Application Deadline:   January 31, 2025 . 

Applications are now open for the 2025 Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature Challenge. GRP, together with Shockwave Foundation and Munich Re Foundation, invite agricultural innovators in East Africa to apply for the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge. Applications close 31 January 2025.

Requirements

• RAIN is open to  not-for-profit organizations across public ,  local civil society ,  international NGOs  and  academia , as well as  for-profit organizations ,  farmers , and  entrepreneurs  in  East Africa  (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda ).

Benefits

• Winners will be connected with potential funders, receive a tailored mentoring program, and communications support to refine their messaging. In addition, they will be invited to an investor forum and pitching session in-person or virtually.
• Experts will facilitate a leadership academy for the shortlisted candidates.
• Finally, winners will receive a cash prize of up to 50,000 USD after the initial mentoring period and after the leadership academy.

Timeline

1. Application window from  10 December 2024  –  31 January 2025 . 
2. Webinar for potential applicants on  January 16, 2025  3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EAT. Register  here .
3. Application due on 31 January 2025  at  23:59 EAT
4. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by mid-March 2025.

Please email any questions to  challenge@globalresiliencepartnership.org .

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature Challenge