CFAs: Microgrants for Small Agricultural Producers (Ukraine)

Deadline: 18-Sep-26

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the NGO Southern Development Strategy (SDS), is implementing a microgrant programme to support farmers and small-scale producers already engaged in agricultural production, processing, livestock raising, or related activities. The initiative provides targeted financial assistance to help farmers and local producers recover, strengthen their enterprises, and contribute to the sustainable development of their communities.

About the WFP and SDS Microgrant Programme

The programme is designed for farmers and small-scale producers who already have practical experience in producing and selling their own products. Support is available for a range of agricultural and food-related activities, including: - Crop cultivation. - Livestock production. - Beekeeping. - Food processing. - Aquaculture. The programme focuses on producers who have an established activity and can demonstrate experience selling their products. How Much Funding Is Available? Microgrants are available in three funding amounts: - $1,500 - $3,000 - $5,000 The final grant amount will be determined by a selection committee based on the applicant’s proposal and the results of a short verification visit to the applicant’s farm or enterprise. Official registration as an individual entrepreneur or legal entity can increase an applicant’s chances of receiving a larger grant amount. Who Can Apply? The programme is intended for farmers and small-scale producers who are already engaged in relevant agricultural or food production activities.

Applicants should demonstrate:

- Experience producing their own products. - Experience selling their own products. - Basic knowledge of their production activity. - Information about production volumes. - Information about income and expenses. - Information about existing buyers. - A clear plan for using the requested grant funds. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that the grant will support an existing productive activity. Eligible Activities Microgrant funding can support several types of agricultural and small-scale production activities. Livestock

Eligible livestock activities include:

- Cattle. - Pigs. - Poultry. - Sheep. - Goats. Support can help producers strengthen existing livestock-related enterprises. Beekeeping Beekeeping activities are also eligible.

This includes production of:

- Honey. - Other related beekeeping products. Applicants should demonstrate existing experience in beekeeping and selling their products. Crop Production The programme supports a range of crop production activities, including: - Open-field vegetables. - Greenhouse vegetables. - Berries. - Orchards. - Greens. - Nurseries. - Field crops. Field crop activities may cover areas of up to 20 hectares. Food Processing Eligible food processing activities include: - Meat processing. - Dairy processing. - Fruit products. - Berry products. Applicants should demonstrate an existing processing activity and experience selling their products. Fish Farming Fish farming and aquaculture activities are also eligible for support. The funding can help existing fish farming enterprises strengthen their productive activities. What Determines the Grant Amount? The final amount awarded to each applicant is determined by a selection committee. The committee will consider the information provided in the application as well as findings from a short site visit for shortlisted applicants. Several factors may influence the assessment, including: - Existing production activity. - Experience selling products. - Production volumes. - Income and expenses. - Existing buyers. - Business or enterprise registration. - Planned use of grant funds. - Losses related to the war. - Employment of hired workers. - Social vulnerability. These factors help the selection committee assess applicants and determine an appropriate grant amount. Importance of Product Sales Experience Applicants must demonstrate experience selling their own products. This requirement helps establish that the applicant already operates a productive activity and has experience bringing products to market. Applicants should be prepared to provide basic information about: - What they produce. - Production volumes. - Income generated. - Expenses incurred. - Existing buyers. - How products are sold. Clear and accurate information can help demonstrate the viability of the applicant’s existing activity. Registration and Grant Amount Applicants who are officially registered as an individual entrepreneur or legal entity may have a greater chance of receiving a larger grant amount. However, registration is considered alongside other factors used by the selection committee. Applicants should provide accurate information about their current registration and enterprise status in the application. Support for Vulnerable Producers The selection process also considers additional circumstances that may affect applicants.

These may include:

- Losses resulting from the war. - Employment of hired workers. - Social vulnerability. These factors can help the selection committee understand the applicant’s circumstances and the potential impact of grant support. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should provide complete and accurate information throughout the application. A strong application should clearly explain: - The type of agricultural or production activity. - The products currently being produced. - Previous experience selling products. - Production volumes. - Income and expenses. - Current or potential buyers. - The applicant’s enterprise or farm situation. - The amount of funding requested. - How the grant will be used. - What equipment or materials will be purchased. - How the funding will strengthen the existing activity. Applicants should ensure that the proposed use of funds is realistic and directly connected to their productive activity. Application Process The application process involves sever