Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) - Regular Fund in India 2026
ACCESS Development Services
In context
This call is open to small and medium-sized businesses, social enterprises and co-operatives and 1 other, at prototype and pilot stage, seed stage and Series A. Funding is a grant of $100K to $500K. Coverage is read from the notice itself: India.
This grant funds catalytic investments in agroecology enterprises and farmer producer organizations across India to scale sustainable farming practices, improve smallholder farmer livelihoods, and build resilient food systems. Priority is given to youth and women entrepreneurs in agri-value chains, with grants ranging from INR 20 lakhs to 1 crore (approximately $24K–$120K USD equivalent) across 10 Indian states.
About this grant
The Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) - Regular Fund is an IFAD-funded programme administered by ACCESS Development Services that focuses on identifying viable business opportunities linked to agroecology clusters and value chains. The fund provides grants of less than 1 Crore (approximately USD 120,000) for investment in agroecology enterprises. The programme supports Producer Organization Enterprises such as Producer Companies, Cooperatives, and registered producer collectives, as well as Micro and Small Enterprises and for-profit enterprises, including start-ups. The fund operates across ten focus states in India: Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Assam, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
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Eligibility
Applicants must be Producer Organization Enterprises (POEs) such as Producer Companies or Cooperatives or any other form of registered producer collective enterprises with a minimum of two years in business operations at the time of application. For-profit enterprises, including start-up organizations, and individual entrepreneurs with a registered business entity are also eligible. Applicants must provide audited financial statements for the past two years and proof of 30% co-funding. Non-profit organizations and NGOs can assist with application preparation but cannot apply in their own right. Geographic eligibility is restricted to ten focus states: Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Assam, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
How it's scored
The evaluation process consists of three stages. Stage 1 involves submission of a Concept Note and its evaluation by the Fund Manager. Stage 2 requires shortlisted applicants to submit a detailed proposal and business plan for evaluation by an internal committee. Stage 3 includes award of the grant followed by monitoring and evaluation.
Key requirements
- ✓Viable business enterprise in agri or allied value chains with focus on agroecology practices
- ✓Demonstrated capacity to scale impact to smallholder producers and farmers
- ✓Priority given to youth and women entrepreneurs
- ✓Operations or planned operations in one of 10 eligible states: Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, or Odisha
- ✓Concept note submission required; technical assistance in business and value chain development provided to selected enterprises
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Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does ACCESS Development Services offer?
- Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) - Regular Fund in India offers $100K to $500K.
- When is the Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) - Regular Fund in India deadline?
- Applications close 30 Dec 2026.
- Who can apply for Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) - Regular Fund in India?
- Eligibility covers organisations in IN; sme, social-enterprise, cooperative, nonprofit. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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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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