The Sustainable Private Sector in Forestry (SPSF) Programme, supported by SIDA and UNDP, hereby invites eligible entities to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Roundwood Market Development Challenge Fund.

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Roundwood Market Development Challenge Fund, Ethiopia Overview The Sustainable Private Sector in Forestry (SPSF) Programme, supported by SIDA and UNDP, hereby invites eligible entities to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Roundwood Market Development Challenge Fund. This initiative aims to stimulate innovative, market-driven solutions that strengthen roundwood value chains, bridge wood supply gaps, enhance climate resilience, and power green industrial growth across target areas in Ethiopia. Target regions and areas include Oromia Region (Asela and Adama), Amhara Region (Dessie and Kombolcha), Tigray Region (Endomohoni), and the Central Ethiopia Region (Buee). Key Tender Details Issuance Date: October 28, 2026 EOI Submission Deadline: November 20, 2026 Target Value Chain: Roundwood (Production, sorting, grading, sizing, and processing) Submission Email: ilriettender@cgiar.org Email Subject Line Requirement: Must state Round Wood Market Development Challenge Fund without modifications Funding Windows & Cost-Sharing Requirements The fund operates under three competitive grant windows: Grant Window Funding Amount (USD) Target Applicants Indicative Focus Minimum Co-Financing Requirement Micro Grant Up to $10,000 Start-ups, Cooperatives, MSMEs Piloting & validating innovations; proof-of-concept strengthening 30% of total project cost Medium Grant $10,001 – $20,000 Growing MSMEs, Private Firms, Consortia Scaling tested innovations; expanding market reach; strengthening operations 50% of total project cost Large Grant $20,001 – $30,000* Established Enterprises, Lead Firms, Anchor Buyers, Processors Systemic innovations with strong crowd-in potential; market transformation 50% of total project cost *Under special circumstances with international partners, higher amounts may be considered under separate criteria. Disbursement Schedule Grants are performance-based and disbursed across three tranches within 12 months of signing: