This grant, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act and administered by the Department of Energy in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, is for the purpose of addressing methane emissions from marginal conventional wells (MCWs). It provides crucial financial assistance to eligible States, who will then support operators and well owners. The primary goal is to facilitate the voluntary and permanent plugging and abandonment of MCWs on non-Federal lands, including necessary environmental restoration to comply with applicable standards. Furthermore, a key component of this initiative involves monitoring methane emissions from these wells. The overall objective is to significantly reduce environmental impact by mitigating harmful methane releases from these specific well types.
Opportunity ID: 350045
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003109 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – Mitigating Emissions from Marginal Conventional Wells |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 19, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $101,554,542 |
| Award Floor: | $126,159 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126 – Competition, and Section 136, of the Clean Air Act, eligibility for Award is restricted to the 30 States identified in the Appendix A – State Formula Allocation List of the Administrative and Legal Requirements Document |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Modification 000002 is issued to extend the submission deadline for full applications to October 20, 2023 5:00 PM (ET)
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make funds available to eligible States for the purpose of mitigating methane emissions from marginal conventional wells (MCWs) by providing financial assistance to operators/well owners to voluntarily and permanently plug and abandon MCWs (including elements of environmental restoration required to comply with applicable State or Federal plugging and abandonment standards and regulations) on non-Federal lands as well as monitor methane emissions from MCWs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedConnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John R. Hatfield 304-285-5235
John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov Email:John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification 000002 is issued to extend the submission deadline for full applications to October 20, 2023 5:00 PM (ET) | Oct 13, 2023 | |
| Modification 000001 is issued to extend the submission deadline for full applications to October 10, 2023 5:00 PM (ET) | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Aug 30, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003109 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – Mitigating Emissions from Marginal Conventional Wells |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 19, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $101,554,542 |
| Award Floor: | $126,159 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126 – Competition, and Section 136, of the Clean Air Act, eligibility for Award is restricted to the 30 States identified in the Appendix A – State Formula Allocation List of the Administrative and Legal Requirements Document |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Modification 000002 is issued to extend the submission deadline for full applications to October 20, 2023 5:00 PM (ET)
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make funds available to eligible States for the purpose of mitigating methane emissions from marginal conventional wells (MCWs) by providing financial assistance to operators/well owners to voluntarily and permanently plug and abandon MCWs (including elements of environmental restoration required to comply with applicable State or Federal plugging and abandonment standards and regulations) on non-Federal lands as well as monitor methane emissions from MCWs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedConnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John R. Hatfield 304-285-5235
John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov Email:John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003109 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – Mitigating Emissions from Marginal Conventional Wells |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $101,554,542 |
| Award Floor: | $126,159 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126 – Competition, and Section 136, of the Clean Air Act, eligibility for Award is restricted to the 30 States identified in the Appendix A – State Formula Allocation List of the Administrative and Legal Requirements Document |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Modification 000001 is issued to extend the submission deadline for full applications to October 10, 2023 5:00 PM (ET)
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make funds available to eligible States for the purpose of mitigating methane emissions from marginal conventional wells (MCWs) by providing financial assistance to operators/well owners to voluntarily and permanently plug and abandon MCWs (including elements of environmental restoration required to comply with applicable State or Federal plugging and abandonment standards and regulations) on non-Federal lands as well as monitor methane emissions from MCWs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedConnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John R. Hatfield 304-285-5235
John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov Email:John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003109 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – Mitigating Emissions from Marginal Conventional Wells |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $101,554,542 |
| Award Floor: | $126,159 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126 – Competition, and Section 136, of the Clean Air Act, eligibility for Award is restricted to the 30 States identified in the Appendix A – State Formula Allocation List of the Administrative and Legal Requirements Document |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make funds available to eligible States for the purpose of mitigating methane emissions from marginal conventional wells (MCWs) by providing financial assistance to operators/well owners to voluntarily and permanently plug and abandon MCWs (including elements of environmental restoration required to comply with applicable State or Federal plugging and abandonment standards and regulations) on non-Federal lands as well as monitor methane emissions from MCWs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedConnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John R. Hatfield 304-285-5235
John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov Email:John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 350045 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003109 (BASE) -> FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003109.pdf
Folder 350045 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003109 (BASE) -> FOA Budget Justification 1-5 YRS.pdf
Folder 350045 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003109 (BASE) -> Pre-Award-Information-Sheet_ALRD3109_Final.pdf
Folder 350045 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003109 (000001) -> FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003109_Amd_000001.pdf
Folder 350045 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003109 (000002) -> FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003109_Amd_000002.pdf
Folder 350045 Other Supporting Documents-FAQ -> ALRD (DE-FOA-0003109) _ FAQ _ 9-29-2023 _ Batch 3.pdf
Folder 350045 Other Supporting Documents-FAQ -> ALRD (DE-FOA-0003109) _ FAQ _ 10-10-2023 _ Batch 5.pdf
Folder 350045 Other Supporting Documents-FAQ -> ALRD (DE-FOA-0003109) _ FAQ _ 9-11-2023 _ Batch 1.pdf
Folder 350045 Other Supporting Documents-FAQ -> ALRD (DE-FOA-0003109) _ FAQ _ 10-6-2023 _ Batch 4.pdf
Folder 350045 Other Supporting Documents-FAQ -> ALRD (DE-FOA-0003109) _ FAQ _ 9-18-2023 _ Batch 2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John R. Hatfield 304-285-5235 John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov Email: John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.089 | PKG00283026 | Aug 30, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350045 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350045 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350045 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
350045 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
350045 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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