRIBUSINESS CENTERS\nDepartment of Agriculture\, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare\, Government of India\nAgri-Clinics and Agri-Business centres Scheme was launched in April 2002 by Government of India with the objective to supplement the public extension system through committed private extension services at free or nominal cost by educated and trained candidates in a self employment mode\, by Extension Division of Department of Agriculture\, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC and FW)\, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare\, Government of India. There are two main components for the scheme: Training and Subsidy. \nNational Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)\, Hyderabad\, provides training to Agricultural Graduates through Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) under Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme (AC and ABC) for performing extension services. The trained candidates would establish business units under agricultural allied activities. \nSubsidy component is implemented through National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD)\, Mumbai. Trained candidates establishing agri-ventures availing credit facilities are extended with subsidy depending on their project\, gender\, social category and regional preferences. \nObjective of the ACABC Scheme\nThe main objective of this scheme is to promote the establishment of agricultural clinics and Agri Business Centers (ACABC) in the country. A plan has also been prepared by the government to promote agri business through which a person associated with farming or willing to join can take a loan of up to 20 lakh rupees. You can get this amount through Agri Clinic and Agri Business Center Scheme. The person joining this scheme is given 45 days training and if your plan is found eligible then NABARD i.e. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development will give you a loan. \nEligibility for ACABC \nEligibility: Unemployed agricultural graduates\, agricultural diploma holders\, higher secondary and biological science graduates with agriculture and postgraduate courses in agriculture. The age limit of the trainees has been kept from 18 to 60 years. \nDocuments \nDocuments which are needed are:-\nAadhaar card number\, email id\, last educational qualification\, bank account information and photo of applicant \nLoans and Subsidies in this Scheme\n\nTo set up agricultural clinics and agribusiness centers\, the NABARD bank will provide a personal loan of Rs 20 lakh and a group loan of up to Rs 1 crore for training entrepreneurs.\nThe entrepreneurs will also given 36 to 44 percent of the project cost on loan.\nOn this loan\, 36 percent subsidy will be given to general category entrepreneurs.\n44 percent subsidy will be given to entrepreneurs belonging to scheduled castes\, tribes and women.\n\nToll free number of Agri Clinic or Agri Business Center scheme\nFor more information farmers can call on the toll free number 1800-425-1556. \nFor more details visit: https://acabcmis.gov.in/AboutUs.aspx \nThe online system is in placed to apply online for trainings and to monitor the training activities\,subsidy disbursal under Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme (AC and ABC). \nhttps://www.acabcmis.gov.in/Institute.aspx. \nFor applying for Training: https://acabcmis.gov.in/ApplicantReg.aspx \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/agri-clinic-and-agribusiness-center/
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SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities for Start-ups/SMEs for Indigenous Technology Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Development Commercialization of Indigenous Technology: Inviting Application for National Awards 2020 \nTechnology Development Board (TDB) is a statutory body of Department of Science & Technology (DST). As part of National Technology Day celebration on 11th May every year\, TDB presents following three Awards\, to industrial concerns who have successfully commercialized an indigenous technology. \nThe Technology Development Board (TDB)\, Department of Science and Technology\, Government of India provides financial assistance to Indian industrial concerns\, start-ups and SMEs attempting development and commercial application of indigenous technology\, or adapting imported technology to wider domestic applications. The objectives are to promote new ideas from small enterprises even at the risk of failures\, encourage production of competitive consumer products\, motivate industries and R&D institutions for product innovation\, develop socially relevant and profitable technologies\, identify and act in areas requiring strategic interventions and Invest in core technological strengths to enable Indian industry to stand-up to the competitive pressure and become a global player. \nOne (1) cash award of Rs. 25 lakh and a trophy to an industrial concern which has successfully developed & commercialized an indigenous technology. However\, in case the technology developer and commercializing organizations are different each one would be eligible for cash prize and a trophy. \nThree (3) cash awards of Rs. 15 lakh and a trophy each to a Micro\, Small and Medium Enterprise that have successfully commercialized a technology product based on indigenous technology. \nA cash award of Rs. 15 lakhs which was introduced for the first time for the F.Y. 2017-18 i.e. National Technology Start-up Award for promising new technology with potential for commercialization. \nPublishing of advertisement\, in National Daily Newspapers\, for inviting applications for awards is a yearly affair for TDB and as per practice in the past; it is advertised in the month of November every year. To apply visit www.tdb.gov.in
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/funding-opportunities-for-start-ups-smes-for-indigenous-technology-commercialization/
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SUMMARY:Innovation Challenge - 2020 by giz
DESCRIPTION:The global community has set itself the goal to end hunger by 2030. To achieve this\, agriculture must become more efficient and sustainable along the entire value chain. Current approaches are not sufficient to achieve this. Practicable and regionally adapted innovations are needed. The Agricultural Innovation Fund aims to promote these. Apply now with your idea for Africa and South East Asia! \nWhat kind of innovations are we looking for?\nWe are looking for innovative ideas that make the agricultural and food sector more efficient and sustainable along the entire value chain in our partner countries. The Innovation Challenge has three main focuses: \nMechanization\nDigitalization\nRenewable Energies \nIn these areas we are looking for innovations that offer new approaches that lead to positive changes and from which many people in our partner countries will benefit. This could be for instance a new kind of harvester\, a new process design or a new way of cooperating with one another. \nWho can apply?\nWe are looking for start-ups and small businesses from our participating partner countries in Africa and South East Asia. The innovation must be suitable for our partner countries. It is important to us that the participants of the Innovation Challenge also contribute with their idea to a common good and sustainable development in African and Southeast Asian countries. \n\nThere are three competition categories – you can choose!\n\n\nEach participant can apply for one of the following categories: \n1) Mechanization in the context of agriculture\n2) Digitalization in the context of agriculture\n3) Renewable energies in the context of agriculture \nThere will be first-place winners in each category as well as second- and third-place winners. The focus of all categories is the development of the innovation for application in our participating partner countries. \n* Further details on conditions of participation can be found in the document “Conditions of Participation” and must be agreed to as part of the application. \nWhat can be won?\nThe three winners of each category will receive a support package which will be individually tailored to their innovation with a total value of up to EUR 50\,000. The package of the second-place winners is worth up to EUR 20\,000 and the third-place winners up to EUR 10\,000.\nTogether with the winners we will decide what is necessary to develop the innovation most efficiently. The support packages can contain the following elements\, which can be selected individually or combined with each other: \nHow can you apply?\n\nClick on the following link “Apply” and fill out the form completely.\nApplications are accepted until 31 March 2020.\n\nhttps://www.weltohnehunger.org/application.html \nFor more information visit https://www.weltohnehunger.org/innovation-challenge-en.html
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/innovation-challenge-2020-by-giz/
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SUMMARY:New value chain and funding opportunities in Maharashtra state
DESCRIPTION:State of Maharashtra Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) project is just starting up and in a few months will release some competitive calls where they will fund 60%. They are keen now to engage with any SMEs for ideas that will help develop value chains\, including millet and sorghum. \nThe SMART calls (that will come out in a couple of months) include: \n1)      PP (Productive Partnerships): 1 buyer and 1 CBO (community based organization) can apply for what is needed for the CBO to match the buyer need eg a processing unit\, storage\, extension support etc. \n2)      MAP (Market Access Plan): If there is no organized buyer but there is an identified market\, SMART will provide 60% of the cost of what is needed to the CBO.\nAlso SMART will help CBO raise equity through eg a bank. SMART has also set up a Credit Guarantee Fund in case the assets of the CBO do not satisfy the Bank. \n3)      Enhanced warehouse based interventions: SMART is making decentralized storage facilities so there is more storage available at the local farmer level. \n4)      Innovative ideas: eg new technologies. Here they will fund up to 50%. \nPlease contact Jeevan Bunde\, from the SMART team\, 09049816264. http://www.smart-mh.org/en
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/new-value-chain-and-funding-opportunities-in-maharashtra-state/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200131
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SUMMARY:The Food System Vision Prize
DESCRIPTION:The Food Systems Vision Prize is an invitation for organizations\, institutions\, companies and communities across the globe to develop a concrete and actionable Vision of the regenerative and nourishing food system that they aspire to create by the year 2050. \n$2M will be distributed to the Top Visionaries\, who will be eligible to receive a prize of $200\,000 each. \nPrize Participants may submit their Visions at any point during the Open Submission Phase and are encouraged to publish an initial post of their submission by the Early Submission Deadline on 5 December 2019. \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/the-food-system-vision-prize/
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SUMMARY:Elevator Pitch Contest by Sight and Life
DESCRIPTION:Climate Smart Nutrition \nDo you have planet friendly disruptive solution to free the world from malnutrition \nTHE INNOVATION CHALLENGE | CLIMATE SMART INNOVATIONS FOR BETTER NUTRITION \nAn elevator pitch is a critical part of the entrepreneurial process. As competition for research and investment funds increases\, young scientists need to effectively articulate their idea and do so in a manner that is persuasive and precise. Sight and Life developed a platform for organizing an elevator pitch contest (EPC) on disruptive ideas to stimulate networks and dialogue\, especially among innovators. \nThe Elevator Pitch Contest’s goal is to identify and support such projects that can be implemented and produce a meaningful impact in the short term.   \nTo stimulate innovation from different fields\, the contest will identify and support projects that can provide climate smart innovations for better nutrition. \nThe Elevator Pitch Contest will be held at the Micronutrient Forum Global Conference on March 24\, 2020. Seven selected finalists will win a round trip and accommodation to Bangkok to present their idea. Each finalist will receive valuable mentoring throughout the contest and one winner will receive a cash award of US$5\,000. \nELEVATOR PITCH TIMELINE \n31st January 2020 by 11:59 PM (GMT): Complete and submit the online application \n17th February 2020: Seven best entries will be announced \n24th March 2020: Selected innovators will present their ideas to a panel of experts and the audience in five minutes. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for all finalists. \nFor more details visit: https://www.elevator-pitch-contest.org \nApply here for contest:  https://bit.ly/2qSA1lL
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/elevator-pitch-contest-by-sight-and-life/
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UID:5785-1574640000-1574726399@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Wharton India Startup Challenge (WISC)
DESCRIPTION:Submit your idea & business plan online to win $20\,000+ in prize money and the entries will be screened by a panel of experts\, including top entrepreneurs and VCs\n\nApplication Deadline for round 1 – November 25\, 2019\nSemi-Finalists will be announces on 6th December\, 2019\nFinalists will be announces on 20th December 2019\nTop 10 finalists will get an opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges on January 10\, 2020
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/6th-annual-wharton-india-startup-challenge-wisc/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191124
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UID:6098-1574553600-1574639999@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Indo-Brazil agritech Cross border incubation program 2019 - 2020
DESCRIPTION:Highlights : \n\n6 months mentoring program in India and Brazil\n15 days workshop in delhi and Hyderabad\n15 days all expenses paid trip to brazil\nInvestor connect and demo day in India and Brazil\nPartnership and network opportunity in India and Brazil\n\n  \nTo apply visit : www.pusakrishi.iari.res.in \n24 Nov 2019 – last date to Apply \n03 Dec 2019 – Cohort Announcement \n09 Dec 2019 – Commencement of workshop \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/indo-brazil-agritech-cross-border-incubation-program-2019-2020/
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UID:5552-1572595200-1572627600@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Small Grants Program for food and nutrition security activities\, Round 2 grants due by 1 Nov 2019
DESCRIPTION:About the Organization \nIDEAL is a five-year USAID FFP funded activity that aims to address knowledge and capacity gaps expressed by the food and nutrition security implementing community. The goal of IDEAL is to strengthen food and nutrition security among FFP-target populations through promotion of systems-level approaches to improve the design\, implementation and overall effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities. \nAbout the Grant \nThe purpose of this request for applications (RFA) is to solicit applications that support the development of tools and topic-specific learning events to strengthen the capacity of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP) grantees\, and the broader food and nutrition security implementing partner community. \nSubject of Grant \nCapacity strengthening and innovation to improve the design\, implementation and effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities. \nObjective of Grant \nTo solicit applications from food and nutrition security practitioners to support the development of products and tools\, conduct events\, and implement practical activities to improve the quality of food and nutrition security programming among FFP-target populations. Successful Micro Grant applications will align with IDEAL’s content focus areas\, the FFP Learning Agenda and identified gaps and needs expressed by implementing partners. This RFA is not intended to solicit applications for research work done by Development Food Security Activities (DFSAs) during the Refine and Implement (R&I) period. \nFocus and Subject Areas \nOver the past decade\, FFP made significant investments in strengthening implementer capacity in a number of key technical areas central to food and nutrition security (e.g. Agriculture\, WASH\, Commodity Management\, Nutrition Technology). Under IDEAL\, the emphasis will shift to underlying content focus areas that have received less attention in recent years but remain central to protecting and enhancing lives and livelihoods while transforming communities and institutions. These focus areas represents areas of current practice for implementing partners working in food and nutrition security and offer clear opportunities for capacity strengthening and enhanced sharing across partners on best and promising practices. \nContent focus areas \n\nStrengthening the quality and impact of emergency programming\nData collection and analysis for improved program design and impact\nAdaptive management and application of learning\nIntegrated activity design and implementation\nSustainability and planning for exit\nSocial and behaviour change\nEquity\, empowerment\, social cohesion and social accountability\n\nDuration of Micro Grant Award \nThe duration of an award under this RFA may be up to 12 months from the date of the award. IDEAL\, Save the Children Federation\, and/or USAID reserves the right to cancel this RFA at any time. \nFunding Availability \nFinal funding levels for each award will depend on content\, relevance\, quality\, number of applications received\, needs\, and competing priorities\, with a ceiling of $50\,000 US Dollars\, subject to availability of funds. Acceptance of an application under this RFA does not constitute an award\, nor does it guarantee that the application\, if awarded\, will be funded at the full dollar amount requested \nApplicant Eligibility \nPrime applicants may be U.S. and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)\, for-profit organizations\, or institutions of higher education that can contribute to IDEAL’s strategic objective of promoting systems-level approaches to improving the design\, implementation and  SC-IDEAL-MG-RFA-2019-01 6 overall effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities. \nSubmissions are due by 5PM ET on August 30\, 2019 for Round 1 or 5 PM ET November 1\, 2019 for Round 2. \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/small-grants-program-for-food-and-nutrition-security-activities-round-2-grants-due-by-1-nov-2019/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Save the Children":MAILTO:IDEAL_microgrant@savechildren.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191026
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SUMMARY:World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator - Challenge 2019
DESCRIPTION:Funding – Apply to receive up to $100\,000 in equity-free funding\, with further funding dependent upon progress and measurable achievement of key targets. \nAccess to WFP Operations – Successful teams will work with WFP units on the ground to further develop and refine their solutions. \nHands-On Support – You’ll have the chance to work with technical and industry mentors who will provide guidance and accelerate your progress. \nNetworking – Teams will be able to tap into and leverage our strong network of public\, private\, and government partners to accelerate implementation. \nCohort III Application deadline – 25 October 2019
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/world-food-programme-innovation-accelerator-challenge-2019/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191016
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UID:5634-1571097600-1571183999@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Common Fund for Commodities - 15th Open Call for Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) provides a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises\, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries. These activities cover all segments of the value chain (including production\, processing\, financing\, marketing etc.). This includes services and support functions\, that help all participants in the process of value generation to improve the economic\, social and environmental well-being of its poorest participants at the bottom of the pyramid. \nThe support is offered mainly through loans\, including financing of equipment’s and meeting needs for working capital. The CFC seeks applications of projects that have reached a state of economic\, social and environmental sustainability. These applications should clearly show operational and financial viability\, with a proven track record. \nProject proposals that incorporate innovative solutions for the commodity sector (e.g. new agritech applications\, increase availability of renewable and affordable energy\, expanding environmental service) are especially expected to be submitted. \nAll interested parties are kindly invited to submit qualifying proposals no later than 15 OCTOBER 2019.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/common-fund-for-commodities-15th-open-call-for-proposals/
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