RFP to collaborate on the delivery of projects within the EIT Food AMPLE Programme in 2025

EIT Food CLC NE is inviting proposals from organisations to deliver projects that support marginalised urban communities through capacity-building activities in the local food ecosystem. These projects will be part of the AMPLE Programme.

Participation in this proposal procedure is open to organisations from the following countries:

• EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
• Horizon Europe Associated Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine.

We are looking for organisations that can design and implement urban-centered initiatives benefiting vulnerable communities, including but not limited to: low-income individuals, women, immigrants, persons with disabilities, older adults and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Project objectives

The proposed projects should align with the AMPLE Program's three main pillars:

1. COMMUNITY: Support inclusive community spaces that encourage entrepreneurship and support food-related initiatives.
2. LEARNING: Provide training and capacity-building activities that enable vulnerable groups to thrive in the agrifood sector.
3. BUSINESS: Enhance affordability and accessibility within local food systems while driving business innovation.

Key responsibilities of selected organisations

Organisations selected for this call will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing the proposed project.
• Engaging with vulnerable communities and the local agrifood ecosystem.
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress.

For a detailed list of tasks and deliverables, please refer to the Request for Proposals document.

Budget

The maximum funding available for each project is €50,000.

Key Dates

• Application open: 22 January 2025
• Application close: 3 March 2025, 11:00 AM (CET)
• Evaluation period: 3–6 March 2025
• Notification of results: 6 March 2025

How to apply

1. Submit your application in English using the downloaded Request for Proposals document and filling in ANNEX – APPLICATION SUBMISSION FORM.
2. Complete all obligatory fields in the application form.
3. Submit your application in both PDF and editable MS Word formats.
4. The submission deadline is 3rd March 2025, no later than 11:00 AM (CET).
5. Email your application to antonina.kurmanowicz@eitfood.eu with the subject line: “AMPLE Programme project application 2025.”

Additional information

For detailed guidance on the tasks, deliverables, and other important requirements, please refer to the Request for Proposals document.