Support for the Development of Small Agroecological Enterprises in Morocco Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, social enterprises and community groups, at prototype and pilot stage, pre-seed and seed stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Morocco.
This grant supports the development of small agroecological enterprises in Morocco, particularly family farms in the Marrakech province and surrounding regions. It funds sustainable agricultural practices and business development for smallholder farmers through partnership with Agrisud International.
About this grant
The norsys Foundation supports initiatives that preserve the planet and reduce social injustices. In Morocco, the foundation has specialized for several years in supporting the development of small agroecological enterprises (TPE agroécologiques) in partnership with the NGO Agrisud International. More than 600 family farms have been supported in the Marrakech province, around the solar energy complex of Ouarzazate and in the Marrakech palm grove. The foundation works to improve wealth distribution, enable humans to flourish without destroying the planet and its biodiversity, and provide an ethical framework for the use of new technologies. In France, the foundation supports projects selected as winners of the Foundation Trophies or chosen locally by norsys employees (easymakers), focusing on themes such as water preservation, ocean protection, social inclusion, education, employment, and environmental conservation.
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Eligibility
The foundation accepts applications from associations and projects engaged in preserving the planet and reducing social injustices. In Morocco, the foundation specifically focuses on small agroecological enterprises in partnership with established organizations. In France, associations contributing to environmental protection and social equity in the foundation's territories are eligible. The foundation does not explicitly state geographic restrictions beyond mentioning operations in Morocco and France.
How it's scored
The foundation operates a trophy system (Trophées de la fondation) that is launched twice per year. Applications are evaluated based on their contribution to either preserving the planet or reducing social injustices. Categories include 'Preserving and Restoring,' 'Reducing Pressures,' and 'Raising Awareness and Mobilizing.' The foundation also selects projects locally through its employee engagement (easymakers) network. Specific scoring weights and panel composition are not detailed on this page.
Key requirements
- ✓Small agroecological enterprise or family farm in Morocco
- ✓Located in or near Marrakech province, Ouarzazate solar complex region, or Marrakech palm grove
- ✓Partnership with or support from Agrisud International NGO
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- Agrisud International
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Support for the Development of Small Agroecological Enterprises in Morocco?
- Eligibility covers organisations in MA; nonprofit, social-enterprise, community-group. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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About this sector
Regenerative agriculture funding supports soil health, cover cropping, reduced tillage, agroforestry and grazing practices that store carbon and restore land. It comes through agricultural support schemes, research programmes and supply-chain initiatives run with food companies. Applicants often need farmer partners, field trial plans and a way to monitor soil outcomes.
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