CEI Africa (CEI Africa) uses the Odyssey platform exclusively for all RBF-related activities. Submissions outside of the platform will not be accepted. Please read the guide thoroughly for instructions on how to submit an application to the CEI Africa PUE Outcomes-Based Facility, referred to as the SOF Component, Outcome-based Component, or Smart Outcomes.
In addition to this participation guide, please review the complete Odyssey user guides and FAQs to troubleshoot any issues, or reach out to the Odyssey support team via the support chat box in the bottom right corner of the application.
Select the Finance > Programs tab from the left navigation bar
Navigate into the CEI Africa Standalone PUE from the programs list
Click the Resources section
View and download the program documents
Select the documents or folders you would like to download
Click the Download button
Read all program documents thoroughly before submitting your program application to ensure that you understand all the requirements of the program.
Applicants must submit an application for the Pre-Qualification stage of CEI Africa Standalone PUE. Applicants must demonstrate that they are eligible and qualified to enter the Site-Specific Project Application phase of the CEI Africa Outcomes-Based Grant Program.
Select the Application tab
Complete the CEI Africa application in the Form section
Required questions have red asterisks (*). You will not be able to submit your application until all required fields have been completed.
Make sure your responses stay within the word limits or you will not be able to submit.
Click Attachments at the top of the tab
Click the + New button to upload files and select the supporting documents you would like to upload
Select the destination for your files and add tags if you wish
Submit your program application
Ensure all required fields are completed and all required documents have been uploaded
Click the Submit button
You will not see the Submit button until you have completed all the required questions. Once submitted you may no longer make edits to your application.
Check your Submission Status
Navigate to the list in the Programs section
View your submission status is listed in the Status column
You will also receive an email notification of any changes to your application status. See a description of each status below:
Submitted: Your Qualification application has been received.
In Review: Your application is being reviewed.
Incomplete: Your application is incomplete and requires additional information. Your application has been re-opened to allow editing. Once you add the required information, you can re-submit your application for review.
Active: Your application requires additional documentation. Your application has been re-opened to allow additional attachment uploads. Once you add the required information, you can re-submit your application for review.
Selected: Your application has been reviewed and accepted. You may begin a Site-Specific Project Application for the program.
Not Selected: Your application has been reviewed and was not selected.
You can also communicate with the program administrator via the Messages section. To do this Navigate to Finance > Programs > CEI Africa Standalone PUE > Messages.