GAFSP 9th Call for Proposals for Country-led Projects

GAFSP's 9th Call for Proposals supports country-led investments that strengthen food security, build resilience, and improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers and rural communities in the world's poorest countries.

Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) lists this opportunity for Government-led partnerships, Agriculture & Food Security, Eligible low-income countries. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Eligible countries submit proposals through government-led processes in consultation with selected Supervising Entities and relevant stakeholders.

Stakeholders may include smallholder farmers, producer organizations, women’s groups, private sector actors, civil society, and development partners.

Agricultural productivity, market access, climate resilience, women and girls' empowerment, and sustainable and inclusive food systems.

Priority is given to high-quality proposals showing strong country ownership, implementation readiness, co-financing, and innovative responses to food security and nutrition challenges.

GAFSP expects to provide approximately USD 163 million in grant financing and to finance between 6 and 10 projects.

Application deadline: Sep 15, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official GAFSP page to download the 9th Call guidelines, country-led proposal template, and budget template. Submit proposals and required supporting documents by 15 September 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.