Funding rounds
MCFA has completed two funding rounds and no new funding rounds are planned. The programme supports access to and scale-up of high-technology clean cooking solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Completed funding rounds
Business plans were assessed on the technical and commercial feasibility of the proposed clean cooking services, including with regard to fuel supply, financial leverage, management capacity and impact potential. These criteria, combined with the applicant’s financial offer, weighted according to MCFA’s priorities, determined the proposal’s value for money using a reverse auction mechanism, an approach adapted from the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) Programme. Companies were contracted according to the value for money offered until all available funds were allocated.
- Application Guidelines in English
- Application Guidelines in French
- Application Guidelines in Portuguese
Read also the early stage evaluation summary report of the first Call for Proposals (MCFA1) for more information.
Application system (Legacy Access)
The MCFA online application system (SmartME) can still be accessed here: smartme.adalia.fi/login/mcfa
Please note:
- The system is no longer open for new applications
- Access is limited to previously registered users
For technical issues, you may contact: mcfa@nefco.int