Applications Invited for EKOenergy’s Climate Fund 2024
Organization: EKOenergy
Apply By: 14 Feb 2025
Grant Amount: 40000 Euro
About the Organization
EKOenergy is an international not-for-profit ecolabel for energy (renewable electricity as well as renewable gas, heat and cold). In addition to being renewable, EKOenergy-labelled energy fulfils additional sustainability criteria and finances projects that combat energy poverty.
Our vision: A world where energy is generated and consumed sustainably. Where humans live with respect for nature and biodiversity, and where the UN Sustainable Development Goals have been met.
Our mission: To use our ecolabel as a tool to promote the most sustainable forms of energy and to raise funds for additional climate and biodiversity protection.
About the Grant
All EKOenergy-ecolabel consumers contribute 0.10 € per MWh to EKOenergy’s Climate Fund. These contributions are used to support new renewable electricity projects in low- and middle-income countries, creating positive impacts for local communities and advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
So far, EKOenergy’s Climate Fund has supported 122 renewable energy projects across various sectors with almost €4 million, most of which have been funded through our open calls.
EKOenergy’s Climate Fund is currently seeking to fund 15-20 short-term solar PV and wind energy projects taking place in low- and middle-income countries.
Projects must be community-prioritised initiatives coordinated by non-profit NGOs and implemented in cooperation with enterprises, authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
Grants range from €15,000 to €40,000 for most applicants. Organisations that received grants from EKOenergy in 2023 or 2024 may apply for up to €60,000.
We 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
Eligibility
General:
The main applicant must be an organisation with registered non-profit status in their country of registration.
The community that the project will support must have an active role in the project from the planning stage to ensure that their needs and priorities are central to the project’s focus.
The applicant must demonstrate organisational capacity and strategic goals to promote renewable energy.
Successful Projects Will:
Benefit communities in multiple ways.
At least 50% of the funding must be allocated to new solar PV or wind energy installations, including systems they will power.
Promote renewable energy within and beyond the served community.
Proposals Must Include:
Basic organisational details (a brief overview of mission, previous projects, and expertise relevant to the proposal).
A description of the community’s involvement in the project planning to demonstrate how their needs and priorities have been considered.
A summary of a project plan with a clear exit strategy, including details on planned installation capacity and the estimated number of beneficiaries.
A communication and advocacy plan.
A rough budget.
How to Apply
Submit your proposal via our new application platform: EKOenergy Grant Application Platform
Deadline: 14 February 2025 (end of the day in all time zones).
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