The Department of Energy is offering the Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids grant, DE-FOA-0002934, aimed at fostering energy resilience and sustainability. This grant is for supporting the development and deployment of microgrid solutions within underserved and Indigenous communities. The initiative seeks to empower these communities with reliable and decentralized energy systems, enhancing their energy independence and climate resilience. The focus is on innovative projects that address unique challenges faced by these populations in accessing stable power infrastructure. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that outline comprehensive plans for microgrid implementation. Please note that an amendment has extended the application submission deadline to October 16, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 349332
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002934 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.122 — Electricity Research, Development and Analysis |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2023 The application submission deadline has been extended. Applications must now be submitted by 11:59 pm on October 16, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | See Section III of the FOA for specific information on eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids – DE-FOA-0002934
Amendment 000001 – The purpose of this amendment is to grant an extension of the application submission deadline. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedConnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Y. SIMON-PARKER 541-918-4410
lisa.simonparker@netl.doe.gov Email:lisa.simonparker@netl.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this amendment is to grant an extension of the application submission deadline. | Sep 11, 2023 | |
| The purpose of this amendment is to grant an extension of the application submission deadline. | Jul 18, 2023 | |
| Jul 18, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002934 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.122 — Electricity Research, Development and Analysis |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2023 The application submission deadline has been extended. Applications must now be submitted by 11:59 pm on October 16, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | See Section III of the FOA for specific information on eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids – DE-FOA-0002934
Amendment 000001 – The purpose of this amendment is to grant an extension of the application submission deadline. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedConnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Y. SIMON-PARKER 541-918-4410
lisa.simonparker@netl.doe.gov Email:lisa.simonparker@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002934 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.122 — Electricity Research, Development and Analysis |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 15, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: |
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is specifically focused to conduct research, development and demonstrations (RD&D) to develop and implement replicable microgrid solutions for underserved and Indigenous communities in remote and islanded regions throughout the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Y Simon-Parker
Grantor 541-918-4410 Email:lisa.simonparker@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002934 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UNDERSERVED AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY MICROGRIDS (UICM) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.122 — Electricity Research, Development and Analysis |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 15, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: |
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is specifically focused to conduct research, development and demonstrations (RD&D) to develop and implement replicable microgrid solutions for underserved and Indigenous communities in remote and islanded regions throughout the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Y Simon-Parker
Grantor 541-918-4410 Email:lisa.simonparker@netl.doe.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 349332 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0002934 -> URL Template FedConnect.pdf
Folder 349332 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0002934 (000001) -> FundOpp_DE-FOA-0002934_Amd_000001.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lisa Y. SIMON-PARKER 541-918-4410 lisa.simonparker@netl.doe.gov Email: lisa.simonparker@netl.doe.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00282596 | Jul 18, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349332 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349332 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349332 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349332 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
349332 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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