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SolSmart Program Management

ID: DE-FOA-0002513 • Type: Posted
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Description

The activities to be funded under this FOA will support the government-wide approach to the climate crisis by driving the innovation that can lead to the deployment of clean energy technologies, which are critical for climate protection. Specifically, this funding program will help to reduce the soft costs of solar energy deployment those costs not associated with the hardware which account for up to 64% of the upfront cost of a residential solar installation. This FOA seeks an entity to manage and expand DOE's SolSmart program, which supports and recognizes local governments that reduce soft costs and expand access to solar energy. This community designation and technical assistance program was launched in 2016 and has recognized almost 400 communities from Florida to Alaska. Now, DOE is expanding the program to incorporate new solar-related technologies and respond to the evolving needs of local governments. The chosen entity will manage the program for the next five years.
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Overview

Agency
Golden Field Office (GFO) [DOE - EERE]
Category of Funding
Energy
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
81.117 - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 5/4/21 Golden Field Office posted grant opportunity DE-FOA-0002513 for SolSmart Program Management with funding of $1. The grant will be issued under grant program 81.117 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $8.0 million and $10.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
May 4, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 17, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
May 13, 2021, 12:39 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
Sept. 16, 2021

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Individuals
Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Special district governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
County governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
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
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$10,000,000
Floor
$8,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
$1
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Golden Field Office
Contact Email
solsmart.foa@ee.doe.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 287-1878
Additional Information
EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange
Additional Information Site
https://eere-exchange.energy.gov

Documents

Posted documents for DE-FOA-0002513

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Grants awarded through DE-FOA-0002513

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