Call for Proposals: 28th Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) Funding Opportunity.

Empowering Smallholder Farmers, Strengthening Ecosystems, and Building Inclusive Value Chains

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites proposals for its 28th Call for Proposals, supporting transformative, high-impact projects that improve smallholder livelihoods, promote environmental regeneration, and drive social inclusion across commodity-dependent developing countries.

Deadline: April 1, 2026
Eligible Countries: All 101 CFC member countries (including Ghana)
Funding Focus Areas

CFC invests in projects that align commercial viability with environmental and social goals. Priority is given to proposals that enhance income opportunities for smallholders and contribute to sustainable rural development.

Key focus areas include:

• Regenerative Agriculture and Biodiversity Protection

• Local Value Addition with low environmental impact

• Trade Finance for connecting smallholders with global markets

• Agtech and Digital Tools for transparent, inclusive value chains

• Financial Access for smallholder farmers

• Women Entrepreneurship and Gender-Responsive Business Models

Special Priority Regions

The 28th Call places emphasis on projects focused on:

• Sustainable forest resource use in the Congo Basin (Cameroon, CAR, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo)

• Proposals from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Who Can Apply

Applications are welcome from:

• SMEs and cooperatives

• Social enterprises and NGOs

• Public or private entities operating in CFC member countries

Applicants must:

• Have at least three years of operational history, and

• Demonstrate financial viability and project experience.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit:

• Completed application form

• Balance Sheet and Income Statement (in English only)

Download all forms and details from the official website.

Upcoming Webinars

• January 13, 2026 (15:00–16:00 CET)

• March 4, 2026 (10:00–11:00 CET)

These sessions will guide applicants through the process and help strengthen their proposals.

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.