EEP Africa is currently opening a new gender-themed Call for Proposals. This call is focused on promoting leadership and economic opportunities for women across the clean energy sector. EEP Africa is seeking applications that propose innovative approaches to gender inclusion while also supporting core business objectives and growth. Projects will be evaluated based on concept innovation, development impact, business model and financial sustainability. Applications from women entrepreneurs and women-led organisations are strongly encouraged.
Applicants can apply for early-stage grants and repayable grants between EUR 200,000 – 500,000. The minimum required co-financing is 30% of the total project budget. All applications need to demonstrate clear additionality of EEP funding.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Companies (including start-ups), Non-profit Organisations and Social Enterprises
PROJECT SECTORS:
Biofuels Liquid, Biogas, Cookstoves, Energy Efficiency, Geothermal, Hydropower, Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Solid Biomass, Waste to Energy, Wind power, other RE/EE technology or combination of technologies (including productive use of energy)
PROJECT TYPES:
Feasibility Studies or Pilot, Demonstration, Replication, or Scale-up Projects
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES:
Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe (include map)
The deadline for submitting applications is 2 April 2019 at 13:00 Helsinki time (GMT+3).
For more information, please read the full article published on EEP Africa website.
