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May 2012
Table of Contents
Table of Contents...................................................................................................2 Introduction..........................................................................................................3 On-farm Support Initiative for Farmers / Corporate Farming.................................4 Agriculture Associations and Cooperatives Support Program..................................5 Challenge Grants Program.....................................................................................6 Lead Company Grants Program..............................................................................7 Private Sector Extension Services Initiative...........................................................8 Research & Development Support Program............................................................9 How to Apply.......................................................................................................10 Other Award Steps: Survey, Grant Agreement and Disbursement Mode................11 List of Annexes....................................................................................................12 Annex-A: Expression of Interest (EOI) Format.....................................................13 Annex-B: Ineligible Applicants, Activities and Unallowable Costs.........................20
Introduction
Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) is a not-for-profit company incorporated under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984. ASF is currently implementing a 5-year USAIDs Agribusiness Project (UAP) with the overall goal to support improved conditions for broad-based economic growth, create employment opportunities and contribute to poverty alleviation through increase in competitiveness of horticulture and livestock value chains. The project is designed to address the problems and constraints impeding the development of agriculture sector of Pakistan and to stimulate private sector investment in the target high value sectors. Overall Goal To support improved conditions for broad-based economic growth, create employment opportunities and contribute to poverty alleviation through increase in competitiveness of horticulture and livestock value chains in partnership with all stakeholders
Specific Objectives To strengthen the capacity in horticulture and livestock value chains to increase sales to domestic and foreign markets; To strengthen the capacity of smallholders and farmer enterprises to operate autonomously and effectively; and To increase agriculture efficiency and productivity through adoption of new farming techniques and technological innovation among targeted beneficiaries.
One of the key components of the project is the cost-sharing grants program, offering a wide range of customized grant products to all the actors, across the target value chains, including input suppliers, farmers, farmer enterprise groups, associations, processors, transporters, cool-chains, exporters, research institutions, agri-extension service providers etc. This document contains information about the grant funding opportunities available under the following sectors:
1. Horticulture (including fruits, vegetables, floriculture) 2. Livestock (including dairy, meat, fisheries)
The following cost-sharing grant funding opportunities are available under the program:
c) Challenge grants program d) Lead company grants program e) Private sector extension services initiative f) Research & development support program
How to Apply
Step 1 Review Program Information The first step of applying for grants under this announcement is to review the program objectives and eligibility criteria described in this document and also available on the program website at www.asf.org.pk. Step 2 Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) The interested applicants, who meet the eligibility criteria and their proposed project is in line with USAIDs Agribusiness Projects objectives, should prepare and submit an expression of interest (EOI), as per format provided in Annex A, to ASF by post at 144 CCA, Sector DD, Phase IV, DHA, Lahore or by email at EOI.Grants@agribusiness.org.pk. This Call for EOI will remain open till 1700 hours, 30th June, 2012. EOIs must reach ASF/UAP by the mentioned deadline. EOIs received after the closure of Call will NOT be entertained. Step 3 EOI Evaluation Review, assessment and final decision on the EOI may take a minimum of four weeks. Applicants whose EOIs are evaluated successful, will be invited through a Request for Application (RFA) to submit a full application. This invitation to submit a full application will NOT be an indication that the proposed project has been approved. Since only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; therefore, in case any applicant does not hear from ASF within six weeks after the submission of EOI, it would mean that their EOIs were not shortlisted for the next stage of application process. Kindly refer to Annex A for EOI Selection Criteria. Step 4 RFA Response - Submission of Detailed Application The shortlisted applicants will submit detailed application along with supporting documents as per format and instructions provided in the RFA. All the applications will be reviewed by the Grants Evaluation Committee and will be subject to the final approval of USAID. All the applicants will be notified of final decision on their application. The successful applicants will be provided guidance on next steps including signing of an appropriate grant agreement in accordance with findings of capacity assessment / pre-award review.
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List of Annexes
Annex A: Annex B: Expression of Interest format Ineligible applicants, activities and unallowable costs
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c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
Mohammad Rasheed Village And PO Kohala Paeen Tehsil & District Haripur KPK Pakistan NA NA Khail_74@YAHOO.COM NA Mohammad Rasheed 03225175184/03335945505
2. Executive Summary Please provide concise summary of the proposed project in not more than one page Sheep and goat farming has a great scope in KPK due to climatic conditions, forest areas, pastures within valleys, grass along mountains and road sides, and efficient labour force. The rearing of small animals has greater advantages over other livestock. This business not only supplements the farmers income but also compliments crop production by providing means of subsistence and employment in rural area. The province is home to many important sheep and goat breeds. Small ruminants for various reasons play an important role in agriculture since they do not require costly inputs. Their meat, milk and the converted dairy products are valuable goods. The products of small ruminant such as wool and skin are of secondary importance. Small ruminant farming is an integral part of agricultural production system. These provide protein, particularly to those living in rural areas. Goat and sheep flocks are maintained through traditional production system. Their feeding requirement is met through grazing. Their main management is climate, vegetation, resources, disease control and feed supplement.
Expression of Interest - Partnership Window Cost-sharing Grants
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PROJECT PROFILE The project is related to setting up a Fully Intensive Goat Breeding Farm in promising areas of Haripur KPK. The document highlights all the marketing, management, and financial aspects required for the establishment and successful running of the project. Project Brief The farm will serve as breeding and rearing farm for goats. The project can be established in promising areas for goat breeding where abundance of fresh water is available. The proposed farm will ensure the breeding of disease free animal as it will overcome the disadvantage of bringing the diseases from the animal markets (Mandi). The project will attain a completely new breed through the cross of the female local goats with the crossed male goats, like Beetali etc. By this, after two breeding cycles the project will develop its own breed that is most suitable to the local environment. Key Success Factors/Practical Tips for Success Livestock is one of the Major Strength of KPK. It is an integral part of the rural Traditional Farming is in practice in the province for Centuries. There is a great demand of livestock especially in Middle Eastern countries. Northern and central KPK have the ideal climate for razing our local species of Goat and Sheep. Fully intensive farming is relatively economical with better results. Fully intensive breeding farm has lesser chances of diseases in the animal, as only the parent breed is purchased one time at the start of project. Availability of Trained Labour for Farming Local Availability of Raw material and own green fodder at almost 1/3 of the market rate Strategic Recommendations Establishment of the farms in areas where cheap land is available, but still not very far from the animal markets. The farming should be done on scientific grounds taking care of Vaccination, Medicine etc. Healthy and attractive local female without horn should be selected, as it has better characteristics compatible with the local environment. Healthy and quality male stock should be selected for breeding. New feeding techniques including concentrate feeding and preparation of urea molasses blocks, wheat straw treatment should be used for better results. Well-trained/experienced staff adding in the efficiency of the farm.
In a study, it was found that the majority 59 per cent animals are fed from fields, 20 per cent use stall feeding and 21 per cent grazing as well as stall feeding. About 51 per cent feeding is dependent on tree leaves, cut fodder and kitchen waste - 29 per cent on tree leaves and 20 per cent on cut fodder. The major portion of milk is consumed by kids/lambs and the remaining quantity by the family. A very small quantity of milk is marketed after mixing it with cow and buffalo milk. The sheep producer use traditional method of shearing i.e., cut by simple scissor. A majority of the 92 per cent respondents said that they shear their animal twice a year while eight per cent did it once. About 56 per cent sell wool on per sheep basis while 44 per cent on per kg base. On an average, sheep wool is sold for Rs8 per kg and Rs10 per animal.
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Multiple birth rates indicate that 60 per cent of sheep give single birth while remaining of 40 per cent twin births. Same 60 per cent goat give twin births while 29 per cent single, whereas 11 per cent goat give birth to triplets. Small ruminants are affected by bacterial disease with seven per cent reporting viral disease and six per cent, both bacterial and viral diseases in the study area. About 67 per cent get their animals vaccinated while 33 per cent are unaware of it. Almost every household uses family labour for milking. Similarly, for manure gathering 38 per cent use family male labour and 14 per cent hire male, whereas 40 per cent use family female and eight per cent children. Marketing comprises movement of livestock and their products (food and raw material) from the farm to final consumer. In case of products, the marketing continued through processing which changes the nature and form or use of the product. It includes processing, grading and packing. The livestock markets are locally called Mall Mandi held weekly in nearby towns where buyers and sellers strike deals. Such markets are held daily in big cities located in consumption areas. These offer good business for brokers and agents of big traders and marginal traders. Producers often hesitate to sell their animals in these markets because of the exploitation by agents, transportation problem, huge expenses involved in the form of marketing charges and feeding and the time consumed during visits. There are no standards to weigh livestock and their carcasses. The deal is struck through estimation which becomes the basis of price offered by a buyer. The brokers and agents are clever in bargaining while guessing the helplessness of a seller. Almost all livestock producers are simple and illiterate people. A primary market is a patch of ground near a village where livestock from same or surrounding villages is brought for sale. These are also designated as local or producer market. Secondary markets are located in towns to which livestock traded at village markets is brought for sale. These markets are also called transit markets. Local town committees control these markets. Tertiary markets are located in large cities where animals are usually brought from secondary or primary markets. These are also designated as regional markets. Import and export of livestock occurs internationally from one country to the other from the national markets. The purchaser directly contacts the seller and negotiates the price without the help of intermediary, while at other times a broker serves as a catalyst for settlement of prices. In KPK, sheep and goat wealth is in the hands of poor people. Goat farming is carried out as a way of life instead at commercial scale. The goat farming units are not operated efficiently due to poor knowledge of modern practices. The system needs improvement. 3. Project Description a) Project Title :Goat Forming b) Duration (months):36 months c) Project Location: Village &PO Kohala Paeen Tehsil and District Haripur KPK. d) Sector (please insert tick mark): Dairy Meat Horticulture Livestock Fisheries Floriculture
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e) Profile & Prior Experience of the project team: 4. Project Background & Focus (Innovation/Value Addition) Briefly describe, in not more than one page, the situation/circumstances which have led to the need to develop the proposed project and how it will add value. 5. Project Goal and Relevance to ASF/ UAP Objectives Describe, in not more than half a page, the overall goal of the project and how it is in accordance with ASF objectives. Also briefly explain what will be the short and long-term impacts of the project on agri economy? 6. Measurable Project Objectives/Milestones and Key Activities Please briefly mention all project objectives with key activities to achieve these objectives. Project Objectives/Milestones 1) 2) 3) Key Activities Deadlines for each Activity
7. Project Implementation & Sustainability Methodology Provide, in not more than one & half page, a well-articulated implementation methodology with special focus on community involvement in the design and implementation of proposed project, mechanism for procurement of goods & services, conflict resolution, systematic flow of activities, data management and monitoring etc.). Also provide information on projects self sustainability after support from external sources cease to exist. 8. Potential Project Beneficiaries Please provide details, in not more than half a page, on potential beneficiaries (number of people benefiting, gender balance, new jobs creation, increase in household income, improvement in skills of existing workers, etc.)
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9. Tentative Budget Please attach a brief breakdown of the cost or tentative budget in Pak rupees (PKR). This is an essential part of the EOI. The tentative budget can be presented on the following format: Unit Cost Total Estimated Cost Funds requested from ASF Applicant Cost Share
Cost Head
Unit Type
Unit
Total
While grant may cover complete cycle of project implementation, the total grant support, however, will not be for a period of more than 36 months. Budget should reflect the prevailing market prices. Shortlisted applicants will be required to submit a detailed budget along with narratives at the RFA stage.
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Indicative Criteria for EOI Evaluation Criteria Innovation/Value Addition Description The project focuses on new and innovative ideas / products / services which can add value to the existing process or system Project is beneficial for the Agri-economy of Pakistan. Maximum Score
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Objectives & Milestones are clearly defined and are in accordance with ASFs objectives Project will create some new jobs / will improve the skills of existing employees. Project Project will increase the current household income of beneficiaries
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Gender
Project encourages and has female participation/beneficiaries Applicants are highly encouraged to come up with projects that can benefit the underdeveloped areas of Pakistan Applicant has prior experience of handling similar/agri related projects
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Past Experience
Sustainability
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sustainable over the long term without continued external support Financial contribution Percentage of financial contribution from applicant. Higher the better 10
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If the applicant is found guilty of misrepresentation in supplying information in any ASF/ USAIDS Agribusiness Project grant application; If the applicant has tried to influence the USAIDs Agribusiness Project staff in the process of evaluation of their application; If the applicant is for any reason deemed to be ineligible for receipt of ASF/ USAIDS Agribusiness Project grant support by the Government of Pakistan or USAID; If the applicant is a public-sector entity or an organization which is subject to majority ownership by the government; If the applicant is a member of the General Body, Board of Directors or the staff of ASF/ USAIDS Agribusiness Project; Payment of fines and/or penalties are not allowed under grant funds; Creation of endowments out of grant funds is not allowed; Payment of previous obligations and/ or bad debts out of grant funds is not allowed; Utilization of funds to influence the outcome of elections or other political processes; Any purchases or activities deemed unnecessary to accomplish purposes as determined by ASF/ USAIDs Agribusiness Project; Purchases of restricted goods, such as agricultural commodities, motor vehicles, pharmaceuticals, contraceptive products, pesticides, used equipment and fertilizers without the prior approval by USAID through the Agreement Officer; Prohibited goods under USAID regulations, including but not limited to: police or law enforcement equipment, abortion, equipment and services, weather modification equipment, luxury, goods, and gambling equipment; Purchases of goods or services restricted or prohibited under the prevailing USAID source/origin/ nationality and other regulations; or from countries or suppliers as may be identified by USAID's consolidated list of debarred, suspended, or ineligible subcontractors at http://epls.arnet.gov (Excluded Parties List System); If the applicant appears on the master list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, maintained by U.S Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) available at http://www.treas.gov/offices/eotffc/ofac/sdn/t11sdn.pdf; If the applicant is designated by United Nations Security Sanctions Committee established under UNSC Resolution 1267 (1999) (the 1267 Committee) [individuals and entities linked to the Taliban, Usama bin Laden, or the Al Qaida Organization] http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/1267/1267ListEng.htm; and If the applicant is included in any supplementary information concerning prohibited individuals and entities which may be provided by USAID.
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