The Sustainable Private Sector in Forestry (SPSF) Programme, supported by SIDA and UNDP, hereby invites eligible entities to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Briquette Market Development Challenge Fund.

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Briquette Market Development Challenge Fund, Ethiopia Overview The Sustainable Private Sector in Forestry (SPSF) Programme, supported by SIDA and UNDP, hereby invites eligible entities to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Briquette Market Development Challenge Fund. This initiative seeks to stimulate innovative, market-driven solutions that convert forestry residues and organic waste into clean, sustainable fuel, power green industrial growth, and create sustainable green jobs. The target geographical implementation area for biomass briquettes is the Afar Region (Amibara). Key Tender Details Issuance Date: October 28, 2026 EOI Submission Deadline: November 28, 2026 Target Value Chain: Biomass and tree-based briquettes Submission Email: ilriettender@cgiar.org Email Subject Line Requirement: Must state Briquette Market Development Challenge Fund without modifications Funding Windows & Cost-Sharing Requirements The fund offers three competitive grant windows: Grant Window Funding Amount (USD) Target Applicants Indicative Focus Minimum Co-Financing Requirement Micro Grant Up to $10,000 Start-ups, Cooperatives, MSMEs Piloting and validating innovations; strengthening proof of concept 30% of total project cost Medium Grant $10,001 – $20,000 Growing MSMEs, Private Firms, Consortia Scaling tested innovations; expanding market reach; strengthening operations 50% of total project cost Large Grant $20,001 – $30,000* Established Enterprises, Lead Firms, Anchor Buyers, Processors Systemic innovations with strong crowd-in potential; market transformation 50% of total project cost *Under special circumstances with international partners, higher amounts may be considered under separate criteria. Disbursement Schedule Grants are performance-based and disbursed across three tranches within 12 months: Tranche 1 (30%): Disbursed upon signing the contract and proof of matching fund availability. Tranche 2 (40%): Disbursed upon reaching mi