Access to Energy Fund (AEF) Grant
In context
This call is open to large companies, small and medium-sized businesses and startups, at Series A, Series B and growth stage and scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South.
The Access to Energy Fund, run by FMO with Dutch government backing, provides private sector financing for energy generation, transmission and distribution projects that expand long-term energy access in emerging markets and developing countries. It is aimed at private sector companies developing sustainable energy projects in fast-growing developing economies.
About this grant
The Access to Energy Fund is jointly initiated by the Dutch government and FMO in 2007 to support private sector projects aimed at providing long-term access to energy services in emerging markets and developing countries. The fund addresses the challenge that in many fast-growing developing countries, electricity demand continues to rise while power infrastructure struggles to keep up. The fund supports energy generation, transmission and distribution projects with a focus on sustainable energy solutions. It recognizes that finite fossil fuel sources are being depleted rapidly and that climate change requires affordable, sustainable energy solutions for the global economy and planet.
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Eligibility
The fund can finance renewable energy projects in all countries on the OECD DAC country list, which contains all countries and territories eligible to receive official development assistance. Projects must be in the private sector and aimed at providing long-term access to energy services in emerging markets and developing countries.
Key requirements
- ✓Projects must be privately led and deliver long-term access to energy services in emerging markets or developing countries
- ✓Focus on energy generation, transmission or distribution with sustainable energy solutions
- ✓Joint Dutch government and FMO fund; applicants should engage FMO directly for eligibility and terms
Funder contact
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Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) offer?
- Access to Energy Fund (AEF) offers $11M.
- Who can apply for Access to Energy Fund (AEF)?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH; large-company, sme, startup. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
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Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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