BMGF - Agricultural Development Grant Overview

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
GRANT OVERVIEW

The foundation’s Agricultural Development initiative works with a wide range of partners to increase opportunities for millions of small farmers in the developing world
to boost their yields, increase their incomes, and build better lives. We take a comprehensive approach—from investing in improved seeds and healthy soil to supporting
effective farm management practices and expanding small farmers’ access to markets. We also support efforts to improve data and policies that can benefit small farmers.

This list contains all closed and active grants in our Agricultural Development portfolio.

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS AND MARKET ACCESS
GRANTEE PROJECT NAME AMOUNT (U.S.) START DATE END DATE DESCRIPTION

Acumen Fund, Inc. Acumen Agricultural Facility $6,739,795 2009 2012 This grant provides capital and capacity building to
entrepreneurs in East Africa and South Asia in an effort
to improve smallholders' access to agricultural inputs
and equipment.

Agribusiness Systems Sunhara India: Improve $4,075,918 2009 2012 This project seeks to improve horticulture production
International Horticulture Production practices and increase smallholder incomes in India
Practices and Increase through farmer outreach efforts to improve production
Incomes by Linking Farmers and post-harvest practices, linkages to new sources
to a Diverse Set of Buyers of market information and distribution channels, and
the provision of information and access to finance and
technology for women farmers.

Alliance for a Green AGRA Market Access $28,000,000 2010 2014 This reinvestment in the Market Access Program
Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Program Reinvestment continues efforts to increase the income of smallholder
farmers marketing staple food crops.

Alliance for a Green AGRA Market Access $15,000,000 2008 2010 This grant initiated the AGRA Market Access Program to
Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Program improve market infrastructure for small farmers in Africa.

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Alliance for a Green Farm Organization Support $6,700,000 2010 2015 To increase smallholder farmer incomes, this support
Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Centre for Africa (FOSCA) center aims to build the technical, organizational and
management capabilities of farmers’ organizations. It will
also seek to enhance institutional linkages among farmer
organizations in Mali, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Ghana.

Alliance for a Green AGRA Program for African $100,000,000 2006 2011 This project links training and support to national breeding
Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Seed Systems (PASS) programs that use conventional breeding with investment
in private sector seed production and distribution to
provide access to seed of new crop varieties to small
farmer in 13 Sub-Saharan African countries.

Alliance for a Green AGRA Soil Health Program $164,580,000 2007 2013 This program will help build a sustainable foundation
Revolution in Africa (AGRA) for the agricultural sector growth by restoring African
soil fertility through the use of improved soil fertility
management practices and fertilizers that stably
increase crop productivity.

American Institutes for Farmer Voice Radio $9,969,232 2009 2013 This project supports the creation of a network of radio
Research in the Behavioral broadcasters, farmer groups, knowledge partners,
Sciences ministries of agriculture, and the private sector to
provide smallholder farmers with accurate, relevant
and timely agricultural information in Kenya, Malawi,
Zambia, Mali, Ghana, and Tanzania.

Association for Progressive South African Mobile $132,224 2009 2009 This grant developed a proposal aimed at strengthening
Communications Solutions for African the work of specific grantees through mobile phone
Agriculture applications. It sought to leverage the mobile technology
system in South Africa to serve the information and
communication needs of the agricultural development
community.

BAIF Development Research Strategic Planning $182,152 2008 2008 This grant supported strategic planning for a scalable
Foundation for Upscaling of Dairy and profitable business model to deliver high-
Husbandry-Based quality cattle breeding services to smallholder and
Sustainable Livelihoods landless farmers in India. The project also studied
ways to develop stronger market linkages with the
dairy industry, explored ways to reduce the cost per
beneficiary served, and enhanced farmer incomes by
developing a package of livestock services.



BAIF Development Research Determining a Financially $6,248,633 2009 2015 This project works to test different models to determine
Foundation Sustainable Model for a financially sustainable model for delivering livestock
Delivering Artificial artificial insemination services and other inputs to poor
Insemination Services and dairy farmers in India, including women, to improve the
Other Inputs to Poor Farmers genetics and productivity of their animals and increase
in India farmers' incomes.

Bioversity International Agricultural Geospatial $1,766,369 2009 2010 This grant worked to improve small farmers’ access
Information Leveraging to information to enhance productivity by designing,
Environment (AGILE) specifying, costing, and planning to establish agricultural
mapping platforms for Africa.

CARE Strengthening the Dairy $5,250,000 2007 2011 This project works to improve the livelihoods of small
Value Chain in Bangladesh dairy farmers, mostly women, in northwest Bangladesh
by aggregating producers to increase their access to
extension services; increasing their access to quality
animal health services, artificial insemination services,
and other inputs; and linking them to formal and informal
marketing systems.

Centro Internacional de African Soil Information $15,240,724 2009 2012 This project will create an information system comprised
Agricultura Tropical Service (AfSIS) of a high-resolution functional soil map of Africa and
associated data. It will also provide recommendations
for soil fertility management to inform soil improvement
strategies by stakeholders in African development,
including farmer organizations and policymakers.

Centro Internacional Orange Fleshed Sweet $6,000,000 2005 2010 This project worked to reduce vitamin A deficiency by
de Agricultura Tropical Potato Reaching End Users developing marketing and distribution strategies for
the orange-fleshed sweet potato—a nutrient-dense,
biofortified food containing high amounts of beta-carotene.

Centro Internacional de Extension Manual and $281,055 2009 2009 This project developed and published a comprehensive
Agricultura Tropical Reference Text for Integrated review and reference book, “Integrated Soil Fertility
Soil Fertility Management Management in Africa.”

CNFA Commercial Strengthening $2,990,964 2008 2012 This project aims to increase smallholder cocoa
of Smallholder Cocoa producers’ adoption of improved inputs and farm
Production Project (CSSCPP) management practices through a collaboration with a
private-sector input supplier and a well-established
farmers organization.



Cooperative League Cotton Value Chain $3,858,858 2009 2011 This project aims to improve the cotton value chain in
of the USA Improvement in Central central Mozambique and increase smallholder farmer
Mozambique profits by increasing yields, diversifying the farming
system, providing literacy and business training, and
linking farmers to markets.

Deutsche Gesellschaft Competitive African Cashew $25,374,840 2009 2013 This project seeks to develop competitive African cashew
für Internationale Value Chains for Pro-Poor value chains to increase income for poor farmers by
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Growth improving the productivity and quality of raw cashew nut
production, promoting African cashew processing, and
improving market linkages.

Deutsche Investitions- und Competitive African Cotton $24,400,000 2009 2012 This project seeks to develop competitive African cotton
Entwicklungssgesellschaft for Pro-Poor Growth value chains by strengthening the capacity of small
mbH cotton farmers to increase their productivity, diversify
their crops, increase food production, facilitate access to
microcredit, and establish sustainable business linkages.

Digital Green Foundation Participatory Video and $2,861,910 2008 2012 This grant seeks to test an agricultural extension
Mediated Instruction for method involving the production of videos featuring
Agricultural Extension local farmers and their innovative agricultural practices.
The grantee is training, supporting, and managing
local partners to produce and catalog of videos, while
creating a platform for global accessibility and local
repurposing of video content.

Farm Concern International Improving Domestic $5,596,772 2010 2015 This project works to increase smallholder farmer
Marketing of Horticulture and trader incomes in targeted regions of Kenya,
Products Tanzania, Rwanda, and Malawi by aggregating farmer
communities to develop skills, meet consumer demands
in horticulture, and facilitate producer-wholesaler
relationships.

Food & Agricultural Research Animal Health Services $5,188,438 2010 2015 This project works to increase the incomes of poor
Management Limited Franchising Business for livestock owners in Kenya and improve animal welfare
the Delivery of Vaccines and and food security by establishing veterinary franchises
Pharmaceuticals in Kenya offering affordable veterinary drugs, vaccines, diagnostic
tests, feed, and other inputs.



Global Alliance for Livestock Protecting Livestock – Saving $22,515,040 2008 2011 This project seeks to improve the incomes and nutrition
Veterinary Medicines Human Life of poor livestock keepers in Sub-Saharan Africa and
South Asia by developing vaccines that address major
livestock diseases and by creating a business plan to
reach livestock owners making less than $1 per day.

Grameen Foundation USA Building and Scaling the $4,690,418 2009 2012 This project aims to reduce the adoption cost of new
Community Knowledge agricultural practices and increase farmer income by
Worker Network developing a Community Knowledge Worker Network
using mobile phones to increase the reach of agricultural
information in Uganda.

GSMA Foundation Farmer Helpline $2,985,090 2009 2011 This project engages the mobile phone industry to
accelerate the availability of farmer helplines for
smallholder farmers. It aims to increase the quality of
a farmer helpline in India and use lessons learned to
catalyze farmer helpline initiatives in South Asia and
East Africa.

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Building a Coffee Farmers’ $3,999,894 2009 2013 This project provides small farmers with technical
Alliance in Uganda assistance in coffee farm management practices and
organizes farmers to enable them to capture a greater
portion of the value of their crops through improved
quality and marketing.

Heifer Project International, East Africa Dairy $42,850,000 2007 2011 This project aims to increase the incomes of small dairy
Inc. Development farmers by targeting interventions along the dairy value
chain to link farmers in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda
to growing milk markets. Specifically, it works with
farmer-owned chilling plants and informal collection
points to improve their businesses and create “hubs”
of services, including animal health and artificial
insemination services.

IDEO Interactive Platform for the $499,979 2010 2012 This grant adapts and disseminates the Human-Centered
Human-Centered Design Design Toolkit to agricultural project planners and
Toolkit designers to encourage peer-to-peer learning about
farmer-centered program and technology design.



International Bank for Global Agriculture and Food $30,000,000 2010 2012 This grant contributes to a global trust fund that supports
Reconstruction and Security Program (GAFSP) efforts to improve agricultural productivity and food
Development security in the developing world.

International Development Rural Prosperity Initiative $7,315,925 2011 2013 This initiative enables smallholder adoption of micro-
Enterprises (RPI), Phase II irrigation technologies to produce high-value horticulture
crops for commercial markets.

International Development Connecting Dollar-a-Day $14,244,609 2009 2010 This project developed and sought to improve water
Enterprises Farmers to Affordable control technologies by linking impoverished farmers to
Small-Plot Irrigation and markets and affordable small-plot irrigation technologies.
Markets, Rural Prosperity
Initiative (RPI)

International Development India MicroIrrigation: $27,116,863 2007 2011 This project seeks to increase the incomes of small farm-
Enterprises Enabling Smallholder ers by developing and marketing a value chain of afford-
Prosperity able micro-irrigation technologies, training farmers to use
micro-irrigation, and linking farmers to high-value crops.

International Water Agricultural Water $9,012,826 2009 2011 This project analyzes the agricultural landscape in six
Management Institute Management (AWM) countries in Africa and three states in India to assess the
Landscape Analysis feasibility and potential impacts of agricultural water
management interventions.

Iowa State University of Seed Policy Enhancement in $1,459,460 2010 2013 This project is designed to facilitate access to seed
Science and Technology African Regions of improved varieties for small farmers in selected
African countries. It aims to enable the implementation
of agreed-on variety release procedures and develop
mechanisms to address foundation seed needs by
creating mechanisms for access to new varieties.

KickStart International KickStart in Tanzania — $8,196,637 2009 2010 This project promoted the sale of small-scale irrigation
Helping People Out of pumps to farmers in Tanzania by supporting efforts to
Poverty Using Small-Scale drive down the cost of pumps and increase local partner
Pump Technologies participation.

Landesa Micro-Land Ownership for $6,728,806 2008 2013 This project works with the governments of Orissa and
India’s Landless Agricultural West Bengal to provide secure tenure to a profitable mi-
Laborers cro-plot of land to poor, landless women and their families.



Massachusetts Institute of Agricultural Technology $4,465,071 2009 2015 This initiative seeks to identify the most effective ways
Technology Adoption Initiative of disseminating appropriate agricultural technologies
to small farmers by designing and testing cost effective
strategies that increase adoption.

National Peace Corps Africa Rural Connect, Phase II $498,693 2009 2011 This project supports the development and expansion
Association of Africa Rural Connect, a web-based social network
focused on addressing agricultural development in
Sub-Saharan Africa.

NetHope Weather Information for $334,676 2010 2011 This grant supports business plan development for
Development (WIND): an initiative to increase reliable weather and climate
Support Planning and information for farmers throughout Africa.
Business Plan Development

Pride Africa Making the Value Chain $748,463 2009 2010 This project aimed to support smallholder farmers
Work for Smallholder in western Kenya by developing a value chain for
Farmers in Kenya sunflower oilseed; facilitating credit access; and linking
smallholders to inputs, markets, and financing.

Professional Assistance for Developing Farm-Based $9,693,389 2009 2013 This project seeks to increase access to inputs, services,
Development Action Livelihoods in Endemically and technologies in poor regions of India by developing
Poor Regions of India community-based watershed management and
mobilizing poor rural women into self-help groups.

Purdue University Hermetic Storage for $11,414,417 2007 2012 This project works to minimize post-harvest cowpea
Cowpea in West and Central losses in West and Central Africa by educating
Africa smallholder farmers on the use of triple-layer storage
bags, and supporting the establishment of a sustainable
supply chain to ensure local access to the bags.

Rainforest Alliance, Inc. New Business Models $5,277,660 2007 2011 This action-research project, coordinated by the
for Sustainable Trading Sustainable Food Lab, consists of four pilot projects
Relationships testing business models that are based on shared risks,
responsibilities, and benefits among value chain actors,
with the goal of enabling small farmers to participate in
international markets.

Root Capital Inc. Finance for Small and $10,000,000 2009 2013 This loan provides capital to rural enterprises that
Growing Rural Businesses connect smallholders to markets. Note: this loan is
in Africa accompanied by a supporting grant.



Root Capital Inc. Finance for Small and $4,000,000 2009 2013 This grant supports our loan to Root Capital to provide
Growing Rural Businesses rural enterprises with technical assistance and
in Africa connections to commercial finance providers to promote
their growth and sustainability.

TechnoServe, Inc. Soy Value Chains: Linking $8,000,000 2010 2014 This project aims to link small-scale soy producers to
Small-Scale Soy Producers buyers, including feed processors, in Mozambique and
to Industrial Feed Processors Zambia. It works to introduce soy into crop rotations,
develop risk mitigation tools, increase soybean production,
and develop models to link farmers to markets.

TechnoServe, Inc. Increasing Farmer Incomes $7,430,302 2009 2013 This project aims to increase annual smallholder incomes
From Fruit in East Africa from fruit production by developing fruit and fruit juice
Through Integrated hubs in Sub-Saharan Africa. It helps local small-scale
Interventions in Production fruit farmers organize farmer groups that are providing
and Processing training, access to inputs, credit, and market information.
They are also helping larger commercial hubs coordinate
bulk sales of members’ produce.

TechnoServe, Inc. Doubling Coffee Incomes in $46,955,200 2007 2011 This project works to develop East Africa's comparative
East Africa advantage in specialty coffee through interventions
designed to improve quality, increase production, and link
smallholders to specialty coffee buyers.

TechnoServe, Inc. Soybean Productivity $132,139 2009 2010 This project aimed to enhance soybean productivity
Enhancement in Southeast by developing a scalable and profitable business
Rajasthan model that delivers training and credit to smallholder
soy farmers in India and developing stronger market
linkages with soy processors.

The Green Belt Movement Community Dam Projects in $110,000 2008 2008 This grant supported proposal development to construct
International Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya small, low-cost sand dams that better allow smallholder
farmers to deal with erratic and scarce rainfall.

United Nations Development Expansion of Successful $18,999,839 2007 2012 This project seeks to improve women's income by
Program Poverty Reduction and installing multifunctional platforms and increasing
Women's Empowerment management capacity among women's groups in four
Models in West Africa countries in West Africa.



United Nations Program Increase Smallholder $493,500 2008 2010 This project aimed to inform policymakers about market
on HIV/AIDS Production Through opportunities for smallholder farmers to supply food to TB,
Structured Demand HIV, and orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) programs.
It identified potential partners, analyzed local procurement
models, and concluded that the largest potential of the
themes studied was through OVC programs.

United Nations World Food Local Procurement: $1,101,365 2009 2011 Through the World Food Program’s REACH partnership,
Program A Double Benefit of this grant seeks to combat child hunger and
Combating Maternal and undernutrition by investigating and suggesting practical
ChildMalnutrition and ways for smallholder farmers to link to maternal and
Enhancing Market Linkages child feeding programs.
for Smallholder Farmers

United Nations World Food Purchase for Progress $66,131,200 2009 2013 This project seeks to increase smallholder farmers'
Program incomes by launching a program that connects farmers
to World Food Program purchasing.

United Nations World Food Home-Grown School Feeding $1,100,848 2007 2008 This grant sought to develop a conceptual and
Program operational framework for home-grown school feeding
that has the potential to create local demand for food,
stimulate local production, and develop local skills.

University of Greenwich, Cassava: Adding Value for $12,334,732 2008 2013 This project works to improve high-quality cassava
Natural Resources Institute Africa (C:AVA) flour value chains and increase incomes of smallholder
farmer households in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria,
and Malawi. The grantee trains smallholder farmers in
processing methods, facilitates partnerships between
farmers and buyers, and provides technical services to
processing and bakery associations.

World Cocoa Foundation Improving the Livelihoods $22,875,000 2009 2014 This project aims to improve the livelihoods of West
of West African Smallholder African cocoa farmers by improving quality and production
Cocoa Farmers techniques, reducing losses, and engaging group market-
ing arrangements and access to market information.

World University Service of African Farm Radio Results $3,995,720 2010 2014 The second phase of this initiative works to expand
Canada Initiative, Phase II impacts of the first phase by scaling up adoption of best
practices and strengthen the capacity of radio stations to
reach smallholder farmers in Malawi, Ghana, Tanzania,
Uganda, Mali, and Ethiopia.


PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS AND MARKET ACCESS

World University Service of African Farm Radio Research $4,059,901 2007 2010 This initiative researched best practices for using
Canada Initiative, Phase I radio-based communications to enhance food security
for smallholder farmers in Mali, Ghana, Uganda, and
Tanzania.

World Vision Raising the Incomes of $6,411,770 2008 2014 This project works to raise incomes and develop capacity
Smallholder Farmers in the of small farmers in Angola's central highlands by
Central Highlands of Angola: enabling them to produce quality horticultural products,
A Model Project for Improv- linking them to national markets, and educating them
ing Agricultural Value Chains about processing and marketing practices.
in Post-Conflict Nations


RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Administrators of the Tulane Weather Surfaces: $482,063 2009 2010 This project worked to improve food security and
Educational Fund Agricultural Information economic growth by creating interactive tools that better
System predict temperatures, rainfall, and pest problems.

African Agricultural Water Efficient Maize for $37,758,829 2007 2013 This project seeks to develop drought-tolerant maize
Technology Foundation Africa (WEMA) varieties to benefit smallholder African farmers in
five countries. A portion of this grant funds research
that uses transgenic approaches. (Monsanto is a
subcontractor to AATF on this grant.)

Asian Vegetable Research and Vegetable Breeding and $12,083,990 2010 2011 This project seeks to increase smallholder farmers'
Development Center Seed Systems incomes and improve their health and nutrition by
building the capacity of vegetable breeding and supply
programs to provide an increased supply of well-adapted
vegetable varieties.

Biotechnology and Biological Sustainable Crop Production $8,000,000 2010 2017 This project - funded in partnership with the
Sciences Research Council Research for International governments of India and the United Kingdom —
Development establishes a research program on sustainable crop
production and food security for smallholder farmers in
Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Catholic Relief Services Great Lakes Cassava $21,876,316 2007 2011 This project aims to improve the cassava harvest for
Initiative small farmers by preventing cassava diseases, improving
farmer-preferred varieties and planting practices, and
developing new technologies for diagnosing and tracking
the disease in national laboratories.

Centro Internacional Double Haploid Breeding for $1,390,571 2010 2013 This project aims to develop a new tool for cassava
de Agricultura Tropical Cassava Enhancement breeders to make it easier and faster for them to breed
improved varieties for African farmers.

Centro Internacional Tropical Soil Biology and $4,825,343 2008 2011 This project aims to develop a system of data on the value
de Agricultura Tropical Fertility Institute of commercial agricultural products in Sub-Saharan
Africa. It identifies which products improve and sustain
crop yields so they can be scaled up.

Centro Internacional de Drought Tolerant Maize for $5,800,000 2006 2007 This project worked to reduce maize farmer's vulner-
Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo Africa – Phase I ability and increase their food security by developing and
making available conventionally bred drought-tolerant
maize varieties for client communities in 13 Sub-Saharan
African countries.


RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (CONT.)

Centro Internacional de Drought Tolerant Maize for $33,301,753 2007 2011 This project seeks to help small farmers increase maize
Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo Africa – Phase II productivity by breeding drought-tolerant maize varieties
in 13 Sub-Saharan African countries.

Centro Internacional de Tropical Legumes I, Phase I $9,650,262 2007 2010 This project worked to improve yields of groundnut, com-
Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo mon bean, chickpea, and cowpea by identifying molecu-
lar markers that resist pests, diseases, and drought.

Centro Internacional de Tropical Legumes I, Phase II $8,468,135 2010 2014 This project helps national and international breeding
Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo programs accelerate the development of robust new
varieties by strengthening their abilities to use molecular
markers and controlled field screening plots.

Centro Internacional de Integrated Breeding $11,994,250 2009 2014 This project works to provide access to modern breeding
Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo Platform technologies and improve plant breeding efficiency in
developing countries by creating a platform of tools,
databases, and services of staple crops in Sub-Saharan
Africa and South Asia.

Centro Internacional de Improved Maize for African $17,309,632 2009 2014 This project seeks to increase maize yields and
Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo Soils (IMAS) smallholders’ incomes by developing new maize varieties
that are more nitrogen efficient and adapted to Africa's
nitrogen-deficient soils. A portion of this grant funds
research that uses transgenic breeding. (Pioneer is a
subcontractor to CIMMYT on this grant.)

Chinese Academy of Green Super Rice for the $18,243,636 2008 2011 This project aims to increase rice production by
Agricultural Sciences Resource-Poor of Africa developing and testing new varieties of rice that are
and Asia higher yielding and more resilient.

Cornell University Durable Rust Resistance in $26,830,848 2009 2012 This grant works to protect poor farmers in vulnerable
Wheat (DRRW), Phase I regions by developing improved rust resistant wheat
varieties, funding planning and advocacy efforts,
investigating different approaches to durably protecting
wheat plants from rust diseases, and supporting disease
screening facilities in Kenya and Ethiopia. A portion of
this grant uses transgenic techniques as a research tool.



Cornell University Durable Rust Resistance in $25,000,000 2011 2016 This grant works to protect wheat farmers in East Africa
Wheat (DRRW), Phase II and South Asia from the risk of massive crop losses
stemming from wheat rust diseases by engaging in
disease surveillance, screening, breeding, and pre-
breeding activities, while mobilizing international
awareness of the threat and a coordinated global
response building on the Phase I grant.

Diagnostics for All Point of Care Diagnostics $1,988,318 2011 2013 This project supports the development of three
diagnostic tests: bovine pregnancy, milk quality, and
aflatoxin detection.

Donald Danforth Plant BioCassava Plus $5,157,560 2011 2014 This grant aims to develop varieties of cassava with
Science Center enhanced levels of beta carotene and iron for small
farmers in Nigeria, and with beta carotene, iron, and
protein for small farmers in Kenya. A portion of this grant
funds research that uses transgenic breeding.

Donald Danforth Plant Biosafety Resource Network $5,345,895 2008 2012 This project provides technical assistance to researchers
Science Center developing more nutritious varieties of staple crops using
biotechnology. It helps the researchers assess the safety
of their products for human health and the environment.

European Molecular Biology Wheat Rust Genomic $478,458 2010 2012 This project aims to improve crop protection strategies
Laboratory Analysis to Enable Improved through analysis and public data sharing about the
Crop Protection Strategies fungus responsible for wheat stem rust disease.

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Farmer 2 Farmer Learning $394,460 2008 2010 This project supported the development of a software
tool to enable farmers and the actors that support them
to make more informed decisions based on robust data
capturing the details of farmers’ investment choices,
outputs, and income.

International Crops Research Harnessing Opportunities for $18,000,000 2009 2013 This project aims to increase yields of sorghum, pearl
Institute for the Semi-Arid Productivity Enhancement millet, and finger millet by developing and delivering
Tropics (HOPE) of Sorghum and improved varieties and management practices
Millets in Sub-Saharan Africa appropriate to the needs of farmers, consumers, and
and South Asia processors in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.



International Crops Research Tropical Legumes II $20,480,000 2007 2011 This project works to enhance food security and
Institute for the Semi-Arid increase farmer incomes by developing new varieties of
Tropics tropical legumes.

International Food Policy HarvestPlus II $45,000,000 2009 2013 This project continues to support development and
Research Institute delivery of biofortified staple crops, including maize,
sweet potato, beans, millet, cassava, rice, and wheat,
to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in developing
countries. This phase of work focuses on crop
improvement, nutrition retention, and efficacy studies,
collaborating with institutions. A portion of this grant
funds research that uses transgenic approaches.

International Food Policy HarvestPlus Bridge $8,850,000 2007 2008 This project financed a bridge year for HarvestPlus to
Research Institute transition to a product-focused approach and supported
the research and development of biofortified staple crops
for developing countries. A portion of this grant funds
research that uses transgenic breeding.

International Institute of Cassava Brown Streak $2,424,683 2009 2013 This project supports national research institutes in
Tropical Agriculture Disease Resistance Uganda and Tanzania to develop new varieties of cassava
that are resistant to Cassava Brown Streak Disease to
benefit farmers who rely on cassava as a primary staple
crop. A portion of this grant funds research that uses
transgenic breeding.

International Rice Research Stress-Tolerant Rice for $19,896,653 2007 2011 This project worked to reduce poverty and stabilize
Institute Africa and South Asia rice production by developing rice varieties tolerant to
(STRASA) drought, submergence, salt, iron toxicity, and cold and
then making seed available in Sub-Saharan Africa and
South Asia.

International Rice Research Golden Rice $8,787,000 2011 2014 This grant aims to improve the health of millions across
Institute the Philippines and Bangladesh by developing local
varieties of rice that contain beta carotene. A portion
of this grant funds research that uses transgenic
approaches.



International Rice Research Cereal Systems Initiative for $19,593,513 2009 2011 This project aims to decrease hunger and increase
Institute South Asia (CSISA) income for poor farmers in Bangladesh, India, Nepal,
and Pakistan through improved rice, wheat, and maize
varieties; resource conservation technologies; beneficial
policies; and increased capacity for local stakeholders.

International Rice Research C4-Rice $11,017,675 2008 2012 This project aims to increase yields and decrease the
Institute amount of water and fertilizer needed to grow rice
by speeding up the photosynthesis process in the
plant. A portion of this grant funds research that uses
transgenic approaches.

Massachusetts Institute of Catalytic Reduction of $393,706 2009 2012 This project aims to develop a solution to a major
Technology Dinitrogen challenge in synthesizing nitrogen fertilizers using
lower energy and capital costs by testing current
theory about improving the catalytic turnover in the
manufacturing process.

Meridian Institute Innovations for Soil Health $857,391 2008 2010 This project funded a technology assessment process
in Africa and Asia that aims to research and identify technologies to
improve the soil health in Sub-Saharan Africa and
South Asia. It aimed to identify at least two promising
technologies for further investment and development,
as well as describe the risk and benefits of other
technologies with potential.

Meridian Institute Innovations for Agricultural $1,794,802 2009 2010 This project worked to apply emerging science and
Value Chains in Africa: technology to inefficiencies in the African agricultural
Applying Emerging Science value chain.
and Technology to African
Agricultural Value Chain
Inefficiencies

Mikocheni Agricultural Cassava Diagnostics $1,236,383 2008 2011 This research program works to develop improved
Research Institute Research Program understanding of Cassava Mosaic Disease and Cassava
Brown Streak Disease, using detailed surveillance maps
and diagnostic tools. The project strengthens eastern and
southern African research institutions to develop sustain-
able solutions to controlling these viruses. A portion of this
grant uses transgenic breeding as a research tool.



National Science Foundation Basic Research to Enable $24,000,000 2009 2015 This competitive award program solicits novel ideas that
Agricultural Development offer the potential to solve critical problems impacting
smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. A number
of the projects funded by this partnership will use
transgenic breeding as a research tool.

Regents of the University of Generation of Wheat $346,263 2009 2011 This project tests a strategy to engineer wheat rust
California, Davis Resistant to Multiple Rust immunity based on molecular understanding of the
Diseases Using RNAi disease and ultimately develop wheat varieties that are
resistant to rust diseases that threaten the food supplies
of multiple developing countries. A portion of this grant
funds research that uses transgenic breeding.

Shanghai Institute of Systems Biology Framework $481,388 2010 2012 This project seeks to increase rice growers' income and
Biological Sciences for Engineering C4 Rice reduce poverty and hunger by constructing a roadmap for
building C4 photosynthesis into rice for higher yields and
lower input requirements.

Social Profit Network UV Milk Sterilization $294,671 2008 2009 This project designed and tested small-scale UV-C milk
sterilization prototypes to increase the length of time
milk can be stored on farms and in transit.

Southern African NGO Mobile Technology Solutions $2,957,196 2010 2014 This project seeks to leverage the mobile phone
Network for Small-Scale Agriculture technology sector in South Africa to meet the needs of
in Africa smallholder farmers and other users on the continent.
The grantee intends to develop, implement, and evaluate
a range of mobile phone applications to meet the needs
of agricultural support organizations and to train farmers
and others to use these applications to boost incomes
and increase effectiveness.

The International Potato Sweetpotato Action for $21,250,000 2009 2014 This project aims to produce high-yielding, locally
Center Security and Health in Africa adapted varieties of sweet potato that are resistant to
(SASHA) weevils and have increased levels of vitamin A in order
to reduce childhood mortality and blindness related to
vitamin A deficiency. Varieties will be selected by African
farmers and bred in Africa to help farming families in
Sub-Saharan Africa improve their productivity, incomes,
and nutrition. A portion of this grant funds research that
uses transgenic breeding.



United Nations Foundation Securing the Biological Basis $29,911,740 2006 2011 This project works to secure the genetic diversity of crops
of Agriculture and Promoting important to farmers in developing countries by ensuring
Greater Use of Crop Genetic seed samples at gene banks are viable, upgrading
Resources gene bank storage facilities, and improving information
systems so that breeders have access to important traits.

University of Arizona Cassava Genomics: Bridging $1,318,747 2009 2013 This research project develops tools to improve the speed
Foundation the Gap Between Sequence and efficiency of cassava breeding, with an initial focus
and Breeding Applications on enhancing African breeding programs for resistance
to Cassava Brown Streak Disease.

University of Georgia Reducing Disease in $150,000 2010 2011 This project works to combat viral disease affecting
Research Foundation, Inc. Livestock chickens in Africa by producing lines that show
resistance to disease.

University of New England Identifying Appropriate $2,895,698 2010 2012 This project works to determine which types of livestock
Germplasm and Delivery smallholder dairy farmers prefer, and then develops
Mechanism partnerships and a business model to help fill this need.

Wageningen University N2 Africa: Putting Nitrogen $19,204,955 2009 2013 This project aims to increase legume productivity, family
Fixation to Work for nutrition, soil health, cropping systems, and farm income
Smallholder Farmers in for small farmers in Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Ghana,
Africa Kenya, Rwanda, and Malawi by expanding the use of
selected legumes, proven tools of biological nitrogen
fixation, and sound agronomic principles.


TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND CAPACITY BUILDING

AfricaBio Agriculture and Technology $270,170 2009 2010 This initiative brought together African civil society
Communication Capacity organizations to identify the most effective means of
Building & Outreach for raising public awareness of agriculture and technology
Africa issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.

African Economic Research Collaborative Master of $6,012,824 2009 2014 This project works to produce a cadre of African
Consortium (AERC) Science in Agricultural and economists and agribusiness professionals able to
Applied Economics (CMAAE) use modern analytical tools to produce fact-based
assessments of agricultural policy and business options.

American Institutes for Farm Radio $590,239 2008 2009 This planning grant supported the development of
Research in the Behavioral a project proposal for the use of radio as a tool for
Sciences interactive extension on a large scale in Africa. It
supported strategy development to reach small farmers,
identifying prospective partners, and developing a plan
for large scale use of radio.

Ashoka Innovations in Agriculture $15,084,305 2008 2013 This project works to reduce poverty and promote
positive social change in rural economies by identifying
and supporting Indian and African social entrepreneurs
in agricultural development.

Asian Vegetable Research General Operating Support $250,000 2010 2011 This grant provides general operating support.
and Development Center

Association of Public and Africa-U.S. Higher Education $200,273 2009 2010 This grant continued support of institutional partnerships
Land-Grant Universities Initiative between African and U.S. higher education institutions by
investing in the initiative's outreach efforts, partnership
brokering, and learning activities.

CAB International African Soil Health $4,529,792 2010 2014 This consortium disseminates information on integrated
Consortium soil fertility management in various formats with the goal
of increasing smallholder farm productivity.

Congressional Hunger Center General Operating Support $24,581 2009 2010 This grant provided general operating support.

Cornell University Scientific Information for $1,797,835 2010 2013 This project seeks to provide scientific information for
Agricultural Education in agricultural education in Africa by installing searchable,
Africa (TEEAL) off-line electronic agricultural libraries at universities in
Sub-Saharan Africa and providing training to faculty and
librarians.


TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND CAPACITY BUILDING (CONT.)

Ecoagriculture International General Operating Support $275,000 2010 2011 This grant provides general operating support
Inc.

Ecoagriculture International Strengthening the $125,074 2009 2010 This project aimed to strengthen approaches to ecoag-
Inc. Approaches to ricultural landscape management in Africa by develop-
Ecoagriculture Landscape ing a proposal to strengthen capacities and methods
Management in Africa for planning, monitoring, and assessing ecoagriculture
management for smallholder farmers in the East African
highlands and West African Sahelian drylands.

Global Business School Health and Agribusiness $182,205 2010 2011 This project convenes African business school leaders
Network Management and to create fundable strategies for business schools
Leadership Program to effectively play a positive role in the health and
agricultural sectors.

Grameen Foundation USA Sustaining Agriculture: $393,896 2008 2010 This grant supported the creation of a Community
Cultivating the Community Knowledge Worker Network in Uganda to provide
Knowledge Worker communities access to a range of agricultural information.

Imperial College London Home Grown School Feeding $9,588,492 2009 2014 This project aims to increase incomes for smallholder
farmers, create rural jobs, and improve child nutrition
in 10 Sub-Saharan African countries by providing
training and technical support to country-level teams of
stakeholders.

Institute of Development Agricultural Learning and $2,676,910 2010 2011 This grant supports research, methodology development,
Studies Impact Network (ALINe) capacity building and tools for practitioners in the field
of evaluation and measurement in the agricultural
development sector.

International Bank for 2008 Global Development $1,030,900 2008 2009 This competition worked to identify promising, innovative
Reconstruction and Marketplace Competition projects and programs that impact agriculture.
Development

International Center for General Operating Support $4,000,000 2008 2012 This grant provides general operating support to the
Research on Women International Center for Research on Women.

International Centre for Biosafety Capacity Building $3,023,113 2008 2011 This project seeks to improve the ability of African
Genetic Engineering and regulatory bodies to regulate crop biotechnology according
Biotechnology to best international practices and the latest research.


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