We are pleased to announce that today the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme has launched a new funding opportunity for clean energy transition projects in Nigeria.
Nigeria-UK PACT is inviting eligible organisations to submit proposals for innovative, capacity-building projects that support Nigeria’s climate change mitigation ambitions. The deadline for submitting applications is 4 April 2025, 17.00 (WAT)/ 16:00 (UTC).
What are we looking for?
As a demand-led programme, the Nigeria-UK PACT Country Fund aims to align its support with the Government of Nigeria’s existing plans and policies. Through consultation with the Government of Nigeria, UK PACT has identified key opportunities in the Clean Energy Transition sector.
The following projects have been identified for funding within this call for proposals:
- Energy Access: Developing a structured approach for healthcare electrification
- Energy Access: Advancing community-led renewable energy frameworks
- Energy Access: Run-of-River Small Hydropower (SHP) project preparation for community energy access
- Market Enabling Environment: Pilot projects and proof of concept for decentralised renewable energy and grid integration technologies.
- Renewable Energy Skills: Technical engineering skills for electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Developers; Enabling renewable energy integration
Who can apply?
We invite all organisations with relevant experience and expertise in delivering technical assistance projects in the clean energy transition sector to register. This could be Think tanks, academic institutions, NGOs, private companies, professional associations or similar organisations that have the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver technical assistance projects relating to one of the thematic areas outlined.
As of 2024, organisations operated on a for-profit basis can participate as a partner, both within a consortium or as the lead implementing partner of a proposal; however, projects must be delivered on a not-for-profit basis.
Government agencies and/or departments are not eligible to apply either as a lead organisation, or as a partner organisation within a consortium. However, we work closely with the government in the co-creation and implementation of projects.
For full details on how to apply and to access application documents click the button below.
UK PACT has been partnering with Nigeria since September 2021 to support the acceleration of climate policy implementation and low-carbon economic development. To date, UK PACT projects in Nigeria have helped to drive the just transition through technical assistance for clean energy transitions, climate policy and governance, green finance, and nature-based solutions.
Visit the Nigeria-UK PACT web page to learn more about our work.
