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This call is open to research institutions, non-profits and universities and 1 other, at prototype and pilot stage and scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Asia and Africa and 1 other.

Summary

This grant funds the introduction and adoption of conservation agriculture practices and sustainable land resource management. It targets agricultural researchers, development organizations, and institutions working to improve soil health and land stewardship in developing regions.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This grant supports research and development projects that introduce farming methods designed to enhance soil quality and land stewardship. The funding targets universities, research institutions, nonprofits and local authorities working on sustainable agriculture in the Global South, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Projects at idea and prototype or pilot stages are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate how their work advances conservation-based farming approaches and land management innovation in developing regions, with a strong emphasis on building local capacity and transferring technology. Partnerships aligned with the funder's research priorities strengthen applications.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Focus on conservation agriculture and sustainable land management practices
  • ✓Demonstrated capacity to conduct agricultural research and development
  • ✓Alignment with ACIAR's international development mandate and partner-country priorities
  • ✓Likely requirement for partnerships with institutions in developing countries

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Soil & Land Management?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, ASIA, AFRICA, LATAM; research-institution, nonprofit, university, consortium.

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.