Applications are open for the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge
Opportunity Details
The Off-Grid Energy Challenge is an initiative of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) designed to achieve the following results:
- To increase electric power generation to unserved and underserved African communities through sustainable business model solutions.
- To increase or/and expand energy access through off-grid solutions such as home systems and micro or mini-grids
- To increase access to electricity for household and productive uses - while this may include power to meet household consumer needs, emphasis is given to the delivery of power to productive commercial and industrial activities including agricultural production and processing, commercial enterprises, industrial enterprises, healthcare facilities and others.
- To increase women's participation in the energy sector by supporting women-owned and managed energy enterprises.
Benefits of USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge
Winning applicants will receive:
- Grant capital up to $250,000 from USADF.
- Access to intensive local technical assistance and governance support.
USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge Requirements
- To be considered for the Challenge, applicants must be majority African-owned and managed private companies and organizations (including non-profit and not-for-profit);
- Be registered and operating in any of the following countries in Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (South Kivu), Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia).
Application Date and Process
Applicants must send the completed application template, as well as all required attachments, on or before the deadline. Note that applications will be reviewed on a first come, first-serve basis, so it is advised that applicants submit their proposals as soon as possible.
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Application Deadline
12 December, 2024
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