The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an autonomous intergovernmental financial institution established within the framework of the United Nations. The Agreement Establishing the Common Fund for Commodities was negotiated in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) from 1976 to 1980 and became effective in 1989. The first commodity development project was approved in ...
The Common Fund for Commodities welcomes funding applications from all of its 101 member countries. You can find the list of CFC member countries in the link here. 28th Open Call for Proposals in support of commodity development activities is now closed. 28th Call for Proposals was closed on 1 April 2026. All information relating to the submission process in this Call for Proposals, i.e ...
At the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), we invest in transformative, high-impact projects that empower smallholders and strengthen the communities they sustain. Our goal is to align commercial success with environmental regeneration and social inclusion — enabling farmers to access high-value markets, adopt climate-smart practices, add value locally, and protect biodiversity.
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) was founded to help change that – to challenge a global trade system that too often sidelines the very people who sustain it. Born out of a broader UNCTAD vision, the CFC embodies a global commitment to make commodity markets fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable.
In 2024, the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) faced unprecedented demand, with over 360 project proposals reflecting the aspirations of millions. Constrained by limited resources, we approved 18 projects, investing USD 135.56 million – directly benefiting 196,000 smallholders, supporting 540,000 farmers, and sustaining 11,800 jobs.