Summary
The CookFund Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), is a three-year programme
(2022 2024) that seeks to accelerate market rollout of clean cooking solutions in Tanzania
mainland, targeting five regions namely Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Morogoro, Dodoma and Mwanza.
It is implemented by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in collaboration
with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Energy.
The programme aims at contributing to Tanzania’s climate change commitment by increasing the
share of the population with access to clean and sustainable cooking solutions. The CookFund is a
performance-based programme that provides financial and technical assistance to address
enterpris undercapitalization and end-user affordability.
The Call for Proposals
UNCDF is inviting interested and eligible enterprises and companies involved in the clean
cooking value chain/technologies to apply for the second round of financial assistance to
accelerate roll-out of clean cooking solutions in urban areas of targeted regions. Targeted cooking
energy solutions are liquified petroleum gas, natural gas, improved charcoal stoves, electric
pressure cookers, bioethanol and briquettes.
Application: For detailed Guideline, Eligibility Criteria and Application Form, please visit the
link below: https://www.uncdf.org/cookfund
Language: All proposals must be submitted in English.
Deadline for Submission: This second round of application is open from 6th April 2023 to 30th
September 2023.
Pre-submission workshops: UNCDF will conduct one-day Pre-Submission Sessions to provide
guidance on how to prepare funding proposals, increase the understanding on submission
requirements and offer applicants an opportunity to raise questions. If you wish to participate, please send an email to [email protected] indicating “CookFund Pre-submission
Workshop” in the subject line of your email. Indicate your region of operation (i.e., Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Pwani, Dodoma and Mwanza). Specific dates and venue for the workshops will be communicated in due time to those who will request participation. Interested applicants will bear their own costs for attending these workshops.
operation (i.e., Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Pwani, Dodoma and Mwanza). Specific dates and venue
for the workshops will be communicated in due time to those who will request participation.
Interested applicants will bear their own costs for attending these workshops.
Please note that attendance to the pre-submission workshop is not a prerequisite for responding to this call.
For further information and/or questions, please contact:
UNCDF Tanzania, Email: [email protected]
Tel: +255 22 260 0911
