Project criteria for call for funding

Applying possible for three categories

1. Future-proof feed technology.

Key developments in the funding applications should include the concept of ‘future-proof'. This can be demonstrated through aspects such as:

  • Substantial reduction of energy costs
  • Contribution to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions in the production chain
  • Substantial contribution to animal welfare
  • Downscaling of production to support the development of more regional production chains

2. New techniques in feed technology

The utilization of raw materials that do not compete with human food consumption is a key driver for the industry. These are often non-dry or wet materials, leading to different and relatively new challenges (e.g., managing the risk of microbial contamination). Additionally, establishing new production chains is part of this development. The call for funding focuses on new technologies that fit into these new production chains.

3. Harnessing animal production chains

The Victam Foundation is fully aware that feed developments in developing countries follow a different pathway than in developed countries. All activities related to establishing, helping to implement, or developing feeding technology in developing countries can be part of the support of the Victam Foundation.

Assessment Criteria

The Victam Foundation considers all three categories as equally important. For applications in all three categories, the board will ultimately make a decision, aiming to support applications in all three categories.

Applicants must indicate which category they are applying for. Multiple categories are allowed, but this should be clearly justified.

 Assessment Criteria for Funding Applications by Category

  1. For categories 1 and 2, the following assessment criteria apply:

    • Quality of the submitted plan, evaluated based on several questions: How realistic is the timeline? How realistic is the budget? What does the overall financing look like, and who are the co-financiers (if applicable)?

    • Degree of innovation, with references to peer-reviewed research being considered important.

    • Economic potential of the technology to be developed, both for the technology producer and for the users.

    • Organizational quality of the applicant: Does the applicant have a track record of successful research? Is there a relevant and strong consortium?

    • Social, environmental, and societal relevance of the application.

  2. For category 3, the following assessment criteria apply:

    • Quality of the submitted plan, evaluated based on the following questions: How realistic is the timeline? How realistic is the budget? What does the overall financing look like, and who are the co-financiers (if applicable)?

    • The project must involve a recipient party in a country classified as a lower or lower-middle-income economy according to OECD standards.

    • The project should focus on knowledge regarding the nutritional value of raw materials for use in animal feed, the technology to mix, process, and produce the end product, with an emphasis on upgrading.

    • Training and practical assessment in the recipient country or countries is a crucial part of the project.

    • Parties should have a proven track record and experience working in recipient countries, with demonstrable strong networks and references from past projects (for example, from an embassy of a Western country on-site).

    • Parties should be demonstrably skilled in the field for which they are applying for the project.

    • Projects should be supported from the recipient country, and this must be demonstrably evidenced by investments from the recipient parties. These investments must also be verified through audit statements.

    • Co-funding by other leading charitable organizations is a strong advantage.

 

Funding Application Assessment System

For each funding assessment criterion, evaluators will assign points on a scale from 1 to 5:

  • 1 = low score on the criterion,
  • 5 = high score on the criterion.

If any evaluator gives a score of 1 on one or more of the criteria, it is essentially a no-go for the funding application. The scores are given before a board meeting and are then discussed in the meeting. If, after discussion, a score of 1 still remains for any evaluator, it means that the project will not be approved for funding by the board. After the discussion, the scores are collectively finalized and summed up. Based on this sum, a ranking will be established within the three categories. This ranking is the final decision of the board. After the ranking, a reasonable distribution across the three categories will be determined by the board.

Maximum Funding

  • For a one-year project, the maximum funding is €75,000.
  • For multi-year projects, the maximum funding is €50,000 per year.

Co-financing is positively valued but not a requirement.

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