Amazon Regional Fund-UK PACT Call for Proposals for Clean Energy (CE)

We are pleased to announce that the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme has launched a new funding opportunity for Clean Energy projects in Bolivia and Peru. 

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The Amazon basin plays a critical role in global climate stability, yet its energy systems remain major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In Peru, over 70% of electricity generation still relies on natural gas, and fossil fuel consumption is responsible for approximately 25% of national emissions. In Bolivia, more than 85% of primary energy supply comes from fossil fuels, with natural gas exports forming a key component of the national economy. Both countries have significant portions of their Amazonian populations—particularly in rural and indigenous communities—lacking reliable access to modern energy services. Expanding clean, decentralized energy solutions is essential to reducing emissions, improving energy equity, and fostering climate resilience across the basin.

Both countries have committed to emissions reductions through updated NDCs, but progress is slowed by outdated regulations, limited technical capacity, and fossil fuel subsidies. 


Through this Call for Proposals, UK PACT will support projects that can contribute to initiatives fostering local renewable energy generation, improving energy access and efficiency, and adaptation of electro-mobility through locally developed technological solutions. 

What are we looking for?

Following bespoke engagement with government counterparts, non-government organisations (NGOs), civil society, and the private sector it is expected that projects under UK PACT contribute to expand and secure clean energy access in three areas of intervention:  

It is expected that projects will be funded through UK PACT under three areas of intervention: 

1. Facilitate and streamline the implementation of clean energy access projects in the Peruvian Amazon region: Identify energy access project portfolios in entities like MINEM and/or regional governments, as well as public companies responsible for energy supply in the Peruvian Amazon, needing support, such as demand studies, pre-investment assessments, long-term energy planning, regulatory framework, market analysis, or investor engagement. By integrating renewable energy and storage, these projects aim to provide reliable and uninterrupted power supply for off-grid communities, meeting both domestic and social needs. 

2. Structure a delivery model for large scale clean energy private investments in the Peruvian amazon region:
Structuring a delivery model that incorporates vehicles like Public-Private Partnerships, public policy instruments, such as tailored contracts, and relies on blended finance, to attract private sector and facilitate renewable energy projects in populated areas (distributed generation and/ or mini-grids - that operate independently of the main transmission grid) with established economic activity in the Peruvian Amazon. With a special focus on boosting existing bioeconomy initiatives, this supports energy integration into productive and Agri productive value chains, driving regional economic growth. 
 
3. Promote the adoption of electro-mobility in Bolivia through locally developed technological solutions:
Support the second phase of lithium battery production by the Bolivian state-owned lithium company (YLB), supporting increased production capacity by local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and the consolidation of ENDE’s EVs charging network pilot project. 

Application specifications

How much should each project cost? 
Successful projects will receive grants of up to £500,000 per project per year (UK financial year, 1st April – 31st March), with a maximum of £1,000,000 total budget over 18 months total period of performance.  Applicants should propose projects from 12 to 18 months in duration. Projects will be selected through a two-stage competitive call for proposals.    

The first stage will be a Call for expressions of interest in which all applicants shall describe their organisation and provide a reference of a project successfully completed in the areas of interventions for which they are applying. After eligibility and capability assessment, only short-listed applicants will be invited to submit a proposal with a clear indication of outputs to be achieved in the first year and must be able to demonstrate how they would achieve clear results and early concrete impacts within one year. Project continuity will be assessed based on a performance evaluation conducted at month 12. 

How long can each project last? 
All projects should aim to last up to 18 months. All projects are expected to start around October 2025 and can end no later than March 2027. The projects must have a clear indication of the outcomes and impacts expected to be achieved in the first year, as well as in any subsequent years of implementation.

Can a consortium apply? 
Yes, we welcome applications from consortia. For-profit and non-for-profit organisations can apply as lead. All consortia must have at least one local partner. A local partner is defined as an organisation that operates in each country under a National Register of Legal Entities, can be local organisations such as NGOs, companies of different size (large or SMEs), grass-root organisations, community associations, among others.

What type of organisations can apply? 
For-profit and non-profit organisations can apply.  

Government agencies and/or departments (including sub-national governments) are not eligible to apply either as a lead organisation or partner in a consortium.  

All organisations that consider themselves capable of delivering the project activities presented may submit proposals, considering aspects such as cost-effectiveness, project management, impacts on GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion), technical capacity of the organisation or proposing consortium. 

What types of costs are eligible?  
All projects must be delivered on a not-for-profit basis. Eligible costs include:  
  • Consultancy and/or staff time required to deliver activities;
  • Reasonable travel and subsistence costs;
  • Other costs directly related to activities and outputs (workshop, seminars, production of reports, translation etc.). 
  • We cannot award funding for tangible assets e.g. computer and furniture. However, if such inputs are necessary for a project, then applications could include a co-founder to cover these elements.

Application timeline

The steps and indicative dates for each stage of the Call for Proposals in the Clean Energy sector are outlined below:

Timeline template UK PACT CfPs-4-UK PACT ARF CE June 2025

 

How to apply

Projects will be selected through an open call to prospective applicants following two stages:
  1. Stage one: Expression of Interest (EoI) to outline the eligibility and capacity of applicants to respond to the call; and 
  2. Stage two: A request for detailed proposals for those shortlisted from the EoI stage. 
To start your application process, please read the Terms of Reference (ToR) below, in conjunction with the Applicant Handbook and then submit the Expression of Interest Form linked below. Applicants must provide one clear reference of having successfully delivered a project over the last 5 years in at least one of the areas of intervention to be implemented.
Please note that only applicants shortlisted after the EoI stage will be invited to submit a full proposal along with the required annexes.
Amazon fund steps
All the guidance you will need can be found here:

Submit your Expression of Interest

The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is 26 June 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Submissions will not be considered if they are received after the deadline.

If you run into any issues with accessing or sharing the relevant templates, please contact amazonfund@ukpact.co.uk before the deadline.

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