AECF Investing in Women's Entrepreneurship for a Greener Economy, Benin and Burkina Faso (Window 1)
- Country:
- Benin, Burkina Faso
- Amount:
- CA$750,000
- Deadline:
- Open all year
Funder: Global Affairs Canada, implemented by AECF
In short
Grants, soft loans or a mix of CAD 50,000 to 750,000 for women-led agribusiness SMEs in Benin and Burkina Faso.
About this opportunity
Window 1 of a C$16 million programme, with C$7.5 million for SMEs and financial institutions. SMEs can receive soft loans, non-repayable grants or a mix of CAD 50,000 to 750,000. Priority value chains are shea, rice, groundnuts, soya and poultry, but funding is not limited to them. Applicants must justify the need, amount and duration. Supporting documents include two years of audited accounts, key staff CVs, references and environmental policies. The official page gives no deadline, open status or application link, so confirm all three with AECF.
Requirements
Registered in Benin or Burkina Faso
At least 51 percent women-owned or women-led
Also good to have
No additional criteria specified.
Always confirm on the official page before applying.
How to apply
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Prepare your application
Describe the need, the amount and the project duration, and gather audited accounts, CVs, references and proof of your matching contribution.
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Submit as AECF instructs
The page gives no application link. Contact info@aecfafrica.org to confirm the route and deadline. Never pay a fee to apply.
Documents you will need
- Financial statements
- Business plan
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