The Millennium Challenge Account-Kosovo has received financing from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) toward the cost of the Just Equitable Transition Acceleration (JETA) project and its Inclusive Energy Sector Workforce Activity (IESWA) implemented by Tetra Tech and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards grant funded activities under Energy for Equality.

MCA Kosovo invites eligible proposers to submit Concept Notes for activities which promote gender equitable practices among energy and adjacent sector employers and/or provide technical assistance to help increase the representation of women and women from ethnic minority communities in energy companies in Kosovo, and/or support networking, mentoring, and other educational and learning opportunities for women. The final aim is to increase women’s employment, retention, and promotion in the energy and adjacent sector workforce. 

The MCA Kosovo Entity has determined that Two-Step Concept Note/RFA is the best procedure for the funding disbursement and will expect Grantees to administer grant funding based on the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Program Grant Guidelines (PGG).

Funding and Duration 

This Call for Concept Notes is expected to award up to 32 Grants for a maximum amount of: 

• 26,000 EUR for Tier 1 (Micro and Small) Companies, 
• 50,000 EUR for Tier 2 (Medium) Companies, and
• 35,000 EUR for Tier 4 (Civil Society Organizations). 

The Grants are expected to have a duration of 12-24 months. The duration of the Grant shall not exceed the MCC-Kosovo Compact end date of April 30, 2029.

Cost share will be required by Grantees in the amount of at least:

• 10% for Tier 1 (Micro and Small) Companies, 
• 15% for Tier 2 (Medium) Companies, and
• 10% for Tier 4 (Civil Society Organizations).

A conference meeting with virtual joining option will be held on November 14, 2024, at 2:00pm CET. Interested parties must register for in-person (limited to 40 participants per session) or virtual attendance at the workshop here: Form for registration to informational workshop. Written responses are available at https://www.energyforequality.com/ 

Read more about the funding opportunity: Nov-4-ENGLISH-Two-Step-Concept-Note-Soliciation-Document.DOC.docx.pdf

If you need any other clarification, please contact [email protected]