ASCENT Project Preparation Facility
Supporting governments and the private sector in developing bankable, investment-readyenergy projects across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Recent Announcements
Open calls, partnerships and programme updates
What is the PPF?
Application-based grants and advisory services to DRE and clean cooking projects across ASCENT PPF-participating countries.
Duration
Private companies, government agencies, and industry networks across the region.
Geography
16 COMESA countries - cross-border requires 2+ eligible countries
Type of support
Grants · Technical assistance from industry experts
Who can apply
Public institutions · Private DRE & clean cooking companies · Industry associations
The PPF by the numbers:
Facility size
COMESA countries
Support mechanisms
Programme period
Five delivery mechanisms
Support is demand-driven and milestone-based.
01
Publicly available resources
Ecosystem interventions- geospatial platforms, market assessments, matchmaking
02
On-demand technical assistance
Roster of experts -investment-grade studies, legal, ESG, financialreporting
03
Grants for project preparation
Milestone-based grants toprivate-sector DRE & clean cooking companies
04
Grants to industry associations
Cohort trainings, embedded advisors, transaction and duediligence support
05
National agencies & cross-border
Same mechanismsapplied to national agencies and cross-border energy solutions
Resources & publications
Reports, market assessments, and programme resources from the ASCENT PPF.
Ready to apply?
Access the application portal to submit your project proposal today.