How To Apply

The BGFA funding rounds 1-4 have been divided into two stages: A Pre-Qualification stage and a Final Application stage. BGFA5 is using a simplified application process with only one stage. Interested off-grid energy companies are requested to register and submit their applications using the online intake system.

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Pre-Qualification stage

STAGE ONE
Pre-Qualification / Application

 

(approx. 3 months)

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

BGFA5 – Uganda

The Call for Proposals in Uganda (BGFA5) closed for applications on 4 May 2023.

Read more about the funding round and apply here


Download the Application Guidelines

Download the Application Guidelines for more information on the application process and eligibility criteria.

BGFA4 – The Democratic Republic of Congo

The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA4 closed for applications on 29 August 2022.

The Pre-Qualification stage has been completed in October 2022 and applicants passing the review stage has been invited trough the online system in December 2022 to take part in the Final Application stage.

The Pre-Qualification guidelines and Questions & Answers document can be downloaded beneath.


Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines

Pre-Qualification guidelines for BGFA4

Pre-Qualification Questions & Answers for BGFA4

 

BGFA3 – Uganda

The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA3 closed for applications on 22 June 2021.

The Pre-Qualification stage has been completed and applicants passing the review stage has been invited trough the online system on 14 September 2021 to take part in the Final Application stage, which was completed in March 2022.

The Pre-Qualification guidelines and Questions & Answers document can be downloaded beneath.


Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines

Invitation Letter

Pre-Qualification guidelines for BGFA3

Pre-Qualification Questions & Answers for BGFA3


BGFA2 – Mozambique 

The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA2 closed for applications on 29 March 2021. The re-launch of the Call for Proposals in 2023, closed for applications 0n 31 August.

The Pre-Qualification guidelines and Questions and Answers document can be downloaded beneath.


Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines and Q&A

Pre-Qualification guidelines for BGFA2

Pre-Qualification Questions & Answers for BGFA2

 

BGFA1 -Burkina Faso, Liberia and Zambia

The Pre-Qualification stage for BGFA1 closed for applications on 30 November 2020.

The Pre-Qualification stage, including the review of applications, was completed at the end of November 2020. Read more about the number and value of submitted applications for the Pre-Qualification stage.

The Pre-Qualification guidelines and Questions and Answers document can be downloaded beneath.


Download the Pre-Qualification Guidelines, Q&A and Final Application Guidelines

Pre-Qualification guidelines for BGFA1

Pre-Qualification Questions & Answers for BGFA1

Final Application Guidelines for BGFA1

Final Application stage

STAGE TWO
Final Applications

 

(approx. 3 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

Please note that the Final Application stage is only open to Applicants/Lead Applicants, who have successfully passed the Pre-Qualification stage and therefore have been invited by Nefco to take part in the Final Application process.

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 Proposals, 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 Proposals 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.

 

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