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Open Call for Implementing Participants of the Empowering Women in Agrifood Programme

Issued by European Commission · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

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Published
12 Nov 2026
Closes
5 Jan 2027
Reference
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Sector
Social Development & Inclusion

At a glance

European Commission has published a funding call in social development & inclusion: “Open Call for Implementing Participants of the Empowering Women in Agrifood Programme”. Submissions close on 5 January 2027, 54 days from today. Quote reference open-call-for-implementing-participants-of-the-empowering-women-in-agrifood-prog in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 421 notices from this buyer since 2026, 408 of them currently open. There are 803 open social development & inclusion notices on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are not specified in the provided source.

Details

The European Commission has announced an open call for participants to implement the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Programme for 2027-2028. This opportunity, part of the EIT Food Business Plan 2026-2028, aims to enhance women’s roles in the agrifood sector. The deadline for submissions is 5 January 2027, 12:00 Brussels time. The call seeks participants to implement Modules 2 (Grow) and 3 (Advance) of the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Programme. This initiative is part of the broader EIT Food Business Plan 2026-2028, which focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among women in the agrifood industry. The total funding available for this call is €1,556,000. This funding will support the implementation of specific program modules aimed at empowering women in the agrifood sector. Further details on funding allocation per recipient are not specified in the source. Eligible applicants are not specified in the provided source. Interested parties are encouraged to refer to the official guidelines for detailed eligibility criteria. The call supports the implementation of the EWA Programme’s Module 2 (Grow) and Module 3 (Advance), focusing on initiatives that empower women in the agrifood sector. This opportunity is crucial for enhancing gender equality in the agrifood sector by supporting projects that empower women entrepreneurs. By participating in this program, organizations can contribute to a more inclusive and innovative agrifood industry. For complete application instructions, refer to the call guidelines on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Eligible applicants should review the official guidelines on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to ensure compliance with all requirements and follow the application process as outlined.

Context for bidders

We hold 421 notices from European Commission, going back to August 2026 — 408 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Water & Environment and Forestry & Wildlife. There are 803 open Social Development & Inclusion tenders. This one closes in 54 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this social development & inclusion opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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