Grant opportunity
IFAD Rural Sector Performance Assessment for Policy and Investment Grant
IFAD is seeking a recipient or consortium to implement an initiative that uses its Rural Sector Performance Assessment to improve rural policy and investment environments.
- Funder
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- Non-binding expressions of interest encouraged by 31 July; proposals close 4 September 2026 at 12:00 CET
- Non-binding expressions of interest encouraged by 31 July; proposals close 4 September 2026 at 12:00 CET: Sep 4, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 1.2 million, with at least 20% counterpart contribution or 25% for private-sector recipients
- Applicant
- Nonprofit organisations, private-sector companies, universities, think tanks, research institutes and eligible consortia with relevant policy-assessment and rural-development experience.
- Discipline
- Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
- Region
- Global / IFAD partner countries
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The grant will strengthen country-level policy assessment and use the resulting evidence to improve rural-development policy and investment decisions.
Who can apply
Applicants must be eligible for IFAD grant financing, demonstrate relevant institutional experience and provide the required counterpart contribution. Consortia may apply.
What it supports
- Rural-sector policy assessment and evidence use.
- Country-level policy and investment environments for rural development.
- Implementation of IFAD's Rural Sector Performance Assessment initiative.
Funding and duration
- IFAD grant financing is available up to USD 1.2 million.
- Recipients must contribute at least 20% of the IFAD amount, or at least 25% for private-sector institutions.
- Eligible in-kind contributions may count toward counterpart financing.
Non-binding expressions of interest encouraged by 31 July; proposals close 4 September 2026 at 12:00 CET
Non-binding expressions of interest encouraged by 31 July; proposals close 4 September 2026 at 12:00 CET: Sep 4, 2026
How to apply
Submit the mandatory concept note, activity-based budget, eligibility certification and institutional profile by email with the official subject line before 4 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
IFAD invites qualified organisations and consortia to implement a major rural-policy initiative based on the Rural Sector Performance Assessment. The selected recipient will translate policy assessment into evidence and practical support for stronger rural-development investment environments.
Eligibility
Applicants must be eligible for IFAD grant financing, demonstrate relevant institutional experience and provide the required counterpart contribution. Consortia may apply.
Funding and benefits
IFAD grant financing is available up to USD 1.2 million.
Recipients must contribute at least 20% of the IFAD amount, or at least 25% for private-sector institutions.
Eligible in-kind contributions may count toward counterpart financing.
Themes and supported activities
Rural-sector policy assessment and evidence use.
Country-level policy and investment environments for rural development.
Implementation of IFAD's Rural Sector Performance Assessment initiative.
Deadline and timeline
Non-binding expressions of interest encouraged by 31 July; proposals close 4 September 2026 at 12:00 CET: Non-binding expressions of interest encouraged by 31 July; proposals close 4 September 2026 at 12:00 CET: Sep 4, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the mandatory concept note, activity-based budget, eligibility certification and institutional profile by email with the official subject line before 4 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.