AWARD's impactful initiatives have been made possible thanks to the generous support provided by the renowned Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). By recognizing the significance of empowering individuals and fostering institutional change, BMGF has wholeheartedly dedicated substantial resources to further AWARD's mission. Their unwavering commitment is clearly reflected in the substantial financial contributions they have generously provided, amounting to an impressive $39,883,536, which constitutes 55.6% of AWARD's total funding. These funds have been strategically allocated across a diverse range of interventions, empowering AWARD to make a tangible difference in its pursuit of fostering inclusive, agriculture-driven prosperity in Africa.

Intervention

Period

Amount (USD $)

Flagship Fellowship (Phase 1)

2008 - 2012

13,566,219

Flagship Fellowship (Phase 2)

2012 - 2017

14,317,317

Pan-African Fellowship

Co-funders:

  • USAID/BFS/USAID Country missions
  • Buy-in Institutions (ILIRI, ACIAR & SPC)

2017 - 2018

 

One Planet Fellowship

Co-funders:

  • Agropolis Foundation
  • BNP Paribas Foundation
  • European Commission
  • IDRC

2019 – to date

7,500,000

Gender Responsive Agricultural Research and Development (GRARD)

2017 - 2022

4,500,000