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GAFSP Opens $163M Grants Program to Bolster Food Security for World’s Poorest Farmers

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9th Call for Proposals for Country-led Projects

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) 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.

The Ninth Call for Proposals comes at a critical moment for global food security. Conflict, climate shocks, economic instability, and rising food and fertilizer costs continue to drive hunger and malnutrition worldwide, while development financing is under increasing pressure. Through this Call, GAFSP will provide approximately US$163 million in grant financing to support high-impact, scalable investments that help countries strengthen agriculture and food systems over the medium and long term.

Aligned with the GAFSP Strategic Plan (2025–2030), the 9th Call places a strong emphasis on innovative and integrated solutions that improve agricultural productivity, strengthen market access, enhance climate resilience, empower women and girls, and support more sustainable and inclusive food systems. The Call also encourages stronger collaboration across public and private actors, greater alignment with national priorities and global food security initiatives, and increased support for fragile and conflict-affected countries.

The 9th Call is expected to finance between 6 and 10 projects across eligible low-income countries.

Submission Deadline for Proposals and Required Documents is September 15, 2026.

The GAFSP 9th Call for Proposals for Country-led Projects launched on May 13, 2026. Eligible countries are invited to submit proposals and all required supporting documents by September 15, 2026.

Applications should be prepared by governments in consultation with their selected Supervising Entity(ies) and relevant stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, producer organizations, women’s groups, private sector actors, civil society, and development partners.

Priority will be given to high-quality proposals that demonstrate strong country ownership, implementation readiness, co-financing, and innovative approaches to addressing food security and nutrition challenges.

For full eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and application guidelines, please refer to the official Call documentation.

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