AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant Cycle
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation has launched its Call for Applications for Grant (CAG) program, seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations to support youth-led innovations for sustainable agri-food systems. The Foundation is offering grants ranging from $400,000 to $450,000, disbursed over a three-year project duration.
The program aims to encourage younger innovators in agriculture, focusing on developing solutions for regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, and technology innovations. Eligible nonprofits must target youthful innovators, young farmers, and small to medium-sized enterprises working on agri-food systems for young people.
The grant application platform, managed through Benevity, will run from October 1 to November 29, 2024. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and adhere to the thematic focus outlined in the terms of reference. The Foundation's initiative aligns with AGCO's purpose and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing the important role of youth in transforming and sustaining agri-food systems.
La Fondazione AGCO per l'Agricoltura ha lanciato il suo programma di Grant (CAG), cercando proposte da organizzazioni senza scopo di lucro per sostenere le innovazioni guidate dai giovani nei sistemi agro-alimentari sostenibili. La Fondazione offre finanziamenti che vanno da $400.000 a $450.000, distribuiti su una durata del progetto di tre anni.
Il programma mira a incoraggiare i giovani innovatori nel settore agricolo, concentrandosi sullo sviluppo di soluzioni per l'agricoltura rigenerativa, la resilienza climatica e le innovazioni tecnologiche. Le organizzazioni senza scopo di lucro ammissibili devono indirizzarsi ai giovani innovatori, ai giovani agricoltori e alle piccole e medie imprese che lavorano nei sistemi agro-alimentari per i giovani.
La piattaforma per la richiesta di finanziamenti, gestita tramite Benevity, sarà attiva dal 1 ottobre al 29 novembre 2024. I candidati devono soddisfare i requisiti di idoneità e rispettare il focus tematico delineato nei termini di riferimento. L'iniziativa della Fondazione si allinea con lo scopo di AGCO e gli Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile delle Nazioni Unite, riconoscendo il ruolo importante dei giovani nella trasformazione e nel mantenimento dei sistemi agro-alimentari.
La Fundación AGCO para la Agricultura ha lanzado su programa de Solicitud de Subvenciones (CAG), buscando propuestas de organizaciones sin fines de lucro para apoyar innovaciones lideradas por jóvenes en sistemas agroalimentarios sostenibles. La Fundación está ofreciendo subvenciones que van de $400,000 a $450,000, distribuidas durante una duración del proyecto de tres años.
El programa tiene como objetivo alentar a los jóvenes innovadores en la agricultura, enfocándose en el desarrollo de soluciones para la agricultura regenerativa, la resiliencia climática y las innovaciones tecnológicas. Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro elegibles deben dirigirse a jóvenes innovadores, jóvenes agricultores y pequeñas y medianas empresas que trabajen en sistemas agroalimentarios para jóvenes.
La plataforma de solicitud de subvenciones, gestionada a través de Benevity, estará abierta del 1 de octubre al 29 de noviembre de 2024. Los solicitantes deben cumplir con los requisitos de elegibilidad y adherirse al enfoque temático descrito en los términos de referencia. La iniciativa de la Fundación se alinea con el propósito de AGCO y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas, reconociendo el papel importante de los jóvenes en la transformación y sostenibilidad de los sistemas agroalimentarios.
AGCO 농업 재단은 지속 가능한 농식품 시스템을 위한 청소년 주도 혁신을 지원하기 위해 비영리 단체로부터 제안을 찾는 보조금 신청(Call for Applications for Grant, CAG) 프로그램을 시작했습니다. 재단은 40만 달러에서 45만 달러 사이의 보조금을 제공하며, 이는 3년 프로젝트 기간 동안 분배됩니다.
이 프로그램은 농업 분야의 젊은 혁신자를 장려하고, 재생 농업, 기후 회복력 및 기술혁신의 해결책 개발에 중점을 둡니다. 자격을 갖춘 비영리 단체는 청년 혁신자, 젊은 농부 및 청소년을 위한 농식품 시스템에서 활동하는 중소기업을 대상으로 해야 합니다.
신청 보조금 플랫폼은 Benevity를 통해 관리되며 2024년 10월 1일부터 11월 29일까지 운영됩니다. 지원자는 적격성 요구 사항을 충족해야 하며, 참고 문서에 요약된 주제적 초점을 준수해야 합니다. 재단의 이니셔티브는 AGCO의 목적 및 유엔의 지속 가능 발전 목표와 일치하며, 농식품 시스템을 변화시키고 지속하는 데 있어 젊은이의 중요한 역할을 인식하고 있습니다.
La Fondation AGCO pour l'Agriculture a lancé son appel à propositions pour le programme de subventions (CAG), recherchant des propositions d'organisations à but non lucratif pour soutenir les innovations menées par les jeunes dans des systèmes agro-alimentaires durables. La Fondation propose des subventions allant de 400 000 à 450 000 $, distribuées sur une durée de trois ans.
Le programme vise à encourager les jeunes innovateurs dans l'agriculture, en se concentrant sur le développement de solutions pour l'agriculture régénérative, la résilience climatique et les innovations technologiques. Les organisations à but non lucratif éligibles doivent cibler les jeunes innovateurs, les jeunes agriculteurs et les petites et moyennes entreprises travaillant sur des systèmes agro-alimentaires pour les jeunes.
La plateforme de demande de subvention, gérée via Benevity, fonctionnera du 1er octobre au 29 novembre 2024. Les candidats doivent répondre aux critères d'éligibilité et respecter le focus thématique décrit dans les termes de référence. L'initiative de la Fondation s'aligne sur l'objectif d'AGCO et sur les Objectifs de Développement Durable des Nations Unies, reconnaissant le rôle important des jeunes dans la transformation et le maintien des systèmes agro-alimentaires.
Die AGCO Landwirtschaftsstiftung hat ihr Programm zur Einreichung von Anträgen für Zuschüsse (CAG) gestartet, in dem sie Vorschläge von gemeinnützigen Organisationen zur Unterstützung von innovationsgeführten Jugendprojekten in nachhaltigen Agrar- und Lebensmittelsystemen sucht. Die Stiftung bietet Zuschüsse in Höhe von 400.000 bis 450.000 US-Dollar, die über einen Zeitraum von drei Jahren verteilt werden.
Das Programm zielt darauf ab, jüngere Innovatoren in der Landwirtschaft zu ermutigen und Lösungen für regenerative Landwirtschaft, Klimawandelresilienz und technologische Innovationen zu entwickeln. Berechtigte gemeinnützige Organisationen sollten sich an junge Innovatoren, junge Landwirte und kleine bis mittlere Unternehmen richten, die in Agrar- und Lebensmittelsystemen für junge Menschen tätig sind.
Die Zuschussantragsplattform, die über Benevity verwaltet wird, läuft vom 1. Oktober bis 29. November 2024. Antragsteller müssen die Zulassungsvoraussetzungen erfüllen und den im Referenzdokument festgelegten thematischen Schwerpunkt einhalten. Die Initiative der Stiftung steht im Einklang mit AGCOs Ziel und den Zielen für nachhaltige Entwicklung der Vereinten Nationen und erkennt die wichtige Rolle der Jugend bei der Transformation und Erhaltung von Agrar- und Lebensmittelsystemen an.
- AGCO Agriculture Foundation is offering substantial grants of $400,000 - $450,000 for youth-led agricultural innovations
- The initiative aligns with AGCO's purpose and UN Sustainable Development Goals, potentially enhancing the company's ESG profile
- None.
The Foundation Seeks Proposals from Nonprofits to Support Youth-Led and High-Impact Innovations for Sustainable 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
"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.
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.
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,
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
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