The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), in collaboration with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), has launched the Powering Healthcare Innovation (PHI) Fund—a new grant opportunity aimed at closing critical gaps in Healthcare Facility Electrification (HFE) through scalable, catalytic innovations.
This Call for Proposals (CfP) is supported by UK aid through the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform. It seeks innovative, high-impact solutions that can dramatically improve electricity access in healthcare facilities across low-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The PHI Fund aligns with SEforALL’s global mission to promote a just, equitable, and sustainable energy transition.
Objectives
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Accelerate innovative and scalable solutions for powering healthcare facilities
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Advance health equity, climate action, and sustainable development
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Catalyze financial, policy, and technical pathways that can be scaled and replicated
Focus Areas
The PHI Fund supports novel and transformative approaches to powering health facilities in resource-constrained settings. Proposals should go beyond conventional solutions and demonstrate the potential for replication and long-term impact.
Key focus areas include:
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Sustainability
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Data systems
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Research & evidence generation
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Innovative financial models
Funding Details
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Total Fund Size: USD 300,000
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Number of Grantees: 3 to 6
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Maximum Grant per Grantee: USD 80,000
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Grant Duration: Up to 10 months
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Disbursement: In 4 tranches over the project period
Eligible Countries
Projects must be implemented in one or more of the following countries:
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Democratic Republic of Congo
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Ghana
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Kenya
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Madagascar
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Malawi
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Mozambique
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Nigeria
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Rwanda
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Sierra Leone
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Tanzania
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Uganda
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Zambia
Who Can Apply
The PHI Fund is open to a wide range of organisations, including:
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NGOs and Foundations
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Indigenous Peoples’ and Ethnic Organizations
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Civil Society and Grassroots Organizations
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Academic and Research Institutions
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For-Profit Companies
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Federations and Professional Institutions
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their proposals via the official website here.
Deadline: September 8, 2025
The UNOPS, alongside SEforALL, has introduced the Powering Healthcare Innovation (PHI) Fund with the aim of closing gaps in Healthcare Facility Electrification through innovative solutions. Supported by UK aid via the Transforming Energy Access platform, the fund seeks to improve electricity access in healthcare facilities across low-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. It aligns with SEforALL’s mission to promote a just and sustainable energy transition.
The PHI Fund focuses on accelerating scalable solutions, advancing health equity, and creating replicable financial and policy pathways. The fund emphasizes novel approaches in sustainability, data systems, research, and innovative financial models. With a total fund size of USD 300,000, it will grant up to three to six grantees, with a maximum of USD 80,000 per grantee over a period of up to ten months.
Eligible countries include several in Sub-Saharan Africa such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, among others. The opportunity is open to diverse organizations like NGOs, civil societies, research institutions, and for-profit companies. Applications should be submitted by September 8, 2025, via the official website.
