Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000486
The Advanced Hydropower Development grant opportunity has undergone some modifications, detailed in an amendment. Key changes include updated language in multiple sections (I through V) and changes to specific Merit Review Criteria for different subtopics. Notably, the funding ceiling for Subtopic 2.2 has increased from $1,500,000 to $1,875,000, and Appendix E on calculating the Levelized Cost of Energy has been completely revised. The overall structure of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) remains unchanged, with modifications highlighted.
The objective of the Department of Energy's Water Power Program is to advance water power technologies that promote renewable and cost-effective electricity generation. This FOA invites applications for the development and testing of advanced conventional hydropower systems across several Topic Areas:
1. Sustainable Small Hydropower 2. Sustainable Pumped Storage Hydropower 3. Environmental Mitigation Technologies for Conventional Hydropower 4. Advanced Conventional Hydropower System Testing at Bureau of Reclamation Facilities (jointly funded by the Bureau of Reclamation and DOE).
Important deadlines for this opportunity are a Letter of Intent due by May 5, 2011, and the application due date of June 6, 2011, both by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.Apply for DE FOA 0000486
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced Hydropower Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2011 and posted on Apr 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- The following domestic entities are eligible to apply for this announcement (1) institutions of higher education (2) nonprofit and for profit private entities (3) State and local governments and (4) consortia of entities (1) through (3). All types of domestic entities, including DOE/NNSA National Laboratory Contractors and non DOE Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Foreign entities are not allowed to be prime recipients, however they can be subrecipients. Please be advised that those entities that form teams with DOE National Laboratories in which the Laboratory is a Prime Recipient (i.e., lead participant) will be required to enter into subcontracts with the Laboratory. As such, the terms and conditions of the Management and Operating contract between the Laboratory and the Department of Energy will be in effect for any subcontracts, and not the traditional provisions associated with a financial assistance award. DOE National Laboratories acting as Prime Recipients must make all applicable terms and conditions available to their subcontractors prior to submission of their applications. Any entities considering such teaming arrangements should request the Laboratory to provide the applicable terms and conditions prior to the Prime Recipient submitting a response to this FOA.
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