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UN Food and Agriculture Organization (World Food Forum)

Fighting Malnutrition and Enhancing Food Security Award

Pays youth-led food-security startups at least $7,500, plus a shot at $500,000 more.

Fighting Malnutrition and Enhancing Food Security Award is a UN Food and Agriculture Organization (World Food Forum) prize that pays youth-led food-security startups at least $7,500, plus a shot at $500,000 more, backing ventures led by 18-to-35-year-olds working on nutrition education, food accessibility, sustainable agriculture, nutrient-rich local products, food loss reduction or digital agrifo

Open to youth-led startups (at least one founder or C-level executive aged 18-35) working on nutrition education, food accessibility, sustainable agriculture, nutrient-rich local products, food loss reduction or digital agrifood value chains, with priority for Global South ventures, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Small Island Developing States.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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