For full details, please consult the Terms of Reference (ToR) and Applicant Handbook linked below.
How much should each project cost?
Up to £500,000 per financial year, per project (i.e., the budget ceiling for two years would be £1,000,000). Higher budget projects may be considered on an exceptional basis depending on proposed activities and value for money against expected outcomes.
What type of activities are we looking to fund?
The following project areas have been identified for funding within this call for proposals:
- Enhancement of local manufacturing and energy crop cultivation for clean cooking supply chains: Strengthening the capacity of local manufacturers in the clean cooking sector to design, produce and meet quality standards for clean cooking appliances that meet both domestic and international market demands; and Stimulating market demand for clean cooking appliances and energy crops while facilitating trade linkages to support the growth of the sector.
- Accelerating clean cooking adoption: A data-driven approach and capacity building: Strengthening policy frameworks, enhance data-driven decision-making, and build the capacity of county governments and local stakeholders to implement clean cooking solutions effectively.
- Technical support for integrated energy planning: Strengthening institutional capacity for sustainable energy planning by supporting the development of comprehensive county energy plans, policies, and implementation strategies including resource mobilisation plans and investment prospectuses and associated capacity building.
- Fostering clean energy entrepreneurship: A youth focused approach — encouraging innovation and the development of cutting-edge clean energy technology enterprises by young people.
- Accelerating rural and urban electrification with innovative energy technologies: Bridging innovative energy technologies with national policy goals, and addressing the growing need for renewable energy solutions in off-grid areas and communities that lack reliable access to electricity.
Each of these projects has specific expected outputs and interventions. Kenya-UK PACT welcomes creativity, expansion and additional suggestions from the market that cover the stated interventions as a minimum. Applicants may submit proposals for more than one project, noting that each project is distinct, and that each proposal should address only one project. Each proposal will be assessed independently.
Projects will be selected through a one-stage open and competitive call.
How long can each project be?
Project durations differ and guidelines are provided within each project’s detailed terms of reference. Typically, projects will run for 12-22 months. All projects are assumed to have a start date in May 2025.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes, we welcome applications from consortia. As of 2024, organisations registered as for-profit organisations are eligible to be the lead Implementing Partner of a proposal/consortium, however, projects must be delivered on a not-for-profit basis. We encourage consortia to have at least one local partner.
What type of organisations can apply?
We invite all organisations with relevant experience in delivering technical assistance and capacity-building projects in the clean energy transition sectors to register. This could be think-tanks, consultancies, academic institutions, community organisations, NGOs, professional associations, or any similar organisations that have the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver an eligible project.
Proposals led by private sector entities are now welcomed for UK PACT (a change from 2023), however, conditions apply.
Government agencies and Government departments are not eligible to receive UK PACT funding.
In our commitment to the localisation of delivery, additional consideration will be given to consortia which include local organisations, women-owned entities, youth-owned entities, and entities owned by people with disabilities.
What type of costs are eligible?
All projects must be delivered on a not-for-profit basis. Eligible costs will include:
- Consultancy and/or staff time required to deliver activities
- Reasonable travel and subsistence costs
- Other costs directly related to activities and outputs (workshops, seminars, production of reports, translation etc.)
We cannot award funding for infrastructure, hardware, or for tangible assets.
For further details, please refer to the UK PACT Applicant Handbook and Budget Template which reflect FCDO grant management rules applicable to this programme.
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