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Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) - Canada
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Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE)

Support for women-led green agribusinesses
Offered by
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
Official source: meda.org
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: FEGGE now shows a funding-opportunities section with explicit sector and regional eligibility for F-SMEs in Tanzania, plus an online application form.
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FEGGE eligibility and funding opportunities expanded
The FEGGE page now shows a funding-opportunities section for Feminist-Small and Medium Enterprises (F-SMEs) in target sectors including sunflower, maize, rice, dairy, honey, horticulture, and spices, with targeted regions listed as Dodoma, Arusha, Manyara, Kilimanjaro, Tabora, Simiyu, Iringa, Njombe, and Shinyanga. It also now includes an online FEGGE Matching Grant Award Application Form and states that only successful applications meeting the criteria will be contacted by MEDA staff.
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Feminist SMEs in Tanzania

See full eligibility

Overview

FEGGE provides matching grants and related business support to women-led SMEs in Tanzania. It aims to strengthen climate-smart agri-food businesses in target regions, with funding of USD 50,000 to USD 200,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Women

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Matching grants for feminist SMEs
  • Smart subsidies for small entrepreneurs
  • Climate-smart technology support
  • Mentorship, coaching, and business development services

Documents Needed

  • Online application form

Official resources

Official page

Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE)

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Feminist SMEs in Tanzania
  • Small entrepreneurs
  • Women-owned agribusinesses

Eligible geographic areas

  • Tanzania
  • Dodoma
  • Arusha
  • Manyara
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Tabora
  • Simiyu
  • Iringa
  • Njombe
  • Shinyanga

Selection criteria

  • Sector alignment with target agri-food value chains
  • Operation in a target region in Tanzania
  • Business has been legally registered for more than two years
  • Ability to provide 1:1 co-funding

How to apply

  • Step 1: Check initial eligibility
    • Confirm your business is active in a target sector and region.
    • Confirm the business is legally registered and has been operating for more than two years.
  • Step 2: Complete the online form
    • Fill out the FEGGE matching grant award application form.
    • Submit your expression of interest through the online application form.
  • Step 3: Await follow-up
    • MEDA contacts only successful applications.
    • Selected applicants continue in the application process with MEDA staff.

Processing and Agreement

  • Submit the online application form.
  • Only successful applications are contacted by MEDA.
  • Selected applicants move forward in the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) Program

What is the Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE)?

FEGGE provides matching grants and related business support to women-led SMEs in Tanzania. It aims to strengthen climate-smart agri-food businesses in target regions, with funding of USD 50,000 to USD 200,000.

How much funding can be received?

Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) program?

To be eligible for the Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) program, you must: Registered business Two+ years in operation Tanzania target region

What expenses are eligible under Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE)?

Matching grants for feminist SMEs Smart subsidies for small entrepreneurs Climate-smart technology support Mentorship, coaching, and business development services

Who can I contact for more information about the Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE)?

You can contact Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA).

Where is the Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) available?

The Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) program is available across Canada.

Is the Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE) is a Grant and Funding