This article contains information on PepsiCo’s Sustainable Development Fund application for the year 2024.
PepsiCo is seeking partners committed to co-creating solutions within South Africa’s food system.
Ideal partners have business and development ‘shared value’ outcomes, and through the PepsiCo Development Fund will strive to create local jobs, increase local procurement, build small businesses, support education and holistically contribute to black economic empowerment in South Africa
- Build the capacity of disadvantaged emerging farmers and black-owned businesses.
- Promote regenerative agriculture practices.
- Encourage the adoption of innovation to revitalise local production within South Africa’s agriculture sector.
The Development Fund will also prioritise impacts across PepsiCo’s full value chain through increased access to education, finance, and mentorship for women, youth, and black South Africans.
PEPSICO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following attributes are essential to the vision of the Development Fund and will form the key measurement criteria when applications are reviewed.
- Mission Alignment: Does your organisation have a clear understanding of the constraints faced by black South Africans and have a track record of serving this population?
- Convening Capacity: Does your network within the country or abroad bring a unique ability to scale and contribute to “shared value solutions”?
- Complementary Expertise: Are you able to offer a service, expertise, or resource that aligns with the potential programming and augments the intended impact of the fund?
- Sustainability: How do you measure success and ensure your results are continually reinforced after the funding for the programme begins to wind down?
PEPSICO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application Process & Deadlines
- Feb. 26: Partner Application Deadline. Completed applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline on February 26, 2024.
- March: Shortlisted Partners Notified. The selection panel will review applications and invite a shortlist of finalists to a live pitch process in March. The shortlisted applicants will present their concepts and engage with the evaluation committee directly.
- Mar/April: Selection Results Announced. Successful partners will be notified in late March or early April. These partners will then be invited to begin structuring programmes in anticipation of the launch.
Application Materials
- Click here to download a presentation on the application categories
- Click here to download the request for applications for all partners
- Click here to download the supplement for partners who are also suppliers
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