Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) 26th Call for Proposals 2025

Grant Overview

Donor: Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)

About: The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications for its 26th Call for Proposals, aiming to transform commodity value chains and support smallholder and SME-based enterprises in CFC member countries. This initiative provides financial and technical support to empower SMEs, cooperatives, International Commodity Bodies (ICBs), and other institutions, with a particular focus on women-led initiatives in agriculture.

The CFC’s mission is to alleviate poverty and create sustainable livelihoods in commodity-dependent communities. The program emphasizes supporting the poorest and most vulnerable in global value chains, including production, processing, financing, marketing, and R&D. Successful applications should demonstrate tangible, sustainable impacts on low-income populations who depend on commodities, with a particular focus on female smallholders and women-led enterprises. The CFC is particularly interested in proposals from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to maximize poverty alleviation in the developing world. In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the CFC is committed to advancing gender equality, promoting climate action, and supporting resilient economies. The initiative also encourages innovative ideas that can drive impactful change within commodity value chains, including partnerships in agritech, agroforestry, agro-ecology, regenerative practices, renewable energy solutions, digital agriculture, climate-friendly practices, and advanced traceability.

Focus: Commodity Value Chains, Smallholder and SME-based Enterprises, Women in Agriculture, Poverty Alleviation, Sustainable Livelihoods, Innovation, Agritech, Climate Action, Gender Equality

Region: Global, CFC Member Countries, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Eligibility:
-SMEs, cooperatives, International Commodity Bodies (ICBs), and other institutions in CFC member countries
-Projects aiming to transform commodity value chains
-Projects supporting smallholder and SME-based enterprises
-Projects with a focus on women-led initiatives in agriculture
-Projects demonstrating tangible, sustainable impacts on low-income populations
-Projects from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
-Projects aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Benefits:
-Financial and technical support for commodity value chain transformation
-Support for smallholder and SME-based enterprises
-Empowerment of women-led initiatives in agriculture
-Poverty alleviation and creation of sustainable livelihoods
-Advancement of gender equality and climate action
-Innovative partnerships in agritech, agroforestry, and digital agriculture

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Terms:
-Common Fund for Commodities (CFC): An organization providing financial and technical support to transform commodity value chains.
-Commodity value chains: The processes involved in producing, processing, and marketing commodities.
-Smallholder and SME-based enterprises: Small-scale farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises involved in commodity production and processing.
-UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations to promote prosperity and protect the environment.
-Agritech: Technology and innovation applied to agriculture to improve efficiency and sustainability.