Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000475
Apply for DE FOA 0000475
- The Headquarters in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conferences,Outreach Networking for New Energy Communities Tech.( CONNECT)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 3, 2012 and posted on Jun 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 4, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Individuals Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Conferences, Outreach, Networking for New Energy Communities and Technologies (CONNECT)" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000475) was a discretionary federal funding announcement associated with the U.S. Department of Energy, specifically tied to ARPA-E activity (CFDA 81.135, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy). Its stated program focus, as reflected in the category explanation, was to support conferences, outreach, and networking activities aimed at strengthening communities and accelerating engagement around new energy technologies. In practical terms, this type of opportunity typically helps convene stakeholders, spread technical and programmatic information, and build relationships that can speed collaboration and adoption across research, industry, government, and other sectors.
The key update in the provided notice is that this announcement was cancelled by an amendment. The amendment explicitly states that it cancels FOA DE-FOA-0000475 and removes the upcoming quarterly application submission deadlines. In other words, the federal agency stopped accepting applications under this specific funding opportunity and eliminated the previously planned schedule for future submissions. Even though the original materials listed an "OriginalClosingDate" of December 4, 2012 and show other date fields (including a "CurrentClosingDate" of January 4, 2012 and an archive date of February 12, 2013), the central point of the amendment is that the FOA was terminated and the rolling or quarterly intake cadence was discontinued.
From a funding standpoint, the FOA described an estimated total program funding level of $100,000, with individual award sizes expected to fall between a floor of $5,000 and a ceiling of $25,000, and an anticipated total of about 20 awards. The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," which often indicates support mechanisms that may not fit neatly into standard grant or cooperative agreement labels, particularly for event- or convening-oriented activities such as conferences or workshops. The announcement also included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients would have been expected to contribute some non-federal resources toward the project costs, consistent with how many event and outreach efforts are structured.
Eligibility was broad and included many common public and nonprofit categories: state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special districts), public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public and Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. It also included nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the caveat "other than institutions of higher education" for the 501(c)(3) line item). The eligibility information also references Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), indicating they were contemplated within the eligibility framework or otherwise addressed in the eligibility terms for this FOA.
For official context and updates, the notice points users to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE website as the additional information link destination, which is where ARPA-E typically posts solicitations, amendments, and related guidance. The contact information included two DOE headquarters contracting points of contact: Krystal Paige (Contract Specialist, 202-287-1044, krystal.paige@hq.doe.gov) and John T. Harris (Contracting Officer, 202-287-1055, john.harris@hq.doe.gov). Those contacts were specifically provided for applicants who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically or needed procurement-related clarification, though the amendment indicates the FOA itself was cancelled, so any future funding would likely require monitoring for a new or replacement opportunity rather than submitting under DE-FOA-0000475.
CONNECT (DE-FOA-0000475) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the CONNECT funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0000475)?
CONNECT stands for "Conferences, Outreach, Networking for New Energy Communities and Technologies (CONNECT)." It was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), tied to ARPA-E activity under CFDA 81.135 (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy). The stated focus was to support conferences, outreach, and networking activities that strengthen communities and accelerate engagement around new energy technologies.
What types of activities was CONNECT intended to support?
Based on the program description, CONNECT was intended to fund convening and engagement efforts such as conferences, outreach events, and networking activities. The overall purpose was to help bring stakeholders together, share technical and programmatic information, and build relationships that could speed collaboration and adoption across research, industry, government, and other sectors involved in new energy technologies.
Is CONNECT (DE-FOA-0000475) still accepting applications?
No. An amendment to the announcement explicitly cancelled FOA DE-FOA-0000475 and removed the upcoming quarterly application submission deadlines. This means DOE stopped accepting applications under this specific funding opportunity.
What does it mean that the FOA was cancelled by amendment?
The cancellation language indicates that the agency terminated this specific funding opportunity. In practical terms, applicants should not plan to submit under DE-FOA-0000475 and should not expect the previously planned submission schedule (including quarterly deadlines) to remain available.
Were there application deadlines listed before the cancellation?
Yes. The notice references that the FOA had an "OriginalClosingDate" of December 4, 2012. It also shows other date fields, including a "CurrentClosingDate" of January 4, 2012 and an archive date of February 12, 2013. However, the amendment is the controlling update and states that the FOA was cancelled and that upcoming quarterly submission deadlines were removed.
How much funding was estimated to be available under CONNECT?
The FOA described an estimated total program funding level of $100,000.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual award sizes were expected to range from $5,000 (minimum) to $25,000 (maximum).
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
The FOA anticipated making about 20 awards.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was listed as "Other." This label is often used for support mechanisms that do not fit neatly into standard categories like a grant or cooperative agreement, particularly for event- or convening-oriented activities such as conferences or workshops.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients would have been expected to contribute some non-federal resources toward project costs.
Who was eligible to apply (before the FOA was cancelled)?
Eligibility was broad and included multiple categories of applicants, including:
- State governments
- Local governments (including counties, cities or townships, and special districts)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Were Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) addressed in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility information references FFRDCs, indicating they were contemplated within the eligibility framework or otherwise addressed in the eligibility terms for this FOA.
Which DOE office or program was CONNECT associated with?
CONNECT was tied to ARPA-E activity within DOE and referenced CFDA 81.135 (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy).
Where were official updates and solicitation materials posted?
The notice points users to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE website as the destination for additional information. ARPA-E typically posts solicitations, amendments, and related guidance there.
Who were the points of contact listed for this opportunity?
Two DOE headquarters contracting points of contact were listed:
- Krystal Paige, Contract Specialist: 202-287-1044, krystal.paige@hq.doe.gov
- John T. Harris, Contracting Officer: 202-287-1055, john.harris@hq.doe.gov
What were the listed contacts intended to help with?
The contacts were provided for applicants who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically or who needed procurement-related clarification. Given that the FOA was cancelled by amendment, any inquiry today would likely focus on confirming the cancellation status and identifying whether a new or replacement opportunity exists.
If the FOA is cancelled, how should organizations look for similar future funding?
Because applications are no longer accepted under DE-FOA-0000475, the practical next step described in the notice is to monitor the ARPA-E eXCHANGE website for any new or replacement opportunities rather than submitting under this cancelled FOA.
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