# Tenth Zayed Future Energy Prize offers US$1.5 million prize

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/05/02/tenth-zayed-future-energy-prize-offers-us1-5-million-prize/
- Published: 2017-05-02T09:00:07+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The Zayed Future Energy Prize is offering US$1.5 million to an NGO that is leading
development of future energy solutions and contributing significantly to the fields
of renewable energy and sustainability.**

Launched by the United Arab Emirates Government in 2008, the[ Zayed Future Energy Prize](http://www.zayedfutureenergyprize.com/en/)
is now in its tenth year, and has already awarded more than US$30 million to 57 
recipients. According to the Prize, to date, more than 289 million people are benefitting
from the sustainable actions of previous prize winners.

The annual award is worth a total of $US4 million, divided in in the following five
categories:

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 * Large Corporation (A recognition award)
 * Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) (US$1.5 million)
 * Non-Profit Organisation (NGO) (US$1.5 million)
 * Lifetime Achievement (US$500,000)
 * Global Secondary Schools (US$500,000 divided amongst five regions: Africa, the
   Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania)

The deadline for entries is 6^(th) July, and [applications](http://www.zayedfutureenergyprize.com/en/application-process/how_to_apply/)
are via the Zayed Future Energy Prize website.
In 2016, the prize received a record
1,676 entries from 103 different nations, a 22% increase on the previous record 
set the year before, with UK-based [Practical Action](https://practicalaction.org/)
recognised for its work in providing deprived communities with clean energy across
the globe.

Paul Smith-Lomas, CEO of Practical Action, said:

> “We would highly recommend other organisations to apply for the Zayed Future Energy
> Prize in the future. It allows you to benefit from the publicity and associated
> networking opportunities that come with this award.”

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