Agroecological intensification (AEI) means improving the performance of agriculture through integration of ecological principles into farm and system management.

Farmer research networks (FRN) are farmer groups that engage in locally relevant, agroecology research in partnership with researchers, development organizations, and/or a broader network of partners.

The community of practice (CoP) approach aims to facilitate collaboration, knowledge co-creation, and information exchange as well as helping to strengthen capacity at multiple levels.

Cross-cutting grants support all three regions or address broader programmatic themes or needs of the program.