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Feminist Entrepreneurs Growing Green Economies (FEGGE)
Support for women-led green agribusinesses
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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
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 Partnering and Collaboration