Funding Opportunities for the Energy Transition in Cape Verde
West African Clean Kitchens Fund It stands as a key initiative to drive forward the energy transition and environmental sustainability in the Cape Verde archipelago. Set up to support the adoption of efficient and non-polluting food production technologies, this fund aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and traditional biomass. In Cape Verde, where energy costs and the preservation of island ecosystems are pressing challenges, this funding provides the financial and technical support needed to transform the domestic and commercial sectors.
Objectives and Impact of the Funding
The main aim of this grant is to accelerate access to clean cooking solutions — such as induction hobs, biogas systems, efficient LPG and solar-powered equipment — thereby bringing multiple benefits to Cape Verdean society:
- Improving Public Health: A drastic reduction in indoor air pollution, helping to prevent respiratory diseases that mainly affect women and children.
- Ecosystem Protection: Reducing deforestation and soil degradation in rural areas, thereby promoting the conservation of local biodiversity.
- Climate Action: A significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, bringing the country into line with international decarbonisation targets.
- Economic Development: Promoting green entrepreneurship, creating local jobs and reducing households’ expenditure on inefficient fuels.
Eligibility
This call for proposals is aimed at organisations legally incorporated in Cape Verde, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), cooperatives and technology start-ups that develop, distribute or market innovative clean energy solutions for food preparation.
Applications and Key Dates
Interested organisations must submit their detailed proposals, including the community impact plan and the project’s financial viability, by the specified deadline.
- Form and Rules: To view the full call for proposals and submit your proposal, please visit the https://worfoundation.com/home/west-africa-clean-cooking-fund
