Embassy of Switzerland in Lebanon’s Call for proposals in the food and agriculture sector

The Swiss Embassy is seeking to contribute to interventions targeting vulnerable groups (incl. refugees and/or vulnerable Lebanese), with a focus on food security and agriculture. It seeks to address the immediate needs of the different population groups in Lebanon and to foster long term, sustainable solutions for all, while mitigating social tensions and reducing the overall fragility in the country (“triple nexus”). The Swiss Embassy sees particular potential in the following areas of intervention: Improve availability and access to nutritious food and/or support socially, environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural production in Lebanon.

The Swiss contribution is planned to start in October 2021 for a duration of 1 year max. Applicants can request a contribution of up to USD 200’000 by the Embassy of Switzerland to their overall proposed project budget. Each applicant needs to ensure that additional funding through own or other sources/donors is secured; funding through own or other sources must represent a minimum of 20% of the total project budget. The Swiss contribution can e.g. be used to develop, extend the coverage or innovate within existing projects. Joint proposals among different entities are welcome in the framework of this call.