FAQ

The Gambia Pilot Program (GPP) aims at upgrading selected agricultural value chains for value addition, competitiveness and employment promotion, esp. for youth, women and vulnerable groups.

The GPP will be implemented in the Greater Banjul Area (GBA), the Lower River Region (LRR) andthe Upper River Region (URR).

The grants scheme of the GPP is an investment opportunity for the stable growth and competitiveness of the agriculture sector in the 3 target regions and the 3 selected value chains horticulture, poultry, and fishery.

Grants will be provided in the form of infrastructure and equipment along the 3 value chains, i.e. for production, storage, transportation, processing, packaging, distribution and marketing.

Additional advisory and training support will be given to successful grantees for the proper operation and maintenance of the new technology and, as required, for modern production methods.

On our social media platforms, we shall publish dates and locations for public information sessions in all 3 regions. Kindly follow our posts.

In case of further questions, write to info@gambiapilotprogram.gm or call 220 2910361.

GBA comprises the two Local Government Areas (LGA), the city of Banjul and the municipality of Kanifing. For the sake of this project the GBA is defined as also encompassing those fish landing sites along the cost that formally belong to the West Coast Region (WCR) and North Bank Region (NBR). This concerns five of seven fish landing sites along the coast (Kartong, Gunjur, Tanji, Brufut and Barra).

Funding starts from any smaller project value and up to a very maximum of 250.000 EUR for bigger, very well-justified investments. (Please see item 2.3 of the CfP for community-based organizations.)

GAMWORKS has been entrusted with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Gambia Pilot Program. GAMWORKS is supported by the firm PEM CONSULT in day-to-day management.

The GPP grants scheme targets individual firms (Private Sector Beneficiaries)in the processing, distribution and marketing sector and community-based organizations (Communal Beneficiaries) in the production sectors of the value chains: horticulture, poultry and fishery.

For participation, all candidates need to register with GAMWORKS by sending their organization name and contact details at info@gambiapilotprogram.gm to receive the application forms with information on procedures and funding criteria.

The application form can also be downloaded on GPP social media platforms – Facebook and Twitter– filled and sent it to the  above email to GAMWORKS. Furthermore, the application form can be obtained in person at GAMWORKS directly in Kanifing Industrial Area near the Election House.

Only legal entities are eligible, thus, the age of individuals is not relevant. As an applicant community, we expect being operational for at least one year in the targeted area.

Yes. However, one organization can participate only in one proposal (Letter of Interest) either as lead applicant or partner (Please see item 4.3 CfP for community-based organizations).