Applications Invited for IFAD Grant on Rural Sector Performance Assessment

About the Organization

IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) is a UN specialized agency and international financial institution focused on transforming agriculture, rural economies, and food systems. It works across five regions and 92 countries, investing in rural people through financing, policy support, and innovation, with a strong focus on rural women, youth, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities.

About the Grant

Title: "Leveraging IFAD's Rural Sector Performance Assessment for Policy and Investment"

This call for proposals is to select a recipient — or consortium of recipients — to receive IFAD grant financing for implementing this initiative. IFAD has identified enhanced policy assessment as a priority area to strengthen the country-level policy and investment environment for rural development.

Total funding available: Up to US$1.2 million

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can be one of the following entity types:

• Non-profit organization

• Private sector company

• University

• Think tank

• Research institute

Qualification / Financial Requirements

• Selected grant recipient must provide a counterpart contribution of at least 20% of the IFAD grant amount

• For private sector institutions, the counterpart contribution must be at least 25% of the grant amount

• In-kind contributions may be considered toward this counterpart contribution

Required Documents for Submission (all mandatory)

1. Project proposal (using the Grant Concept Note Template), aligned with the Grant Identification Note — must specify objectives, scope of work, deliverables, and indicative financial envelope

2. Indicative budget (using the activity-based budget template)

3. Bidders' self-certification of eligibility for IFAD grant financing (applicant must also read and accept the Grant Design Document template)

4. Brief institutional profile — detailing experience in the priority area/theme and in the relevant region/country(ies)

How to Apply:

• Submit all documents by email with subject line: "CFP RSPA Grant application"

• Optional, non-binding Expression of Interest can be submitted by 31 July 2026

• Refer to the FAQ document and "Resources for Applying" section for detailed guidance

For more information, please check the link: Applications Invited for IFAD Grant on Rural Sector Performance Assessment