USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge: Funding Opportunities for African Energy Companies
The USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge is now open for proposals from eligible African off-grid energy companies. This exciting opportunity offers selected enterprises the chance to receive grant capital of up to $250,000. To be considered for the Challenge, applicants must be majority African-owned and -managed private companies and organizations registered and operating in specific countries in Africa.
Applicants must submit their completed application template, along with all required attachments, on or before January 31, 2024. It is important to note that applications will be reviewed on a first come, first-served basis, so early submission is advised.
The eligibility criteria for the USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge require applicants to be African-owned and managed companies or organizations. Passports or other government-issued IDs of all owners and senior managers must be submitted with the applications. Additionally, the applying entity must not be government-owned, operated, or affiliated in any way.
Winning proposals must further develop, scale up, or extend the use of proven technologies for off-grid energy in Africa. They should also aim to benefit underserved, low-income rural, urban, or peri-urban populations, with a particular focus on women and girls. Financial sustainability and the potential for independence over time are important considerations, and proposals must demonstrate a proven track record of experience or have project sponsors or partners with related experience.
Proposals leveraging wind, hydro, biomass, and gas as the energy source are highly encouraged, as are productive use applications in the agriculture and agri-business, commercial, and industrial sectors. Women-owned or -managed businesses will receive extra consideration, and priority will be given to proposals from specific countries.
To learn more about eligibility and the full application instructions, please refer to the Request for Proposals document available at https://usadf.gov/OGECEng
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