Deadline- April 26, 2013
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to invite applications for Enhancing Capacity for Low Emission Development Strategies (EC-LEDS) Clean Energy Program in Tbilisi, Georgia. This program is funded by USAID/Caucasus. The purpose of this program is support developing countries’ efforts to pursue long-term, trans formative development and accelerate sustainable economic growth while slowing the growth of GHG emissions. The objectives of this program is to-
- enable more responsible management and development of Georgia’s natural endowments
- support Georgian municipalities in institutionalizing and implementing climate change mitigation measures
- promote and facilitate private-sector investments in energy efficiency and green buildings
- build the capacity of the Government of Georgia (GOG) to develop and implement a national Low Emissions Development Strategy in support of the USG EC-LEDS initiative.
USAID expects to award a cooperative agreement based on this RFA. The anticipated total federal funding amount is $6,129,000.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Be organized under Georgian laws
- Have its principal place of business in Georgia
- Be majority owned by individuals who are Georgian citizens or lawful permanent residents of Georgia or be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are Georgian citizens or lawful permanent residents of Georgia
- Not be controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of Georgia.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.RFA114-13-000003
