Open Call: Global Risk Modelling Alliance Program (Senegal)

The Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA) supports projects that strengthen climate and disaster risk modelling, improve risk data, and enhance resilience in Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible countries. With funding of up to EUR 1,000,000, the programme supports research institutions, academic organisations, insurers, and other eligible partners working with governments to improve climate risk assessment and disaster preparedness.

Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA) Call for Proposals

What is the Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA)?

The Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA) is a public-good partnership that brings together public and private sector expertise to improve climate and disaster risk understanding worldwide.

The initiative helps governments and local authorities strengthen climate resilience by improving access to high-quality risk models, open data, technical expertise, and evidence-based risk assessments. Through country-specific Calls for Proposals, GRMA supports projects that address critical gaps in climate and disaster risk information and strengthen long-term risk management capacity.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Improve climate and disaster risk modelling.
• Strengthen sovereign and sub-sovereign risk assessments.
• Identify and address gaps in climate risk data.
• Enhance government capacity for disaster risk management.
• Support evidence-based public sector risk strategies.
• Improve access to climate risk finance.
• Foster collaboration between public and private sector experts.
• Build resilient communities through better risk information.

Priority Areas

GRMA supports projects that improve climate and disaster risk knowledge and resilience.

Climate and Disaster Risk Modelling

Projects may focus on:

• Hazard modelling
• Exposure assessment
• Vulnerability analysis
• Catastrophe risk modelling
• Multi-hazard risk assessment

Climate Hazard Assessment

Supported hazards include:

• Windstorms
• Floods
• Excess rainfall
• Drought
• Heat waves
• Cold spells
• Other climate-related hazards

Risk Data Improvement

Projects may address:

• Data collection
• Data quality improvement
• Risk data integration
• Identification of modelling gaps
• Open data development

Sovereign and Sub-Sovereign Risk Assessment

Eligible activities include:

• National risk assessments
• Regional risk analysis
• Local government risk modelling
• Public infrastructure risk assessment

Risk Finance and Public Sector Strategy

Projects may support:

• Disaster risk financing
• Risk transfer strategies
• Climate adaptation planning
• Government resilience strategies
• Access to risk capital

Funding Information

Maximum Funding

Projects may receive:

• Up to EUR 1,000,000

The fixed budget includes all applicable taxes, duties, and related charges.

Who is Eligible?

Applications may be submitted by individual organisations or consortia.

Eligible applicants include:

• Research institutions
• Universities
• Academic organisations
• Reinsurance brokers
• Insurance carriers
• Commercial catastrophe model vendors
• Other organisations with relevant climate risk expertise

Participation from local organisations is strongly encouraged to ensure locally relevant and sustainable project outcomes.

Country Eligibility Requirements

Projects must be implemented in countries that:

• Have Official Development Assistance (ODA) status.
• Are not subject to international sanctions.
• Confirm participation through a Letter of Intent.
• Appoint a senior project manager.
• Provide access to relevant public data within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

Eligible Project Requirements

Supported projects must:

• Address at least one climate-related hazard.
• Respond to country-specific risk modelling needs.
• Strengthen public sector risk management capacity.
• Improve climate or disaster risk understanding.
• Support long-term resilience planning.

Programme Benefits

Selected projects receive opportunities to:

• Collaborate with government ministries and local authorities.
• Access public and private risk expertise.
• Improve climate risk models and datasets.
• Develop open tools and analytical resources.
• Strengthen disaster risk financing strategies.
• Build long-term institutional capacity.

Why This Programme Matters

Climate-related disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, creating growing risks for governments, communities, and economies.

The GRMA helps countries:

• Better understand disaster risks.
• Improve climate resilience.
• Make evidence-based policy decisions.
• Strengthen disaster preparedness.
• Enhance access to climate and disaster risk financing.
• Build sustainable public risk management systems.

How to Apply

Step 1: Review the Country-Specific Call

Identify the relevant country-specific Call for Proposals and confirm that your project addresses the identified modelling and data gaps.

Step 2: Confirm Eligibility

Ensure that:

• Your organisation meets the eligibility requirements.
• The participating country satisfies all programme conditions.

Step 3: Develop the Project Proposal

Prepare a proposal outlining:

• Project objectives
• Methodology
• Climate hazards addressed
• Expected outcomes
• Risk modelling approach
• Capacity-building activities

Step 4: Build Partnerships

Where appropriate, establish collaborations with:

• Government agencies
• Local organisations
• Academic institutions
• Technical experts
• Consortium partners

Step 5: Submit the Application

Complete the application and provide all required supporting documentation according to the country-specific call requirements.

Tips for a Strong Application

To strengthen your proposal:

• Clearly address identified climate risk gaps.
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise.
• Include local implementation partners.
• Present practical and scalable solutions.
• Explain long-term benefits for government institutions.
• Provide realistic work plans and budgets.
• Demonstrate experience in climate risk modelling and disaster resilience.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid:

• Proposing projects unrelated to identified country priorities.
• Failing to include eligible climate hazards.
• Submitting incomplete partnership arrangements.
• Providing weak implementation plans.
• Ignoring government engagement requirements.
• Omitting required country participation documentation.
• Requesting activities outside the programme scope.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA)?

GRMA is a public-good partnership that supports climate and disaster risk modelling, strengthens government risk assessment capacity, and promotes climate resilience through collaboration between public and private sector experts.

2. How much funding is available?

Projects may receive up to EUR 1,000,000, including applicable taxes and duties.

3. Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, academic organisations, reinsurance brokers, insurance carriers, commercial model vendors, and eligible consortia.

4. Which climate hazards are eligible?

Projects may address hazards such as windstorms, floods, excess rainfall, droughts, heat waves, cold spells, and other climate-related risks.

5. Which countries are eligible?

Projects must be implemented in countries with Official Development Assistance (ODA) status that are not subject to international sanctions and meet all programme participation requirements.

6. Can organisations apply as a consortium?

Yes. Applications from consortia are encouraged, particularly those involving local organisations and international technical partners.

7. What types of activities are supported?

The programme supports climate risk modelling, disaster risk assessment, risk data improvement, public sector risk strategy development, climate risk finance, capacity building, and the development of open tools and datasets.

Conclusion

The Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA) provides funding of up to EUR 1,000,000 to strengthen climate and disaster risk modelling, improve risk data, and enhance resilience in ODA-eligible countries. By supporting collaboration among governments, research institutions, insurers, and technical experts, the programme helps build stronger disaster risk management systems, improve climate adaptation planning, and empower countries with the knowledge needed to reduce future climate and disaster risks.