Agroecology as a Bold Climate Solution
Forecasted
Funds transdisciplinary research on agroecology as a climate solution for smallholder farmers in Africa and the Andes, emphasizing resilience, adaptation, and broad communication of findings.
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Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total pool $400,000; individual awards range from $100,000–$400,000 for 1–3 years
Summary: Supports innovative, transdisciplinary research and communication projects evaluating agroecology as a climate solution for smallholder farmers in Africa and the Andes.
Key Information: Preference for Global South-led or co-led teams; typically invite-only, with open calls announced occasionally.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the McKnight Foundation's Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS), funds original, transdisciplinary research, synthesis, and communication projects that explore agroecology as a comprehensive climate solution. The focus is on addressing global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and food system resilience, specifically benefiting smallholder farmers and regional food systems in the Andes, West Africa, or East and Southern Africa. Projects may address biophysical, political, social, or economic dimensions and must holistically evaluate the effectiveness of agroecological approaches in adaptation, risk reduction, or climate change mitigation. Broad communication to both scientific and policy audiences is encouraged, and projects should build on participatory research traditions supported by the CRFS.
