Opportunity Information: Apply for A12A01195
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- The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Energy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.038 Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2012 and posted on Aug 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $74,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $74,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Energy grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number A12A01195) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), under the Natural Resources funding activity category. It is tied to CFDA 15.038, Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands, and it was posted on August 27, 2012 (created August 26, 2012). The application window for this announcement ran through August 31, 2012, with the opportunity later archived on September 7, 2012. The total funding amount is fixed at $74,000, and both the award floor and award ceiling are also $74,000, meaning the award size is set rather than offered as a range.
This opportunity is a single-source award intended specifically for the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe, which means it is not an open competitive competition at the time of this posting. The notice explains that the project had previously been competitively announced in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011, but this particular listing reflects a directed award to one recipient rather than multiple awards or a broader applicant pool. The expected number of awards is one, and the eligible applicant category listed is federally recognized Native American tribal governments, consistent with the intended recipient.
In terms of project purpose, the grant supports the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe in assessing the feasibility of developing a biomass-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) plant. A biomass CHP feasibility effort typically focuses on determining whether locally available biomass resources can reliably and economically fuel a system that produces electricity and useful thermal energy at the same time. Feasibility assessments commonly include evaluating fuel supply and logistics, technology options, system sizing, site considerations, interconnection and permitting needs, potential heat users, preliminary engineering, cost estimates, and an initial look at financing and long-term operations. The central idea is to determine whether a biomass CHP system is technically viable and cost-effective for the tribe’s needs before moving into design, permitting, or construction.
There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this grant, so the award is structured to fund the proposed feasibility work without requiring a recipient match. For applicants or stakeholders who needed access to the full announcement or had trouble retrieving it electronically, the listed point of contact is Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer at BIA, reachable by phone at 703-390-6408.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This is the Energy grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is A12A01195.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
What funding activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA program is this opportunity tied to?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.038, Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 27, 2012 (created August 26, 2012).
What were the application dates for this opportunity?
The application window for this announcement ran through August 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on September 7, 2012.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. This listing describes a single-source award intended for one specific recipient rather than an open competitive competition at the time of posting.
Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?
The single-source award is intended specifically for the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe.
How many awards are expected under this announcement?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category listed is federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total funding amount is fixed at $74,000.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is $74,000.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $74,000.
Does the opportunity offer a range of award sizes?
No. Because the award floor and award ceiling are both $74,000, the award size is set rather than offered as a range.
What is the purpose of the project funded by this grant?
The grant supports the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe in assessing the feasibility of developing a biomass-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) plant.
What does a biomass-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) feasibility assessment generally cover?
Based on the description provided, a biomass CHP feasibility effort typically focuses on determining whether locally available biomass resources can reliably and economically fuel a system that produces electricity and useful thermal energy at the same time. Feasibility assessments commonly include evaluating fuel supply and logistics, technology options, system sizing, site considerations, interconnection and permitting needs, potential heat users, preliminary engineering, cost estimates, and an initial look at financing and long-term operations.
Is this funding meant for construction of a biomass CHP plant?
The stated purpose is feasibility assessment work to determine whether a biomass CHP system is technically viable and cost-effective before moving into design, permitting, or construction.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this grant.
Why does the notice mention a previous competitive announcement?
The notice explains that the project had previously been competitively announced in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011, but this particular listing reflects a directed award to one recipient rather than multiple awards or a broader applicant pool.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or if there are issues retrieving it electronically?
The listed point of contact is Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer at BIA.
What is the contact phone number for the point of contact listed?
Leo Moomaw can be reached by phone at 703-390-6408.
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