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Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement
Support for AfCFTA trade facilitation in Africa
Funding available
$ 10,000,000 - $ 15,000,000
Deadline
September 12, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This funding opportunity supports trade facilitation under the AfCFTA agreement in sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to promote inclusive, environmentally sustainable economic growth through policy development and implementation related to trade barriers and the AfCFTA.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Trade facilitation initiatives under the AfCFTA.
- Policy development to reduce trade-related gender barriers.
- Implementation support for the AfCFTA by African governments or regional economic communities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Invited NGOs.
- Invited post-secondary academic institutions.
- Invited research institutions.
- Invited think tanks.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not invited by Global Affairs Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Canada.
Selection criteria
- Diversity of organization location, type, and intervention level.
- Experience in both francophone and anglophone sub-Saharan Africa.
- Level of engagement with the AfCFTA or regional economic communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Receive invitation
- Wait for an invitation from Global Affairs Canada.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Prepare the submission based on the invitation.
- Step 3: Submit by email deadline
- Send the application by September 12, 2022.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed after submission by Global Affairs Canada.
- Only invited organizations were considered.
- Applications had to be submitted by September 12, 2022.
Additional information
- This opportunity was by invitation only.
- Only invited organizations could apply.
- The call was part of Global Affairs Canada’s DIMI pilot project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement Program
What is the Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement?
This funding opportunity supports trade facilitation under the AfCFTA agreement in sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to promote inclusive, environmentally sustainable economic growth through policy development and implementation related to trade barriers and the AfCFTA.
How much funding can be received?
Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement Funds up to $15,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement program?
To be eligible for the Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement program, you must:
Invited by Global Affairs Canada.
Experience in sub-Saharan Africa programming.
Engagement with AfCFTA or regional bodies.
What expenses are eligible under Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement?
Trade facilitation initiatives under the AfCFTA.
Policy development to reduce trade-related gender barriers.
Implementation support for the AfCFTA by African governments or regional economic communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at DIMI-IMIM@international.gc.ca.
Where is the Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement available?
The Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement program is available across Canada.
Is the Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trade facilitation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is a Grant and Funding