USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge

USADF Off-grid Energy Challenge

Open from December 19, 2022 – February 12, 2023

USADF is excited to request proposals for the USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge. Proposals are invited from eligible African off-grid energy companies. Selected enterprises will receive funding in the form of grant capital of up to $250,000.

To be considered for the Challenge, applicants must be African-owned and -managed private companies and organizations (including non-profit and not-for-profit) registered and operating in any of these USADF countries of operations in Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

All instructions to apply are included in the document labeled "USADF Off-grid Energy Challenge Request for Proposals," uploaded below. The proposal template for applicants to fill in is also uploaded below. Applicants must send the completed template, as well as all required attachments, on or before February 12, 2023. Please 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.

USADF Off-grid Energy Challenge Request for Proposals

USADF Off-grid Energy Challenge Proposal Template