MCC announces $50m additional grant for Nepal Compact

KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) under the US Government have announced an additional grant financing of $50 million (around Rs 7 billion) for the MCC Nepal Compact.

With this announcement, the total amount available for Nepal under the Compact has reached $747 million (around Rs 105.6 billion), of which $550 million will be provided by the US Government and the remaining $197 million by the Government of Nepal.

The additional funding is expected to help deliver the Compact’s core objectives: completing priority electricity transmission infrastructure, strengthening Nepal’s power system, and enabling increased regional power trade.

By improving grid reliability and market access, the Compact is expected to support international connectivity and promote American excellence and best practices in energy infrastructure. The Compact also expands opportunities for US companies and technology to enter Nepal’s market, the US Embassy in Kathmandu stated.

The financial aid from the US Government reflects the sustainable partnership between the United States and Nepal. For decades, the two countries have built a partnership to advance economic growth, energy security and mutual prosperity.

According to the US Embassy in Kathmandu, the MCC Nepal Compact continues that history through grant‑based, debt‑free assistance focused on high‑impact infrastructure.