Burundi-based and international non-governmental organizations can now submit expressions of interest for a food assistance program targeting drought-affected populations, according to a funding notice published by fundsforNGOs on August 14, 2026.
The call for expressions of interest was announced by fundsforNGOs, a platform that circulates grant and funding opportunities for civil society groups. The notice specifies that the program is designed to address food needs among communities in Burundi that have been impacted by drought conditions.
fundsforNGOs did not disclose the total funding amount, the application deadline, or the specific regions within Burundi that would be prioritized under the program. The notice also does not name the donor agency or organization behind the initiative. Interested groups are expected to review the full call details through the fundsforNGOs listing to determine eligibility criteria and submission requirements.
The announcement comes as parts of the Horn of Africa and East Africa continue to experience prolonged dry spells that have reduced crop yields and strained food supplies. Burundi, a small landlocked nation, has faced recurring climate-related food insecurity in recent years, with drought episodes affecting rural farming communities that rely on rain-fed agriculture.
For NGOs operating in Burundi, this call represents a potential avenue to secure resources for emergency food distribution or longer-term resilience programming. However, with limited public details, organizations will need to act on the published notice to learn whether their projects align with the funder's priorities.
What to watch next: Whether the unnamed donor publishes additional details on funding ceilings, geographic focus areas, and the timeline for proposal reviews.
