Call for Proposals: Power of Diversity Grants 2026

The Power of Diversity Funding Facility has launched the Power of Diversity Grants 2026, a EUR 2.2 million funding programme designed to strengthen opportunity crop value chains across

. The initiative focuses on improving agricultural productivity, nutrition security, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems through underutilized crops.

The programme supports targeted interventions that enhance production systems, processing

, market access, and consumer awareness for opportunity crops identified through stakeholder consultations.

The grant programme promotes agricultural diversification by supporting crops that are:

Criteria

Eligible organizations must

demonstrate

:

At least 3 years of in-country operational experience

Strong technical expertise in agricultural value chains

Proven implementation and project management capacity

Financial capacity where average annual turnover (2023–2025) exceeds proposed project budget

Ability to deliver scalable and sustainable interventions

Required Proposal Components

Applications must clearly include:

Detailed project activities and implementation plan

Expected outcomes and impact pathways

Timelines, milestones, and deliverables

Clear budget justification aligned with activities

Sustainability and scaling strategy

Linkages with existing stakeholders and initiatives

Country-specific or multi-country implementation logic

Priority Intervention Approach

Projects should

for farmers and rural communities

Why the Programme Matters

Supports climate-resilient and nutrient-rich crops

Strengthens food security and dietary diversity

Improves farmer incomes through better market systems

Reduces reliance on a narrow set of staple crops

Promotes biodiversity and agricultural sustainability

Builds stronger, more resilient rural economies

Conclusion

The Power of Diversity Grants 2026 programme is a strategic agricultural funding initiative aimed at transforming opportunity crop value chains across multiple countries. By supporting

innovation

in production, processing, an

Apply online through the official application portal at https://www2.fundsforngos.org/community-development-2/call-for-proposals-power-of-diversity-grants-2026/