The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input via a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the use of a prize competition for advancing wave energy converter (WEC) devices. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on potential obstacles and level of interest in administering the WEC Prize competition. The RFI aims to assess the qualifications and experience needed to successfully manage the competition. Responses must be submitted in Microsoft Word format to WECPrizeRFI@go.doe.gov by December 29, 2013. This initiative serves as a precursor to a potential Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and aims to gather insights before soliciting applications. Details are available on the EERE Exchange website.
Opportunity ID: 248673
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | DE-FOA-0001048 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | RFI – ADMINISTRATION OF THE WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER PRIZE |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Energy |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 29, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 29, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 0 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $0 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Golden Field Office |
| Description:: | The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to the use of a prize competition for advancing the development of new and next generation wave energy converter devices. EERE is specifically interested in information on any obstacles or challenges that could limit stakeholder interest in applying to the proposed Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the administration of this prize competition. In addition, EERE is interested in gaining an understanding of the number of potential candidates who would likely have the qualifications, expertise, and experience to successfully administer a WEC Prize competition.
This RFI is intended to gather feedback from stakeholders prior to DOE potentially issuing a (FOA). This RFI is not a FOA; therefore, DOE is not accepting applications at this time. All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment (in Microsoft Word format) to an e-mail message addressed to WECPrizeRFI@go.doe.gov. Responses must be received no later than 5:00PM ET on December 29, 2013. The full content of the announcement can be found on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1