Ready to scale an agricultural project? The AATIF funding application opens the door to finance and advisory review for agricultural investments across Africa. Use the online application to submit one or more projects for initial screening by an AATIF investment advisor.
Who this is for
Choose the profile that best describes your proposal when you apply:
- Direct Investee Company — companies running farming, input supply, processing, trading or other on-the-ground agricultural activities.
- Intermediary Investee Company — larger agribusinesses acting as offtakers, service providers or credit providers for smallholders and local SMEs.
- Financial Institution — banks, microfinance providers, SACCOs or other lenders financing the agricultural sector.
You may submit multiple projects, but submit each project separately.
Required documents (minimum for an initial review)
To allow a meaningful first assessment, prepare and upload:
- Business Plan — follow a clear structure (market, model, operations, financial projections, risk mitigation, and use of funds).
- Audited Financial Statements — past three years, if available; otherwise best-available financials and management accounts.
- Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) — or equivalent documents that explain social and environmental risks and mitigation measures.
The application form will prompt for additional supporting documents; provide as much detail as possible.
What to expect after submission
- Initial screening: AATIF reviews your submission and the uploaded documents.
- Response timeline: If your project appears eligible, an investment advisor will contact you within two weeks to discuss next steps.
- Further diligence: Eligible projects move to a more detailed due-diligence phase (technical, financial, legal, and impact review).
- Advisor guidance: The platform provides guiding notes during the questionnaire to flag potential eligibility gaps—use them to strengthen your submission.
Practical tips to make your application stand out
- Be concise and evidence-based: Use clear metrics — hectares, yield gains, number of smallholder suppliers, revenues, profit margins, repayment metrics, jobs created.
- Show financial realism: Provide realistic projections and explain assumptions (prices, inputs, timelines).
- Demonstrate impact & safeguards: Describe community benefits, gender and youth inclusion, and environmental safeguards (soil, water, biodiversity).
- Clarify land / supply access: Document long-term land rights or procurement/offtake agreements where relevant.
- Explain use of funds: Be specific about how requested financing will be deployed and the expected outcomes.
- Prepare for follow-up: Have legal, financial and technical documents ready in case the advisor requests them for diligence.
Quick checklist before you hit submit
- Business plan uploaded and follows a clear template
- Latest financials (audited or management accounts) attached
- ESIA or equivalent impact documentation included
- Contact person and headquarters details completed
- Each project submitted separately (if you have multiple)
Disclaimer:
This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official websites and portals of this opportunity for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.
To apply for this job please visit www.aatif.lu.