Renewable Energy Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and social enterprises and 2 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
This grant funds renewable energy projects, particularly solar installations, in underserved communities to expand energy access. Eligible applicants are organizations working to deploy clean energy infrastructure in resource-constrained regions.
About this grant
Friends Foundation International (FFI) supports environmental and humanitarian projects around the world, operating with zero overhead expenses so that all donations go directly to selected projects. One of FFI's focus areas is Renewable Energy, through which it funds projects that bring clean energy solutions to underserved communities globally. The foundation identifies significant renewable energy initiatives and acts as a funding funnel, channeling contributions from donors directly to the chosen projects. Past examples of FFI-supported work include a solar project at the Jacmel Children's Center in Haiti (2015) and a water tower project in Benin (2015), illustrating the foundation's commitment to practical infrastructure improvements in developing regions.
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Eligibility
No detailed eligibility criteria are disclosed on the page. FFI appears to identify and select projects itself rather than running an open competitive grant programme. Projects supported are international in scope and focus on communities in need, particularly in developing countries. Renewable energy projects that serve underserved or vulnerable communities appear to align with the foundation's priorities.
How it's scored
No formal evaluation or scoring criteria are described on the page. FFI states that it identifies significant environmental projects to support, suggesting an internal selection process, but no further detail on how projects are assessed is provided.
Key requirements
- ✓Project must focus on renewable energy deployment (solar or similar) in underserved communities
- ✓Applicant must demonstrate commitment to energy access and community benefit
- ✓Specific eligibility criteria and application process available in full listing
Recent past awardees
Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.
- Jacmel Children's Center (Solar Project) · 2015
- Beninese Water Tower Project · 2015
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Renewable Energy?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, charity, social-enterprise, community-group, local-authority. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
About this sector
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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