FAO Supporting AFR100 Programme Direct Beneficiary Grants 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the Government of Germany, has opened the Direct Beneficiary Grants under the Supporting AFR100 Programme for 2026. Grants are intended for local organizations to implement restoration and landscape restoration projects across selected African countries, with notable benefits including support for biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. Eligible projects can receive funding from USD 5,000 to USD 50,000 to support practical restoration activities at the community level.

Grant funding to support locally led restoration activities and related livelihood improvements; support for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.

Eligible organizations include community-based organizations, environmental NGOs, conservation organizations, agroforestry groups, farmer associations, rural development organizations, natural resource management groups, restoration-focused cooperatives, and biodiversity conservation organizations.

Submit an application through the FAO grants portal following the provided guidelines.