We would like to inquire about the eligibility of our kindergarten to apply for the Energy for Equality Grants Program. Specifically, we are considering a project to install solar panels on our building, aiming to reduce our environmental footprint and promote energy efficiency awareness within our community. This initiative would contribute to our gender-inclusive policies and serve as a model for sustainable practices in educational institutions.Could you please confirm if such a proposal from a kindergarten would be eligible under the current funding call? Additionally, if there are any specific guidelines for proposals from organizations in adjacent sectors, we would be grateful for further details.

All entities that ARE eligible to apply must be:

• Registered and operating in Kosovo.
• Publicly or private owned energy and adjacent sector companies, or
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Kosovo.

This funding opportunity is being offered to three tiers. The Eligibility Criteria for each tier are as follows:
Tier 1, Micro and Small Companies:

• Companies10 with 3 to 49 employees.
• Must be registered for energy generation, energy transmission, energy distribution, energy supply, energy efficiency or other adjacent sector activities.
• Companies that have been active in business for at least one year.

Tier 2, Medium Companies:

• Companies11 with 50 to 199 employees.
• Must be registered for energy generation, energy transmission, energy distribution, energy supply, energy efficiency or other adjacent sector activities.
• Companies that have been active in business for at least one year.

Tier 4, CSOs:

• CSOs should be active in advocating for women and minority groups’ participation in the workforce or in the energy sector.

Please refer to Page 14 (‘Section III- Eligible Institutions’) of the NOFO for detailed eligibility criteria.