• Date: October 21, 2026
• RFA Number: P4P-CF-001-2026
• Program Title: Partnership for Productivity (P4P) Catalytic Fund – Co-Investment Opportunities for Livestock Businesses
• Funding Agency: USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
• Implementing Organization: Global Communities Ethiopia
• SUBJECT: Request for Applications (RFA) – Co-Investment Opportunities for Livestock Businesses in Ethiopia

Dear Applicant / Business Partner,

Global Communities, through the USDA-funded Partnership for Productivity (P4P) project, hereby invites eligible livestock businesses and value-chain actors operating in South Ethiopia, Sidama, and Oromia regions to apply for co-investment grant support under the Catalytic Fund.

The Catalytic Fund is designed to provide co-investment support—not full financing—to help businesses expand, improve, or introduce commercially viable solutions that address key constraints within Ethiopia’s livestock value chains.

1. Key Tender Details

• Target Regions: South Ethiopia, Sidama, and Oromia

• Maximum Grant Amount: Up to USD 50,000 per company

• Grant Types: Cost Reimbursement or In-Kind

• Co-Investment Requirement: Minimum 40% applicant contribution (cash, equipment, infrastructure, staff time, technical expertise, etc.)

• Number of Awards: One award per company

• Grant Implementation Period: January 2027 to September 2027

• Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

2. Eligible Entities & Priority Areas

Eligible Applicants:

• Private companies, cooperatives, and cooperative unions

• Financial institutions licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia and Microfinance institutions

• Artificial Insemination (AI) service providers and producers

• Private veterinary clinics and animal health service providers

• Feed mills, fodder producers, and agricultural input suppliers

• Dairy processors, milk collection centers, hatcheries, feedlots, and poultry businesses

• Livestock technology and service companies

Eligible Support Areas:

1. Livestock Productivity and Services (breeding, animal health, veterinary services)

2. Artificial Insemination Services

3. Feed and Fodder Production, Processing, and Distribution

4. Market Access and Value-Chain Linkages

5. Processing and Value Addition (dairy, meat, cold-chain systems, etc.)

6. Technology and Innovative Business Solutions

3. Application Requirements & Submission Guidelines

To apply, candidates must request the full Request for Application (RFA) package and official application templates by sending an email to tarkebe@globalcommunities.org , copying bgebremariam@globalcommunities.org.

Required Documents for Submission:

1. Completed Annex I – Technical Proposal

2. Annex II – Budget and Co-Investment Plan

3. Business registration, licensing, and supporting statutory documents

4. Any other documents required under the full RFA package

Submission Options:

• In Person:

  Global Communities Ethiopia Country Office

  Meskel Flower Area | Aster Plaza Building, 7th Floor

  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Via Courier (EMS or DHL):

  Addressed to the Global Communities Ethiopia Country Office at the above address.

4. Important Dates & Information Session

• Deadline for Submission of Questions: November 15, 2026 (5:00 PM) via email to bgebremariam@globalcommunities.org.

• Virtual Information Session: Global Communities will organize an online information session to present the RFA guidelines. The meeting link will be sent to applicants who express interest.

• Application Deadline: December 15, 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring opportunities to co-invest in innovative, commercially sustainable livestock solutions across Ethiopia.

Sincerely,

Partnership for Productivity (P4P) Project

Global Communities Ethiopia Country Office