- Grant Amount – $50,000–$100,000
- Deadline – January 14, 2026
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The CEHA Horticulture Value Chain Growth Grant offers financial and technical support to strengthen agribusinesses operating across key horticulture value chains in East Africa.
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The focus areas of this opportunity are Business Development Support: Training on business planning, financial management, and inclusive horticulture strategies; Market Access and Partnerships: Linkages with regional buyers, suppliers, and logistics providers; Capacity Building: Technical assistance to improve productivity, post-harvest handling, and food safety systems; Investor Readiness: Matchmaking with local and regional investors, as well as ongoing investment mentorship for select grantees. Projects must meet CEHA’s strategic priorities: Farmer Income Growth and Stability: Contribute to the increase in smallholder productivity and profitability; Gender Equity: Strengthen women’s participation and empowerment in the horticulture value chain; Climate Resilience: Promote sustainable irrigation, resilient seed systems, and renewable energy use; Market Development: Strengthen market linkages, improve post-harvest handling, and enhance product quality and standards compliance.
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Funding Information
- This grant provides funding between USD 50,000 and USD 100,000 and requires applicants to contribute a minimum of 50 percent of the total project cost in cash.
- It aims to support the development of competitive, inclusive, and climate-resilient horticulture businesses.
- Selected projects are expected to demonstrate strong commercial viability, operational sustainability, and clear alignment with CEHA’s strategic priorities.
Eligibility:
- Eligible applicants must operate within the potato, onion, or avocado value chain and may include enterprises involved in production, processing, aggregation, or export.
- Activities must take place in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, or Rwanda.
- Applicants are required to demonstrate the availability of 50 percent co-investment in cash and comply with local regulations, labour and environmental standards while ensuring inclusion of women, youth, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
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