Opportunity ID: 246373

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000959
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 81.086 — Conservation Research and Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Nov 01, 2013
Last Updated Date: Nov 20, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 20, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 20, 2013
Archive Date: Mar 20, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Golden Field Office
Description: I. The purpose of this amendment is to make the following change:

Include informational webinar instructions for a webinar to be held on December 4th, 2013.

Title: Solar Decathlon 2015 FOA Informational Webinar
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/686444776

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:
PC-based attendees:
Required: Windows? 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Mac?-based attendees:
Required: Mac OS? X 10.6 or newer

Mobile attendees:
Required: iPhone?, iPad?, Android? phone or Android tablet

II. All other parts of the FOA remain unchanged.

III. The area which has changed is highlighted within the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted on the EERE eXCHANGE website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE website to be considered for award. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE eXCHANGE website. A User Guide for the EERE eXCHANGE can be found on the EERE website https://eere- exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx after logging in to the system.

Link to Additional Information: https://eere-exchange.gov
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Ryan N. McCleary
solardecathlon2015@go.doe.gov

Email:solardecathlon2015@go.doe.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Nov 20, 2013
Nov 20, 2013

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000959
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 81.086 — Conservation Research and Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Nov 01, 2013
Last Updated Date: Nov 20, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 20, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 20, 2013
Archive Date: Mar 20, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Golden Field Office
Description: I. The purpose of this amendment is to make the following change:

Include informational webinar instructions for a webinar to be held on December 4th, 2013.

Title: Solar Decathlon 2015 FOA Informational Webinar
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/686444776

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:
PC-based attendees:
Required: Windows? 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Mac?-based attendees:
Required: Mac OS? X 10.6 or newer

Mobile attendees:
Required: iPhone?, iPad?, Android? phone or Android tablet

II. All other parts of the FOA remain unchanged.

III. The area which has changed is highlighted within the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted on the EERE eXCHANGE website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE website to be considered for award. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE eXCHANGE website. A User Guide for the EERE eXCHANGE can be found on the EERE website https://eere- exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx after logging in to the system.

Link to Additional Information: https://eere-exchange.gov
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Ryan N. McCleary
solardecathlon2015@go.doe.gov

Email:solardecathlon2015@go.doe.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000959
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 81.086 — Conservation Research and Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Nov 20, 2013
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 20, 2013
Archive Date: Mar 20, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $0
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Golden Field Office
Description: Through The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the Department of Energy challenges 20 domestic and international affiliated collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.

The purposes of the Solar Decathlon are to:

? Educate students and the public about the money-saving opportunities and environmental benefits presented by clean-energy products and design solutions.

? Demonstrate to the public the comfort and affordability of homes that combine energy-efficient construction and appliances with renewable-energy systems available today.

? Provide participating students with unique training that prepares them to enter our nation?s clean-energy workforce.

The challenge to the teams competing in Solar Decathlon 2015 is to safely and effectively design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive in less than 24 months.

The Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an educational workforce development program designed to educate university-level students. The Solar Decathlon is also a public outreach demonstration designed to foster greater adoption of clean energy technologies and energy efficiency.

?The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted on the EERE eXCHANGE website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE website to be considered for award. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE eXCHANGE website. A User Guide for the EERE eXCHANGE can be found on the EERE website https://eere- exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx after logging in to the system.

Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the announcement and where to submit questions regarding submission of applications is found in the full FOA posted on the EERE eXCHANGE website.?

Link to Additional Information: https://eere-exchange.gov
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Ryan N. McCleary
solardecathlon2015@go.doe.gov

Email:solardecathlon2015@go.doe.gov

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