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GMO Capacity Building Project The project funds will be used to provide training in financial management; internal controls; marketing and negotiation; cooperative life; maize production and storage techniques; and garriproduction; a 70 ton warehouse with a drying yard and office facilities; computers and financial management software with training; a line of credit for agricultural inputs; a business plan; and initial salaries for new staff.
Oasis des Enfants Enriched Flour Capacity Building Project Sector: Ag processing (cereal).Beneficiaries: 20 owners/workers plus suppliers and customers.Description: The grant will enable Oasis to expand its operations and upgrade its manufacturing facilities to triple its production and improve it overall quality and competitivity in the domestic Benin market.
Afitin Capacity Building Project CRADD provides technical assistance to community self-help groups in the Saclo arrondissement
Benin Partner CA 2023 (Year 3 of 5) This grant is to fund Cooperative Agreement of the USADF's Technical Partner Action Pour la Promotion des Initiatives Communautaires, (APIC). APIC is a legally recognized Beninese organization that has demonstrated expertise in grassroots development in Benin to help implement USADF grant funding.
NDali Horticultural Production and Capacity Building Project The project funds will be used to enable the women s association to develop two hectares of land for improved vegetable production. The women will use a surface irrigation system which will improve their capacity to grow vegetables regardless of season.
UCCPA-Natitingou | Cashew Promotion Project The Union seeks to increase the capacity of member cooperatives to produce, commercialize, and distribute cashews, through technical trainings, the construction of storage facilities, and better access to technology, equipment, and distribution channels.
UCPMN Collective Selling - Warrantage Sector: Maize production and marketing, Beneficiaries : 300 (52 women), Description: The proposed project will enable the Union to expand its maize production and marketing activities in the region through increased storage and expansion of its warrantage loan facility for member producers.
CFTM Savalou | Cassava Processing and Marketing Project Sector: Cassava processing..Beneficiaries: 1000 (620 women)..Description: The group seeks to increase gari production and quality through construction of processing workshops and warehouses for each of the 15 member groups. Provision of mobile processing equipment (cassava graters and presses) and training will result in increased production and improved quality to obtain higher prices. Improved access to working capital will also facilitate access to raw materials to increase production.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)- Gardens of Hope 2018 Seeds are the most important input in agriculture and in Benin, like most of West Africa, more than 90 percent of seeds are imported. Imported seeds are primarily selected and produced for a European Mediterranean climate and do not adapt well to local conditions and contribute to lower harvest yields. Oura is increasing productivity and production for small farmers in Benin through seed extension., , , , ****This grant is being made because previous grant expired before all funds were disbursed due to banking issues and administrative errors*****
Peanut Products Capacity Building Project GFTPAK is a group of twenty rural women in northern Benin who produce groundnut oil.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs - Biogas Production from Household Waste Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - The project aims to produce biogas from household waste by installing and using smart mobile digesters for daily cooking needs.
NATURA Shea Processing and Marketing Expansion Project Sector: Shea processing.Beneficiaries: 1400 women suppliers.Description: The grant will enable Natura to improve its production infrastructure and equipment and work with its suppliers to improve raw material quality to increase its production and product quality to better meet demand from its American buyer. Funds will also be used to obtain necessary European certifications to target new markets. It will also provide funds to increase its advertising to target national and subregional markets for expansion.
Abomey Livestock Market Improvement Project UCOPER Abomey is a cooperative of low-income livestock herding groups that manage the Abomey livestock market.
UNIRIZ Rice Processing and Marketing Project UNIRIZ Rice Processing and Marketing Project
Ktou I Cassava Promotion Project Sector: Cassava processing and marketing.Beneficiaries: 359 (311 women).Description: Construction and equipment of 4 processing centers, management capacity building, improved quality and certification, and enhanced marketing to expand production and improve quality of gari.
Zakpota Food Security Project Zakpota provides savings and credit services and coordinate group production of palm and peanut oil
Savaloise Association of Physically Disabled Persons (Association Savaloise des Handicaps Moteurs (ASHAM)) The project funds will be used to expand the groups business and also accommodate their limitations and ensure the sustainability of the organization. Funds will be used to construct a facility with necessary accommodations and provide training in accounting and financial management, internal controls, small business management, marketing, sewing, hairdressing, and weaving refresher training.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) | Palm Oil Production Expansion USADF Grant funding will help Jardin d'Afrique increase their palm oil production capacity and processing efficiency.
Processing and Marketing of Fonio Sector: Fonio processing.Beneficiaries: 10 employees, part time laborers, ~ 500 suppliers.Description: The project will enable PROSAINS Benin to expand its production and marketing of processed fonio products through improved equipment, enhanced management and administrative systems, development of its supply chain to increase volume and traceability, and identification of new market opportunities.
Bassila Livestock Market Improvement Project The goal of the Project is to improve the standard of living of livestock owners in Bassila Commune.
UCCPA-Kandi | Cashew promotion project The Union seeks to increase the capacity of member cooperatives to produce, commercialize, and distribute cashews, through technical trainings, the construction of storage facilities, and better access to technology, equipment, and distribution channels.
Standalone Solar Pumping Systems for Vegetable and Rice Farmers Nous installons des systmes solaires domestiques pour les mnages en zone rurale, des pompes eau solaires et des frigos solaires pour les promoteurs dactivits gnratrices de revenus.
RePAB Organic Pineapple Production and Marketing Project RePAB is a network of pineapple producing cooperatives and individuals. The grant funds infrastructure, equipment for fertilizer production, pineapple production, and transportation, and training to increase the production and sale of members pineapples
SONAGNON Cassava Capacity Building Project The proposed project will enable Sonagnon to improve and expand their cassava processing and storage capabilities. The project focus is to build the groups capacity both in terms of production and organizational capacity.
UCCPA- Djougou Cashew Promotion Project Sector: Cashew.Beneficiaries: 558 (81 Women).Description: The project will promote group sales of cashews by producers, including construction of warehouses, provision of transport, and training to improve plantation management and the marketing, financial, and administrative capacity of the union.
Ucom-CVTM Adja-Our I Cassava promotion project The Union seeks to expand the production, commercialization, and distribution of high quality gari and tapioca by facilitating member access to credit for farming inputs, the procurement of processing equipment, and technical assistance.
UCCPA Tchaourou Cashew Promotion Project Sector: Cashew.Beneficiaries: 659 (119 women).Description: The project will promote group sales of cashews by producers, including construction of warehouses, provision of transport, and training to improve plantation management and the marketing, financial, and administrative capacity of the union.
Partner Agreement The Goal of the Program is to expand local capacity to promote and support grassroots participatory development
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) | Snack Food Production Expansion INAPEC produces a variety of snack foods made from peanuts, minced coconut, rice, and cashew nuts. Most of INAPECs products include nuts processed with a crunchy coating, available in several flavors. USADF funding will help the grantee increase production of processed snacks.
Benin Partner CA 2024 Year 4 of 5 This grant is to fund Cooperative Agreement of the USADF's Technical Partner Action Pour la Promotion des Initiatives Communautaires, (APIC).
Tanka Ecotourism Project CoCiTa is a tourism group of 60 members. The grant will provide organizational training & facilities and trainings to attract more tourists.
Katatou Livestock Capacity Building Project Katatou Livestock Capacity Building Project
UComCVPM | Maize Storage and Production Expansion Project Sector: Maize storage and marketing..Beneficiaries: 1835 (335 women)..Description: Construction of four 300-ton maize storage warehouses to promote grouped storage and sales. Access commercial credit to purchase members' produce for resale. Provide assistance to better satisfy market requirements in term of quantity, quality and contract compliance.
Ashoka | Organic Fertilizer Production Expansion Project Sector: fertilizer. Beneficiaries: 114 (including 22 women). Description: ABC Grower addresses the lack of fertilizer access in Benin, which results in low yields of organic farming. The organization uses new technologies to create more efficient and sustainable agricultural solutions, having developed a range of 19 specific organic fertilizers for 14 different crops. The result is an increase organic farm production by 50%, lowering the production costs, and raising market competition to both non-organic and organic foods. The fertilisers are easy to handle and can be produced on a large scale. The organization has partnered with rural populations from surrounding communities to train them in applying their bio-mineralization technology to create eco-friendly business models.
Kerou Maize Capacity Building Project This grant provides training to union members in financial literacy, management, and marketing while also building the necessary storage infrastructure for members to be able to sell their product at a higher price later in the season.,
Ashoka | Bookconekt.com Mobile Library Improvement Project Sector: Education/Technology. Beneficiaries: 1304 (including 901 women). Description: Improve website (security and performance, customer experience, etc.) and increase business capacity (HR, promotion, income, etc.) so as to better enable students, young people, and parents to easily access (buy or borrow) hard or e-books from their smart devices.
Agbangnizoun Maize Warrantage Project Agbangnizoun coordinates group purchases of agricultural inputs and facilitates the provision of agricultural extension services
Promoting standalone Off-Grid Cold Storage Freezers in Benin ISMAST ENERGY est une entreprise bninoise cre en 2016 et qui offre des solutions dnergies adaptes tous les besoins ainsi que toutes activits susceptibles de les promouvoir telle que la vente d'quipements et de prestations diverses.
African Women Entrepreneurs Program-Reimagined (AWEP-R) Weaving Capacity Building Project The grant is funding infrastructure, equipment, working capital and training to make the handwoven cloth goods produced more competitive.
Benin Partner CA 2020 (Year 1 of 5) This is a partner CA. APIC will provide training, support, and services to USADF grantees in Benin.
Suuru Ceka Capacity Building Project The project funds will be used to provide training in accounting; management; marketing and cooperative markets; trainings in production techniques; an irrigation system and production tools.
Benin Partner CA 2019 This is a partner CA. APIC will provide training, support and services to USADF grantees in Benin.
Ouidah Capacity Building Project The goal of the Project is to improve the standard of living of smallholder horticulture farmers in Ouidah, Benin.
UCCPA Bant Cashew Production and Marketing The Union seeks to increase the capacity of member cooperatives to produce, commercialize, and distribute cashews, through technical trainings, the construction of trading posts, and better access to technology, equipment, and distribution channels.
BIO-PHARM Pineapple Processing Capacity Building Project The group is seeking to increase their volume of organic pineapple juice exports to surrounding countries through the procurement of additional processing equipment, construction of a larger storage unit, and procurement of a truck.
UCCFTM Savalou | Cassava Marketing and Production Expansion Sector: Cassava processing and marketing..Beneficiaries: 3261 (3036 women)..Description: Funds will be used to construct improved cassava processing facilities, provide equipment to improve efficiency and quality of production, access working capital to facilitate increase volume, and consolidate capacity improvements made under the OAG funding.
UCP-Z Capacity Building Project The project funds will be used to provide training in financial management; maize production and storage techniques; and entrepreneurship; construct and equip a 200 ton capacity warehouse with a drying yard; basic office equipment; establish a line of credit for agricultural inputs; produce a business plan for the union; and cover initial salaries for new personnel.
UCTMGO Cassava Processing and Marketing Project Sector: Cassava processing.Beneficiaries: 638 (300 women).Description: The project will enable the Union to strengthen its management and marketing capabilities and increase members' production and product quality through construction of nine processing centers, provision of equipment to increase productivity, construction of a market to increase access to buyers, and training to improve product quality and management capacity.
RAD Plus Pineapple Processing Capacity Building Project Sector: Pineapple processing.Beneficiaries: 30 employees plus suppliers of fresh pineapple.Description: The project will enable the business to strengthen its financial and administrative capabilities, meet HACCP norms, and expand its production for the international market.
Gbenondjou Cassava Capacity Building Project The Gbenondjou cooperative will use grant funds to build production capacity and purchase equipment to transform cassava into gari while also investing in training for its members in financial management, marketing, improved production techniques, and hygiene and sanitation practices for production.,
LCB Shea Quality Improvement and Product Diversification Project Sector: Shea, Apiculture - climate resiliency, natural resource protection, international export.Beneficiaries: 5 employees (1 woman), 10 contractors. shea nut and honey producer/suppliers.Description: The project seeks to improve the quality and quantity of shea nuts supplied by women through local processing units to enable LCB to meet international quality standards for which they have contracts. The project also seeks to promote apiculture to diversify income generation from natural shea parklands and promote conservation of reserve areas to reduce cutting of trees for wood and agriculture.
Hounoussou Rabbit Production Project Hounoussou was established to improve members incomes by promoting rabbit production
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program FY2023 Year #1 Region #1 Action Pour la Promotion des Initiatives Communautaires (APIC) will act as the point of contact with the selected entrepreneurs of the USADF partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to support project implementation of selected entrepreneurs and Micro, Small and Medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Benin.
Mialebouni Gari Capacity Building Project The proposed project will enable Mialebouni to improve and expand their cassava processing capabilities by strengthening the groups production and organizational capacity. Production and product quality will be increased through training in improved production techniques and access to appropriate processing equipment and facilities to increase productivity, reduce the labor requirements, and improve safety and working conditions, as well as meet health and sanitation standards.
Local Foods Production Project ARFA promotes the interests of women who produce, process and market fish and agricultural products in the Atlantique-Littoral dpartement of Benin
Nikki Shea Butter Capacity Building Project The proposed project will enable GBENONDJOU to improve and expand their cassava and peanut processing and storage capabilities. The project seeks to build the groups production capacity through training in improved production techniques and access to appropriate processing equipment and facilities to increase productivity, reduce the labor requirements, and improve safety and working conditions, as well as meet health and sanitation standards.
Djigbode Capacity Building Project This project will enable DJIGBODE to improve and expand their cassava processing and storage capabilities. The project will strengthen the groups production and organizational capacity. Production will be increase through training in improved production techniques and provision of appropriate processing equipment and facilities to ensure the womens safety as well as compliance with health and sanitation regulations. The womens management skills will be improved through training in business and financial management, cooperative life, and a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy to enable the women to track their own production, take ownership of their activities, and make calculations to inform their day to day decisions
Banikoara Shea Butter Marketing Expansion Project Banikoara Shea Butter Marketing Expansion Project
UCCTM-Dogbo Cassava Promotion Project The Union seeks to increase the production, commercialization, and distribution of high quality gari and tapioca through technical trainings, the construction of storage facilities, and better access to technology, equipment, and distribution channels.
Gbenondjou Cassava Production and Commercialization Expansion Project Sector: Cassava processing, Beneficiaries: 771 (649 women), Description: The group seeks to Increase gari production through expansion of coentreprise linkages, construstruction of improved processing facilities, provision of improved processing equipment, and training to improve productivity and product quality., Description:
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) | Drilling Construction for Improved Water Access Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) 2020 Grant to to improve the lives and livelihoods of local Beninese by increasing access to clean, affordable, and sustainable water sources.
Boukoumb Fonio Processing and Marketing Project Boukoumb Fonio Processing and Marketing Project
Borgou Maize Warrantage Project The project funds will be used to construct three warehouses; provide working capital; and conduct trainings on post-harvest techniques and marketing techniques.
CCPM Djidja Maize Warrantage Project Sector: Cereal (maize marketinga0, Beneficiaries: 534 (126 women), Description: The project will increase producers' negotiating leverage due to high quantities and quality of storage, trainings on better farming practices leading to better and more consistent yields, and a revolving fund to allow for advance payment to farmers improving their cash flow and discouraging side selling.
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program FY2023 Year #3 Action Pour la Promotion des Initiatives Communautaires (APIC) will act as the point of contact with the selected entrepreneurs of the USADF partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to support project implementation of selected entrepreneurs and Micro, Small and Medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Benin.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) | Moringa Beverage Production Capacity Expansion USADF Grant funding will help Assiba Fee Sarl increase their production capacity of Moringa based beverages.
ApiService Apiculture Project Sector: Apiculture.Beneficiaries: 210 beekeepers. 6 employees (1 woman).Description: Increased production and upgrading of the various beekeeping products (monofloral honeys, beeswax and propolis )to meet norms for the international market through a beekeeping cluster approach.
Les Fruits Tillou Pineapple Processing Expansion Project Sector: Pineapple processing.Beneficiaries: 60 employees (40 women) and over 300 suppliers.Description: The grant will enable the business to expand its processing capacity through the acquisition of additional dryers, processing space to meet food processing norms, and increasing its ability to source raw material from producers.
Pineapple Processing Capacity Building Project The group is seeking to expand their production of organic pineapple juice through the construction of a production facility respecting processing norms, a revolving fund to purchase inputs and equipment, and commercial distribution technical assistance.
Suru Ba Du Capacity Building Project The project will promote capacity building to create a network of gari processors in Kouand Commune, improve financial and organizational management capacity, increase productivity and product quality to increase net revenues from cassava processing for group members..
Mialebouni Gari Production and Marketing Expansion Project Sector: Cassava processing, Beneficiaries: 873 (816 women), Description: The group seeks to increase production of gari through expansion of the network of coentreprises of Mialebouni working with the cooperative, construction of additional production facilities and provision of equipment and training to improve productivity and quality.
Kouand Market Gardening Expansion Project Kouand Market Gardening Expansion Project
AKB Shea Nut Marketing Project The project funds will be used to construct 15 storage facilities and training will also be provided on storage techniques and management. ,
Shea nut quality Improvement and marketing Sector: Shea.Beneficiaries: 6890 (6750 women).Description: The project will enable AKB to provide training, equipment, and infrastructure to 15 women's unions to improve shea nut quality that will improve the qualify of shea butter and the market value of raw shea nuts sold by the women to processors and exporters.
AfriCereal Mechanized Farm Services Capacity Building Project Sector: Rice (post-harvest processing)..Beneficiaries: 10 employees (4 women); 1554 producers..Description: The project will enable AfriCereal to expand its threshing services to rice producers in the Malanville area, reducing post-harvest threshing losses by up to 50% and improving the quality of the paddy produces through reduced contamination with inseparable stones and other impurities, resulting in higher net incomes to producers.
CTAE Capacity Building Project This project will address the three major issues listed above by upgrading their workshops, supplying needed training to enhance their management, financial, and production capacity, and by providing the necessary equipment and working capital. CTAE is currently unable to meet the demands of their clients who are intermediaries between CTAE and their final clients, rural household consumers and cattle breeders. This project will also contribute to food security in the region.
Benin Partner CA 2022 (Year 2 of 5) This is a partner Cooperative Agreement. APIC will provide training, support, and services to USADF grantees in Benin.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - - Spicy Banana Chip Production Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - The project aims to enable Delice Royal to increase production of spicy banana chips, which will add value to locally produced plantains and reduce post-harvest