The Inclusive Markets for Energy Efficiency in Uganda (IMEU-II)

Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible Energy Service Provider Companies (ESPCs) and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)

Call for Results-Based Financing Proposals

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The SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is pleased to announce a call for expressions of interest from eligible Energy Service Provider Companies trading in energy-efficient appliances and services to apply for a result-based financing grant under the IMEU-Market Development Fund Facility. This initiative aims to incentivise eligible companies to market, distribute, sell energy-efficient appliances and services, and provide after-sales support to households, social institutions, and businesses in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas across the selected 36 districts and cities in Uganda.

Eligibility criteria

Interested Eligible Energy Service Provider Companies (ESPCs) and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) are encouraged to apply.

Companies must be actively trading in energy-efficient appliances and providing after-sales services. Prioritised energy efficient technologies shall provide clean cooking, lighting, pumping, cooling, heating, milling among other services to the intended target groups. For a comprehensive list of prioritised technologies, please refer to Annex 1, available on the IMEU website at https://imeu-ii.org

Note: This is not a comprehensive list. Please refer to the complete eligibility criteria and application materials at https://imeu-ii.org

Targeted project areas

Kabarele, Bunyangabuu, Kasese, Masindi, Kiryandongo, Hoima, Bushenyi, Sheema, Rubirizi, Buwheju, Mitooma, Wakiso, Mukono, Luwero, Kayunga, Mubende, Mityana, Iganga, Mayuge, Mbale, Jinja, Kamuli, Soroti, Kumi, Amuria, Katakwi, Lira, Oyam, Kole, Dokolo, Gulu, Omoro, Nwoya and Lira, and the cities of Fort Portal, Kampala, Jinja, Hoima, Mbale and Lira.

Deadlines

Application Window 1: April/May 2026
(Deadline: May 20, 2026, 17:00 hrs.)

Application Window 2: September/October 2026 (Deadline: October 30, 2026, 17:00 hrs.)

Selection Process: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in first-come, first-served manner.

How to apply: Submit your application online at https://imeu-ii.org or simply scan the QR code to get started.

Information sessions

Regional information sharing sessions for interested applicants shall be undertaken in the month of April 2026. Additional information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the project website.