AICS Forest Restoration Initiative – Regenerative Agroforestry Value Chains in Karamoja, Uganda
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
42 days left
About This Opportunity
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is inviting proposals for an initiative supporting the development of conservative and regenerative agroforestry value chains to protect the forest heritage and natural resources of Karamoja, Uganda.
The initiative, AID 12788/01/1, aims to contribute to forest restoration, sustainable natural-resource management, climate resilience and improved livelihoods in Karamoja through the development of sustainable agroforestry value chains.
The programme focuses on strengthening approaches that combine forest conservation and restoration with regenerative agroforestry and sustainable value-chain development. It is intended to support local communities and civil society organisations in improving livelihoods while protecting forests and natural resources.
The official AICS records identify the eligible applicant category as civil society organisations (CSOs).
The current technical listing reports a total budget of EUR 1,930,000, with an award ceiling of EUR 1,784,600.
Application deadline: 27 September 2026.
This opportunity is intended for eligible Civil Society Organisations and is not a general individual grant. Applicants should carefully review the official AICS eligibility requirements before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an eligible Civil Society Organisation under the AICS call requirements
- Applicant must meet the legal and organisational eligibility requirements specified in the official call
- Proposed activities must contribute to conservation and restoration of forest resources in Karamoja
- Project must support conservative and/or regenerative agroforestry value chains
- Activities should contribute to sustainable natural-resource management and climate resilience
- Project should contribute to improved livelihoods and sustainable economic opportunities for local communities
- Proposal must comply with the geographic, thematic and technical requirements in the official AICS guidelines
- Applicant must submit all required documentation in accordance with the official call
Required Documents
- Completed application/proposal forms required by the official AICS call
- Detailed project proposal
- Project budget and financial documentation
- Organisational registration and eligibility documentation
- Evidence of relevant organisational experience and capacity
- Any additional documents required in the official AICS guidelines and annexes
Funding Details
Funding Type
Grant
Funding Amount
Up to EUR 1,784,600
Organization
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
Eligible Countries
Uganda
Application Deadline
September 27, 2026
42 days left
Posted
August 11, 2026
4 days ago
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