Deadline: 10 November 2019
Siemenpuu Foundation and EKOenergy Climate Fund have announced a call for project proposals to establish renewable electricity installations AND/OR conduct sustainable energy-related advocacy work aiming at alleviating energy poverty and social inequality in Mali, Myanmar, and Nepal.
Projects
- Renewable Electricity Installations: Siemenpuu and EKOenergy are looking for 2-5 projects to be financed in the range of 25.000 to 60.000 euros, lasting maximum until Dec 2021. They are looking for project proposals in rural areas in Mali (restricted to Bougouni, Koulikoro and Sikasso regions), Myanmar and Nepal. Solar and wind installations preferred. Systems using micro or pico hydro are acceptable if there is no negative impact on river ecosystems.
- Energy Justice And Sustainable Energy Related Advocacy Work: Siemenpuu Foundation is looking for 1-3 projects to be financed in the range of 30.000 to 90.000 euros, lasting maximum until Dec 2021. They are looking for project proposals aiming at making national energy policies and energy investments sustainable and transparent in Mali, Myanmar or Nepal. Activities may include training civil society and decision-makers on energy planning and sustainable/renewable energy, supporting energy project-related struggles, campaigns, research, public information work or other advocacy work.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant: registered local civil society organisation in Mali, Myanmar or Nepal. In this call, localized branches of international NGOs are NOT eligible to apply.
- Communities are involved in the definition, design and implementation of activities
- Reliable bookkeeping and project auditing according to national laws and given guidelines
- Minimum of 10 % of self-financing (either cash, voluntary work and/or donated goods)
How to Apply
Applicants must present their tentative project plan, register to the SmartME online application system and fill the concept paper form online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.siemenpuu.org/en/news/call-energy-advocacy-and-re-electricity-projects-mali-myanmar-and-nepal-dl-10-nov-2019