Development Partnership with the Private Sector Matching Grant Program (Ghana)

About

The Development Partnership with the Private Sector Matching Grant Program invites processing SMEs and associations in Ghana's cashew and oil palm value chains to apply for grants aimed at enhancing their business capabilities, with funding opportunities reaching up to GHS 3 million for large SMEs and GHS 500,000 for small/innovative SMEs and associations, while also requiring applicants to demonstrate financial viability and operational experience.

Benefits

• 💰Large SME Grant
  Grant size up to GHS 3 million for large SMEs
• 💰Small SME & Association Grant
  Grant size up to GHS 500,000 for small/innovative SMEs and associations
• 🎓Training & Capacity Building
  Support for training and capacity building
• 🛠️ Business Development
  Business development services
• 🌍Market Access
  Market access facilitation
• 🛠️ Certification Support
  Standardization and certification
• 🛠️ Product & Technology Support
  Product development and technology enhancement

Eligibility Criteria

• Processing SMEs and Associations in the cashew and oil palm value chains
• Large SMEs: Min revenue GHS 300,000
• Small/innovative SMEs: Min revenue GHS 150,000
• Associations: Positive revenue
• Minimum 3 years in operation for SMEs
• Minimum 5 years in operation for Associations
• Must be formally registered with national registration (RGD)
• Latest audited accounts for 2 years required

Participation Commitments

Financial contributions required from applicants to leverage grant funding

Target Sector

Agriculture

Target Location

Ghana