Apply for the 25th Call for Proposals from the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC). This opportunity offers financial support to SMEs, businesses, cooperatives, and institutions in commodity value chains across CFC member countries. The focus is on projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and have the potential to positively impact the livelihoods of the poorest communities. Priority is given to projects from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDs). Deadline: October 1, 2024.

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications for financial support from qualifying projects through its 25th Call for Proposals. The CFC offers a variety of financial and technical instruments to support SMEs, enterprises, cooperatives, and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries.

Eligible Projects:

Projects must be based in one of the CFC Member Countries and should aim to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by investing in commodity value chains. Successful proposals will demonstrate clear potential to achieve a sustainable and positive impact on the livelihoods of the poorest communities that rely on commodities. The mission of the CFC is to alleviate poverty by strengthening the income-generating capacity of commodity producers and reducing their vulnerability.

Priority Areas:

The CFC gives priority to high-quality project proposals from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDs). These projects should focus on enhancing income for participants, ensuring equitable distribution of benefits, and contributing to the social and environmental well-being of the poorest participants.

Innovation Encouraged:
The CFC encourages applications proposing innovative solutions for the commodity sector. These solutions may include:

- New agritech applications

- Agroforestry and agro-ecology productivity practices

- Regenerative technologies

- Renewable and affordable energy availability

- Environmental services expansion

- Digital and green recovery

- Nutrition security enhancement

- Climate-friendly practices contributing to biodiversity

- Deforestation prevention

- Digitalization, financial inclusion, blockchain, and traceability solutions

Financing Options:

Financing can be provided in the form of loans for capital expenditures, working capital, or trade finance to invest in productivity and value chain upgrading involving smallholders and/or SMEs. Proposals should clearly demonstrate operational and financial viability and be economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. Women entrepreneurs are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Process:

Interested SMEs, enterprises, cooperatives, financial institutions, and governments are invited to submit their proposals no later than October 1, 2024. The application form and financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) must be submitted in English.

For full details, including the application form and financial statements, please visit the CFC website.

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