The New Applied Technology Efficiency and Lighting Initiative (NATELI II), supported by USAID, and managed by Winrock International, is seeking applications for Energy Sector Issue grants.
The goal of this grant program is to support and strengthen the local NGO community, think tanks and universities to carry out independent analysis of energy sector issues, to promote energy investments working in the energy sector and to facilitate their involvement in the policy dialog and decision making process. The grants program seeks to create and grow a sustainable base of energy expertise in Georgia for expanded analysis and discussion of energy issues.
Based on consultation with the Government of Georgia, USAID and Energy companies, the following are priority areas for grant support:
- Improvement of living conditions for people living in remote areas;
- Energy efficiency;
- Development of renewable energy sources;
- Development of clean energy & clean production; and
- Promotion of regional
cooperation with International Energy Organisations,