Request for Applications REF# MCK-RANGE-RFA-Fodder-001 for Stimulating Feed and Fodder Markets Investments - Kenya..

Brief Project Summary:

The Resilient Approaches in Natural RanGeland Ecosystems (RANGE) program is a five-year initiative funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by a consortium led by Mercy Corps, the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC), and the University of Twente (ITC)​. RANGE operates in the three counties of Isiolo, Samburu, and Marsabit, which are dominated by pastoral and agropastoral livelihoods. The program seeks to strengthen the resilience of the ASAL communities that contributes to sustainable economic and social development in a well-managed landscape, by enhancing livestock productivity, and driving inclusive local economies. Livestock is the most important asset for ASAL communities; however, periodic challenges, including climate shocks, land degradation, weak market systems, and poor access to quality feed and fodder, continue to limit livestock productivity and resilience of pastoralists in the ASAL counties of Isiolo, Samburu and Marsabit.

Through a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach, RANGE aims to catalyse sustainable, large-scale improvements across the feed and fodder value chain, focusing on women, youth, and marginalised groups​.

To this end, the Mercy Corps-RANGE programme is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) to partner with businesses, cooperatives, and market actors to strengthen the feed and fodder market system across Samburu, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties.

Applications should be sent to tenders.mck@mercycorps.org or delivered physically to the RANGE programme offices in Samburu, Isiolo, or Marsabit counties.