The Foundation Seeks Proposals from Nonprofits
to Support Youth-Led and High-Impact Innovations for Sustainable
Agri-Food Systems
DULUTH,
Ga., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Agriculture
Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private foundation with the vision
to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural
development, is seeking applications for its grant program. For
this Call for Applications for Grant (CAG), the Foundation is
primarily focused on funding requests that support the next
generation of leaders in agriculture, helping them to develop
innovative solutions for agri-food systems.
The Foundation invites nonprofit organizations registered and
recognized as charitable under the law to apply for grant funding
by submitting a grant proposal with grant funds $400,000 - $450,000
disbursed over a three-year project duration.
"As we continue to contribute to sustainable food systems, we
need to encourage younger innovators to be involved in
agriculture," said Roger Batkin,
Board Chair of the Foundation. "By working with nonprofit partners
to establish youth-focused agri-tech programs, we hope to both
support and educate younger people who can help develop different
solutions for the future, for regenerative agriculture, climate
resilience and technology innovations applicable to various
agriculture ecosystems."
In alignment with both AGCO's purpose to deliver
farmer-focused solutions to sustainably feed our world and the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Foundation
recognizes the pivotal role of young people in transforming and
sustaining agri-food systems and the broad spectrum of
opportunities the agri-food sector provides for improving youth
employment and livelihoods.
Through community investment software partner, Benevity, the
Foundation grant application platform will run from October 1
to November 29, 2024.
Grant proposals from eligible nonprofits must target youthful
innovators (including startups), young farmers and small and
medium-sized enterprises with a focus on working to develop
agri-food systems for young people. The Foundation recommends that
all nonprofits thoroughly review all the materials for CAG 2024
before preparing and submitting an application.
- CAG Terms of Reference
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The application deadline for CAG 2024 is November 29, 2024, at 5
p.m. EST. Please check the eligibility requirements prior to
applying for this grant. The Foundation will only assess
applications that meet the eligibility requirements of the CAG,
adhere to the thematic focus and submit all required supporting
documents as outlined in the terms of reference.
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About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture
and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag
technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers
through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands
like Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full
line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps
farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and
headquartered in Duluth, Georgia,
USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $14.4
billion in 2023. For more information,
visit www.agcocorp.com. For company news, information, and
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About AGCO Agriculture Foundation
Founded by AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) in 2018, the AGCO
Agriculture Foundation is a private foundation with the vision to
prevent and relieve hunger. The Foundation promotes impact programs
that support food security, sustainable agricultural development
and build the necessary agricultural infrastructure in marginalized
farming communities. The Foundation is domiciled in Vaduz, Liechtenstein and its operations are managed
from Stoneleigh, United Kingdom.
For more information, visit https://www.agcofoundation.org/
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