GRMF launches 8th application round for geothermal power projects in East Africa
The Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility is launching the 8th application round for the GRMF POWER program to support geothermal power projects in East Africa.
Following the success of previous application rounds, the Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit (RGCU) of the African Union Commission (AUC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 8th GRMF POWER Application Round.
The deadline for Expressions of Interest will be on 9 April 2025 at 4PM East African Time.
There will also be an online kick-off meeting on the Expression of Interest phase scheduled on 22 January 2025 at 2PM East African Time. Click here to join the event.
During the kick-off meeting, the GRMF programme will be introduced to potential applicants, and a comprehensive overview of the entire application procedure will be provided. Key topics such as geotechnical requirements, procurement regulations, early contracting, and Environmental & Social (E&S) requirements will be addressed. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarifications on the Expression of Interest phase.
GRMF POWER provides grant funding for Surface Studies & Drilling Programmes with the goal of power production, as well as connected infrastructure upgrades. The program is currently supporting more than two dozen geothermal power projects in various phases of development in eligible countries, as a result of previous application rounds.
- Infrastructure: up to 20% of approved eligible cost
- Surface Studies: up to 80% of approved eligible costs
- Drilling Programmes: up to 40% of eligible costs
GRMF funding is available in 13 African Countries: Burundi, Comoros, DRC, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
For more information on the GRMF, please visit www.grmf-eastafrica.org. The GRMF team is looking forward to your participation in the kick-off.
Source: Email correspondence
