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AgriFI Agricultural Investment Facility for Agribusiness SMEs

European Union (AgriFI / EDFI Management Company)

USD 500,000 - 10,000,000 Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania...

About This Opportunity

AgriFI (Agriculture Financing Initiative) is an EU-backed blended finance facility that supports sustainable agricultural investment in developing countries. It provides financing through loans, guarantees, and equity investments to agribusiness SMEs, cooperatives, and private sector actors working in agriculture, aquaculture, food systems, and rural value chains.

The programme focuses on improving food security, climate resilience, and rural employment, particularly for smallholder farmers. Funding is typically delivered through partner financial institutions rather than direct grants.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be an agribusiness SME or cooperative
  • Must demonstrate scalable operations
  • Must operate in agriculture or food systems value chain
  • Must contribute to climate resilience or food security
  • Must have a viable business model for investment

Required Documents

  • Business plan
  • Financial statements
  • Pitch deck
  • Investment proposal
  • Company registration documents
  • Impact and ESG data (if available)

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Funding Details

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Amount

USD 500,000 - 10,000,000

Organization

European Union (AgriFI / EDFI Management Company)

Eligible Countries

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, DRC, Somalia

Application Deadline

Rolling Applications

Posted

May 27, 2026

1 month ago

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