The European Union and UNDP invite non-profit, non-commercial legal entities to participate in a grant competition for establishing a renewable energy community in Lagodekhi Municipality.

This Call for Proposals is funded through the EU-supported programme ‘Support to Rural Development in Georgia’ (ENPARD-4). 

What We Aim to Achieve

Responding to Lagodekhi Municipality’s rural development and energy needs, the Call for Proposals will identify a local community-based organisation to perform the following set of activities: 

• Purchase and install solar panels in a pre-selected area of Lagodekhi Municipality.
• Develop and implement renewable energy solutions for rural households and/or the private sector.
• Raise renewable energy awareness among local communities and the private sector focusing on solar energy.

Who Can Participate

Eligible applicants shall meet the following criteria:

• Be a non-profit, non-commercial legal entity, a Local Action Group (LAG), or non-governmental organisation. The Call for Proposals is not intended for religious or political organisations, and state-owned entities.
• Be registered in Lagodekhi Municipality. Applicants will be requested to provide their organisation’s statute and certificate along with application forms.
• Have proven experience and capabilities in carrying out rural development projects.
• Have proven experience and evident potential in implementing renewable energy initiatives and providing relevant support to local communities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically to all of the following e-mails: nodar.kereselidze@undp.org and liliana.gureshidze@undp.org 

“CoP Application – Renewable Energy Community in Lagodekhi Municipality” must be indicated in a subject line. 

Applications must be submitted in PDF (signed and stamped) and Word formats.

More information and application forms are available in the enclosed documents.

The deadline for submission is 2 April 2025, 18:00.

Consultations

Interested candidates are encouraged to attend an online consultation via Zoom on 21 March 2025, at 12:00 PM: https://undp.zoom.us/j/88606538760

Contact Person

Liliana Gureshidze- Email: liliana.gureshidze@undp.org;