Grants for Women Entrepreneurs in Energy sector (WEE)
20 Dec, 2024GRANT NOTICE
Grants for Women Entrepreneurs in Energy sector (WEE)
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), with the support
of the International Research Development Center (IRDC) is calling for the Women of Clean
Energy in West Africa (WOCEWA) grants for women entrepreneurs in energy sector. This grant
will provide financial support to upscale the deployment of projects with a particular focus on
renewable energy and energy efficiency that simultaneously promote gender equality and improve
energy access in the ECOWAS region.
Women entrepreneurs are invited to submit their applications for developing renewable energy
technologies and distributing clean energy solutions in West Africa. Projects will be evaluated
based on Concept Innovation, Development Impact, and Business Model & Financial
Sustainability.
All applications need to demonstrate a clear need and additionality for WOCEWA grants.
Based on the above, ECREEE encourages eligible women entrepreneurs in energy sector to submit
applications in accordance with the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP) attached.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
To be eligible for consideration, the application must be submitted using the prescribed application
form available at www.ecreee.org . This will be operational on 20th December 2024 at 12pm
GMT-1.
Further information/clarification can be obtained at the following email addresses:
sbangoura@ecowas.int with copy to ikkamara@ecowas.int; pzidago@ecreee.org;
adeoliveira@ecreee.org and ombacke@ecowas.int. Please do not copy any of these email
addresses when submitting your proposals.
ECOWAS Commission
