The 29th CFPs: Thriving Farmers, Resilient Ecosystems and Empowered Communities supports transformative, high-impact projects aimed at alleviating poverty by strengthening the income-generating capacity of commodity producers in developing countries.

Overview

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) seeks to invest in initiatives that empower smallholder farmers, promote environmental regeneration, and foster social inclusion. The fund prioritizes commercially viable projects that align with strategic pillars, including trade finance for global market access, regenerative agriculture, local value addition with low environmental impact, and the integration of digital AgTech tools. Special emphasis is placed on projects that drive women’s entrepreneurship and support value chains in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), cooperatives, social enterprises, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other public or private sector entities that are legally registered or have active operations in one of the 101 CFC member countries.

To qualify, organizations must demonstrate a minimum of three years of operational history with a proven track record of financial viability and the technical capacity to implement commodity-based development projects. All proposals must align with the UN Global Compact principles and focus on enhancing smallholder livelihoods through sustainable, market-oriented solutions.

Funding Details

• Grant Size: More than $1 million
• Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Application Process

Interested parties may submit proposals via the following link: Apply Here.

Funder Information

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) has a mission to contribute to poverty alleviation by strengthening the income-generating capacity of commodity producers and mitigating vulnerability to their economic well-being. Its vision is to strengthen and diversify the commodity sector in developing countries and transform it to be a major contributor to poverty alleviation and sustained economic growth and development.

Programmatic Focus Areas

This call is associated with several thematic areas, including:

• Business Development, Innovation and Microfinance
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Biodiversity, Conservation and Wildlife
• Environment and Climate Change