Food Systems grants — page 10
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Grants and contracts for sustainable food production, supply-chain resilience and nutrition. Funded by the USDA, EU CAP and Horizon Cluster 6, the World Bank and IFAD, and food-systems philanthropy such as the Rockefeller and Bezos Earth funds. Listed below are the open food systems grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
This is the most fragmented funding landscape on the site. Money comes from agriculture and environment ministries, the EU Common Agricultural Policy and Horizon Cluster 6, the World Bank and IFAD, and a large conservation philanthropy sector including the Global Environment Facility and the major nature foundations. Cheque sizes span four orders of magnitude, and eligibility frequently turns on land tenure, on partnership with a local organisation, or on both.
This page lists open food systems grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 827 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is food systems work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing food systems grants here include Thrive Philanthropy, Instituto Arapyaú, KPTL, among 2 others. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls.
Geographic coverage on this page spans GLOBAL, LATAM, AFRICA, EUROPE, MENA. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
Food-Systems Acceleration Grant
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Thrive Grant funds mid-size to larger organizations with proven track records to accelerate alternatives to industrial animal agriculture and plant-rich food systems. The grant supports organizations working on food-system transformation and plant-based protein solutions.
Agri-food Systems Transformation
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This programme funds transformation of agri-food systems in Brazil toward sustainable, low-carbon agricultural and food value chains. It targets organizations working on sustainable agriculture, food production, and climate-smart farming practices.
Bioeconomy Amazon Summit (BAS)
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The Bioeconomy Amazon Summit is an initiative promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Amazon region as drivers of sustainable bioeconomy development, positioned within the global climate change agenda. It appears to facilitate discussions and networking around bioeconomy solutions, though the specific funding mechanism, eligibility, and application process are unclear from the description.
European Climate Venture Fund
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Early-stage venture capital fund investing from pre-seed to Series A in founders building climate and sustainability solutions across food tech, agriculture, energy, deep tech, AI, and consumer marketplaces. Provides up to $2.75M in equity funding with hands-on entrepreneurial support.
Land Use: Operates on three interconnected fronts: promotion of bioeconomy, transition of agrifood systems, and…
••••• Institute
This grant funds projects that advance bioeconomy development, transform agrifood systems toward sustainability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from land use while aligning environmental conservation with economic and social development. It targets organizations working at the intersection of climate mitigation, agricultural transition, and nature-based solutions.
Fund I: Pre-seed venture capital fund backing founders globally applying AI to drive systemic change in under-digitized sectors
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Pre-seed venture capital fund backing AI-driven founders globally who are solving systemic problems in under-digitized physical sectors like manufacturing, supply chains, energy, food systems, and maritime. Invests in open-source, SaaS, and AI/ML companies driving change across pharma, grid, and food systems.
Land Use: Operates on three interconnected fronts: promotion of bioeconomy, transition of agrifood systems, and…
••••• Institute
This grant funds integrated land-use interventions spanning bioeconomy development, agrifood system transformation, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction from agriculture and forestry. It targets projects that align environmental conservation with economic development and climate resilience across interconnected land-use sectors.
One Planet Fellowship
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A fellowship program supporting African and European researchers to develop leadership skills and address climate change in food and agriculture systems. Eligible candidates gain training, mentorship, and networking to drive climate-smart agricultural innovation.
She Leads African Food Futures (SHEAF)
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A fellowship program that develops leadership capacity for women working in African food systems, agricultural research, and food security. Eligible women gain mentorship, training, and networking to advance their careers and drive innovation in food security and agricultural development across Africa.
Civil Society Accelerator Programme
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An accelerator programme providing grants up to $17,000 and capacity strengthening support for civil society organizations working on food security and related thematic areas. Eligible organizations are based in IsDB member countries across Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Agricultural Development
••••• Foundation
This grant supports initiatives that help smallholder farmers—particularly women—increase agricultural productivity and market access to escape hunger and poverty. The funding targets agricultural development and food-systems improvements in the Global South.
Conscious Consumer
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The funder invests in profitable, commercially-traction businesses offering solutions for conscious consumers in alternative proteins, local food, healthy leisure, sustainable retail, and sustainable consumption platforms. The fund targets growing and mature companies that reconcile convenience with health and ecological/social awareness.
Early-Stage Agrifoodtech Accelerator Program
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THRIVE Academy is a validation-stage accelerator program for pre-seed agrifoodtech startups that helps de-risk business ideas, prepare for external investment, and develop go-to-market strategies. The program is designed for early-stage founders in the agriculture and food technology sector.
Innovation Studio for Agrifoodtech
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THRIVE Studio is an ideation and research stage program that supports researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs to validate agricultural technology ideas, build minimum viable products, and advance toward commercialization. The program targets the agrifoodtech sector and is designed for innovators at the earliest stages of development.
NC–II: Second fund continuing the thesis of first-check investment in frontier technical teams across Programmable…
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The funder's second fund provides first-check venture investment to early-stage technical teams building frontier solutions in programmable biology, food technology, and neo-industrial sectors. The fund targets companies across Europe and the US with up to $1.1M in initial capital.
NC–I: First-check pre-seed fund investing in technical teams at the earliest stage across Programmable Biology, Food…
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The funder's pre-seed fund invests up to €1M in technical teams at the earliest stage across Programmable Biology, Food Technology, and Neo Industrials. The fund targets founders and early-stage companies in Europe and the US with cheques as lead or co-lead investors.
Planting Trees & Food Production
••••• Foundation
This grant supports environmental projects with a primary focus on reforestation and food production, including greenhouse initiatives. It is open to organizations working on forestry, food security, and environmental sustainability.
Wyss Academy for Nature Special Grant
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This grant funds early-stage solutions that create nature-positive value chains and regenerative local economies in biodiverse landscapes, addressing both environmental and socioeconomic challenges. It targets innovators working on sustainable food systems, circular economy models, and biodiversity conservation integrated with economic development.
Sustainable Farming
••••• Trust
The funder funds sustainable agriculture projects through periodic competitive calls for proposals. The programme supports innovations and practices that advance environmental sustainability in farming systems.
Co-entrepreneurship Investment
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Patient capital investment programme providing equity or debt financing to agricultural SMEs in emerging markets, paired with technical assistance, networks, and impact monitoring to develop inclusive agri-food value chains. Eligible for agri-entrepreneurs and food-systems businesses seeking growth capital with development impact.
Food & Agriculture
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The funder invests in AgTech, food security infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture to strengthen UAE food resilience and build regional/international champions. The fund targets businesses across the food and agriculture value chain, from technology to infrastructure.
Impact Investment
••••• Foundation
The funder makes impact investments (not grants) in regenerative agriculture and food systems transformation. This is a callable investment opportunity for organizations working on food and agricultural sustainability.
A Team Challenge
••••• Foundation
A series of challenge grants supporting organisations working on food systems transformation, including agroecology, seed sovereignty, and beyond-GM advocacy. Eligible for nonprofits, social enterprises, and community groups working on sustainable food and agricultural practices.
Agroecology Fund
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The Agroecology Fund supports initiatives that advance agroecological practices and sustainable food systems. It is a recurring programme open to organizations working on regenerative agriculture, soil health, and food-system sustainability.
Adaptation and Resilience
••••• Foundation
This grant funds climate adaptation and resilience-building initiatives across African economies and communities, with a focus on protecting livelihoods, food systems, and development from climate impacts. It supports governments, civil society organizations, and coalitions working on adaptation solutions.
Future of Food
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The funder is investing $1 billion by 2030 to transform global food systems through development of carbon-absorbing crops and climate-resilient, nutrient-rich food sources. The grant targets organizations working on agricultural innovation, food-system decarbonization, and climate adaptation in food production.
Crowdfunded Microloans for Global Entrepreneurs
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The funder offers crowdfunded microloans starting at $25 to entrepreneurs and individuals in underserved communities globally, enabling them to launch or grow businesses across agriculture, retail, food production, and climate solutions. Lenders select specific borrowers to support, making it a peer-to-peer lending platform rather than a traditional grant.
Farm Animal Welfare
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The funder awards grants to organizations and projects advancing farm animal welfare, offering both general operating support and project-specific funding aimed at transformative impact. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, and research institutions working on welfare improvements across agricultural systems.
Early-Stage Agri-Food Technology Fund II
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The funder Fund II provides early-stage equity investment in agri-food technology startups developing innovations across the agriculture and food system. The fund targets pre-seed and seed stage companies building solutions in agtech and foodtech.
Early-Stage Agriculture Technology Fund
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The funder Fund I provides early-stage equity investment in pre-seed and seed stage startups transforming agriculture and food production through technology. The fund targets agri-food system innovators across technology-enabled sectors.
A Major Deep Tech Venture Fund
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The funder's Deep Tech Fund invests in early to growth-stage startups developing globally competitive deep technology solutions across energy, mobility, advanced materials, agriculture, robotics, AI, and biotech. The fund targets founders building frontier innovations for India and international markets.
A Deep Tech Fund for Breakthrough Science Commercialization
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The funder Ventures' Deep Tech Fund invests in science-based founders developing breakthrough technologies to solve large-scale challenges in space, climate, AI, food security, healthcare, and industrial productivity. The fund backs companies from early stage through growth, with unique access to Australian research institutions via CSIRO partnership.
an early-stage agrifoodtech venture fund in North America
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Early-stage venture capital fund investing in agrifoodtech companies across North America that are transforming agricultural and food systems. Targets startups developing innovative solutions in agtech and foodtech sectors.
An agrifoodtech investment fund for Latin America
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The Yield Lab Latin America is an early-stage venture fund investing in agrifoodtech companies that are transforming agricultural and food systems across Latin America. It targets high-impact startups developing innovative solutions in agtech and foodtech sectors.
A European agrifoodtech venture fund
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The Yield Lab Europe is an early-stage venture fund investing in high-impact agrifoodtech companies that are transforming agricultural and food systems across Europe. It targets startups developing innovative solutions in agtech and foodtech sectors.
an early-stage agrifoodtech investment fund
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Early-stage venture fund investing in agrifoodtech startups across the Asia Pacific region that are transforming agricultural and food systems. Targets high-impact companies at seed and early growth stages.
Equity Investment
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The funder provides equity investment in private companies and investment funds operating in developing countries, targeting businesses with measurable impact and sustainability outcomes. The fund is sector-agnostic but prioritizes agriculture, energy, infrastructure, financial services, education, and health across emerging markets.
Orchard Donation Programme
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FTPF donates orchards and fruit trees to nonprofits, schools, and government entities, providing design expertise, training, equipment, and volunteer coordination to establish productive food-producing landscapes. The programme targets organizations serving charitable purposes and includes educational curricula and ongoing horticultural support.
Environment: Supports sustainable animal husbandry and environmental protection to help protect the planet and its…
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This grant supports projects that advance sustainable animal husbandry practices and environmental protection to conserve planetary resources. It is open to organizations working on sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
Community Farming Giving Circle
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A giving circle managed by the funder that pools resources to support community farming initiatives and related food-systems work. Eligible applicants are organizations advancing sustainable agriculture and local food production.
A US climate venture fund
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The funder Ventures invests in early-stage companies developing advanced technologies to solve environmental challenges across energy, food systems, mobility, buildings, and related sectors. The fund targets startups and early-stage ventures with scalable solutions to climate and sustainability problems.
Project-Based Initiative Funding in Central America
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Humble Seeds funds sustainable agriculture and healthy living projects based in Nicaragua, promoting regenerative farming practices and community health outcomes. The grant targets organizations working on food systems and environmental sustainability in Central America.
Livelihoods: Works to improve food security and livelihoods in targeted communities
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This grant funds projects that improve food security and livelihoods in targeted communities, likely through agricultural, economic, or social interventions. The funder (Uluntu Community Foundation) targets specific geographic communities, though the exact scope and eligible activities are not fully detailed.
Venture Development Programs
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The funder offers a suite of accelerator and venture development programs for entrepreneurs at all stages—from pre-idea through post-MVP—focused on aquaculture and the regenerative blue economy. The program includes the Global Innovation Launchpad for Aquaculture, which specifically targets New Zealand enterprises.
Ocean Economy Fund
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The Blue Revolution Fund supports transformative innovations in sustainable aquaculture and seafood production, including traceability systems, biosecurity measures, and alternative protein solutions. It targets entrepreneurs and organizations advancing the blue economy through technology and operational improvements.
Next-Generation Food and Ocean-Tech Venture Fund
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Hatch Accelerator Fund II invests in seed to early-growth stage companies across aquaculture, alternative seafood, enabling technologies, and ocean health solutions. The fund targets the blue economy value chain, including regenerative aquaculture and ocean-based climate solutions.
Early-Stage Aquaculture and Seafood Innovation Fund
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Early-stage venture fund investing in innovations across the aquaculture and seafood value chain, including farming systems, nutrition, health, genetics, and alternative seafood products. Targets pre-seed to seed stage companies developing next-generation solutions.
Long-term Unrestricted Funding
••••• Foundation
The funder provides long-term, unrestricted funding to nonprofit organisations building fair and resilient food systems across Europe, moving away from project-based grants toward sustained partnerships. Eligible organisations work in food systems, agriculture, agroforestry, and regenerative practices.