IFAD Call for Proposals 2026 – Rural Sector Performance Assessment for Policy and Investment
Organization
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Fellowship Amount
Up to US$1.2 million grant financing
Overview
About the Organization
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) supports rural development, food security and investment initiatives aimed at improving the lives of rural communities and small-scale producers.
About the Call for Proposals
IFAD is inviting proposals to implement the initiative “Leveraging IFAD’s Rural Sector Performance Assessment for Policy and Investment.”
The initiative focuses on enhanced policy assessment to support evidence-based, country-level policy and investment environments for rural development.
Grant financing of up to US$1.2 million is available.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants may include:
- Non-profit organizations
- Private sector companies
- Universities
- Think tanks
- Research institutes
- Consortia of eligible organizations
The selected recipient must provide a counterpart contribution of at least 20% of the IFAD grant amount. Cash or private-sector contributions must be at least 25% of the IFAD grant amount. In-kind contributions may also be considered.
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare the required proposal documents, including:
- Project proposal using the Grant Concept Note Template
- Detailed budget using the activity-based budget template
- Self-certification of eligibility for IFAD grant financing
- Institutional profile and relevant experience
Submit the proposal by email to RSPAGrant@ifad.org with the subject “CFP RSPA Grant Application”.
View the official call and application resources on the IFAD Call for Proposals page.
Why Apply
Selected applicants can receive significant IFAD grant financing to implement an international rural development and policy assessment initiative, contribute to evidence-based investment decisions and collaborate on strengthening rural sector policy environments.
Important Dates
Call Published: 8 July 2026
Expression of Interest Deadline: 31 July 2026
Online Q&A Session: 21 July 2026, 14:00–15:00 CET
Proposal Submission Deadline: 4 September 2026, 12:00 CET
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Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: Up to US$1.2 million grant financing
Eligibility Criteria
Important Dates
| 0 | Call Published: 8 July 2026 |
| 1 | Expression of Interest Deadline: 31 July 2026 |
| 2 | Online Q&A Session: 21 July 2026, 14:00–15:00 CET |
| 3 | Proposal Submission Deadline: 4 September 2026, 12:00 CET |
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