Deadline: 9-Feb-24
EKOenergy is accepting proposals for its Climate Fund to support short-term solar PV and wind electricity projects in low- and middle-income countries.
All funded projects shall be coordinated by experienced non-profit NGOs and implemented in cooperation with local communities, enterprises and other relevant stakeholders.
Funding Information
- First-time applicants may receive grants ranging from €15,000 to €40,000 per project. For organisations that received grants from EKOenergy’s Climate Fund in 2022 or 2023, the grant amount can be up to €60,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- They strongly encourage proposals for projects located in Malaysia, South Africa, and India, as there is growing interest among EKOenergy consumers to support initiatives in these regions.
- The following selection criteria for EKOenergy’s Climate Fund projects ensure that short-term projects selected through open calls align with EKOenergy’s mission and have a positive, sustainable impact:
- Non-Profit Status: They primarily invite applications from NGOs but also consider applications from other entities with a non-profit status, provided they are dedicated to environmental and social impact, and fulfil other criteria.
- Organisational Capacity: The main applicant organisations should show they have the required capability and a history of successfully completing similar-scale projects. They prioritise organisations with a proven track record of success, as indicated by references.
- Alignment with Strategic Goals: Proposed projects should align with the goals of the applicant organisation.
- Community Engagement: The main applicant must have an established relationship and a deep understanding of the community the project aims to benefit. Prior engagement in project planning of the local community is a mandatory requirement to ensure the prioritisation of community needs.
- Inclusive Projects in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Projects must benefit priority populations in low- or middle-income countries defined by the World Bank. Participant selection must be based on a genuine needs assessment, strictly prohibiting discrimination to ensure a fair and inclusive approach.
- Climate Benefits: Projects must exhibit clear climate benefits.
- Environmental Responsibility and Inclusive Site Planning: Project activities, installations, or other infrastructure should not harm the local environment and must not take place or be built on sensitive land (land with unclear tenure rights or identified as culturally sensitive or ecologically significant by community stakeholders). They do not fund projects that necessitate physical resettlement of people or assets.
- Upholding Human Rights Principles: All funded projects must be bound by human rights principles, ensuring ethical implementation. For example, the projects are prohibited from involving work contributions from minors and must ensure adequate compensation for work.
- Funding Allocation: Most of the funding should go to the construction of new renewable electricity installations
Ineligible
- General, unrestricted co-funding of larger projects where the exact purpose of their grant is not clearly defined.
- Research projects with a focus on research activities.
- Events, workshops, networking, and campaigns that are not part of a project.
- Individuals.
For more information, visit EKOenergy.
