The third phase of the call for proposals for the “ADAPT Investments” support fund is part of the program “Support for Sustainable Development in the Agriculture and Artisanal Fisheries Sector in Tunisia” (ADAPT), financed by the European Union (EU).
In a statement released on Monday, the ADAPT Program emphasized that this financial support mechanism aims to develop and support private investments in sustainable development across the agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors in Tunisia, as well as in the related value chains.
It thus contributes to the promotion of more resilient, inclusive, and environmentally responsible food systems.
With a portfolio of nearly €8 million, this third call for proposals offers promoters significant opportunities to access sustainable financing, foster innovation, improve resource management, modernize production and processing tools, and diversify activities across agricultural, fisheries, and aquaculture value chains.
The objective is to strengthen the competitiveness of these sectors while accelerating the country’s ecological transition through the implementation of responsible, resilient, and job-creating investments at the local level, and by sustainably improving living conditions in rural and coastal areas.
Applicants can submit their projects online until November 19, 2026.
This latest version of the ADAPT Investments support fund provides grants covering approximately 14% of the value of a bank loan or leasing agreement, ranging from €1,650 to a maximum of €100,000.
Projects submitted by youth, women, or professional agricultural and fisheries organizations may be eligible for a grant contribution of up to 20%.
Implemented by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), the ADAPT program is financed by the EU with €44.4 million and spans the 2020–2028 period. Its goal is to provide private investments that will drive economic, social, and environmental transformation.
In December 2022, in response to the Russo-Ukrainian crisis, a new agreement worth €24.8 million was signed with the European Union to support the cereal sector, bringing the total program value to €70 million.
Source: webmanagercenter
