Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001453
Apply for DE FOA 0001453
- The DOE-GFO in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of an Inter-tribal Technical Assistance Energy Providers Network" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2016 and posted on Feb 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Office of Indian Energy, announced a discretionary grant funding opportunity called "Establishment of an Inter-tribal Technical Assistance Energy Providers Network" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001453). The basic aim is to build or strengthen regionally based technical assistance providers that can serve multiple Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages through a coordinated network. Rather than funding a single project on one site, the opportunity is geared toward creating capacity that can be shared across a group of member communities, with the expectation that the assistance delivered will lead to concrete, measurable results and practical end-products.
Eligible applicants are specifically Alaska Native Regional Corporations and inter-tribal organizations (listed as Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, with precise definitions and eligibility details provided in the full FOA). The funded entities are expected to provide technical assistance on a regional basis in a way that reflects the needs of their member tribes or villages. Importantly, DOE emphasizes two major deliverables beyond day-to-day support: first, applicants must lay out a credible plan to become financially self-sustaining after DOE Office of Indian Energy funding ends; second, applicants must describe a methodology for providing services equitably across their member tribes or Alaska Native villages, so that assistance is not concentrated in only a few communities and the network functions fairly and transparently.
From a practical standpoint, the grant sits in the "Energy" funding activity category and is tied to CFDA number 81.087. The FOA lists an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and anticipates up to 20 awards, signaling that DOE intended to fund multiple regional or inter-tribal efforts rather than a single national hub. The opportunity was created and posted on February 12, 2016, and the application closing date was April 14, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching). As with many DOE opportunities, the full solicitation document is the authoritative source for required content, review criteria, allowable costs, and any cost-share expectations; the summary information points applicants to the FOA for these specifics.
DOE also scheduled an informational webinar for potential applicants on March 1, 2016, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Eastern. The webinar was designed to walk through the FOA, clarify who can apply, outline what the application must include, explain cost share and other compliance requirements, show how to submit questions, and describe how DOE would evaluate and select applications for funding. Registration was provided through the posted GoToWebinar link.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov), and submission through that system was required to be considered for an award. Applicants needed to register and create an account in eXCHANGE prior to submission, and DOE pointed users to an online user guide available within the system. The announcement also highlights a key procedural detail: eXCHANGE enforces hard deadlines, meaning the APPLY and SUBMIT functions automatically disable at the stated cutoff time. Because of that design, applicants experiencing technical problems before the deadline were instructed to contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov) as early as possible. For substantive questions about the announcement itself, and separate questions about submission mechanics, the FOA posted on eXCHANGE provides the correct points of contact and instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "Establishment of an Inter-tribal Technical Assistance Energy Providers Network."
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Office of Indian Energy, announced this discretionary grant funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001453.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to build or strengthen regionally based technical assistance providers that can serve multiple Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages through a coordinated network, with assistance that leads to concrete, measurable results and practical end-products.
Is this funding meant for a single on-site energy project?
No. The opportunity is geared toward creating shared regional capacity that can be used across a group of member communities, rather than funding a single project at one location.
What kinds of services are recipients expected to provide?
Funded entities are expected to provide technical assistance on a regional basis in a way that reflects the needs of their member tribes or Alaska Native villages.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are specifically Alaska Native Regional Corporations and inter-tribal organizations (described as Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments). The full FOA contains the precise definitions and eligibility details.
Where can applicants find the exact eligibility definitions and requirements?
The full FOA posted in the DOE submission system is the authoritative source for precise eligibility definitions, application requirements, and other compliance details.
What are the key deliverables DOE emphasized beyond providing technical assistance?
DOE emphasized two major deliverables: (1) a credible plan for the network to become financially self-sustaining after DOE Office of Indian Energy funding ends, and (2) a methodology for providing services equitably across member tribes or Alaska Native villages so assistance is not concentrated in only a few communities and the network operates fairly and transparently.
What does DOE mean by equitable service delivery?
Applicants are expected to describe how they will provide services fairly across their member tribes or Alaska Native villages, rather than focusing assistance on only a small subset of communities, and to explain how the network will function in a transparent way.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Energy.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 81.087.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The FOA lists an award ceiling of $1,000,000.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated up to 20 awards, indicating an intent to support multiple regional or inter-tribal efforts.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 12, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was April 14, 2016 (the original and current closing dates were the same).
Was there an informational webinar for potential applicants?
Yes. DOE scheduled an informational webinar on March 1, 2016, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Eastern.
What was the purpose of the informational webinar?
The webinar was designed to walk through the FOA, clarify who can apply, outline what the application must include, explain cost share and other compliance requirements, show how to submit questions, and describe how DOE would evaluate and select applications for funding.
How did applicants register for the webinar?
Registration was provided through the posted GoToWebinar link associated with the announcement.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Submission through that system was required to be considered for an award.
Do applicants need to register in EERE eXCHANGE before submitting?
Yes. Applicants needed to register and create an account in eXCHANGE prior to submission.
Is there guidance available for using EERE eXCHANGE?
Yes. DOE pointed users to an online user guide available within the eXCHANGE system.
Does EERE eXCHANGE enforce a hard deadline?
Yes. The announcement notes that eXCHANGE enforces hard deadlines, and the APPLY and SUBMIT functions automatically disable at the stated cutoff time.
What should an applicant do if they have technical problems submitting before the deadline?
Applicants experiencing technical problems were instructed to contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk as early as possible by emailing EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov.
Where should applicants look for points of contact for questions about the FOA?
The FOA posted on eXCHANGE provides the correct points of contact and instructions for substantive questions about the announcement and separate questions about submission mechanics.
Where can applicants find authoritative details like required application content, allowable costs, review criteria, and cost-share expectations?
The full solicitation document (the FOA) is the authoritative source for required content, review criteria, allowable costs, and any cost-share expectations. The summary information directs applicants to the FOA for these specifics.
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