Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000422
Apply for DE FOA 0000422
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "First Steps Toward Developing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency on Tribal Lands" 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 Feb 11, 2011 and posted on Jan 24, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- A Tribal Council Resolution by each participating Indian Tribe, declaration from each Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization entity or Tribal Consortium, and a letter of commitment from all other project participants, are required as a part of the application.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Tribal Energy Program, released Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0000422 titled "First Steps Toward Developing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency on Tribal Lands." This opportunity is focused on helping tribes and tribal entities take early, practical steps to plan and prepare for clean energy work on Tribal Lands, especially by building the internal plans, structures, and skills needed to move from interest to action. Amendment 001 to the announcement was issued specifically to clarify two items for applicants: the definition of "Tribal Lands" and what DOE expects for the Statements of Commitment and the Cost Sharing file.
The grant supports activities that are essentially the groundwork for future energy projects rather than construction of large systems right away. DOE is looking for applications that center on strategic energy planning (for example, creating or updating an energy plan that reflects community priorities, utility realities, and long-term goals), energy options analysis (such as assessing and comparing renewable energy and energy efficiency paths that fit local conditions), energy organization development (building or strengthening the tribal organizations and processes that can manage energy initiatives), and human capacity building (training, workforce development, and strengthening staff and leadership capability to implement and sustain energy efficiency and renewable energy development over time). The overarching intent is to support sustainable, community-aligned energy efficiency implementation and/or renewable energy development by investing in planning, analysis, governance readiness, and people.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the energy funding area and is associated with CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally reduces the financial barrier to participation for eligible tribal applicants. At the time of posting, the public-facing fields for estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling are shown as 0, which typically means the amounts were not populated in the summary record and applicants needed to rely on the full FOA text for actual funding ranges, expected award sizes, and the number of awards DOE anticipated making.
Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments as well as Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments, and other eligible applicants as described in the FOA's additional eligibility language. A key requirement is that applications must include formal documentation showing commitment and authorization from the tribal government(s) and partners. Specifically, DOE requires a Tribal Council Resolution from each participating Indian Tribe, or an equivalent declaration from each Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization or Tribal Consortium involved, plus letters of commitment from all other project participants. In practice, these documents function as proof that the project has official backing, that roles are understood, and that the applying team has the authority to plan and coordinate the work being proposed.
The announcement was posted on January 24, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 3, 2011, indicating a single deadline cycle reflected in this record. The administering agency office listed is DOE's Golden Field Office. Application instructions, required content, and the selection criteria are not fully described in the summary record and are instead contained in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement accessible through FedConnect. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the DOE point of contact listed is Paige L. Smith at paige.smith@go.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is DE-FOA-0000422, titled "First Steps Toward Developing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency on Tribal Lands."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the funding agency, through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Tribal Energy Program.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The focus is on helping tribes and tribal entities take early, practical steps to plan and prepare for clean energy work on Tribal Lands. The emphasis is on building the internal plans, structures, and skills needed to move from interest to action.
Is this funding intended for construction of large renewable energy systems?
No. The grant supports groundwork activities (planning, analysis, organizational readiness, and capacity building) rather than immediate construction of large systems.
What types of projects or activities does DOE want to fund under this FOA?
Applications are expected to center on early-stage development activities such as:
- Strategic energy planning (for example, creating or updating an energy plan aligned with community priorities, utility realities, and long-term goals)
- Energy options analysis (assessing and comparing renewable energy and energy efficiency paths that fit local conditions)
- Energy organization development (building or strengthening tribal organizations and processes that can manage energy initiatives)
- Human capacity building (training, workforce development, and strengthening staff and leadership capability to implement and sustain energy efficiency and renewable energy development over time)
What is the overarching intent of the funding?
The overarching intent is to support sustainable, community-aligned energy efficiency implementation and/or renewable energy development by investing in planning, analysis, governance readiness, and people.
What kind of grant is this?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the energy funding area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling show as 0?
In the public-facing summary record, the fields for estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling are shown as 0. This typically indicates the amounts were not populated in the summary record, and applicants would need to rely on the full FOA text for actual funding ranges, expected award sizes, and the number of awards anticipated.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized governments, along with other eligible applicants as described in the FOA's additional eligibility language.
What does DOE require as proof of tribal commitment and authorization?
Applications must include formal documentation showing commitment and authorization from the tribal government(s) and partners. DOE specifically requires:
- A Tribal Council Resolution from each participating Indian Tribe, or an equivalent declaration from each Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization or Tribal Consortium involved
- Letters of commitment from all other project participants
Why are Tribal Council Resolutions and letters of commitment required?
These documents serve as proof that the proposed work has official backing, that roles are understood, and that the applying team has the authority to plan and coordinate the activities described in the application.
What is Amendment 001 and why does it matter?
Amendment 001 was issued to clarify two items for applicants: (1) the definition of "Tribal Lands" and (2) what DOE expects for the Statements of Commitment and the Cost Sharing file.
Where can applicants find the full application instructions and selection criteria?
The summary record does not include full application instructions, required content, or selection criteria. Those details are contained in the full FOA, which is accessible through FedConnect.
When was this FOA posted, and what was the deadline?
The announcement was posted on January 24, 2011. The original and current closing date shown is March 3, 2011, indicating a single deadline cycle in this record.
Which DOE office administers this opportunity?
The administering office listed is DOE's Golden Field Office.
Who is the DOE point of contact for access issues or questions about the full FOA?
The listed point of contact is Paige L. Smith. Email: paige.smith@go.doe.gov.
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