USAID/Rwanda Modernizing Agriculture ("ModAg") Activity
ID: 339106Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Burundi USAID-Bujumbura (USAID-BUR)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/339106
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information for the "Modernizing Agriculture Activity" (ModAg) in Rwanda, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and improving access to finance and markets for small-scale farmers. This initiative is part of a strategic effort to transform Rwanda's agriculture sector, addressing challenges such as food insecurity and land underutilization through a market systems approach that promotes sustainable practices and private sector engagement. Interested organizations are invited to provide feedback on their experiences and insights related to the objectives of the project, which include increasing agricultural productivity, enhancing financial literacy, and expanding access to nutritious food markets. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due by April 15, 2022, and should be directed to Galina Ponkratova at gponkratova@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Galina Ponkratova Sr. Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
    00250252596400
    gponkratova@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI for ModAg Activity_72069622RFI00001.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the "Modernizing Agriculture Activity" (ModAg) in Rwanda, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, access to finance and markets, and consumption of nutritious food. This information-gathering initiative is part of a strategic plan to transform Rwanda’s agriculture sector, which is vital to the national economy but faces several challenges, including food insecurity and underutilization of land. ModAg will employ a market systems approach to strengthen agricultural practices and support private sector engagement, focusing on sustainable productivity, financial access, improved market outcomes, and fostering a supportive regulatory environment. It targets small-scale farmers and aims to involve women, youth, and individuals with disabilities. The document outlines specific objectives, including increasing agricultural productivity through improved practices and technologies, enhancing financial literacy among farmers, and expanding access to nutritious food markets. Responding organizations are invited to provide feedback on various aspects, including their interest level, past experiences, and insights on potential challenges and opportunities, while reinforcing USAID’s commitment to adaptive management and learning throughout the project's lifetime.
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