Written by The (PIND) has opened applications for the Service Provider Performance Grant (SPPG) 2026, inviting credible private agricultural service providers to scale access to quality seeds, inputs, technologies, and structured markets for smallholder farmers in the Niger Delta.
About the SPPG 2026
The Service Provider Performance Grant is a performance-based funding window designed to support innovative, climate-smart agricultural services that improve productivity, strengthen market systems, and create jobs.
Grant Size: ₦3 million – ₦10 million
Type: Performance-based (funds released upon meeting agreed milestones)
Focus: Smallholder farmer service delivery and agribusiness strengthening
Who Should Apply
This call is open to private agricultural service providers with operational capacities in the Niger Delta, including:
Input suppliers and quality seed vendors
Mechanisation and equipment service firms
Extension and advisory service providers
Agri-tech/digital solutions targeting farmers
Aggregators, off-takers, and market linkage enterprises
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Active engagement in agricultural support services
- Viable service delivery model
- Readiness to achieve measurable impacts
- Capacity to manage grant funds and reporting
Grant Focus Areas
Priority may be given to proposals that:
Increase access to improved and certified inputs
Strengthen smallholder productivity through climate-smart practices
Deploy digital tools for finance, traceability, or advisory
Enhance market linkages and structured off-take systems
Generate jobs and inclusive economic participation
Benefits of the Grant
Financial support to scale services
Structured milestones with results-based disbursement
Technical support and mentoring
Enhanced visibility within regional agribusiness ecosystems
How to Apply
Interested service providers should follow these steps:
- Visit the official PIND website:
- Download the Application Guidelines and Forms:
- Look for the Service Provider Performance Grant (SPPG) 2026 section
- Review eligibility, requirements, and milestone expectations
- Complete the Application Form:
- Provide accurate information on your organisation, service model, target farmers, and expected outcomes
- Include supporting documents (e.g., company registration, tax ID, service portfolio, financial statements, impact data)
- Submit Your Proposal:
- Follow the submission instructions in the grant guidelines (usually via email)
- Ensure all documents are complete and clearly labelled
- Check for Updates:
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for clarifications, presentations, or due-diligence reviews