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USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge grants for African energy companies

USADF Invites Proposals for Off-Grid Energy Challenge

The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) is calling for proposals from African off-grid energy companies for its Off-Grid Energy Challenge. This initiative offers grants of up to $250,000 to selected enterprises focused on increasing energy access across the continent.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must be majority African-owned and managed, and registered as private companies or organizations (including non-profits) in one of the following countries:

Goals of the Off-Grid Energy Challenge

The Off-Grid Energy Challenge aims to support sustainable energy solutions that increase access to electricity in underserved African communities. The initiative focuses on:

  • Expanding Power Generation: Increasing electric power for unserved areas through sustainable, scalable business models.
  • Promoting Off-Grid Solutions: Supporting home systems, micro-grids, and mini-grids to widen energy access.
  • Encouraging Productive Uses of Electricity: Delivering power for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and agricultural activities to boost local economies.
  • Increasing Women’s Participation: Promoting women-owned and managed energy enterprises to increase gender equity in the energy sector.

Part of the Beyond the Grid Initiative

The Off-Grid Energy Challenge is part of the Power Africa initiative, a US government-led partnership launched in 2013 to double electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. Power Africa’s targets include adding 30,000 MW of installed power capacity and creating 60 million new connections, with 25-30 million of those expected through off-grid solutions.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete and submit the application template with all required attachments by December 12, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so early submission is advised.

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