EU-African Union cooperation – linking the activities of the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) partnership and those of the Pan-African Network for Economic Analysis of Policies (PANAP)

This funding program is designed for a broad range of entities from both the European Union and African Union member states, with the primary goal of enhancing food and nutrition security and promoting sustainable agriculture through policy and research alignment.

This program exclusively funds Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) that focus on policy development and analysis within the agricultural and food sectors, specifically promoting cooperation between the EU and Africa. Supported activities include capacity building, policy definition, impact analysis, and the translation of research findings into tangible policies, with eligible costs being managed via lump sum contributions.

Funding for this program is provided as a grant, specifically a Horizon Lump Sum Grant. The total budget for this particular topic is 4,000,000 €, part of a larger call with an overall budget of 289,000,000 €.

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general conditions from Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes regarding admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and evaluation. A key requirement for this topic is the mandatory inclusion of at least five independent African legal entities within consortia. All eligible costs are based on a lump sum model.

The application period for this program has concluded. Proposals were submitted by April 12, 2023, and the European Commission and Research Executive Agency have since completed the evaluation process, with results communicated to applicants in July 2023.

This funding program is legally grounded in the comprehensive framework of Horizon Europe, specifically governed by EU regulations concerning participation, program structure, and financial management. All relevant official texts are publicly accessible via the Funding and Tenders Portal.