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How to Win a Grant from the SEED Foundation for Small NGOs in Africa

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The SEED Foundation Call for Projects 2019: Promoting Local Resources of the African Soils is now open for applications from partnerships of NGOs and others, including companies, for their 2019 funding round, with grants available from €10,000 and €150,000 for projects lasting between 24 and 36 months.

As this is a widely promoted opportunity the number of applications will be large and it is important to develop the most competitive proposal available. This guide can assist you in drafting an effective application.

Disclaimer: This guide is intended to help NGOs apply. This is an unofficial guide that does not guarantee funding or support to applicants. The guide is intended to provide NGOs with suggestions. Readers are advised to use the guide at their own discretion.

What is the SEED Foundation?

SEED Foundation pools together companies committed to supporting groups of African farmers. The goal is to give committed corporate sponsors the opportunity to achieve their societal engagement by supporting family-based agricultural initiatives. The mission is to support agricultural and rural development in Africa so as to strengthen food security and living conditions for the more vulnerable populations.

Who can apply?

IMPORTANT! There is an inconsistency in the website information and the downloadable FAQ. The download has the following information:

Do not apply if

For what can I apply?

The focus has to be on the following theme:

SEED Foundation will pay particular attention to the following aims:

The applicant’s project should address the following issues:

What are the sizes of the grants?

IMPORTANT! There is an inconsistency in the website information on grant size and the downloadable FAQ. The download has the following information:

The number of grants awarded over the past 8 years is 23 with some €345,000 granted in total. This means that the average grant size is about €15,000. It is highly likely that grants in the €10-25,000 range are more likely to succeed than larger grants.

What countries are funded?

Only NGOs working in the following countries can apply!

In what language can I apply?

Applications are only accepted in French and English.

Where do I apply?

You can apply at the following link: http://seed-foundation.org/en/accueil-en/

We strongly recommend you review the website criteria and previously funded projects before you apply online. Make sure you draft a short summary of your project and budget before submitting the online form. This will allow you to work off-line, use spell-check, share the document with colleagues for comments and editing, and save a copy for future use. Once developed, you can cut and paste the relevant text from your document into the online application form.

When should I submit? What is the deadline?

The deadline is 6 February 2019 – but don’t wait till the end to submit your application!

Allow sufficient time to complete the application as the volume of late applications may overwhelm the online system and cause delays close to the submission deadline.

What are my chances of success?

SEED Foundation is most interested in supporting small African NGOs, so you should consider applying if you fit that description.

The competition will be very competitive, with a low success rate. As only about 3 projects are funded each year with an average grant awarded of 15,000 – many NGOs will not succeed.

Organizations with proven capacity will also have a higher chance of receiving funding. So if you have a great NGO running a quality, relevant program, in a developing country your chance of success may well be quite high.

When will I hear if I made it?

Finalists will be invited to submit additional information around March 2019. Winners will be announced in May 2019.

Where can I find more information?

For further information, visit: SEED Foundation or contact contact@seed-foundation.org

Top tips to improve your chances of success!

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Good luck!

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