The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), has announced the launch of the Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies 4 (SEEDS 4) under the funding opportunity number DE-FOA-0003226. This discretionary grant, focusing on science and technology research and development, particularly in renewable energy, proposes a total program funding of $7,000,000. With an expected number of six awards, SEEDS 4 highlights a significant commitment by the DOE towards advancing solar energy technologies and their applications.
This funding opportunity, which is open for applications until March 15, 2024, is aimed at fostering innovative social science research to enhance large-scale solar (LSS) siting processes and outcomes. The primary focus is to generate actionable insights that benefit host communities, especially those that are disadvantaged, as well as the solar industry. With an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and a floor of $1,000,000, this cooperative agreement emphasizes the importance of renewable energy research and development. By investing in these areas, the DOE seeks to catalyze the evolution and diffusion of solar energy technologies, supporting a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Opportunity ID: 351506
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003226 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies 4 (SEEDS 4) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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: | This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to invest in innovative social science research that generates actionable insights to improve large-scale solar (LSS) siting processes and outcomes for host communities—particularly those that are disadvantaged—and the solar industry. |
| Link to Additional Information: | EERE Funding Opportunity eXCHANGE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Stephanie Hodge 240-562-1295
stephanie.hodge@ee.doe.gov |