Applications are open for the USADF-All On Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2020. The Off-Grid Energy Challenge is led by the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) to develop, scale-up or extend the use of proven technologies for off-grid energy to reach communities not served by existing power grids.
Through the Challenge, USADF and its partners, including All On, General Electric (GE), and Power Africa support energy entrepreneurs in 9 countries across the continent, including Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. To date, USADF has funded over 75 African energy entrepreneurs, totaling an investment of $7 million in off-grid energy solutions.
Eligibility:
To be considered for the Challenge:
- Applicants must be 100% African-owned, majority Nigerian-owned and -managed private companies registered in Nigeria.
- Must be operating in Nigeria.
Benefits:
- The Off-Grid Energy Challenge awards grants of up to $100,000 each to African enterprises providing off-grid solutions that deploy renewable resources and power local economic activities.
- Challenge winners will have near-term solutions to power the needs of productive and commercial activities, including agriculture production and processing, off-farm businesses, and commercial enterprises.
How to Apply:
Click here to download the application
Application Deadline:
February 29, 2020