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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Companies (including those working with NGOs) and entrepreneurs focused on deploying productive-use appliances powered by solar energy for farmers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1.5 million (total awarded in latest round across 19 firms). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF) is funded by CLASP (with support from Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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