ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CALL FOR GREEN AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

A Call for Applications for Agribusiness Support has been announced within the framework of the EU Green Agriculture Initiative in Armenia (EU-GAIA) project, which is funded by the European Union and co-funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation. The project is implemented by the Austrian Development Agency and UNDP in Armenia. The Government partner of the project is the RA Ministry of Economy. Farmers, producers, processors can participate in the call for applications.

It consists of the following components:

• Support for "Green" agricultural projects only in Shirak, Lori and Tavush marzes for fresh and processed fruits, berries, vegetables, legumes, herbs and sheep breeding.
• Support for organic (certified or willing to get certified) agribusinesses in all regions of Armenia and in all value-chains.

Application package is published at the Media Announcements section of the Ministry of Economy website: https://mineconomy.am/page/1763. The deadline for submitting applications is 2021. March 1, at 16:00 (Yerevan time).

The support for small scale agribusinesses will be provided through agricultural production machinery and equipment, post-harvest and processing equipment and some infrastructural inputs. Only fixed assets will be provided, not monetary grants.

Preference will be given to agribusinesses run by women as well as young people and vulnerable groups.

Applications will be selected per the set criteria and methodology. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.