This U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant, under its SunShot Initiative, is designed to drastically reduce solar energy system installation costs by 75%, aiming for subsidy-free grid parity. This grant’s primary purpose is to stimulate American innovation, research, and development, thereby strengthening domestic manufacturing and advancing cutting-edge solar technology. For the first time, the SunShot Incubator Program specifically targets “balance of systems” (BOS) soft costs. It seeks to encourage new startup businesses, or new business units within existing commercial entities, to develop innovative solutions. The goal is to overcome long-standing market barriers and facilitate solar project development by addressing these crucial soft cost challenges.
Opportunity ID: 130773
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000607 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SunShot Incubator Program – Soft Cost Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Headquarters |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the installed costs of solar energy systems by 75% by the end of the decade, achieving grid parity for subsidy-free solar energy. SunShot drives American innovation through advanced research and development, strengthening domestic manufacturing and cutting-edge technology. The Incubator Program is focusing on balance of systems (BOS) soft costs for the first time in response to changes in the marketplace. Utilizing the Incubator model, DOE intends to spur startups to focus on these soft costs and create innovative solutions to long-standing barriers to solar project development. This funding opportunity is the first to encourage new start-up businesses and/or new business units within an existing commercial entity to begin focusing on soft cost solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000607&agency=DOE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie N. Brown, 202-287-1556
carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov Email:carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2012 | ||
| Feb 21, 2012 | ||
| Jan 11, 2012 | ||
| Dec 19, 2011 | ||
| Dec 19, 2011 | ||
| Nov 16, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000607 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SunShot Incubator Program – Soft Cost Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Headquarters |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the installed costs of solar energy systems by 75% by the end of the decade, achieving grid parity for subsidy-free solar energy. SunShot drives American innovation through advanced research and development, strengthening domestic manufacturing and cutting-edge technology. The Incubator Program is focusing on balance of systems (BOS) soft costs for the first time in response to changes in the marketplace. Utilizing the Incubator model, DOE intends to spur startups to focus on these soft costs and create innovative solutions to long-standing barriers to solar project development. This funding opportunity is the first to encourage new start-up businesses and/or new business units within an existing commercial entity to begin focusing on soft cost solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000607&agency=DOE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie N. Brown, 202-287-1556
carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov Email:carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000607 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SunShot Incubator Program – Soft Cost Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Headquarters |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the installed costs of solar energy systems by 75% by the end of the decade, achieving grid parity for subsidy-free solar energy. SunShot drives American innovation through advanced research and development, strengthening domestic manufacturing and cutting-edge technology. The Incubator Program is focusing on balance of systems (BOS) soft costs for the first time in response to changes in the marketplace. Utilizing the Incubator model, DOE intends to spur startups to focus on these soft costs and create innovative solutions to long-standing barriers to solar project development. This funding opportunity is the first to encourage new start-up businesses and/or new business units within an existing commercial entity to begin focusing on soft cost solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000607&agency=DOE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie N. Brown, 202-287-1556
carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov Email:carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000607 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SunShot Incubator Program – Soft Cost Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Headquarters |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the installed costs of solar energy systems by 75% by the end of the decade, achieving grid parity for subsidy-free solar energy. SunShot drives American innovation through advanced research and development, strengthening domestic manufacturing and cutting-edge technology. The Incubator Program is focusing on balance of systems (BOS) soft costs for the first time in response to changes in the marketplace. Utilizing the Incubator model, DOE intends to spur startups to focus on these soft costs and create innovative solutions to long-standing barriers to solar project development. This funding opportunity is the first to encourage new start-up businesses and/or new business units within an existing commercial entity to begin focusing on soft cost solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000607&agency=DOE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie N. Brown, 202-287-1556
carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov Email:carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000607 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SunShot Incubator Program – Soft Cost Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Headquarters |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the installed costs of solar energy systems by 75% by the end of the decade, achieving grid parity for subsidy-free solar energy. SunShot drives American innovation through advanced research and development, strengthening domestic manufacturing and cutting-edge technology. The Incubator Program is focusing on balance of systems (BOS) soft costs for the first time in response to changes in the marketplace. Utilizing the Incubator model, DOE intends to spur startups to focus on these soft costs and create innovative solutions to long-standing barriers to solar project development. This funding opportunity is the first to encourage new start-up businesses and/or new business units within an existing commercial entity to begin focusing on soft cost solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000607&agency=DOE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie N. Brown, 202-287-1556
carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov Email:carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000607 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SunShot Incubator Program – Soft Cost Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Headquarters |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the installed costs of solar energy systems by 75% by the end of the decade, achieving grid parity for subsidy-free solar energy. SunShot drives American innovation through advanced research and development, strengthening domestic manufacturing and cutting-edge technology. The Incubator Program is focusing on balance of systems (BOS) soft costs for the first time in response to changes in the marketplace. Utilizing the Incubator model, DOE intends to spur startups to focus on these soft costs and create innovative solutions to long-standing barriers to solar project development. This funding opportunity is the first to encourage new start-up businesses and/or new business units within an existing commercial entity to begin focusing on soft cost solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000607&agency=DOE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie N. Brown, 202-287-1556
carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov Email:carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000607 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SunShot Incubator Program – Soft Cost Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Headquarters |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Energy?s (DOE) SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the installed costs of solar energy systems by 75% by the end of the decade, achieving grid parity for subsidy-free solar energy. SunShot drives American innovation through advanced research and development, strengthening domestic manufacturing and cutting-edge technology. The Incubator Program is focusing on balance of systems (BOS) soft costs for the first time in response to changes in the marketplace. Utilizing the Incubator model, DOE intends to spur startups to focus on these soft costs and create innovative solutions to long-standing barriers to solar project development. This funding opportunity is the first to encourage new start-up businesses and/or new business units within an existing commercial entity to begin focusing on soft cost solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000607&agency=DOE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie N. Brown, 202-287-1556
carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov Email:carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Carrie N. Brown, 202-287-1556 carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov Email: carrie.brown@hq.doe.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.087 | PKG00085611 | Mar 05, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
130773 SF424-2.0.pdf
130773 Other-1.1.pdf
130773 PerformanceSite_1_2-1.2.pdf
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