Working with Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) staff and others, the Service Provider…

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), through the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI), has awarded a $52,800 professional services contract to Grace Mukarusagara for agricultural research and support activities in Rwanda. The contract, identified as CW35515, spans the period from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with the consultant serving as a primary point of contact for DWFI's agricultural entrepreneurship and innovation programs in sub-Saharan Africa.

The scope of work encompasses comprehensive research activities, including conducting research on entrepreneurial ecosystems, developing workshops, creating knowledge products, collecting research data, and mapping governance and social structures in agricultural research sites. The contract structure includes monthly professional service payments of $2,200, with additional provisions for up to $2,400 in field assistant expenses and $24,000 in travel expenses. The award was processed as a non-competitive purchase, reflecting the consultant's specialized expertise in smallholder irrigation systems and value chain analysis within the region.