Call for Grant Concept Papers for Grant Program

USAID Urja Nepal Program

Call for Grant Concept Papers for Grant Program

(Deadline Extended)

The USAID Urja Nepal Program (Urja Nepal) is supported by the American people through the United States Agency for International Development and implemented by Deloitte Consulting LLP. Urja Nepal   aims to create a financially viable electricity sector that provides affordable, reliable, and secure power and enables the entry of private sector investment into the Nepal market through the following four objectives: 

Objective 1: Utility Performance and Relevant Sector Policies are Improved.

Objective 2: Advanced Energy Systems Deployed

Objective 3: Increased Private Sector Engagement

Objective 4: Cross Border Electricity Trade between Nepal and its Neighbors Advanced

The solicitation invites call for Grants Concept Papers from eligible companies/partners to carry out the activities in the Call for Concept Papers. Applicants must show how the proposed concepts will provide “additionality” to the existing program. Additionality is defined as a quick scale up or expansion of an existing program that will need minimal overhead and operational costs. Urja Nepal expects to award up to 5 grants under this call for concept, and grants will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Subject to availability of funds, Urja Nepal anticipates making the following awards:

    <$5,000, 3 months – 3x awards – complete by March

    <$10,000, 3 months – 1x award - complete by March

    <$25,000, 3 months – 1x award - complete by March

    $25,000 - $50,000, 3-5 months - 1x award but must start in December - January

Urja Nepal requests technical and budget applications (using a provided template) from eligible applicants who are registered or have the legal authority to do business in Nepal with the following documents, by October 23, 2024. Requests should include the following:

• A completed technical application.
• A completed budget application
• Budget supporting documents, including the budget narrative, as applicable
• A copy of the applicant’s valid legal registration
• Organizational profile and/or chart.
• Operation policies and procedures
• Statutory audit report of fiscal year 2079/080
• CVs for project personnel (if necessary)

The detailed Call for Grant Concept Paper can be obtained through https://docs.google.com/document/d/17x9sCMqxwhx8EYwtnnhAlr4Qd6mAurKg/edit?pli=1 or send a request to info@urja-nepal.com with Call for Grants Concept in subject line.

Grant Concept Paper must be submitted online through email info@urja-nepal.com

Issuance of this Call for Concept Paper does not obligate Deloitte and/or USAID Urja Nepal to award a grant, nor will it pay any costs associated with the preparation or submission of application. Furthermore, Deloitte and/or USAID Urja Nepal reserves the right to reject all concept papers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of Deloitte and/or USAID Urja Nepal.

The final award is contingent upon USAID approval.