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Africa Food Prize 2027

Key Information

Organisation

AGRF / Africa Food Prize

Status

Open

Application Deadline

15 May 2027

Program Type

Prize

Amount

USD 100,000

About this Program

The premier award recognizing individuals or institutions that change the reality of farming in Africa.

Benefits & What You Get

$100,000 award; continental platform; policy engagement.

Eligibility

African-based individuals or groups with scalable agricultural impact.

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