CFC 28th Call for Proposals: Up to $1.5 Million for Climate-Smart Agriculture & Smallholder Livelihoods

 

Smallholder farmers are at the heart of global food systems, yet they remain among the most vulnerable to climate change, market shocks, and limited access to finance. To address these challenges, the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) has launched its 28th Call for Proposals, offering funding of up to USD 1.5 million for high-impact projects.

This call focuses on improving smallholder livelihoods while promoting climate-smart agriculture across developing and emerging economies.

 

What Is the CFC 28th Call?

The CFC 28th Call for Proposals supports innovative, scalable, and sustainable projects that strengthen agricultural value chains and enhance the resilience of smallholder farmers. The fund prioritizes interventions that combine economic inclusion, climate adaptation, and long-term sustainability.

Projects are expected to deliver measurable impact, particularly for farmers most exposed to climate and income risks.

Focus Areas

The 28th Call places strong emphasis on:

• Smallholder farmer livelihoods
• Climate-smart agriculture practices
• Sustainable commodity value chains
• Climate resilience and adaptation
• Inclusive agribusiness and rural development

Proposals should clearly demonstrate how the project improves income stability, productivity, and resilience for smallholder farmers.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants typically include:

• Producer organizations and cooperatives
• Agribusinesses and SMEs
• NGOs and development organizations
• Financial institutions working in agriculture
• Public-private partnerships

Applicants must show strong implementation capacity and a clear pathway to scale.

 

Funding Details

• 💰 Funding amount: Up to USD 1.5 million
• 🎯 Focus: Smallholder livelihoods & climate-smart agriculture
• 🗓 Deadline: 1 April 2026
• 🔗 Apply here: Here

The funding can support pilots, expansion phases, or full implementation of proven agricultural solutions.

Why This Call Matters

Climate change continues to threaten food security and rural incomes, especially in regions dependent on smallholder agriculture. The CFC 28th Call is a major opportunity to:

• Scale climate-smart farming practices
• Strengthen rural economies
• Improve farmer incomes and resilience
• Build sustainable agricultural value chains

With funding up to $1.5 million, selected projects can achieve transformational impact.

 

Conclusion

If your organization is working at the intersection of agriculture, climate resilience, and smallholder livelihoods, the CFC 28th Call for Proposals is a powerful funding opportunity. Strong, impact-driven proposals that combine innovation with sustainability stand the best chance of success.