STAGE ONE
Pre-Qualifications
(approx 6 weeks)
How To Apply
The BGFA funding rounds are divided into two stages: A Pre-Qualification stage and a Final Application stage. Interested off-grid energy companies are requested to register and submit their applications using the SmartME online intake system.
Register Sign InPre-Qualification stage
01
Launch of the BGFA call
02
DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS
03
Publication of Q&A
04
Deadline for Pre-Qualification applications
05
Review of Pre-Qualification applications
06
Invitation to proceed and launch of Final application stage
The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA1 will be open for applications until 30 October 2020. Please note that applications can only be submitted through the online application system. Please register here for the SmartME intake system to start preparing the Pre-Qualification application.
Please submit any questions regarding the call and application process latest by 5 October 2020 using the SmartME intake system. Answers to all received questions will be published in the SmartMe intake system and made available to all registered applicants on 13 October 2020.
The Pre-Qualification stage, including the review of applications, is expected to be completed by the end of November 2020.
Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines
Final Application stage
STAGE TWO
Final Applications
(approx 2 months)
01
DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS
02
Publication of Q&A
03
Deadline for Final applications
04
Review of Final applications
05
Invitation to highest scoring applicants to proceed
06
Due diligence
07
Contract negotiations
08
Final decision on list of selected applicants and contract signing
09
Announcement of outcome
Applicants successfully passing the Pre-Qualification stage will be notified by early December 2020 and asked to submit a full proposal tentatively by the end of January 2021. Guidelines for the Final Application stage are scheduled to be published during early December 2020.
Questions and answers
For questions related to the on-line application tool and how to submit applications, please visit the SmartMe Intake system’s Support section for guidance.
For questions related to the Call for Proposal, Applicants are kindly invited to post those only via the SmartME Intake system’s Support section as specified in the Guidelines.
All questions and answers related to the Call for Proposal will be provided in a redacted form and at the same time to all Applicants via the SmartME Intake system’s Support section as specified in the Guidelines.