Call for Proposals from India, Bhutan and Nepal

We are excited to share with you a call for proposals, which is a unique and impactful partnership opportunity to scale up agroecology in the Himalayas.

Application procedures

Opening period: September 6th - October 6th, 2023

Objective: We are actively seeking partners to join us in our project aimed at empowering local stakeholders in the Himalayas (India, Nepal, and Bhutan) to play a substantial role in shaping policy environments that support agroecology-based food systems.

Project Overview: This initiative is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Spearheaded by the World Future Council and IFOAM-Organics International, the project commenced in May 2023 and lasts 48 months. From December 2023 to December 2026, substantial funding  (500,000 EUR), will be allocated to partnering agreements.

Project Goals:

• Scale up Agroecology: Promote sustainable food systems and policies.
• Empower Local Stakeholders: Enhance engagement in food policy.
• Advance Agroecology: Boost support for agroecology regionally and globally.

Geographic focus: Project activities are focused on India and on the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) – focus on Sikkim, Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and/or Nagaland -, as well as, on Nepal and Bhutan.

How to apply: Detailed application procedures and criteria can be found in the attachments below. Kindly use the template provided.

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Application procedures