In Uganda, UNCDF supports the implementation of the Programme on Integrated Local Finances for Sustainable Urban Development in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (PIFUD). PIFUD aims to strengthen urban governance as well as prosperity and innovation in cities. In demonstration of the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) as alternative sources of capital, the programme will allocate financing for at least two solar mini grids to be established in partnership with the host Local Governments (LGs) and private sector within the GKMA. The grids are expected to generate at least 100 KWp and connect at least 300 households, deliver local economic development impact in the locality and ensure revenue flow to the private actor as well as the LGs.

UNCDF is, therefore, inviting applications from registered entities that can collaborate with Local Governments and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED PPP-Unit) to design, install, operate, and maintain two solar mini-grids in the districts of Mpigi, Mukono and Wakiso.

The applicants can apply to develop solar mini-grids in one or two of the proposed locations by the Local Governments. The sites are Katikolo, Gooma and Koome in Mukono municipal and district respectively, Buyiga in Mpigi and Bussi Island in Wakiso. However, project developers are not limited to these sites as long as they are within the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Please clearly indicate the locations targeted in your proposal.

The PPP mini-grids will be implemented and financed in partnership with the LGs and UNCDF will contribute a grant to the project directly to the private sector, which will form part of equity contribution of the LGs in the partnership.

Selected applicants will be expected to fund at least forty percent (40%) of the total project cost in cash (for costs such as technical resources, capital investments, staff, and operational expenses).

The overall duration of UNCDF support for successful applicants will be up to 12 months until 30^th May 2024.

Please submit your proposal through the e-investment platform, HERE. Submissions using other templates or sent by other electronic or non electronic means will not be eligible.

For more information please download the documents on the right.

For queries write to lynda.kasagga@uncdf.org cc uncdf.rfa@uncdf.org. Please use in the subject email “Installation of 2 mini-grids to facilitate local economic development in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.”