United States Government Helps Water And Equipment Providers Transition To Solar-Powered Water Pumps
Through the Scaling Up Renewable Energy program, the United States Government, through USAID, will provide grants of up to $150,000 to support the conversion of diesel water pumping systems to solar. Additionally, USAID will provide grants of up to $100,000 to support the conversion of manual water pumping systems to solar.
Through the Scaling Up Renewable Energy program, the United States Government, through USAID, will provide grants of up to $150,000 to support the conversion of diesel water pumping systems to solar. Additionally, USAID will provide grants of up to $100,000 to support the conversion of manual water pumping systems to solar.
USAID will support water and equipment providers to convert diesel-powered water pumps with solar-powered ones, which will lower operating costs, improve service quality, and ultimately help rural communities access water in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner.
Grant applications will be accepted starting on Earth Day, April 22, 2022 until July 1, 2022. To learn more about the full eligibility requirements and how to submit an application, interested parties can attend an informational webinar on May 25, 2022. USAID will announce grant winners in October 2022.
