The AfricaAdapt Knowledge Sharing Innovation Fund operates in Africa and works to encourage supports innovative, promising agricultural practices for Africa. It supports adaptation activities on the ground along with knowledge sharing initiatives. The Innovation Fund is currently seeking project proposals on knowledge sharing among local communities in Africa in terms of adapting to climate change in agriculture. The theme of this call for proposals is: ‘What knowledge could help strengthen the adaptive capacities of small family farms in Africa?’
The AfricaAdapt Innovation Fund will offer grants of up to US$9,000 for adaptation activities and original initiatives for knowledge sharing that involve the participation of vulnerable communities.
Eligible themes
This third call for applications for the Innovation Fund is specifically dedicated to the theme of climate change and agriculture. It aims to help small family farms from various agro-ecological zones in Africa, given their importance in the livelihoods of the continent.
Projects must submit proposals in connection with at least one of the sub-themes mentioned below. Integrating various sub-themes is an advantage.
- Production and sharing of knowledge on agro-climatic tools (what local knowledge is required for the management of seasonal rainfall?)
- Production and sharing of knowledge on the use of local seeds to deal with the effects of CC
- Production and sharing of knowledge on tools for managing soil fertility (CO2 sequestration in soil is an advantage)
- Production and sharing of knowledge on tools for managing water resources
- Production and sharing of knowledge on tools for post-harvest management.
Eligibility of proposals
Proposals should:
- Provide concrete solutions on a local scale to facilitate greater adaptability of small farms;
- Generate knowledge for adaptation to climate change;
- Propose measures for sharing knowledge among local people.
- Set aside at least 30% of the budget for funding concrete activities (investments related to the themes proposed above, see Eligible themes)
- Submit a letter of reference from a person of standing/an institution
Criteria for ineligibility:
Agricultural projects that do not have a climate dimension;
The operating costs (salaries, transportation, etc.) exceed 15% of the total budget for the project;
Last date for submitting the applications is August 22, 2011
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