Global Communities, through the USDA-funded Partnership for Productivity (P4P) project, hereby invites eligible livestock businesses and value-chain actors operating in South Ethiopia, Sidama, and Oromia regions to apply for co-investment grant support under the Catalytic Fund.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) Partnership For Productivity(P4P) Catalytic Fund – Co-Investment Opportunities for Livestock Businesses Date: October 21, 2026 RFA Number: P4P-CF-001-2026 Program Title: Partnership for Productivity (P4P) Catalytic Fund – Co-Investment Opportunities for Livestock Businesses Funding Agency: USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Implementing Organization: Global Communities Ethiopia SUBJECT: Request for Applications (RFA) – Co-Investment Opportunities for Livestock Businesses in Ethiopia Dear Applicant / Business Partner, Global Communities, through the USDA-funded Partnership for Productivity (P4P) project, hereby invites eligible livestock businesses and value-chain actors operating in South Ethiopia, Sidama, and Oromia regions to apply for co-investment grant support under the Catalytic Fund. The Catalytic Fund is designed to provide co-investment support—not full financing—to help businesses expand, improve, or introduce commercially viable solutions that address key constraints within Ethiopia’s livestock value chains. 1. Key Tender Details Target Regions: South Ethiopia, Sidama, and Oromia Maximum Grant Amount: Up to USD 50,000 per company Grant Types: Cost Reimbursement or In-Kind Co-Investment Requirement: Minimum 40% applicant contribution (cash, equipment, infrastructure, staff time, technical expertise, etc.) Number of Awards: One award per company Grant Implementation Period: January 2027 to September 2027 Application Deadline: December 15, 2026 2. Eligible Entities & Priority Areas Eligible Applicants: Private companies, cooperatives, and cooperative unions Financial institutions licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia and Microfinance institutions Artificial Insemination (AI) service providers and producers Private veterinary clinics and animal health service providers Feed mills, fodder producers, and agricultural input suppliers Dairy processors, milk collection centers, hatcheries, feedlots, and poultry busine