This grant is for the purpose of enhancing the compatibility of large-scale solar (LSS) development with natural ecosystems, wildlife, and surrounding communities. The Department of Energy is offering this funding opportunity to support innovative projects that mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of solar energy installations while maximizing their benefits. Projects sought include those that will rigorously test and implement strategies to protect and support wildlife and ecosystems affected by LSS. Furthermore, the grant aims to foster greater collaboration through technical assistance and stakeholder engagement, ensuring LSS facilities are designed and operated in harmony with local biodiversity. Finally, it promotes the adoption of agrivoltaics through outreach and expert guidance, integrating agriculture with solar energy production for mutual benefits. The goal is to achieve sustainable solar expansion that benefits both energy needs and ecological health.
Opportunity ID: 357901
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003492 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Domestic entities
Domestic entities are eligible to apply as recipients or subrecipients. The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a recipient or subrecipient of this NOFO: 1. Institutions of higher education; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Golden Field Office |
| Description: | NOFO Description: The goal of this funding opportunity is to improve the outcomes of large-scale solar (LSS) development for ecosystems, wildlife, and communities by soliciting projects that will a) test strategies that mitigate adverse impacts and/or maximize benefits to wildlife and ecosystems, b) provide technical assistance and stakeholder engagement opportunities to facilitate strategies that improve the compatibility of LSS facilities with wildlife, or c) provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to facilitate the adoption of agrivoltaics.
Modification 000002: Updated the Informational Webinar Date; see the cover page of the NOFO Document Part 1 |
| Link to Additional Information: | EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For questions regarding this NOFO:
solarwildlife@ee.doe.gov For questions regarding eXCHANGE: EERE-eXCHANGESupport@hq.doe.gov Email:solarwildlife@ee.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification 000002: Updated the Informational Webinar Date; see the cover page of the NOFO Document Part 1 | Jan 06, 2025 | |
| Update posting date (internal). No changes to the NOFO. | Dec 23, 2024 | |
| Dec 23, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003492 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Domestic entities
Domestic entities are eligible to apply as recipients or subrecipients. The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a recipient or subrecipient of this NOFO: 1. Institutions of higher education; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Golden Field Office |
| Description: | NOFO Description: The goal of this funding opportunity is to improve the outcomes of large-scale solar (LSS) development for ecosystems, wildlife, and communities by soliciting projects that will a) test strategies that mitigate adverse impacts and/or maximize benefits to wildlife and ecosystems, b) provide technical assistance and stakeholder engagement opportunities to facilitate strategies that improve the compatibility of LSS facilities with wildlife, or c) provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to facilitate the adoption of agrivoltaics.
Modification 000002: Updated the Informational Webinar Date; see the cover page of the NOFO Document Part 1 |
| Link to Additional Information: | EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For questions regarding this NOFO:
solarwildlife@ee.doe.gov For questions regarding eXCHANGE: EERE-eXCHANGESupport@hq.doe.gov Email:solarwildlife@ee.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003492 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Domestic entities
Domestic entities are eligible to apply as recipients or subrecipients. The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a recipient or subrecipient of this NOFO: 1. Institutions of higher education; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Golden Field Office |
| Description: | NOFO Description: The goal of this funding opportunity is to improve the outcomes of large-scale solar (LSS) development for ecosystems, wildlife, and communities by soliciting projects that will a) test strategies that mitigate adverse impacts and/or maximize benefits to wildlife and ecosystems, b) provide technical assistance and stakeholder engagement opportunities to facilitate strategies that improve the compatibility of LSS facilities with wildlife, or c) provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to facilitate the adoption of agrivoltaics. |
| Link to Additional Information: | EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For questions regarding this NOFO:
solarwildlife@ee.doe.gov For questions regarding eXCHANGE: EERE-eXCHANGESupport@hq.doe.gov Email:solarwildlife@ee.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003492 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Domestic entities
Domestic entities are eligible to apply as recipients or subrecipients. The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a recipient or subrecipient of this NOFO: 1. Institutions of higher education; |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Golden Field Office |
| Description: | NOFO Description: The goal of this funding opportunity is to improve the outcomes of large-scale solar (LSS) development for ecosystems, wildlife, and communities by soliciting projects that will a) test strategies that mitigate adverse impacts and/or maximize benefits to wildlife and ecosystems, b) provide technical assistance and stakeholder engagement opportunities to facilitate strategies that improve the compatibility of LSS facilities with wildlife, or c) provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to facilitate the adoption of agrivoltaics. |
| 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 Email:stephanie.hodge@ee.doe.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 357901 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003492 (BASE) -> DE-FOA-0003492 Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2).pdf
Folder 357901 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003492 (BASE) -> FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003492.pdf
Folder 357901 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003492 (000002) -> DE-FOA-0003492 Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)_NOFO_Part 2.pdf
Folder 357901 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003492 (000002) -> DE-FOA-0003492 Solar Web with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)_NOFO Part 1_MOD 000002.pdf
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