Call for expressions of interest regarding the intention to participate in support services for the formation/consolidation of women's groups to access grants from the Rural Resilience Project (IFAD VII) / Apel de exprimare a interesului privind intenția de participare la serviciile de suport la formarea/consolidarea grupurilor de femei pentru accesarea granturilor din cadrul Proiectului de Reziliență Rurală (IFAD VII)

Objectives: The grant aims to stimulate the creation and consolidation of producer groups composed of women in the Republic of Moldova, providing financial support for business diversification, enhancing agricultural services, and adding value in rural areas. It specifically focuses on agritourism and other valued-added facilities. The project plans to fund eight women's groups, with five groups targeted for funding in 2022, offering a maximum grant of USD 8,000 per group. Service providers contracted by UCIP IFAD will aid eligible groups from registration to business plan development, supporting investments in processing, storage, agritourism, and more.