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Supporting Genebanks Grant

In context

This call is open to research institutions, non-profits and consortia, at scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

This grant provides long-term funding and technical support to international genebanks that conserve crop diversity collections essential for global food security. It targets established genebank networks working to preserve agricultural biodiversity and ensure resilient food systems.

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

About this grant

This grant supports established international genebank networks that preserve crop diversity collections vital for global food security. Applicants must operate or be part of a genebank network focused on conserving agricultural biodiversity, with demonstrated capacity to manage long-term funding and technical assistance while maintaining and enhancing their operations. Eligible applicants include research institutions, nonprofits and consortia working at scale. The call is open to organisations globally. Assessment prioritises networks whose collections address food system resilience and climate adaptation through the preservation of crop genetic resources.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Must be part of or operate an international genebank network conserving crop diversity
  • ✓Focus on collections critical to global food security
  • ✓Capacity to receive long-term funding and technical support
  • ✓Commitment to maintaining and improving genebank operations

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Supporting Genebanks?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; research-institution, nonprofit, consortium.

About this sector

Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.