The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has officially opened applications for the Service Provider Performance Grant (SPPG) 2026.
This initiative invites credible private agricultural service providers to expand access to quality seeds, farm inputs, modern technologies, and structured markets for smallholder farmers across the Niger Delta.
About the SPPG 2026
The Service Provider Performance Grant (SPPG) is a performance-based funding initiative designed to support innovative and climate-smart agricultural services that:
- Improve smallholder productivity
- Strengthen agricultural market systems
- Promote inclusive economic growth
- Create sustainable jobs
Grant Details
- Grant Size: ₦3 million – ₦10 million
- Funding Type: Performance-based (disbursed upon achievement of agreed milestones)
- Focus Area: Smallholder farmer service delivery and agribusiness development
Who Should Apply?
The call is open to private agricultural service providers operating within the Niger Delta region, including:
- Input suppliers and certified seed vendors
- Mechanisation and agricultural equipment service providers
- Extension and advisory service firms
- Agri-tech and digital solution providers targeting farmers
- Aggregators, off-takers, and market linkage enterprises
Applicants Must Demonstrate:
- Active engagement in agricultural support services
- A viable and scalable service delivery model
- Capacity to deliver measurable impact
- Financial management and reporting capability
Priority Focus Areas
Preference may be given to proposals that:
- Increase access to improved and certified agricultural inputs
- Strengthen smallholder productivity using climate-smart practices
- Deploy digital tools for finance, advisory services, or traceability
- Improve structured market linkages and off-take systems
- Generate employment and promote inclusive participation
Benefits of the Grant
- Financial support to scale agricultural services
- Results-based funding tied to milestone achievements
- Technical assistance and mentoring support
- Increased visibility within regional agribusiness ecosystems