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African Energy Futures is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The African Energy Futures Grant Program invites African-based universities, think tanks, and research institutions to register interest in forming research hubs that will anchor a new, Africa-wide collaboration network in energy research and policy engagement.The initiative prioritizes long-term institutional capacity building over short-term projects, with the goal of strengthening African leadership in energy research and evidence-based policymaking.
Grant size: Up to US$1 million per hub
Eligible Institutions
Applications are open to:
African-based universities
African-based think tanks
African-based research institutions
Institutions must be legally established and operating within Africa.
Two-Stage Proposal Process
The application process is structured in two stages.
Stage 1: Concept Note Submission
Institutions must submit a concept note that:
Is no more than five pages
Explains how the institution will:
Execute the requirements of a hub
Build institutional capacity
Engage policymakers
Contribute to continent-wide collaboration
Applicants must complete the designated registration form, which directs them to a submission page with detailed guidance on:
Eligibility criteria
Expectations for the concept note
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