Energy Talent Development - West Africa (ETD-WA) Activity
ID: 357587Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

South Africa USAID-Pretoria (USAID-SAF)

Award Range

$0 - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The USAID-Pretoria is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Energy Talent Development - West Africa (ETD-WA) Activity," aimed at enhancing the capacity of local institutions in West Africa to support the transition to a sustainable low-carbon energy system. This initiative is part of the broader "Empower West Africa" program, focusing on building local capabilities through training and workshops to address energy poverty and promote clean energy development. Eligible applicants include local entities from specific West African countries, excluding Nigeria, with a funding ceiling of $8 million and a deadline for concept paper submissions set for January 24, 2025. Interested organizations can reach out to the grantor, Annesh A Jeebodh, via email at pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov for further inquiries.

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