“From Seed to Harvest” Grant Program

The programme is implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) within the AgroHub project in cooperation with the Southern Development Strategy NGO. Its purpose is to support small and medium-sized farmers in adopting climate-smart agriculture by financing the purchase of Ukrainian-made no-till or minimum-tillage seeding equipment.

The programme is open to small and medium-sized farmers who meet the established eligibility requirements.

Key eligibility criteria include:

• the applicant must be a legal entity or an individual entrepreneur (sole proprietor);
• agricultural activities must be carried out on up to 500 hectares of land;
• the programme supports the purchase of new Ukrainian-made seeding equipment for no-till (No-Till) technology from manufacturers or their authorised distributors;
• applicants must demonstrate technical readiness to implement No-Till technology (availability of a tractor and sprayer) or provide a clear transition plan.

Applicants are also required to:

• consent to signing an agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP);
• agree to project monitoring, including the submission of supporting documents, geo-tagged photographs of the equipment, and on-site monitoring visits;
• pay the initial instalment for the equipment purchase, after which the programme provides its share of the funding.

The grant amount is determined on an individual basis, but may not exceed USD 20,000 or 50% of the equipment cost excluding VAT.

When calculating the grant amount:

• only the equipment cost excluding VAT is taken into account;
• delivery costs and pre-sale setup of seeding equipment are not eligible and are not included in the grant calculation.

For example, if the equipment costs UAH 800,000 excluding VAT, the maximum grant amount may be UAH 400,000, which is equal to 50% of the equipment value excluding VAT.

The grant programme follows a defined schedule covering the application period, proposal review, and grant disbursement.

Key milestones include:

• application period opens on 7 July 2026 at 08:00;
• application deadline, including submission of all required documents, is 31 July 2026;
• application review will continue until 14 August 2026;
• grant payments are scheduled for September–October 2026.

1. Review the programme requirements.
2. Download the business plan templates.
3. Prepare the business plan according to the programme requirements.
4. Complete the online application at https://enketo.moda.wfp.org/x/1PLB2Z8I.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Submit the application before the deadline.

Participants are selected through a competitive selection process. Priority is given to applicants who best meet the programme's established priorities.

Preference is given to applicants who:

• have been affected by military hostilities;
• demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles of sustainable agriculture;
• are able to justify the positive impact of the proposed purchase on their business using both qualitative explanations and quantitative evidence.

The provided materials do not specify a detailed scoring methodology or point allocation system.

• Completed online application.
• Narrative business plan.
• Financial business plan.
• Commercial offer (quotation) from the manufacturer or authorised dealer.
• Registration documents required in the application form.

As part of the grant programme, applicants are offered a series of online support events designed to strengthen their proposal preparation skills and improve the quality of grant applications.

The available support activities include:

• an online seminar on preparing a compelling business case. Register here: https://forms.gle/uvrJhTXNYsox2JLK9;
• an online webinar "Crop and Property Losses: How to Properly Document Damage and Protect Your Business". Register here: https://forms.gle/4XjH2D6nY1wqbMTU7;
• online consultations with the AgroHub project team. Register here: https://forms.gle/yWcLnA1SGXEbk9dr6.

Prior registration is required to participate in each of the online events.

The applicant confirms the accuracy of the submitted information and agrees to the programme conditions. Successful applicants conclude an agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme. The organiser reserves the right to verify information, monitor implementation, and refuse funding if programme requirements are not met.