Energias de Portugal (EDP) supports sustainable and clean energy projects in remote rural areas. The 2nd edition of this program has an endowment of 500.000€. Projects may apply for values between € 25,000 and € 100,000. The Fund will cover:

  • up to 75% of the total project costs, for non-profit entities;
  • up to 50% of the total project costs, for for-profit entities.

A2E Fund will support energy access projects in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and Tanzania.

Criteria of Evaluation

  • Social relevance and impact.
  • Ability to implement.
  • Partnerships.
  • Sustainability.
  • Expansion.
  • Number of beneficiaries.
  • Costs / Benefits.

Main dates:

•    Phase 1 – Applications Analysis » November/December
•    Phase 2 – Pre-selection I (complementary information) » December/January
•    Phase 3 – Pre-selection II (technical visits) if applicable » January/February
•    Phase 4 – Final Selection & Contracting » February/March

Applications are open until 26th November 2019.

Projects may apply for support between € 25 thousand and € 100 thousand. Eligibility extends to non-profit and for-profit entities. Applications are open until 26 November 2019.

How to apply?

To apply, please check out the Fund Regulation and the Application Form.

To submit your application:

For more details,please visit Access to Energy Fund Program

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