Opportunity Information: Apply for 72026325RFI00003
USAID/Egypt has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Egypt Energy Sector Activity" (Opportunity No. 72026325RFI00003) to gather input from interested organizations and experts as it considers designing a future energy sector reform program in Egypt. This notice is strictly for information-gathering and planning. It is not a solicitation, not a funding announcement, and not a promise that USAID will release a future Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or make any award based on responses. Participation is entirely voluntary, USAID will not pay for submitted information, submissions will not be returned, and respondents should not expect to be notified of any review results.
The concept USAID is exploring is aligned with the Government of Egypt's Energy Strategy and its goal of generating 42 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2035. The potential activity is framed within Egypt's Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy (NWFE) program and the related Energy Wealth Initiative. In practical terms, USAID is testing ideas and market perspectives on what an effective reform-focused activity could look like to help move Egypt's power sector toward that renewables target while supporting broader economic and sustainability priorities.
Based on the description provided, the future program focus would likely center on power sector reforms that encourage more competitive market practices, improve the overall investment climate for private sector participation, and accelerate decarbonization of electricity generation. It also highlights resilience as a core theme, suggesting attention to strengthening the reliability and security of Egypt's energy supply in the face of demand growth, climate impacts, fuel price volatility, and system shocks. In addition to technical and market reforms, the activity is framed as a development intervention meant to support equitable, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, implying that benefits such as improved access, affordability, job creation, and fair participation could be part of the program logic.
The RFI is published by USAID (Egypt USAID-Cairo) under an "Other" opportunity category and "Other" funding instrument type, with an energy activity classification (CFDA 98.001). The listing shows "Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted," meaning there is no stated limitation in this RFI on who may submit information. While the record includes an award ceiling figure of $25,000,000, it should be read cautiously in the context of an RFI because USAID is explicitly not committing to fund anything at this stage, and the agency is still evaluating whether and how to design an eventual activity. The original closing date shown for the RFI is October 30, 2024, and the opportunity was created on October 17, 2024.Apply for 72026325RFI00003
- The Egypt USAID-Cairo in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - Egypt Energy Sector Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-10-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-10-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this opportunity?
This is a USAID/Egypt Request for Information (RFI) titled "Egypt Energy Sector Activity" (Opportunity No. 72026325RFI00003). An RFI is used to gather input from organizations and experts to inform USAID planning and design decisions.
2) Is this a grant application or a funding opportunity?
No. The notice is strictly for information-gathering and planning. It is not a solicitation, not a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and not a funding announcement.
3) Does responding to the RFI lead to an award?
No. USAID states that the RFI is not a promise that a future NOFO will be released and not a promise that any award will be made based on responses.
4) Will USAID definitely release a future NOFO related to this topic?
No. USAID is considering whether and how to design a future activity, and it explicitly says it is not committing to release a future NOFO.
5) Who is issuing this RFI?
The RFI is issued by USAID/Egypt (Egypt USAID-Cairo).
6) What is USAID trying to learn through this RFI?
USAID is gathering ideas and market perspectives on what an effective reform-focused energy sector activity could look like in Egypt, including what approaches may best support sector reforms, private sector participation, and decarbonization goals.
7) What larger strategy or policy goals does the concept align with?
The concept is aligned with the Government of Egypt's Energy Strategy, including the goal of generating 42 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2035.
8) How does the NWFE program relate to this RFI?
USAID frames the potential activity within Egypt's Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy (NWFE) program and the related Energy Wealth Initiative, indicating that the energy-sector concept is being considered in connection with broader water-food-energy priorities.
9) What types of reforms might a future program focus on?
Based on the description, the future program would likely focus on power sector reforms that encourage more competitive market practices, improve the investment climate for private sector participation, and accelerate decarbonization of electricity generation.
10) Is resilience part of the concept being explored?
Yes. Resilience is highlighted as a core theme, including strengthening the reliability and security of Egypt's energy supply amid demand growth, climate impacts, fuel price volatility, and system shocks.
11) Does the RFI describe the activity as only technical, or also as a development intervention?
It is framed as a development intervention as well as a technical/market-oriented effort. The description indicates an intent to support equitable, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth alongside energy sector outcomes.
12) What kinds of benefits are implied by the program framing?
While no final program is defined, the notice implies potential benefits such as improved access, affordability, job creation, and fair participation as part of the program logic.
13) Who is eligible to respond to the RFI?
The listing shows "Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted," meaning there is no stated limitation in this RFI on who may submit information.
14) Is participation required?
No. Participation is entirely voluntary.
15) Will USAID pay respondents for preparing or submitting information?
No. USAID will not pay for submitted information.
16) Will submitted information be returned?
No. Submissions will not be returned.
17) Will respondents be notified about review results or outcomes?
No. Respondents should not expect to be notified of any review results.
18) What is the opportunity category and funding instrument type listed?
The RFI is published under an "Other" opportunity category and "Other" funding instrument type.
19) What is the activity classification or assistance listing shown?
The notice lists an energy activity classification with CFDA 98.001.
20) The listing shows an award ceiling of $25,000,000. Is that guaranteed funding?
No. The figure should be read cautiously in the context of an RFI. USAID explicitly states it is not committing to fund anything at this stage and is still evaluating whether and how to design an eventual activity.
21) What are the key dates shown for this RFI?
The opportunity was created on October 17, 2024, and the original closing date shown is October 30, 2024.
22) Is this RFI focused on Egypt specifically?
Yes. The RFI is titled "Egypt Energy Sector Activity" and references Egypt's national energy strategy and Egypt's NWFE program.
23) What is the renewables target referenced in the notice?
The notice references a goal of generating 42 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2035.
24) Does the notice confirm the final scope, budget, or implementer of any future program?
No. The notice indicates USAID is exploring concepts and gathering perspectives. It does not confirm final scope, budget, procurement approach, or any implementing partner selection.
25) Should organizations treat this as an opportunity to position for future work?
The notice does not promise any future solicitation or award. Any response should be viewed as input to planning, not as a step in a guaranteed procurement or assistance process.
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