The Drive Electric Campaign has opened the fourth round of its LEAP Fund to support organisations advancing electric mobility in Africa and Southeast Asia.
The initiative aims to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption by strengthening local advocacy, building partnerships and promoting policies that support cleaner transportation.
Funding Benefits
Selected organisations can receive:
- 100,000–150,000 in grant funding
- Support for an 18-month project
- Opportunities to build partnerships with businesses, government and communities
- Resources to strengthen advocacy and influence electric mobility policies
A total of $1.5 million is available to support approximately 10–12 organisations.
Areas of Focus
Applications should align with one of three funding tracks:
- Institutional Readiness and Policy Design: Research, training and technical support to help governments develop effective EV policies.
- Mobilising Business Voices: Engaging businesses and industry stakeholders to advocate for electric mobility.
- A People-Powered Transition: Building community coalitions and involving groups such as youth, workers, drivers and health advocates in policy discussions.
Projects should contribute to meaningful policy development and adoption in electric mobility.
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Who Can Apply?
The fund is open to organisations that:
- Are legally registered nonprofit or charitable organisations in an eligible country.
- Can legally receive grant funding from a US-based organisation.
- Have not previously received funding from the Drive Electric Campaign.
Eligible countries: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Organisations working in renewable energy, sustainable transport, environmental policy and related sectors are encouraged to apply. Previous experience specifically in electric mobility is not mandatory.
How to Apply
- Visit the official LEAP Fund application page.
- Download and review the Request for Proposals (RFP) and eligibility requirements.
- Select the appropriate funding track and prepare your project proposal.
- Follow the application instructions on the official page and submit before the deadline.
For enquiries, contact leapfund@driveelectriccampaign.org.
Application Deadline
November 6, 2026, at 4:59 PM (West Africa Time).
Disclaimer
Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Applicants should confirm all eligibility requirements, funding conditions and application details through the official website before applying.
