The USAID AGRO Program announced the launch of a grant program to co-finance 15 flour vitaminization projects with a total budget of up to UAH 57 million to make Ukrainian products competitive and in demand in new international markets, expand the range of products, and increase processing volumes.
According to the report, fortification (enrichment) of flour with vitamins and trace elements to improve public health in the world has already become a common practice, implemented in more than 80 countries. International organizations speak out in favor of vitaminized flour and purchase it for humanitarian programs, in particular and to provide food for countries in Africa and Asia.
“In the context of war and limited exports, low grain prices, the production of vitaminized flour will help improve distribution channels and markets, increase access of micro, small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises (MSMEs) – grain producers to flour mills and establish long-term cooperation,” the donor organization’s press office wrote on Facebook.
Those wishing to participate in the grant program have until August 21 to register for a pre-application online workshop to be held on August 22. The deadline for applications (technical proposal, budget and supporting documents) is September 17.
