If you have an innovative idea that can reduce poverty and inequalities in developing countries — including through agriculture — this opportunity may be for you.
The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) operates a year-round open call for projects, supporting innovative solutions implemented in low- and middle-income countries. Unlike many sector-specific grants, FID has no sectoral restrictions, meaning agriculture, agribusiness, food systems, and rural development projects are fully eligible.
If your project has the potential to create lasting, measurable impact, it may qualify — whether it is an early-stage idea or ready to scale.
Flexible Funding Based on Project Stage
FID provides grants tailored to your project’s level of maturity:
- 🔹 Prototyping or piloting an early-stage idea
- 🔹 Rigorous impact evaluation
- 🔹 Initial scale-up
- 🔹 Deployment through public institutions
This makes it ideal for agricultural innovations at different development stages — from testing a new farming model to scaling a proven agribusiness solution.
Geographic Eligibility
Projects must be implemented in countries classified as low- or middle-income according to the OECD DAC list.
However, projects located in:
- Burkina Faso
- Mali
- Niger
are not eligible under this call.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Local organizations
- NGOs
- Research institutions
- Social enterprises
- Collectives
- Consortia
⚠️ Individual applications are not eligible.
⚠️ Applications submitted solely by international organizations are not eligible.
Organizations may apply independently or as part of a consortium.
Application Process
FID’s call is open throughout the year, allowing applicants to:
- Apply at any time
- Work collaboratively on proposals
- Return and update submissions before finalizing
Applicants are advised to carefully review:
- The Call for Projects Guide
- The Application Form (Word format)
- The Budget Template (Excel format)
- The FAQ section
A decision tree tool is also available to help applicants determine the most appropriate funding stage.
Why Agriculture-Focused Organizations Should Consider FID
For organizations working in agriculture and rural development, this funding presents an opportunity to:
- Test innovative farming approaches
- Strengthen food systems
- Improve smallholder farmer incomes
- Promote inclusive agribusiness models
- Generate evidence-based impact
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 fundinnovation.dev.