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EU-African Union – towards climate-neutral, social just fair trade food systems
EU-wide open call for knowledge transfer on fair, sustainable food systems between Europe and Africa with up to €25,000 per application. Submission deadline: 02.03.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for the development of digital learning content and training materials in the field of innovative technologies and nutrition, aimed at connecting research partners from Europe and Africa with practical users such as farmers, food producers, and entrepreneurs, to promote sustainable, climate-friendly, and equitable food systems.
Eligible expenses
- Development of digital learning materials
- Digitization costs
- Personnel expenses
- Training costs
- Scholarships for target groups
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Founders
Funding requirements
- Application submission by third parties (e.g., universities, NGOs, industry, innovation centers)
- Individual application or consortium with a maximum of 3 partners
- At least 60% of the budget for applicants from African countries
- Promotion of gender-equitable projects and active participation of women in leadership roles
- Submission exclusively via email to STREAMING@bayfor.org
Documents required for application
- Proposal Submission Template
- Project Description
- Financial Plan
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of Third Parties
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Gender equality and promotion of women
- Involvement of African partners
- Relevance for sustainable and fair food systems
Description
The open call is aimed at non-profit organizations, companies, educational institutions, and founders from the EU and focuses on the development of digital learning content on fair and climate-neutral food systems in Europe and Africa. Funding is provided for individual applications or consortia with up to three partners that translate innovative technologies and nutritional knowledge into interactive training materials. Up to €25,000 are available per project, with at least 60% of the budget allocated to applicants from African countries. A special emphasis is placed on gender-equitable project design and the active involvement of women in leadership roles. The funding period is 8 to 12 months with a funding rate of 100%.
The initiative connects researchers, agricultural enterprises, food producers, and start-up actors through practical courses and also grants scholarships for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. Applications must be submitted exclusively by email and include all required documents – including project description, financial plan, and third-party evidence. Evaluation criteria include the degree of innovation, involvement of African partners, contribution to gender equality, and relevance to a sustainable value chain. The submission deadline is March 2, 2026, 11:59 PM.
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