The Ireland Ministry for Agriculture is offering the Government Of Ireland Africa Development Programme to interested Africans.
The Government Of Ireland Africa Development Programme aims to support the sustainable growth of the local food industry with a €250,000 fund for a full project that will have a long-term developmental impact.
Program Summary
- Host: Government of Ireland
- Eligible Countries: Africa
- Category: Competitions | Training
- Reward: €250,000 Grant | Business Development
- Deadline: August 15, 2025
Programme Details
The Government of Ireland Africa Agri-Food Development Programme is a joint initiative by the Ireland Ministry for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Ministry of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support partnerships between Irish and African agri-food companies.
The objective of the AADP is to develop partnerships between the Irish Agri-Food Sector and African countries to support sustainable growth of the local food industry, build markets for local produce, and support mutual trade between Ireland and Africa. The fund is designed to leverage greater expertise, experience, and investment from the Irish agri-food sector, and projects should demonstrate results with a long-term developmental impact that will ultimately lead to sustainable benefits through investment by the private sector.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Government of Ireland Africa Development Programme, applicants must:
- The partners involved must include one Irish registered agri-food company and one local commercial entity in Africa
- All proposed projects must be commercial in nature and focus. Funding will only be awarded to Irish registered agri-food companies
- AADP funding is up to a maximum of €250,000 per company for a full project or €100,000 for a feasibility study
- AADP funding will not exceed 50% of the costs of the project
- The funds contributed by the Irish registered agri-food company must not comprise funding received from any other Irish public funding source
- If an applicant company was previously successful in applying for AADP funding, it must explain clearly (in the application form) the new project goals/outcomes and how they differ from those in the initial funding round
- If an applicant company proposes to undertake a feasibility study, it should include a list of ‘potential’ partners with the application
- Projects will be supported in the following countries – Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia
- Funding from the AADP must bring about additionality and not replace existing funding
- Successful AADP funding applicants will be encouraged to engage with Irish NGOs where possible on various aspects of the projects i.e. Mechanical and Engineering, Project design, etc.
Programme Benefits
Successful applicants of the Government of Ireland Africa Development Programme will receive:
- AADP funding up to €250,000 per company for a full project or €100,000 for a feasibility study
Selection Criteria
Applications for the Government of Ireland Africa Development Programme will be evaluated against the following criteria:
- Development Impact
- Company expertise (Technical, financial, etc.)
- Commercial viability
- Risk Analysis
- Monitoring and Expenditure
Required Documents
To apply for this programme, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed official AADP application form
- Project proposal detailing objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and financial plan
- Supporting documentation demonstrating company registration and partnerships
How to Apply
To apply for the Government of Ireland Africa Development Programme:
- Click on the button below to visit the application webpage
- Submissions will only be accepted through the official AADP application form
- Download the application form for a full project or a feasibility study below
- Please return the completed application form to [email protected] before the deadline (close of business, August 15, 2025)
- Please monitor the programme’s website and the department’s social media accounts for updates
- For any questions or queries on the application process, please contact [email protected]
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