Support for enterprise development in renewable energy in developing countries 2026
The purpose of the call is to contribute to private sector development in renewable energy production and access.
🔗 Read the call for proposals here (Grants Portal)
This is a call for proposals under the grant scheme for enterprise development for renewable energy. The grant scheme aims to contribute to sustainable economic growth through increased renewable energy generation and access to energy, which is key for many developing countries.
Grants are intended to reduce risk prior to investment decisions. Grants can support project development studies for renewable energy projects, vital public infrastructure enabling grid connection, or subsidize guarantee premiums for long-term debt-financing of renewable energy projects.
This call is application-based and competitive, and open to any Norwegian or international applicants that meet the criteria in section 3. Applications are evaluated and weighted in relation to other applications and the call’s overall portfolio, and applications are only granted in accordance with the guidelines and criteria set out in this call.
The budget for the call is limited to around 10-20 new agreements per call, so not all relevant applications will be successful, depending on application volume. No applicant is entitled to a grant from this scheme, even if all the formal and material criteria under the grant scheme are met.
Application process
Applicants will first be asked to submit a short concept note, as well as audited financial accounts (in English) from 2024, or 2025 if available, and confirm that they meet the grant scheme’s minimum criteria to qualify for support (see sections 3 and 4). This will be referred to as “Stage 1” of the application process. Applications will be assessed based on criteria in section 5A.
Successful applicants will subsequently be invited to submit full applications as well as any other required documentation. This will be referred to as “Stage 2” of the application process.
Unsuccessful applicants at both stages will be notified as soon as possible.
The grant may cover up to 50 % of the incurred project costs and the applicant is responsible for financing the remaining 50 %. Grants under this scheme are disbursed in arrears, so the applicant must be able to cover the full cost of activities before requesting reimbursement.
All applications and relevant documentation for stages 1 and 2 must be submitted through Norad’s Grant Portal to considered.