PPG
Project Preparation Grants
Funds up to US$ 50,000 are available for PPGs to prepare technically sound and sustainable projects.
Grants can involve the application of SPS-related capacity evaluation tools, preparation of feasibility studies and/or formulation of project proposals to address specific SPS capacity building needs linked to trade.
Resulting projects may receive funding from the STDF, or from other funding sources.
Applicants are encouraged to consult other potential donors when developing and implementing PPG applications.
PG
Project Grants
Funds up to US$ 1,000,000 are available for PGs that improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.
Grants are expected to help address particular SPS challenges or issues that affect trade to international markets.
Beneficiaries must contribute to the project from their own resources, either in the form of financing or in-kind contributions such as staff time, use of premises, vehicles or other existing assets.
The beneficiaries’ own contribution to the project depends on criteria indicated in the Guidance Note for Applicants.
Next deadline for submission of proposals: March 2025. Proposals will be considered by the STDF in June 2025.
Applications for STDF grants should be submitted using the online form below.
