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Grants for Farmers, Cooperatives, and Farmers' Associations
Under the Climate-Smart Matching Grants facility, a component of the Green Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) project, the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), acting on behalf of the Lebanese Republic, will provide grants to cooperatives, farmers’ associations, and individual farmers. With technical leadership from the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the General Directorate of Cooperatives (GDC) and implementation support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), these grants will finance climate-smart investments that enhance productivity, strengthen resilience, and improve access to markets. The facility will thereby contribute to the recovery and sustainable transformation of Lebanon’s agricultural sector.
Several calls for grant applications will be launched under this Facility over a 2-year period. This call represents the first round of applications.
| Who Can Apply | Grant Amount |
| Cooperatives | USD 10,000 - 35,000 |
| Farmers' Associations | USD 10,000 - 35,000 |
| Individual Farmers | USD 500 - 5,000 |
Note on the Selection Process: The selection process will be conducted in two phases:
Pre-selection: Applications will first be screened against the minimum eligibility criteria set out in the Call for Applications. Candidates meeting these minimum requirements will then undergo an environmental and social screening (SESP). Only candidates who satisfy both the eligibility requirements and the applicable environmental and social screening criteria will be pre-selected and invited to participate in the development of Climate-Smart Business Plans, scheduled to take place at the end of November.
Final Selection: Following the development of the Climate-Smart Business Plans, pre-selected candidates will be required to submit their Business Plans. The final selection of beneficiaries to receive the grant will then be made based on the applicable scoring criteria and the assessment of the Business Plans.
Pre-selection does not guarantee final selection or the award of a grant.
Click on the category that applies to you to view eligibility, funding, and application details:
| Category | Details |
| Grant Value | USD 10,000 - 35,000 |
| Who Can Apply? | Cooperatives must be formally registered, operating in the agriculture or agrifood sectors, meet the required operational history and financial reporting requirements, and demonstrate capacity to fund the matching contribution. |
| Matching Contribution | Required (20% of grant value, reduced to 10% for women's cooperatives) |
| Eligible Activities | Climate-smart infrastructure, irrigation, renewable energy, greenhouses, processing equipment, storage facilities, agricultural machinery, dairy equipment, livestock and poultry, beekeeping, planting material, certification, packaging, rehabilitation of damaged assets, raw materials (up to 15% of grant value), and marketing activities (up to 10% of grant value). Refer to Annex IV for the eligible activities. |
| Registration Requirements | Registered with the General Directorate of Cooperatives and the Ministry of Finance (optional for newly established and preparatory cooperatives). |
| Financial Documentation | Audited Balance sheet for the reported period submitted to the General Directorate of Cooperatives (GDC). |
| Operational Experience | At least 2 cumulative years of operation since 2019 (excluding conflict-related disruptions 2024 and 2026). For newly established cooperatives (January 1, 2025, onward), applicants must submit: Incorporation documents and/or a social and economic proposal as well as a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement covering at least two months of operations. |
| Additional Support | Selected beneficiaries will receive training on financial literacy and cooperatives governance, in addition to support on access to markets. |
| Application Opens | October 13, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | November 3, 2026 |
| Implementation Period | Up to 8 months |
Key Eligibility Requirements
- Registered with the General Directorate of Cooperatives and Ministry of Finance.
- Submitted the required financial documents.
- Operating within agriculture or agri-food value chains.
- Able to provide matching contribution.
- Complete application package submitted.
To learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process, and to have your questions answered, join our information session on:
- Date: Friday 16 October 2026, 12:00 pm Beirut time
- Click here to join on Zoom :
- Meeting ID: 814 0181 3715
- Passcode: 109838
| Category | Details |
| Grant Value | USD 10,000 - 35,000 |
| Who Can Apply? | Legally registered farmers' associations with the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, with at least 2 years of active experience working directly with farmers and producer groups, and demonstrate capacity to fund the matching contribution. |
| Matching Contribution | Required (20% of grant value, reduced to 10% for women-led associations). |
| Eligible Activities | Climate-smart infrastructure, irrigation, renewable energy, greenhouses, processing equipment, storage facilities, agricultural machinery, dairy equipment, livestock and poultry, beekeeping, planting material, certification, packaging, rehabilitation of damaged assets, raw materials (up to 15% of grant value), and marketing activities (up to 10% of grant value). Refer to Annex IV for the eligible activities. |
| Registration Requirements | Legally registered farmers' association operating in Lebanon. |
| Financial Documentation | Average turnover of no more than USD 100,000 over the last 2 years, validated through audited financial statements. |
| Operational Experience | At least 2 cumulative years of operation since 2019 (excluding conflict-related disruptions). |
| Relevant Experience | Demonstrated experience working directly with farmers and producer groups in the agriculture or agri-food sectors. |
| Application Opens | October 13, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | November 3, 2026 |
| Implementation Period | Up to 8 months |
Key Eligibility Requirements
- Legally registered in Lebanon.
- Minimum two cumulative years of operation since 2019.
- Proven experience supporting farmers.
- Operating in agriculture and agri-food value chains.
- Able to provide matching contribution.
- Complete application package submitted.
To learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process, and to have your questions answered, join our information session on:
- Date: Thursday 15 October 2026, 12:00 pm Beirut time
- Click here to join on Zoom
- Meeting ID: 825 4699 7578
- Passcode: 483590
| Category | Details |
| Grant Value | USD 500 - 5,000 |
| Who Can Apply? | Lebanese smallholder farmers actively engaged in agricultural production. For this call, the activity must fall within the following limits:
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| Matching Contribution | Required (20% of grant value, reduced to 10% for women farmers). |
| Eligible Activities | Climate-smart infrastructure, irrigation, renewable energy, greenhouses, processing equipment, storage facilities, agricultural machinery, dairy equipment, livestock and poultry, beekeeping, planting material, certification, packaging, rehabilitation of damaged assets, raw materials (up to 15% of grant value), and marketing activities (up to 20% of grant value). Refer to Annex IV for the eligible activities. |
| Farmers Registry | Registered, or willing to register, in the Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Registry. |
| Farming Experience | Actively engaged in agricultural production during the last 2 years (excluding conflict-related disruptions). |
| Farm Size | Must fall within the defined smallholder thresholds for crops, livestock, poultry, or beekeeping; farmers with more than one activity must meet the limit for each activity. |
| Additional Support | Selected beneficiaries will receive training on financial literacy. |
| Application Opens | October 13, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | November 3, 2026 |
| Implementation Period | Up to 8 months |
Key Eligibility Requirements
- Lebanese smallholder farmer.
- Registered or willing to register in the Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Registry.
- Actively engaged in agricultural production during the last two years.
- Meets the smallholder limits for each activity.
- Operating within agriculture or agri-food value chains.
- Able to provide matching contribution.
- Complete application package submitted.
To learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process, and to have your questions answered, join our information session on:
- Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026, 12:00 pm Beirut time
- Click here to join on Zoom
- Meeting ID: 822 0707 0426
- Passcode: 356197
How To Apply
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Check your eligibility. |
| 2 | Attend the information session and submit inquiries if needed. |
| 3 | Complete the application and prepare supporting documents. |
| 4 | Submit the complete application package online before the deadline. |
Applications will undergo a thorough evaluation process. Results will be communicated by email, and shortlisted applicants will be invited to the next stage. Applications must be submitted by the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Applications must be submitted through the online application portal with all required supporting documents.