About IAVCP
Investments in Agroecology Value Chains Project (IAVCP) is an IFAD funded programme that focuses on identifying viable business opportunities linked to agroecology clusters and value chains, providing investment support for integrated agroecology production systems, and offering grants to MSMEs and agroecology Producer Organization Enterprises (POE) to improve their value addition and market linkages.
It aims to promote integrated sustainable production systems through grants, technical assistance and ecosystem support for MSEs and POEs. The objective is to improve their businesses, enhance their agroecological outcomes, and provide tangible benefits to small producers in the value chain. The following three aspects distinguish the IAVCP from traditional value chain investment programmes and will be used to judge a project’s suitability for investment.
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1. What is IAVCP?
Investments in Agroecology Value Chains Project (IAVCP) is an IFAD funded programme managed by ACCESS Development Services that focuses on identifying viable business opportunities linked to agroecology clusters and value chains, providing investment support for integrated agroecology production systems, and offering grants to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)/ Producer Organization Enterprises (POE)/ Startups operating in agroecology value chains to grow their business.
2. What is the value of the grant that an organisation can get?
Grants will be given through two routes – (i) The regular grant offered for which concept notes will be accepted on tap can be in the range of INR 20 lacs – 1 Cr. (ii) In addition, innovative grant proposals (for grant value up to INR 2 crore) will be invited through Agroecology Gant Fund Challenge (AGFC) announced once in 6 months.
The amount sanctioned will depend on the assessment of fund required, proposed number of producers impacted/covered, proposed agroecology outcomes, and the business model.
3. Is there any focus geography for the IAVCP Grant?
For grants of up to INR 1 crore value, focus geography comprises of 10 states – Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Odisha. The Agroecology Grant Fund Challenge will be open to the entire country.
4. How old does the organisation/entity needs to be in order to be eligible for the grant?
The organisation/entity needs to be at least two years in operation to be eligible to apply for the grant.