The AGCO Agriculture Foundation, AAF, has announced its 2024 Call for Applications for Grants (CAG), inviting nonprofit organizations to propose impactful projects that support next-generation leaders in agriculture and drive innovation in sustainable agri-food systems.
The Foundation seeks to collaborate with nonprofits to implement initiatives that promote food security, youth empowerment, and innovative solutions in the agriculture sector. Each selected project will receive grants ranging from $400,000 to $450,000, disbursed over a three-year period.
Over the years, AAF has awarded 35 grants to programs focused on thematic areas such as food security and sustainable farming. Through its grant application platform, Benevity, the Foundation aims to extend its impact by fostering high-impact projects that equip young people with the knowledge and tools to transform global agri-food systems.
Interested nonprofits have until November 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT to submit their proposals. This initiative underscores AAF’s commitment to creating lasting change in farming communities and supporting the next generation of agricultural innovators.
For more details and application guidelines, visit the AAF grant application platform.
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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/
