Call for Applications: WASSMAS Agriculture Grant for Africans 2025 | Up to $10,000 Funding
The West African Smallholder & Medium-Scale Agribusiness Support (WASSMAS) initiative is designed to empower small and mid-scale agricultural startups across West Africa by providing grant funding, capacity-building, and technical support.
The 2025 WASSMAS Agriculture Grant Programme offers a comprehensive support package tailored specifically for agricultural entrepreneurs across ECOWAS countries, helping them scale operations, improve productivity, and access new markets.
Applications are now open. Apply now!
Grant Overview
- Type: Grant Funding
- Sponsor: WASSMAS
- Eligible Countries: African Countries (ECOWAS)
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Benefits:
- Up to $10,000 in grant funding
- Training and capacity development
- Technical support
- Market access opportunities
Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be small or mid-scale agricultural startups
- Be 18 years or older
- Be actively engaged in one or more of the following:
- Crop farming
- Livestock farming
- Fish farming
- Agro-processing
- Integrated farming systems
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Key Benefits of the 2025 WASSMAS Agriculture Grant
Successful applicants will receive targeted support across various agricultural value chains, including:
- Livestock Farming: Funding and technical support for cattle, poultry, piggery, and small ruminant farming, including housing and infrastructure.
- Crop Cultivation: Support for rice, maize, cassava, and vegetable farming using improved seeds and modern equipment.
- Fish Farming: Specialized funding for tilapia and catfish farming, including pond construction and management support.
- Agro-processing: Funding for value-addition facilities, processing equipment, and packaging systems.
- Integrated Farming: Support for diversified farming systems that combine crops, livestock, and aquaculture for increased sustainability and profitability.
