- The Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) continues its mission to encourage public and private investors, as well as public-private partnerships, to develop geothermal prospects for power generation.
- 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 online kick-off meeting of the Expression of Interest phase will take place on 22nd January 2025 at 2:00 PM East African Time.
Click here to join the event (MS-Teams)
The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 9th April 2025 at 4 PM East African Time.
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.
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
Good luck!
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
