Common Fund for Commodities 29th Call for Proposals

Overview The Common Fund for Commodities' 29th Call for Proposals is seeking financially viable projects that strengthen commodity value chains, improve smallholder livelihoods and support inclusive local development in CFC member countries. Priority areas include trade finance, regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, local value addition, agri-tech, transparent value chains, financial access and women-led business solutions. Financing CFC primarily provides loans and other debt instruments. Regular projects may receive up to US$1.5 million, while the Fast-Track procedure provides up to US$300,000. Financing terms are tailored to the project and borrower risk profile. Deadline 1 October 2026.

Eligible applicants include SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs and public or private entities based in, or actively operating in, a CFC member country. Funded activities must be implemented in a member country. Applicants need at least three years of operating history, documented capacity and a financially viable proposal. Startup companies without the required track record are not eligible.