Request for Application (RFA) # RFA/11/23
Grant support and technical assistance for upgradation of dairy farms
The USAID’s funded Economic Recovery and Development Activity (USAID-ERDA) is a five-year activity implemented by Associates in Development (AiD) Pvt Ltd. The USAID-ERDA aims to increase economic opportunities by strengthening and modernizing the agriculture sector and promoting micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its Newly Merged Districts (NMDs).
USAID-ERDA under its agriculture component plans to upgrade existing dairy farms in districts Peshawar, Mardan and Charsadda. USAID-ERDA aims to strengthen the existing dairy farms by upgrading and providing technical assistance, leading to increased profitability and sustainability of dairy sector in the province.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Valid CNIC at the time of application.
- Residents of KP have existing dairy farms in USAID-ERDA’s proposed districts, with herd sizes ranging from 10-50 milking animals.
- The dairy farm owner has owned/leased premises (for at least three years).
- Sufficient financial resources to meet the investment requirement.
TYPE OF SUPPORT
- Grant Support of up-to PKR 350,000 per dairy farm.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Complete grant application form. (Mandatory)
- Copies of valid CNIC. (Mandatory)
- Farm ownership/rent documents (if available)
HOW TO APPLY
The application form and RFA document can be downloaded from the attached document.
All applicants must submit their applications (along with mandatory documents) by e-mail [email protected] not later than 1700 hours Pakistan Standard Time on or before 26/01/2024 with subject line “Application for RFA/11/23”.