2025 USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge (up to $250,000 in Grant)
Applications are now open for the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2025.
The Off-Grid Energy Challenge is an initiative of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) designed to achieve the following results:
- To increase women’s participation in the energy sector by supporting women-owned and managed energy enterprises.
- 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.
Continue reading to find the detailed process of application for 2025 USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge (up to $250,000 in Grant). Find more information about here.
Program Summary
| Category | Competitions, Grants & Fundings |
| Program: | Challenges |
| Eligibility | Organizations in Africa |
| Deadline | December 12, 2024 |
| Duration | 12 to 24 months |
| Tests | None |
| Requirements | Others |
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Eligibility Criteria for 2025 USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge
- 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).
Benefits
Winning applicants will receive:
- Grant capital up to $250,000 from USADF.
- Access to intensive local technical assistance and governance support.
How to Apply
Applicants must send the completed application template, as well as all required attachments, on or before December 12, 2024. 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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Download the application documents:
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Deadline: December 12, 2024
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