The RFP seeks innovative approaches to enhance climate adaptation for agriculture in Africa in ways that link directly with and strengthen the ecosystem of local actors and institutions. Specifically, the objective is: To support innovations that strengthen agriculture-related risk management processes and adaptation prioritization, planning, and investment, through intra-Africa research collaboration on data, data science, and modeling.
- Due date: January 15, 2023
- Grant period: 18-24 months
- Seed projects: $100,000 US max; Transition to scale projects: $200,000 US max
- Eligibility: Must be led by a PI based in Africa. Teams comprising multiple African institutions within or across countries will be given preference over applicants from single institutions. Other global partners may be included.
- At least 90% of the funding must go to an African institution(s).
- SAF particularly encourages applications from women-led projects and organization
- https://scienceforafrica.foundation/funding/african-agriculture-climate-adaptation-research-system-request-for-proposals