Transition to sustainable food systems through the scaling up of agroecological innovations in the Central African region (DeSIRA+)

Description

1) Objective

The overall objective of this call for proposals is to accelerate the transition to sustainable agricultural systems by contributing to the scaling up of proven agroecological practices and innovations, with emphasis on animal-based agroecological innovations that complement crop systems.

The specific objective is to promote the capitalisation, dissemination and widespread adoption of agroecological innovations by producers, rural communities and small and medium-sized enterprises in the agricultural sector.

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants must: be a legal person; be a public entity (universities, research centres, etc.) or be a private not-for-profit entity (international or national non-governmental organisation, ASBL, foundation, etc.).

3) Location

Actions must take place in Rwanda.

4) Budget

The total indicative amount available under this Call for Proposals is €976,000. Grants may range from €850,000-€976,000.

5) Application

This is a call for proposals in two phases. As a first step, only concept notes should be submitted for evaluation by 12 January 2026. After evaluation of the concept notes including the admissibility of the applicants, the applicants who have been shortlisted will be invited to submit a proposal. Subsequently, the evaluation of the proposals received from the preselected
applicants will be carried out.