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Most recent round BGFA6 (Mozambique) closed September 13, 2024; BGFA5 (Uganda) closed May 4, 2023. No open round currently.
Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) is sponsored by Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) and multiple donors. BGFA is a multi-donor funding facility aiming to kick-start markets for clean, off-grid energy in Sub-Saharan African countries.
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The BGFA funding rounds 1-4 have been divided into two stages: A Pre-Qualification stage and a Final Application stage. BGFA5 is using a simplified application process with only one stage. Interested off-grid energy companies are requested to register and submit their applications using the online intake system.
Pre-Qualification / Application Deadline for Pre-Qualification applications Review of Pre-Qualification applications Invitation to proceed and launch of Final application stage The Call for Proposals in Mozambique (BGFA6) closed for applications on 13 September 2024. Download the Application Guidelines Download the Application Guidelines for more information on the application process and eligibility criteria.
The Call for Proposals in Uganda (BGFA5) closed for applications on 4 May 2023. Download the Application Guidelines Download the Application Guidelines for more information on the application process and eligibility criteria. BGFA4 – The Democratic Republic of Congo The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA4 closed for applications on 29 August 2022.
The Pre-Qualification stage has been completed in October 2022 and applicants passing the review stage has been invited trough the online system in December 2022 to take part in the Final Application stage. The Pre-Qualification guidelines and Questions & Answers document can be downloaded beneath.
Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines Pre-Qualification guidelines for BGFA4 Pre-Qualification Questions & Answers for BGFA4 The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA3 closed for applications on 22 June 2021. The Pre-Qualification stage has been completed and applicants passing the review stage has been invited trough the online system on 14 September 2021 to take part in the Final Application stage, which was completed in March 2022.
The Pre-Qualification guidelines and Questions & Answers document can be downloaded beneath. Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines Pre-Qualification guidelines for BGFA3 Pre-Qualification Questions & Answers for BGFA3 The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA2 closed for applications on 29 March 2021. The re-launch of the Call for Proposals in 2023, closed for applications 0n 31 August.
The Pre-Qualification guidelines and Questions and Answers document can be downloaded beneath. Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines and Q&A Pre-Qualification guidelines for BGFA2 Pre-Qualification Questions & Answers for BGFA2 BGFA1 -Burkina Faso, Liberia and Zambia The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA1 closed for applications on 30 November 2020.
The Pre-Qualification guidelines and Questions and Answers document can be downloaded beneath.
Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines, Q&A and Final Application Guidelines Pre-Qualification guidelines for BGFA1 Pre-Qualification Questions & Answers for BGFA1 Final Application Guidelines for BGFA1 Deadline for Final applications Review of Final applications Invitation to highest scoring applicants to proceed Final decision on list of selected applicants and contract signing For questions related to the on-line application tool and how to submit applications, please visit the SmartMe Intake system’s Support section for guidance.
For questions related to the Call for Proposals, Applicants are kindly invited to post those only via the SmartME Intake system’s Support section as specified in the Guidelines. All questions and answers related to the Call for Proposals will be provided in a redacted form and at the same time to all Applicants via the SmartME Intake system’s Support section as specified in the Guidelines.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Energy companies operating in Sub-Saharan African countries, particularly those providing off-grid energy solutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) is funded by Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) and multiple donors. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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