The STDF Project Grant Program provides funding to nonprofits, public and private sector institutions in developing countries around the world to support projects that improve sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity and facilitate safe international trade. Funding amounts vary by project from US$50,000 to US$1,000,000. The grant is awarded for 3 years, and applications are open until March 1, 2026.
About The STDF Project Grant Program
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) is established by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the World Bank, and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The facility offers two distinct grants: Project Grants and Project Preparation Grants to support nonprofits and public and private sector institutions in developing countries. The Project Grant (PG) focuses on improving food safety and animal and plant health capacity in compliance with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.
Overall, the grant seeks to address key projects that meet international sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS) that limit safe agricultural trade, market access, and compliance with international standards.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: US$50,000-US$1,000,000
- Maximum award: US$1,000,000
- Project duration supported: Three years
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Who Can Apply for the STDF Project Grant Program
- Eligible organisation types:
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- Nonprofits
- Public and private sectors
- Research institutions
- Registration requirements:
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- Applicants must demonstrate institutional capacity and legal status
- Endorsement from relevant national authorities is generally required
- Geographic eligibility: Developing countries
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) systems
- Agricultural trade and market access
- Food safety
- Animal and plant health
- Capacity building
Application Process
- Visit the grant official website and review the eligibility guidelines.
- Fill out the online application form or download it to fill out.
- Submit the application form directly online or forward it to this email: STDFSecretariat@wto.org.
- Applications are screened, and shortlisted applicants will be notified of the next funding process.
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Required Materials
- Letters of support
- Supporting documents
- Completed application form
- Proposal
- Budget
- Proof of organisation registration
Key Dates
- Application deadline: March 1, 2026
- Notification timeline: Not specified.
Selection Notes
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- The grant is competitive, with a focus on SPS building outcomes.
- Priority focus areas:
- Projects demonstrating clear SPS capacity-building outcomes.
- Exclusions:
- Projects outside the SPS mandate are not considered.
Official Source of the STDF Project Grant Program
- Official Application Page: https://standardsfacility.org/project/apply
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