The United States African Development
Foundation (USADF) and All On are excited to
request proposals for eligible Nigerian off-grid
energy companies for the USADF-All On 2022
The Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge is a
joint initiative of the United States African
Development Foundation (USADF) and All On
and is designed to achieve the following results:
To increase electrical generation to unserved
and underserved communities through
sustainable business model solutions.
To expand electricity access – delivered
through off-grid solutions such as home
systems or micro-grids.
To increase access to electricity for productive
and/or household use while this may include
power to meet household consumer needs,
emphasis is also given to the delivery of
power to productive or commercial activities
including agricultural production and
processing, commercial enterprises, and others .
Eligibility Criteria
USAF and All On will consider proposals from
100% African-owned and majority Nigerian-
owned and Nigerian managed companies.
Winning proposals must: Further develop,
scale up or extend use of proven technologies
for off-grid energy in Nigeria.
Benefit marginalized, or low-income rural or
urban populations currently underserved by
utility companies, ideally with a focus on
benefits to women and girls.
Demonstrate financial sustainability or the
potential for financial sustainability. The
proposed investment period must include
approximately three months of generation of
electricity (or generation of energy) and
revenue/cash flow from sales.
Demonstrate a proven track record of
experience or have project sponsors or
partners with a proven track record of related
experience.
Propose a budget of no more than
US$100,000. Proposals with budgets greater
than US$100,000 must bring leveraged
resources from one or more other sources
that meet the total financing requirements.
Leveraged funds from other private sector and
donor sources are encouraged.
Demonstrate clearly whether and how many
new connections will be added, as well as
potential for future replication. A “new
connection” is defined as new mini-grid
connection or home system installed.
Applications for projects/ businesses
leveraging wind, hydro, biomass, and gas as
the energy source are greatly encouraged.
Productive use applications in the agriculture
and agri-business sector are highly
encouraged.
Women-owned or -managed business is a
plus.
Applications will only be considered if: They
are 100% African-owned and passports or
other government-issued IDs showing
citizenship are submitted;
Award Information
• Proposals of up to US$100,000 in 50/50
blended financing (grant/ debt or equity) per
award will be considered, with a maximum of
ten (10) awards anticipated.
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