Grants of up to €50,000 for agricultural producers in Republica Moldova
The agricultural sector of Republica Moldova is facing major structural challenges, intensified by the severe impact of climate change. Recurrent droughts, extreme weather events and soil degradation, combined with volatile market prices, threaten food security and the economic stability of rural areas. In this context, strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through sustainable and climate-adapted solutions is no longer just an opportunity, but a strategic necessity.
In response, the Team Europe Initiative “Sustainable Agri-food Systems” was launched with financial support from the Uniunea Europeană and the Czech Republic. With a total budget of EUR 8.5 million, the project is implemented by the Czech Development Agency and Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova, in cooperation with the Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre. It aims to promote climate-smart solutions, modernise agricultural practices and align the agri-food sector with EU standards.
Call information:
This call for proposals is one of the key operational tools under the “Sustainable Agri-food Systems – Business” component, managed by Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova.
The objective is to support initiatives aimed at creating and strengthening sustainable agri-food value chains, developed and coordinated by associative SME structures.
The initiative targets different forms of SME associations that contribute, through complementary roles, to the efficient functioning of value chains. While commercially active structures facilitate joint production, processing and marketing, professional associations play a key role in sector coordination, support services, quality standards promotion, member training and cooperation facilitation.
The call is open to two categories:
- Commercial SME associations (Lot 1);
- Professional/representative SME associations (Lot 2).
Priority is given to value chains in the seed sector due to its strategic importance for productivity, climate adaptation and reducing dependency on imports.
Priority areas include:
• production, multiplication, processing and marketing of maize, sorghum, industrial hemp and cover crop seeds;
• integrated production systems and organic agriculture.
Special attention will be given to initiatives promoting drought- and flood-resistant varieties adapted to Moldova’s climate conditions.
The total call budget is EUR 250,000, with a maximum grant of EUR 50,000 per project.
Up to 5 projects will be funded, including at least 2 commercial initiatives.
Deadline for applications: 6 April 2026.
An online info session will take place on 26 March 2026 at 10:00.
Application rules:
