Food Systems grants — page 4
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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 — 830 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 Soilworks Natural Capital, AgriFI (Agriculture Financing Initiative), Key Carbon, 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, AFRICA, CARIBBEAN, OCEANIA, EUROPE. 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.
Regenerative Agriculture Value Chain Investment
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Soilworks invests in B2B companies across the regenerative agriculture value chain, from ranching and supply chain to consumer products. The fund targets scalable, repeatable businesses that support the regenerative economy ecosystem from land to shelf.
A regional agricultural financing window
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AgriFI ACP Regional Window provides up to $5.5M in long-term financing for agricultural transformation and climate-resilient projects in OACPS member countries, with emphasis on women and youth participation. The fund targets exemplary agribusiness and food-systems projects that advance both agricultural productivity and climate adaptation in Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific regions.
AgriFI South Asia Window
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This is an EUR 8 million financing window providing access to capital for agri-food businesses in Sri Lanka, with a focus on organic agriculture, cold chain development, and food processing. The fund aims to reduce food waste and post-harvest losses in the agri-food supply chain.
Agricultural Financing Initiative in Tanzania
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AgriFI Tanzania Country Window provides up to $5.5 million in financing for agricultural value chains including tea, coffee, and horticulture, tailored to Tanzania's national priorities. The grant targets agribusiness enterprises and financial institutions working to strengthen food systems and agricultural productivity in Tanzania.
West African Agricultural Financing Initiative Country Window
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This is a EUR 10 million country window grant supporting the modernisation of Ghana's agri-food systems in five northern regions, focusing on seven high-potential crops as part of a joint Government of Ghana and EU strategy. The grant targets agricultural financing and food-systems development to improve productivity and sustainability in northern Ghana.
Regenerative Agriculture
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The funder finances regenerative agriculture programmes across Europe through a €100M partnership with InSoil, supporting farmers implementing sustainable and soil-health practices. The grant targets European agricultural operators pursuing regenerative farming methods.
a sustainable-growth investment fund
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Growth capital fund providing equity investment to sustainable companies with proven business models across food & agriculture, water & waste, circular economy, renewable energy, and grid systems. Targets growth-stage enterprises driving measurable environmental and economic outcomes aligned with climate action.
Agricultural Enterprise Credit
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The funder provides tailored loans to small and growing agricultural businesses in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia to advance farmer livelihoods, climate resilience, and rural prosperity. The fund targets early-stage agricultural enterprises that lack access to traditional financing.
Mezzanine / Private Debt
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The funder offers mezzanine and private debt financing for small and mid-sized enterprises operating in agriculture, agri-food, energy, and environmental sectors. This is growth-stage capital for established businesses seeking to scale operations in sustainability-aligned industries.
An EU trust fund for the Sahel and Lake Chad region
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This EU trust fund addresses root causes of instability, displacement, and irregular migration in the Sahel and Lake Chad region by funding economic development, resilience-building, migration management, and governance improvements. It targets organizations working on sustainable livelihoods, food security, and institutional capacity in one of Africa's most fragile regions.
Crowdfunded Microloans for Entrepreneurs
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The funder offers crowdfunded microloans starting at $25 to entrepreneurs and small business owners globally, with a focus on underserved populations including refugees, women, and climate advocates. Lenders provide capital with no financial return expected, supporting businesses in agriculture, food, climate, and financial inclusion sectors.
Sustainable Agriculture
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This grant funds sustainable agriculture practices that help female farmers adapt to climate change impacts while protecting crop yields and livelihoods. It targets women in farming communities vulnerable to climate variability, combining food security, gender equity, and climate adaptation objectives.
a European sustainable-consumption venture fund
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The funder 2 is an impact-focused venture fund making equity investments in sustainable food and consumption companies, with portfolio companies like Followfood demonstrating a focus on food-systems traceability and transparency. The fund targets early-stage startups and scale-ups working on sustainable consumption and food-systems innovation.
Veganic Mama Grant Sprint
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This grant sprint supports veganic and plant-based food initiatives, with a focus on women entrepreneurs and organizations in Africa. It funds projects advancing plant-based and regenerative food systems in the region.
Green Loans: Financing targeted at farmers adopting sustainable and environmentally beneficial farming practices,…
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This grant provides financing to farmers implementing sustainable and regenerative farming practices that improve soil health and sequester carbon. It targets agricultural producers adopting environmentally beneficial methods.
Bees for Business
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This grant supports smallholder farmers in income diversification and environmental benefit through beekeeping projects. It targets producers seeking to combine agricultural livelihoods with ecosystem services.
Agritech Call: An R&D funding call focused on agricultural technology solutions powered by solar or off-grid energy
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This is an R&D funding call for agricultural technology solutions that are powered by solar or off-grid energy systems. It targets innovators and companies developing agritech tools that combine sustainable energy access with agricultural productivity.
Kenya Cold Chain Accelerator
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This grant supports innovation in cold chain technology designed for off-grid and weak-grid energy contexts in Kenya, targeting agricultural and food preservation applications. It funds early-stage to growth-stage ventures developing solutions that improve food security and reduce post-harvest losses in energy-constrained regions.
A Series of Indian Venture Funds
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The funder operates three venture funds investing in early-stage deep science and technology companies across India, targeting breakthrough innovations in life sciences, clean energy, advanced materials, machine learning, food and agriculture, and semiconductors. The fund is designed for founders building transformative technology companies in these sectors.
Funding Initiative: Pesticide Avoidance
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This grant funds innovative projects that reduce or eliminate pesticide use in agriculture and land management. It is open to organizations working on sustainable farming practices and environmental protection in Germany and potentially the EU.
Agroecology Switzerland
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This grant supports agroecology and sustainable farming projects in Switzerland, with a focus on alpine farming systems and biodiversity conservation. It is open to organizations and projects advancing regenerative agricultural practices and ecological protection within Swiss borders.
International Agroecology
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This grant supports agroecology and sustainable agriculture projects internationally, with a focus on development outcomes in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It targets organizations working to advance regenerative farming practices and food-systems sustainability in the Global South.
Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility
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An emergency response financing facility from the funder providing financing to address energy, food security, and economic resilience needs across AIIB member countries. The facility supports projects that strengthen critical infrastructure and economic systems in response to crises.
Corporate venture funding for food and agriculture technology startups
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ADM Ventures invests in early-stage food and agriculture technology startups developing innovations in human nutrition, animal nutrition, industrial biosolutions, and related agri-food technologies. The fund targets cutting-edge startups solving problems across the food and agriculture value chain.
a Swiss specialty-chemicals venture fund
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The funder Ventures is a corporate venture fund investing in early-stage startups developing innovations in nutrition, health, beauty, and sustainability that complement the funder's core businesses in taste, texture, perfumery, and animal nutrition. The fund targets companies advancing sustainable food systems, alternative proteins, and health-focused biotechnology.
Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI)
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The Peaceful Uses Initiative funds high-impact nuclear science and technology applications for sustainable development across health, food, water, and energy sectors in Member States. It mobilizes extrabudgetary contributions to support projects that advance development outcomes through peaceful nuclear applications.
Nuclear techniques for food security and agricultural productivity, including soil and water
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Atoms4Food is a callable funding programme that harnesses nuclear science and techniques to advance food security and agricultural productivity through soil and water management, crop improvement, and food safety. The grant is open to organizations working on agricultural innovation and food systems resilience using nuclear methodologies.
Technical Cooperation Programme
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The IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme provides expert missions, training, equipment, and fellowships to Member States to apply nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes across energy, health, food security, and environmental protection. Eligible applicants are IAEA Member States seeking to build capacity and deploy nuclear technologies in these domains.
Accelerators programme for city climate action
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C40 Accelerators funds climate action programmes across transport, urban planning, energy, buildings, and food systems, designed to help cities make bold commitments and drive impact at speed. The programme targets city governments and their partners seeking to scale climate solutions across key sectors.
Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced
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The funder is offering £20 million in funding to develop farm robots and automated systems for crop planting, tending, and harvesting. The grant targets companies and research teams working on agricultural automation and robotics technology.
Food Systems: Supports sustainable food systems as part of a Belgian development agency's integrated approach to climate resilience and…
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Enabel supports sustainable food systems projects that integrate climate resilience and sustainable development outcomes. The grant targets organizations working on food supply chain sustainability, agricultural innovation, and climate-adaptive farming practices.
Climate & Environment
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Enabel funds integrated climate and environment projects that combine ecosystem protection, green economy development, and sustainable food systems to build community resilience and advance the SDGs. The grant targets organizations working on biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and climate adaptation in developing regions.
Support for the Development of Agroecological SMEs – Morocco
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This multi-year programme provides financial support to small agroecological enterprises in Morocco, particularly family farms in the Marrakech province. It is delivered in partnership with NGO Agrisud International and has already supported over 600 farms through regenerative agricultural practices.
An Open Innovation Challenge for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
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An open innovation challenge seeking solutions to boost agricultural productivity, enhance biodiversity, and address climate change impacts in East and West Africa. Eligible applicants can propose innovations across food systems, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation.
Africa–Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture
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This partnership grant funds climate-responsive agricultural practices and technologies across African farming communities to improve food security and economic resilience. Eligible applicants can access co-funding from ACIAR and Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to develop and deploy climate-adapted farming solutions.
Research Projects
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ACIAR funds agricultural research projects across multiple thematic areas (crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, soil management, water) with a focus on improving productivity, sustainability, and livelihoods in the Indo-Pacific region. Projects must advance agricultural innovation and sustainability outcomes in developing countries across the region.
Action Humanitaire et Environnement
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This grant funds humanitarian action and environmental initiatives, with a focus on sustainable food systems that address chronic poverty and environmental degradation. Eligible organizations can address food security, agricultural sustainability, and poverty reduction through integrated humanitarian-environmental approaches.
Sustainable food systems
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This programme funds initiatives that address chronic poverty and environmental challenges through sustainable food systems approaches. It targets organizations working at the intersection of food security, poverty alleviation, and environmental sustainability.
Sustainable family farming in Sri Lanka
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This grant supports sustainable family farming practices for 150 widows in Sri Lanka through a partnership with Rainforest Rescue International. The funding aims to improve livelihoods and agricultural resilience in rural communities.
Agroecology in Drôme–Ardèche
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This grant funds the development and implementation of agroecological practices in the Drôme–Ardèche region of France to address climate challenges. It targets organizations working on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation in this specific French region.
Pesticide Avoidance Initiative
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This grant funds projects that reduce or eliminate pesticide use in agriculture and land management across Germany and potentially the EU. It targets farmers, land managers, conservation organizations, and research institutions working on sustainable farming practices and ecological protection.
Agricultural programme promoting sustainable and biodiversity-friendly farming practices in Indonesia
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This grant funds agricultural programmes that promote sustainable and biodiversity-friendly farming practices across Indonesia. It targets organizations working to advance regenerative agriculture and conservation outcomes in the Indonesian agricultural sector.
Co-created Development Projects
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This grant funds comprehensive, co-created development projects in cocoa-growing regions that address systemic sustainability challenges through sustainable value chains and landscape-level interventions. It targets organizations and consortia working on agricultural sustainability, supply-chain transformation, and ecosystem restoration in cocoa-producing areas.
Pilots & Applied Research Projects
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This grant funds applied research and pilot projects that develop practical, actionable solutions to advance sustainable cocoa production. It targets researchers, NGOs, and cocoa-sector organizations seeking to test and scale sustainability innovations in supply chains.
Food: Programme focused on transforming the food system to be more sustainable, fair and inclusive for all actors in
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This grant funds programmes that transform food systems to be more sustainable, fair, and inclusive across the entire supply chain. It targets organizations working on systemic food-system change that benefits all actors from producers to consumers.
R&D Fund – Agritech Call
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This is an open R&D funding call from the funder targeting agricultural technology solutions that improve energy access and productive use appliances for farming communities. The fund supports innovation at the intersection of agritech, energy access, and farm-level mechanization.
R&D Fund – Kenya Cold Chain Accelerator
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This R&D funding call supports development of efficient cold chain cooling technologies to strengthen agricultural and health supply chains in Kenya. It targets innovators and organizations working on energy-efficient cooling solutions that improve food preservation and vaccine/medicine distribution in resource-constrained settings.
Disaster Relief Food Support
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The funder provides emergency food support, housing, supplies, and seeds to communities in disaster-affected countries to address immediate food insecurity and aid recovery. The grant targets organizations working on rapid humanitarian response and food system resilience in crisis contexts.