GrantType
Updated Nov 30, 2018CLOSED
Offered by U.S. Agency for International Development and Nesta as part of Fall Armyworm Tech Prize, Feed the Future Partnering for Innovation and Challenge Prize Center
Criteria: Label | Criteria: Description | Number | Amount Per Prize |
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Prize Category | Grand Prize | 1 | $150,000 |
Prize Cateory | Significant Awards | 2 | $75,000 |
Prize Category | Early Stage Developments | 2 | $50,000 |
Stage | Stage 2: Research & Development and Stage 3: Proof of Concept | |
Implemented In: | ||
Region | Africa | |
Country | N/A | |
Focus Areas | Agriculture and Technology |
Management Team | We are open to solutions from individuals, groups, organizations and companies globally, particularly local innovators from sub-Saharan Africa. As part of USAID’s ongoing commitment to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, we particularly encourage competing teams that involve women in all steps of your tool or approach’s formulation, management, and execution. | ||
Other | Willingness to Learn: All entrants need to demonstrate a willingness to share their experiences and learning to help establish a body of knowledge that can bring about a sustained change in smallholder farmer outreach, awareness, and action with respect to digital tools and plant health, as well as pest and disease management. USAID Responsibility:USAID will conduct a responsibility determination prior to award, to ensure that award to the organization meets applicable U.S. laws, including regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of Treasury. For more information, see the OFAC website: http://www.ustreas.gov/ofac, including the list of Specially Designated Nationals. |