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Mansa DWDA oilseed processing project Supporting organization to improve their members capacity to produce groundnuts and sunflowers and establish an enterprise that produces cooking oil for sale in a financially sustainable way.
Zambia Partner Cooperative Agreement This is the second year of a partner cooperative agreement for USADF's partner organization in Zambia. Funds are used to support staff salaries and benefits, program monitoring expenses, office and vehicle expenses, an annual audit, capacity building items, and other small administrative expenses.
Northern Province Cooperative & Marketing Union Livestock Feed Project Location: Kasama, Northern Province, Zambia.Summary: This project will scale up the production of livestock feed by upgrading existing machinery at the feeding plant to include purchase of a boiler, extruder, and an oil expeller machine. The grant will also be used to provide working capital to purchase raw materials for livestock feed production.
MADWA Cooking Oil Expansion Sector: Agriculture (oilseeds).Beneficiaries: 1,373 smallholder female farmers.Location: Mansa District, Luapula Province.Summary: Mansa DWA will expand the operations of its cooking oil enterprise. The grant will fund increased purchase of oilseeds from local farmers, a new processing plant, adequate storage facilities, as well as procurement of a borehole and truck for distribution.
Mpongwe Bulima Organics Cooperative Funds are being used to support the expansion of Mpungwe operations into a profitable, viable and sustainable groundnuts marketing business.
Youth - RLC - Mecco Recycling As Recycling is high in capital expenditure, the pilot of this business will involve setting up a waste sorting center that will market itself to allow locals to bring in waste. After a few years the business will have a series of collection points around the city and collect plastics and paper in a number of forms. Additionally,an estimated 40 youths and other locals will be empowered by incorporating them in the waste sorting processing. Further, there will still be others who can earn an income by bringing in recyclable materials that they have individually collected
Expansion Project The project funds will be used to construct a warehouse and a rice mill to expand rice storage and processing capabilities.
Coalition for Farmer Allied Intermediaries (CFAI) - Legacy Manufacturers Limited Resilience Grant Sector: Agriculture. Location: Lusaka, Zambia. Summary: The funds will be used to to purchase raw materials such as maize and soya beans from farmers and will also be used to purchase protective equipment such as face masks, safety shoes, gloves, etc., for workers.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Dichem Hazardous Waste Management & Disposal Site Project Dichem Limited will provide a secure place for disposal of hazardous waste generated by the local industry. Their goal is to reduce the negative impact of hazardous waste to humans and the environment.
Niko Dairy Cooperative Society Capacity Building Project Sector: Agriculture (Dairy).Location: Choma, Southern Province, Zambia.Summary: The funds will be used to establish a satellite milk collection center, as well as artificial insemination program for better breed of cows, and training to strengthen the organizational capacity of the organization.
Choma Center Cooking Oils Expansion Project Sector: agriculture (oilseeds) Number of beneficiaries: 1,866 smallholder farmers Description: Choma Center Cooking Oil provides a market for farmers to sell their sunflower seeds, and then stores and processes them into cooking oil which it sells at a profit in the local community.
Chipata CBRE Cooking oil Project The project funds will be used to finance management and administrative support; storage improvement; expansion of groundnut processing equipment; installation of a water supply system; purchase of draft animals; groundnut seed multiplication and purchase of groundnuts for processing; andsupport for marketing improvement.
Partnership Agreement ZATAC will provide technical assistance and monitoring oversight to existing USADF projects, and develop new USADF projects.
YALI Mwanza African Hive Camping Tours Zambias tourism industry is fast growing, and can contribute to employment and environmental conservation. Auxiria is providing training camps for young people, enabling them to learn the skills they need to work in eco-tourism.
Chadiza DFA Cooking Oil Project In 2014 the Chadiza DFA received an Enterprise Development Investment (EDI) grant from the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) in order to strengthen its management and operational capacity to be able to produce and market cooking oil from sunflower in an effort to sustain the operations of the association. Based on experience during the EDI the association is now requesting for further USADF support to enable it to expand its current business operations focusing on increased seed/ crop purchase fund, additional oil expeller/ filter, construction of holding/ distribution facility and transportation to facilitate movement of raw materials and cooking oil.
Herbalife - Kasenga Rural Women Going Green The funds will be used to enable Kasenga Agro-Solutions to produce more top bar beehives, to empower more women in the rural communities into their beekeeping out-grower model and improve their income therefore reducing poverty levels. The funds will also be used to purchase raw materials to increase production or moringa products and ginger honey.
Mungaila Dairy Cooperative Society Milk Expansion Project Sector: Dairy farming.Location: Mungaila, Southern Province.Description: Grant will improve chilling capacity for milk from animals that move during the dry season, and improve transportation to deliver milk to the collection point. Mungaila will upgrade beef animals into dairy crosses that will increase milk production and thus farmer incomes. An input fund will support farmers.
Eunimos Investment HEPS Capacity Building Project Location: Luapula, Zambia.Summary: This project will focus on building Eunimos' capacity to increase its production of High Energy Protein Supplement using soy beans by increasing its working capital to purchase soy beans from small scale soy bean farmers.
Cooking Oil Project The project funds will be used to train individual farmer members and develop financial systems; operational systems; and business management capacity to run a successful cooking oil enterprise; as well as to install oil processing equipment and establish a purchase fund.
Makumbi Farm Cooperative Society Limited Expansion Project Makumbi Farm Cooperative Society Limited Expansion Project
Zambia Technical Partner CA FY24 - Year 2 This award supports Rural Development Innovations Limited (RDI) to serve as implementing partner for USADF in Zambia. RDI will provide technical support to USADF grantees as they implement their projects.
Lyambai Community Rice Groups Development LID will help three existing community rice groups address these constraints by providing in depth assistance and mentoring.
Mambwe DWDA Cooking oil Project The project funds will be used to develop financial systems; operational systems; and business management capacity to run a successful cooking oil enterprise; as well as to train individual member farmers; install oil processing equipment; and establish a fund to purchase groundnuts from member farmers.
Fish Expansion Project The project funds will be used to purchase fishing equipment and a refrigerated truck to transport fish to market.
LHRZ Fishing Rig Project The current proposal would build a Kapenta fishing rig to be owned and managed by 15 HIV/AIDS positive women. The rig, an associated fish drying operation and the end marketing and sales would be split four, five, and six members, respectively. An LHRZ member will donate the labor to build and train the women on the rig operation. For the initial start-up months, an experience rig crew will go out with the LHRZ group to reinforce and further train. After the initial start-up and since most of the fishing is done at night, the project will pay for a captain for the rig for security reasons.
Chikanta Community Schools Cooking Oil Project The Chikanta Community Schools (CCS) has 50 community school-based womens groups that it facilitates with income generating activities. Each community womens group has an average of 15 members that grow various crops ranging from vegetables, maize and oilseed crops which they have challenges marketing. The CCS wishes to establish a processing and marketing enterprise that will purchase oilseeds (groundnuts and sunflower) from members and the community and process it into cooking oil for sell to the community and surrounding locations
Zimba Dairy Cooperative Organization Assistance Project Sector: agriculture (dairy) Number of beneficiaries: 250 dairy farmers. Description: ZDCSL provides a market for smallholder dairy farmers and sells the milk to a large-scale milk processor.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Creditnet Zambia Limited Microfinance Project Creditnet Zambia Limited's project will provide working capital, financial and business management training to 1,000 micro-entrepreneurs within the first year of the grant in Lusaka, Zambia.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - PPE Manufacture Sector: Manufacturing.Location: Kitwe, Zambia.Summary: the proposed project will use USADF funds to expand its PPE tailoring workshop, purchase raw materials and equipment, hire more skilled women who possess basic tailoring skills. The project aims to manufacture PPEs locally to miners and contractors in the Copperbelt of Zambia.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Three Roofs Limited Hand Sanitizer Project The project will produce hand sanitizers using cassava purchased from local farmers. The project will be located in Mansa, Luapula Province, Zambia
Zambia Association for Blind and Partially Sighted Women Project The project funds will be used to establish financial and business management systems necessary to run an enterprise; train individual members in business management skills; identify alternative income-generating activities for blind people; provide limited working capital to support a selected enterprise; and sensitize the community on issues facing blind people.
Cooking Oil Production Expansion Project The project funds will be used to finance management and administrative support; storage improvement; groundnut processing equipment; a water supply system; groundnut seed multiplication; purchase of groundnut for processing and support to marketing improvement.
Naomie Women's Beekeeping Project The group has participated in reforestation/conservation training provided by the U.K.-based Kaloko Trust. During this training, 21 members received a bee-keeping kit with one hive, smoker and swarm box which are currently in use. The proposal would ensure that all members have five hives with an average production capacity of 75 kgs of comb honey per member. Additional business and operations training on honey production would be provided. A demonstration shelter will also be constructed for the club and community as well. The group has established ties to a current buyer that comes to their bulk center for the comb honey.
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) - Entrepreneurship Program FY2023 Year #1 Region #1 Rural Development Innovations Limited 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 Zambia.
Caritas Kasama Cooking Oil Investment Limited Expansion Project The enterprise is requesting for USADF support to enable it to expand its current business operations focusing on the following key areas: Access to and distribution of additional sunflower seed to 800 farmers over 5 years, with each farmer growing an average of 0.5 hectares; Purchase of an additional oil expeller/ filter/ roaster - including spare parts, 1,000 liter tank packaging machine, packaging containers, platform scales and protecting clothing; Purchase of 10mt metal silos to hold raw materials (sunflower); Construction of appropriate structure to accommodate processing equipment; Purchase of tractor and implements to facilitate production by farmers through tractor hire services; Access to additional crop purchase fund; Access to working capital to facilitate hire of trucks to transport raw materials from production areas to the processing facility; Access to appropriate transportation to facilitate distribution of cooking oil; Market support through branding, certification and advertising of the cooking oil; and Management and administrative support for one year
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Olives Only Honey Processing Project Olives Only project project will add value to indigenous agricultural produce in Zambia. The group seeks funding to expand it's honey business by providing a market for bee keepers through out grower schemes as well as environmentally friendly packaging and branding of it's product to compete internationally.
Archdiocese of Kasama Cooking Oil Production Project The project funds will be used to develop financial systems; operational systems; and business management capacity to run a successful cooking oil enterprise; as well as to install oil processing equipment and establish a purchase fund.
RDI Cooperative Agreement FY22 Cooperative agreement for USADF Zambia partner, Rural Development Innovations Limited. Through this cooperative agreement, the Rural Development Innovations Limited will provide technical assistance to USADF grantees, facilitate linkages with relevant stakeholders, and promote participatory development best practices.
Kalomo Dairy Milk Project This is a dairy project seeking to expand production and the establishment of input and purchase funds
Kalomo Dairy Milk Expansion The proposed project will set up a solar powered milk collection center at the RR center that will collect all the milk that would otherwise go to waste. In addition, working capital will be provided to purchase drugs and other inputs such as feed that the farmers can access credit.
ZENITH Foods Limited Livestock Feed Production The proposed project will strengthen the management and operational capacity of Zenith Foods; provide working capital to purchase raw materials from farmers; strengthen the capacity of farmers to increase production of raw materials; commission the milling plant; and set up a mini laboratory.
Magoye Dairy Solar Satellite Milk Depot Sector: agriculture (dairy).Number of beneficiaries: 900 dairy farmers:.Description: Magoye provides a market to small-scale dairy farmers in rural Southern Province and sells it to one of Zambia's large milk processors, Parmalat.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Dimitru Events Trees and Plants Project Dimitru Tree Planting Project seeks funding to purchase and plant tree seedlings as part of an effort to fight climate change and create jobs for unemployed youth.
Youth Crusade for Mwansakombe Chiefdom Cooking Oil Project YCMD is requesting USADF for the following support to enable it processes and market cooking oil in its chiefdom and surrounding communities: Seed revolving fund to purchase improved groundnuts (MGV4 and 5) for distribution to 400 farmers; Training of beneficiary farmers in sustainable agriculture production; Crop purchase fund to purchase groundnuts from farmers; Processing equipment (oil expelling/ filter machine); Rentals for ware house to accommodate equipment and storage of raw materials; Training of the management team, particularly the operator in processing, packaging and quality control procedures; Management team (to include understudy for business manager and bookkeeper) to oversee the operations of the enterprise, office space, appropriate office equipment and motor bike for transport; Training of the board and management in enterprise development and marketing, operations and maintenance of equipment and a study tour to a similar enterprise that is processing oilseeds; Establish financial and business systems for the enterprise; and Develop five year business plan that will articulate how enterprise will increase its production and marketing activities
Pemba Dairy Cooperative Society Milk OAG Project Sector: Agriculture (Dairy) Town/City: Pemba, Southern Province Summary: Pemba Dairy would like to build financial and business management capacity to effectively manage its dairy business. As part of the grant, the cooperative will undertake technical trainings, procure additional cold storage capacity, put in place an artificial insemination program to improve milk volumes, and increase purchases of milk members and increase the supple of stock feed and drugs to members.
Itezhi Tezhi District Business Association Capacity Building Project Sixty-five fishermen and women in Itezhi Tezhi District in Luapula Province in Zambia comprise Itezhi Tezhi District Business Association
Lundazi DWDA Cooking oil Project Sector: Agriculture (Oilseeds).Beneficiaries: Farmers.Location: Lundazi, Eastern Province.Summary: Through this expansion grant, Lundazi District Women Development Association will expand their oilseed production and cooking oil business. The grant will be used to expand production capacity including storage capacity, transport, additional production equipment, and an expanded seed fund.
NZP+ Hammermill Project The group proposes to construct a hammer mill house and install the mill and maintain its operations for the surrounding community. Salaries for one maintenance operator and one security guard have been budgeted in the IGAs operating costs as well as security. The nearest hammer mill is 10 kilometers East and 15 kilometers West of the project site. Profits would go towards additional projects for vegetables gardens and a chicken project.
Chibote Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited Expansion Project The project funds will be used to expand the cooperatives of business operations. The project funds will be used to purchase additional livestock, equipment to collect and store milk, and a motorcycle to transport the milk to local retailers.
Palabana Dairy Capacity Building Project The proposed project will strengthen the financial and operational capacity of the cooperative. The cooperative will be provided with a chilling tank to increase its negotiating power with off-takers. Farmers will be supported with training and materials in best dairy husbandry practices. Access to working capital for inputs.
Kalomo DWA Cooking Oil Project Sector: Agriculture (oilseeds), Beneficiaries: 2,160 smallholder farmers, Town/city: Kalomo District, Southern Province, Summary: The project funds will enable the members of Kalomo DWDA to expand their oilseed production and establishing an oil processing facility. Kalomo will establish a seed revolving fund to purchase improved seeds for farmers and a purchase fund to buy oilseeds directly from the farmers. They will also hire a dedicated management team and carry out trainings in sustainable agriculture, oil processing, enterprise development and financial systems. They will procure an oil expeller machine and a metal storage silo. They will gain expertise by carrying out a study tour to a similar enterprise in the region.
Mongu Dairy Cooperative Capacity Building Project This project will help Mongu Dairy expand its milk marketing operation on behalf of members by improving business skills and technical training.
Echoing Green (EG) - Safe Motherhood Alliance Based in Siavonga, Zambia Safe Motherhood Alliance is a social enterprise, established to promote and enhance safe birth by developing a simple, low-cost, disposable delivery kit for pregnant women in Zambia that will be used during childbirth. We also have training sessions for first time mothers on how to breastfeed. We supply the delivery kits to health clinics, university teaching hospitals, maternal and child health organizations, traditional Birth Attendants.
Coalition for Farmer Allied Intermediaries (CFAI) - Omega Foods Zambia Limited COVID 19 Resilience Project Sector: Agriculture.Location: Chongwe, Zambia.Summary: The funds will be used to purchase raw materials such as millet, sorghum, and maize. The funds will also be used to support administrative costs such as transportation and salaries for current employees.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Entomo Farm Project This project seeks to provide affordable feed and organic fertilizer to farmers using sustainable methods through the farming of black soldier fly insects. The goal is to grow the market for insect-based feed and contribute to food security in the rural areas.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Mulimi Farmers Scheme Sector: Agribusiness.Location: Lusaka, Zambia.Summary: the proposed project aims to provide a digital platform for Zambian agricultural communities. This digital platform will enable farmers to farmer interaction, funder to farmer interaction, government to farmer communication, price tracking and information, e-Extension services, agricultural alert systems, and locations services for service providers.
Expansion Project Zambezi Organic Growers Association (ZORGA) is a certified-organic rice grower organization in the Mongu District of the Western Province of Zambia.
Chibusa HEPS Expansion Project The project funds will be used to provide working capital for purchasing grains; increase milling capacity; build a storage warehouse; and provide funds to improve marketing.
Chipata CBR Groundnuts Chipata CBR is involved in the production and sales of groundnut butter. This USADF grant is designed to increase groundnut yields through the purchase of improved seeds which are then distributed to members.
Chipata Cooking Oil Processing Project The project funds will be used to finance management and administrative support; storage improvement; groundnut processing equipment; a water supply system; groundnut seed multiplication; purchase of groundnut for processing and support to marketing improvement.
RDI Cooperative Agreement FY23 - Year 1 Cooperative Agreement for USADF Zambia partner, Rural Development Innovations Limited. Through this cooperative agreement, the Rural Development Innovations Limited will provide technical assistance to USADF grantees, facilitate linkages with relevant stakeholders, and promote
Daughters of Redeemer School The project funds will be used to expand its AEI Agriculture loan fund to support agriculture development.
Chipata DFA Cooking Oil Project Sector: agriculture (oilseeds). Location: Chipata District, Eastern Province. Description: Grant support will fund: provision of improved sunflower seed, working capital to purchase sunflower seed from members, an oil expeller and accompanying accessories. and management, technical support and systems development for the business.
Mumwa Crafts EEI The project funds will be used to support Mumwa Crafts Associations business operations expansion which will enable Mumwa to meet the growing demand for Mekenge projects.
Livestock Feed Production Project Location: Chipata, Eastern Province, Zambia.Summary: USADF grant will be used to improve the processing capacity of Chipata DFA to include increase in purchase of raw materials, purchase of an oil expeller and livestock feed processing machine. This grant will also be used to construct a warehouse for storing raw materials.
Rice Expansion Project The project funds will be used to provide working capital for purchasing rice, build a storage warehouse, and provide funds to improve marketing.
Regitech Soya Processing Industries Limited Soya Foods Production The proposed project will strengthen the management and operational capacity of the organization. The out-grower program will be expanded by increasing the number of farmers and farmers will be provided with training in sustainable agriculture, working capital to purchase improved seeds and purchase of raw materials from the farmers.