Overview
Open Call for Proposals
Low Value Grant
Integrated Environmental Management and Climate Resilience Project (IEMCRP)
Objectives of the Low Value Grants (LVG)
The main objective of the grant is to identify national organizations – whether civil society organizations (CSO), national non-governmental organizations (NNGO) community-based organizations (CBO), or the like – with operational presence and capacities in one or more of the six (5) regions of The Gambia to:
- Support innovative solutions in the Renewable Energy Sector in The Gambia in coordination with our main NNGO/CSO/CBO partners
- Establish directly with beneficiaries in the renewable energy space
- Provide Women and Youth-Led Renewable Micro Enterprise Incubation for Inclusive Implementation of The Gambia's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)
- Undertake income-generating activities designed to empower women, address gender parity and alleviate poverty through the renewable energy sector
Expected Outputs / Key Deliverables for the Low Value Grants (LVG)
The expected outputs for these Low Value Grant (LVG) on renewable energy micro enterprises include the:
- Successful operation of six (6) small-scale youth-led renewable energy enterprises. These enterprises should demonstrate the ability to generate sustainable renewable energy solutions tailored to local needs.
- Ability to create at least ten (10) job opportunities, enhance energy access in underserved communities, and reduce carbon footprints.
- Ability to foster fifteen (15) community engagement and education reaching 150 people on renewable energy benefits, ultimately contributing to economic growth and environmental sustainability.
- Regular monitoring and evaluation resulting into monthly project results by the CSOs to ensure the project’s goals are met and provide insights for future initiatives.