Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) - SAIP II Funding Opportunity PDF

# REPUBLIC OF RWANDA ## RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BOARD (RAB) #### Office of the Director General #### HUYE - RWANDA ## ITANGAZO RIHAMAGAZA IMISHINGA Y’UBUHINZI The Rwandan Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) is calling for proposals from individuals...

# REPUBLIC OF RWANDA ## RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BOARD (RAB) #### Office of the Director General #### HUYE - RWANDA ## ITANGAZO RIHAMAGAZA IMISHINGA Y’UBUHINZI The Rwandan Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) is calling for proposals from individuals or organizations to support the Second Sustainable Agriculture Intensification Food Security Project (SAIP II). The project will provide financial support to investments in various agricultural sectors, including: - **Cereals:** maize, beans, and Irish potatoes. - **Vegetables and Fruits:** The program focuses on increasing production and postharvest processes. - **Protected Agriculture:** The goal is to improve the quality and quantity of these crops, as well as to maximize the use of resources and promote sustainable practices. ### Areas of Support SAIP II will prioritize financial support to individuals and organizations located in: - Kamonyi - Huye - Ruhango - Muhanga - Gisagara - Nyamagabe - Bugesera - Rusizi - Nyagatare - Kirehe - Ngororero. However, the program will also continue to support those individuals and organizations in the following districts: - Rwamagana - Kayonza - Gatsibo - Ngoma - Nyanza - Rulindo - Karongi - Rutsiro - Nyabihu. ### Key Project Objectives for Organizations To assist with the continued development of initiatives already supported by SAIP I. ### Key Project Objectives - The project emphasizes occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental, health, and safety (EHS). - The project will focus on supporting greenhouse, screenhouses, and shade net technology. - Support mechanical solutions for agriculture, including tractor and power tillers. - Investments will also be awarded for value addition activities like processing plants, warehouses, cold rooms, cold trucks, silos, and certification. ### Application Requirements: - **Primary production:** - Must have experience farming for at least one growing season. - Must have expertise in seed production. - Must be a registered group, cooperative, or individual. - Must be able to provide evidence of ownership for land used for farming purposes. - **Protected agriculture:** - Applicants must have existing land for protected agriculture. - They must follow all environmental guidelines. - The group must be registered and compliant with all applicable regulations. - The application must demonstrate a clear business model with profit potential. - Applicants must be willing to participate in long-term equipment financing solutions, contributing 50% of the cost. - **Mechanization:** - Applicants must have a documented track record of farming activities. - The application must show the ability to farm at least 300 hectares annually or more. - Must be a registered group, cooperative, or individual. - Applicants must demonstrate a business plan outlining the profitability of the business. - The application must include an evaluation of the long-term capital investment required for the project. - The application must include documentation proving a strong working relationship with a financial institution or an institution in good standing. - **Post-harvest operations:** - Applicants must have a registered group, cooperative or organization operating in this sector. - Must have a defined plot of agricultural land to use for a post-harvest facility. - Must demonstrate a clear business plan with profit potential. - Applicants must be willing to commit to long-term equipment financing, contributing 50% of the cost. ### Additional Application Information: Applicants must ensure: - The project will include a detailed business plan. - Proposals with the highest return on investment will be prioritized. - The maximum budget for a primary production project is $200,000 USD. - The maximum budget for a protected agriculture project is $550,000 USD. - The maximum budget for post-harvest processing related to cereals is $850,000 USD. - The maximum budget for post-harvest processing related to potatoes is $550,000 USD. - The maximum budget for post-harvest processing related to horticulture is $650,000 USD. - The maximum budget for a tractor purchase is $600,000. - The maximum budget for a power tiller purchase is $200,000. - The maximum budget for certification projects is $250,000 USD. - The project must be located in a suitable infrastructure-enabled location. - Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate a 70% contribution toward the overall project cost. - SAIP II investment will be used for 30% funding. - Applicants can find all supporting documentation on the RAB website (www.rab.gov.rw). - The project must be located in a region where it will be able to receive support from other public agencies. - There are limited financial grants available. The following is the maximum potential per project type: - Primary production: $20,000 USD - Protected agriculture: $50,000 USD - Post harvest processing: $100,000 USD. - Projects receiving approval must meet expected deadlines. If those deadlines are not met, a new applicant will be chosen. ### Contact Information: For additional questions, telephone: 0738520925 or 0738586127. **This document was translated from Kinyarwanda using OCR tools. Please contact the original project contact for clarification. **