Mcc Agri Sme Tender

Activity Id:
66269
Project Number:
ZM2-2750BXCOMD-ACCESSFINS-0544
Implementing Partner:
U.S. Government - Millennium Challenge Corporation
Activity Start Date:
N/A
Activity End Date:
N/A
Country:
Zambia
Country Code:
ZMB
Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa
Funding Agency:
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Managing Agency:
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Fiscal Year:
2025
Current Dollar Amount:
$2,500,000
International Sector:
Banking and Financial Services
USG Sector:
Infrastructure
Description:
Zambia II Compact - Access to Financial Service Project - Agri-SME Asset Strengthening Activity: The Agri-SME Asset Financing Activity (AAF Activity) aims to improve Agri-SMEs access to affordable financing by providing funding for:.1. Performance based grants to financial service providers (FSPs) and equipment providers (EPs) to incentivize lending and finance to Agri-SMEs.2. Design of an impact-investing funding vehicle that raises funds for Zambian agri-enterprises.3. Technical assistance to build capacity for lending to Agri-SMEs and to Agri-SME borrowers to improve financial literacy, business planning, and linkages to market opportunities.