About

This call for proposals is organised by Enabel, implementing the DeSIRA+ initiative in Central Africa to co-construct and scale up agroecological innovations, build the capacity of stakeholders in agroecology and promote policies favourable to sustainable food systems.

Pillars

• It is based on three pillars: 

  • Agroecology as a holistic approach to agricultural and food challenges.

  • Innovation and scaling up through co-creation between researchers and players in the field. 

  • Strengthened multi-stakeholder partnerships, led by organisations outside research (CSOs, POs, public and private institutions, NGOs) to encourage the dissemination of innovations.

Objectives

• The general objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the transition towards sustainable and resilient agricultural systems through the widespread adoption of agroecological practices adapted to local contexts. 

• The specific objective is: Farmers have validated agroecological solutions, accompanied by technical, economic and institutional mechanisms, as well as the skills needed to enable them to be adopted and disseminated on a large scale.

Funding Information

• The total indicative amount available under this call for proposals is EUR 700,000.

• Grant amount All grant applications under this call for proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts: 

  • Minimum amount: EUR 150,000 (excluding own co-financing) 

  • Maximum amount: EUR 230,000 (excluding own co-financing)

Expected Results

• The expected results are as follows:

  • R1 - Innovative agroecological solutions, including cropping systems and practices, soil management and biodiversity management, are identified, tested and adapted to local conditions and producers' needs. 

  • R2 - The agroecological practices and systems identified undergo a rigorous assessment of their agroeconomic, environmental and social performance, including their resilience to climate change, in order to determine their potential for future scaling up. 

  • R3 - On-the-ground technical, financial and/or organisational support for the agroecological transition, adapted to local contexts, is available to producers.

Eligibility

• Applicant 

  • To be admissible for grants, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

    • be a legal person; and

    • be a public entity (universities, research centres, etc.) Or

    • be a private not-for-profit entity (international or national non-governmental organisation, ASBL, foundation, etc.) or

    • be a legal entity governed by private law whose primary objective is not to maximise profit.

• Co-applicant(s)

  • Co-applicants, if applicable, are involved in defining and implementing the action, and the costs they incur are eligible in the same way as those incurred by the applicant. 

    • Co-applicants must meet the following conditions:

      • be a legal person; and

      • be a public player (universities, research centres, etc.) or

      • be a private not-for-profit player (international or national non-governmental organisation, ASBL, foundation, etc.)

      • be a legal entity governed by private law whose primary objective is not to maximise profit and

      • pursue an objective that is in line with the following ones:

        • sustainable human development 

        • consolidating democracy and the rule of law, including good governance, 

        • respect for human dignity, human rights in all their dimensions and fundamental freedoms, 

        • inclusive, equitable and sustainable economic growth, giving priority to local entrepreneurship, the social economy and the ILO's Decent Work Agenda.

Post Date: June 16, 2025