Call for Applications to Benefit from Renting Electric Olive Harvesters and Grass Cutters to Support Olive Farmers
The Agricultural Development Association (PARC), in cooperation with the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture and with funding from the oPt Humanitarian Fund, announces the opening of applications to benefit from renting electric olive harvesters and grass cutters under the project entitled “Enhancing Resilience and Sustainable Agricultural Livelihoods for Livestock Herders and Olive Farmers Affected by Settler Violence and Access Restrictions in the West Bank.”
This initiative aims to support affected farmers and facilitate their access to agricultural services and equipment, thereby strengthening their resilience and ensuring the sustainability of their agricultural activities.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Agricultural land must be located in targeted areas exposed to attacks or access restrictions.
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Applications must be submitted by groups comprising at least three agricultural holdings.
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Applicants must not have received similar equipment during the current or previous season.
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Beneficiaries must commit to using the equipment responsibly, maintaining it properly, and returning it to the local council after use.
Priority Criteria:
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Farmers most exposed to attacks and difficulties accessing their land.
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Agricultural holdings with larger areas of olive cultivation.
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Groups comprising a greater number of beneficiary families.
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Consideration of social and economic circumstances, including women-headed households, households with persons with disabilities, older persons, and low-income families.
📅 Application period: October 13–17, 2026.
📞 For inquiries and complaints:
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WhatsApp: 00970593111289
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Email: complaints@pal-arc.org
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Complaints link: Click here
Note: Applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to the established criteria. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection or receipt of benefits.