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The food system challenge
FSC Building Back Better
World-Food-Programme-WFP
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Call for Applications:

Building Back Better

MSME recovery in conflict affected areas

Applications Closed

Deadline to Apply: 08 February 2026

The United Nations World Food Programme, and Berytech, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture,
is launching the Building Back Better

A recovery Grant to support agri-food businesses affected by the 2024 conflict.

The program aims to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

restore-operations-icon

Restore
operations

Re-establish
market linkages

protect and increase jobs

Protect and
increase jobs

build resilience

Build long-term
resilience

Within Lebanon’s food system.

What the Program Offers

Selected micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will receive:

Grant

(up to USD 15,000)
To finance urgent operational and capital expenses such as: (1) Equipment and facility repair (2) Input and raw material purchase (3) Energy and water system rehabilitation (4) Salaries or temporary labor

Business Development Services

(BDS)
Training in business continuity, financial management, digital transformation, and food safety practices.

Tailored Technical Assistance

(TA)
Expert support to strengthen operations, production efficiency, and compliance.

Market Linkages

Connection to buyers, distributors, and institutional markets (including WFP’s retail network).

Who Can Apply

Enterprises must meet all of the following:

Legally registered businesses operating in Lebanon.

Operate within the agriculture, agri-food, or related sectors, actively contributing to food production, processing, or distribution, particularly in:

  • Farming and primary production: vegetables, cereals, tropical and sub-tropical fruits.
  • Dairy processing: production of cheese, yogurt, labneh, and other dairy products.
  • Agri-food manufacturing (olive oil, bread and traditional Lebanese baked goods, pickles, and ready-to-eat meals), packaging, distribution
    (local markets, food shops, and supply chain actors), or cold chain
  • MSMEs engaged in time-sensitive seasonal activities (e.g., olive pressing, planting, dairy production) will be given
    priority to preserve production cycles and maintain income flow.

Employ 5–19 staff (including owners and part-time workers).

Demonstrate verifiable conflict impact (damage, disruption, loss of inventory, etc.).

Operate in or source from conflict-affected regions (South Lebanon, Nabatieh, Bekaa, Baalbeck-Hermel).

Maintain linkages with local farmers or producers.

Be compliant with national regulations and committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and environmental standards.

Application Closed

Deadline to Apply: 08 February 2026

Priority will be given to:

Women-led, youth-led, and disability-inclusive enterprises.

Businesses employing diverse groups or contributing to community cohesion.

How to Apply

01

Visit the Berytech – Building Back Better – MSME Recovery Microsite to read full guidelines and FAQs.

02

Complete the online application form
(available in Arabic and English).

03

  • Upload supporting documents
  • Proof of legal registration
  • Photos or evidence of damage/loss
  • Simple financial data (sales, staff, production capacity)
  • Short recovery plan (what you will do with the grant)
  • Evidence of farmer/supplier linkages

For any questions or further information, please contact us at:

fsc@berytech.org

Selection Process

1. Administrative Screening

eligibility and completeness check.

2. Technical Evaluation

scoring based on:

  • Conflict impact & recovery readiness
  • Sustainability & innovation
  • Scalability
  • Food system role and linkages
  • Management capacity and cost-effectiveness
  • Improvement in Nutrition and Reduction in Environmental Impact
  • Inclusivity (women, youth, disability)

3. Pitching Session

shortlisted applicants present their recovery plan to a joint WFP–Berytech panel

4. Final Selection & Onboarding

top 16 MSMEs are awarded and start recovery support.

Why Apply

This is more than a grant; it’s a
comprehensive recovery journey
helping MSMEs get back on their feet,
build resilience, and connect to markets again.

Application Closed

Deadline to Apply: 08 February 2026

FSC Building Back Better

Building Back Better is being launched by the United Nations World Food Programme and Berytech, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture.

Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture logo

The Ministry of Agriculture in Lebanon (MoA) is the national authority responsible for supporting and regulating Lebanon’s agricultural and agri-food sectors. Through its policies and regional offices, the Ministry works to strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, and support the resilience of farmers, cooperatives, and agri-food enterprises across the country

World-Food-Programme-WFP

UN World Food Programme: The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and the world’s largest humanitarian organization. WFP is saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.