Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) Fund – Challenge Round 6 by ACCESS Development Services
By ACCESS Development Services
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Grant of INR 1–2 crore for agroecology-focused Producer Organization Enterprises (POEs) and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) requiring 30% co-funding, managed by ACCESS Development Services on beha…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- ACCESS Development Services
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 17 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ACCESS Development Services. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) Fund – Challenge Round 6 is managed by ACCESS Development Services on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). It supports enterprises working within agroecology value chains to establish or expand high-impact, sustainable business projects.
The program provides grant investments between INR 100 lakhs and INR 200 lakhs (up to INR 2 crore) to Producer Organization Enterprises (POEs) and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs). These enterprises must be engaged in agroecology-aligned business models involving sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient farming, value addition, post-harvest activities, renewable energy, soil health, or other ecosystem-supportive practices.
The initiative aims to strengthen agroecology-based production systems, scale innovations, improve producer livelihoods, and build enterprises that contribute meaningfully to sustainable food systems. Selected applicants also gain technical assistance, ecosystem support, visibility opportunities, and investor connections through the GAP Fund community.
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Grant providers
ACCESS Development Services is a Section 8 not-for-profit company established in 2006 as a national livelihoods support organization. Originally a spin-off from a DFID-supported programme focused on advancing microfinance and small enterprises in India, ACCESS works across the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹2Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grants of INR 1–2 crore (₹100–200 lakhs) with mandatory 30% co-funding. Beyond funding, selected enterprises gain technical assistance, ecosystem support, visibility opportunities, and investor connections through the GAP Fund community.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the grant amount range?
The program provides grant investments between INR 100 lakhs and INR 200 lakhs (up to INR 2 crore).
Who can apply?
Producer Organization Enterprises (POEs) such as FPOs/FPCs, cooperatives, federations of SHGs, and formalized women's/youth/vulnerable-group collectives, as well as Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) including registered for-profit enterprises, startups, and individual entrepreneurs linked to agroecology value chains.
What is the co-funding requirement?
Applicants must show proof of at least 30% co-funding from their own resources.
What are the minimum operational and financial requirements?
Entities must be registered and operational for at least 2 years, have a minimum turnover of INR 2 crore, and provide audited financial statements for the past 2 years.
Can NGOs apply?
NGOs may support applicants but cannot apply themselves.
What impact is required?
Proposed business must impact at least 1,000 small and marginal producers and be aligned with agroecological principles.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
