Call for expressions of interest: Private sector-led digital agriculture extension for smallholder farmers: a literature review and learning study

On behalf of the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre, 3ie invites expressions of interest from organisations or consortia to conduct a 12-month study of the impact of FCDO's funding of the GSMA Mobile for Development (M4D) programme since 2013. For this project, we envision the funding recipient to: 1) undertake a literature review, 2) formulate the research questions, and 3) undertake a study of GSMA projects, assessing impact and collecting data in target countries among participants.

The deadline for sending proposals for this call for expressions of interest is 23:59 GMT, 14 February 2025.

Feb 14, 2025

At a glance

Background

The FCDO’s Technology and Innovation Unit (TIU) is looking to commission a literature review and programme assessment for the GSMA M4D programme, including primary data collection. 

Full title: Private sector-led digital agriculture extension for smallholder farmers: a literature review and learning study. 
Funding type: Accountable grant
Award size: up to GBP 500,000

Key Dates

Launched on: 14 January 2025
Deadline for queries: 28 January 2025
FAQs posted: 31 January 2025
Submission deadline: 14 February 2025
Shortlisting:  7 March 2025
Shortlist invited to submit full proposals:  7 March – 7 April 2025 

Note: In case there are any changes to these dates, the revisions will be reflected here.

Eligibility

  • Only legally registered organisations and consortia of registered organisations, not individuals, may apply.
  • Please review the call for expressions of interest document carefully for additional details. 

How to apply

Funding recipients should review the full call for expressions of interest, complete the application form.

Please email the completed documents to rcc@3ieimpact.org. The subject line should include the opportunity title: RCC GSMA M4D

Supporting information

If shortlisted, funding recipients will be required to adhere to several 3ie and FCDO policies mentioned below. We strongly recommend reviewing these before applying.

Note: In case of any discrepancies between the FCDO’s PrOF guidance and 3ie’s policies, the PrOF guidance will prevail.

*Funding recipients are not required to fill in the risk register template at the Calls for Expression of Interest or Call for Proposals stage. This resource is included for information only. 

Contact

 If you have any questions related to this opportunity, please submit these to the rcc@3ieimpact.org mailbox including "RCC GSMA/M4D Request for Clarification" in the subject line.