Financing Agriculture Global
Our Finance Team specializes in agricultural financing issues. They can assist you with professionally preparing your financing application and with the actual application process with banks, governments, and investors.
We have a large international network, enabling us to guide you worldwide, also with co-investors.
Below, you'll find several international financing programs you can use. We will expand this overview coming weeks.
If you're missing a specific country, please let us know and we'll check our international network for existing financing options.
If you need assistance, please contact our Finance Team by email finance@growgroupifs.com.
Financing Programs
Africa
AFRICA > AgriFI > € 500,000 - € 5,000,000
Funding Opportunity of AgriFI for agricultural projects in Africa from € 500,000 up to € 5,000,000.
AgriFI is a European Union funded blended finance facility supporting private sector investment in agriculture and forestry value chains in developing countries. The initiative unlocks long-term capital for inclusive, sustainable agribusinesses that strengthen food systems, improve smallholder livelihoods and build climate resilience.
AgriFI provides medium to long term financing through equity, quasi-equity and debt instruments.
See for more information: https://edfimc.eu/what-we-do/agrifi/
AFRICA > Katapult Africa > Small Scale
Katapult invites applications to its Africa Innovation Platform, supporting impact-driven startups with scalable, tech-enabled solutions. The platform connects founders to investment opportunities, accelerator programmes, mentorship, and global networks to support sustainable growth.
Support may include equity investment, participation in accelerator programmes, pitch opportunities, mentorship, and ecosystem connections. Funding amounts vary depending on startup stage and investor alignment.
This is an interesting financing opportunity for our Grow Container Systems.
See for more information: https://katapult.vc/africa/
KENYA, UGANDA, RWANDA, and TANZANIA > SME annual revenues: $100,000 - $500,000
Aceli Africa has partnered with TechnoServe to deliver a training program tailored to the needs of Agri-SMEs from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. This seven-month intensive program is designed to support a select number of businesses in their investment readiness journey for debt financing.
See for more information: https://sites.google.com/tns.org/2026-gip-cohort6-applications/home
NIGERIA > Central Bank of Nigeria > Small and Large Scale > max NGN 2 billion
The Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACS) was introduced on 18th February 2009 to promote commercial agricultural enterprises in Nigeria. It is a sub-component of the Federal Government of Nigeria's Commercial Agriculture Development Programme (CADP).
See for more information: https://www.cbn.gov.ng/DFD/agriculture/cacs.html
Australia
AUSTRALIA > Australian Government > max AUD 2,000,000
Different Loan Programs of the Government of Australia for farmers in Australia up to AUD 2,000,000:
- AgriStarter Loan > To assist in buying or establishing a new farm and for farm succession arrangements.
- Farm Investment Loan > Recover, rebuild and prepare from severe business disruption.
- Drought Loan > Help to manage through, recover from, and prepare for drought.
- AgBiz Drought Loan > For farm-related small businesses to manage through, and recover from drought.
Interesting loan programs, also for financing for example our sustainable Grow Container Systems Fodder, which save substantial feed and land costs and are not affected by drought.
See for more information about the Loan Programs: https://www.ric.gov.au/loans
In addition to the above Government Programs we also have entrance to Commercial Debt Lenders and Investors in Australia.
Canada
CANADA > Government of Canada > max $ 500,000
Loan Program of the Government of Canada for farmers in Canada up to $ 500,000.
Farmers can use an agriculture loan to establish, improve, and develop farms, while agricultural co-operatives may also access loans to process, distribute, or market the products of farming.
This is an interesting financing opportunity for our Grow Container Systems.
See for more information: https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/canadian-agricultural-loans-act
CANADA > Commercial Debt Lender > $ 10,000 - $ 5,000,000
Land loans, Input loans, Credit lines and Equipment loans.
Europe
Europe > European Commission > Horizon Europe > Grants € 2,000,000 - € 7,000,000
Scope:
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) refers to any form of agriculture that controls and optimises environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, light or nutrient concentration.
Examples of CEA include greenhouses, vertical farms, grow rooms, building-integrated agriculture, hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, as well as other innovative farming practices - both off land and land based - where technological advancements enable precise regulation of growing conditions farming.
Deadline: 14 April 2026.
Middle East
OMAN > Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund (AFDF) > Small and Large Scale
The Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund was established in 2004, which contributes to the adoption and financing of sustainable agricultural, livestock and fisheries projects to advance the national economy and strive to achieve food security for the Sultanate in line with the Oman 2040 vision.
See for more information: https://afdf.gov.om/en/
QATAR > Qatar Development Bank (QDB) > Small and Large Scale
This program aims to enhance self-sufficiency in the agriculture sector in Qatar by providing Qatar-based farmers the necessary financing solution for activities related to greenhouses and open-field farms.
See for more information: https://www.qdb.qa/financing-and-funding/direct-financing/agriculture
SAUDI ARABIA > Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) > Indoor farming > Small and Large Scale
The Saudi Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) was established based on royal decree no. 58 on 3 Dhu Al-Hijja 1382AH to become a government credit institution specialized in funding various agricultural activities across KSA in order to help develop the agricultural sector and improve its production efficiency using the best scientific methods and modern technologies. This happens through offering facilitated loans without interest to farmers in order to secure the needs of this activity through providing machinery, pumps, and agricultural equipment for raising cattle, poultry, and sheep, beekeeping and fish breeding, and others.
ADF has a special financing program for indoor farming.
See for more information: https://adf.gov.sa/en/CreditServices/Products/Pages/Greenhouses-air-conditioned.aspx
UAE > Emirates Development Bank (EDB) > AgriTech Loans Program > Small Scale
The AgriTech Loans Program aims to enable a sustainable and thriving national agriculture sector, positioning the UAE as a global leader in agricultural technology. By providing competitive and accessible financing solutions, EDB aims to facilitate the adoption of advanced technology and cutting-edge solutions in the agricultural industry.
See for more information: https://www.edb.gov.ae/solutions/agritech-loans
UAE > Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) > Minority Equity > AED 10M - AED 50M
EGF fills the “missing middle” of SME financing, supporting companies that have outgrown early-stage funding but need patient, long-term investment to unlock their full potential.
Through minority equity stakes and active value creation, EGF helps founders scale sustainably, strengthen governance, and transform into national champions powering the UAE’s economic future.
See for more information: https://www.edb.gov.ae/en/solutions/emirates-growth-fund
UAE > Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) > Investment Instruments > Large Scale
Abu Dhabi Fund provides development aid and invests to support crucial sectors such as infrastructure, clean energy, agriculture and water. The Fund also focuses on education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and climate change initiatives to promote sustainable development. By providing financial resources to the governments of developing countries, ADFD enables them to carry out strategic projects that advance their development objectives. Additionally, the Fund invests in significant projects, utilizing different investment tools to stimulate economic activity in the UAE and its partner countries.
See for more information: https://www.adfd.ae/en/who-we-are/promoting-a-sustainable-economy-globally/investment-instruments
South America
Brasil > The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) > Small and Large Scale
Loans and financial assistance for farmers, small and large scale.
See for more information: https://www.bndes.gov.br/SiteBNDES/bndes/bndes_en/Institucional/Financial_Support/
USA
USA > U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSA) > max $ 2,251,000
Loans and financial assistance for farmers and ranchers, small and large scale.
See for more information: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs?program_type%5B0%5D=15
USA > Commercial Debt Lender > $ 10,000 - $ 5,000,000
Land loans, Input loans, Credit lines and Equipment loans.
USA > Private Investors > Debt Financing > $ 1,000,000 - $ 250,000,000
For large scale farming we have a network of private investors who provides debt financing up to 65% LTV.