Opportunity Information: Apply for DE PS36 09GO99022
Apply for DE PS36 09GO99022
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "First Steps Toward Tribal Weatherization Human Capacity 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 Mar 18, 2009 and posted on Mar 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2009 To meet programmatic requirements.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This FOA is restricted to (1) an Indian Tribe (2) Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization or (3) Tribal Consortium and on whose (4) Tribal Lands weatherization services may be provided.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, offered a discretionary grant opportunity called "First Steps Toward Tribal Weatherization - Human Capacity Development" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-PS36-09GO99022). The core purpose of this program was to help Tribes build the people, skills, and organizational foundation needed to start or strengthen Tribal weatherization programs. Rather than focusing on large-scale construction or direct service delivery at high volume, the emphasis was on capacity building: developing the trained workforce and administrative know-how that would allow Tribes to weatherize homes for their own members and, if desired, potentially support nearby Tribes in the future.
Eligibility was tightly limited to Tribal entities connected to the lands where the services would be provided. Applicants had to be either an Indian Tribe, a Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization, or a Tribal Consortium, and the proposed weatherization services had to be for Tribal Lands. This restriction was intended to ensure that funds went directly toward building Tribal-run or Tribal-directed capability, anchored in the community and governance structures responsible for those lands.
Funded activities centered on education, training, and hands-on skills development related to the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Examples included technical training for weatherization job roles as well as administrative training needed to operate a program effectively (such as planning, compliance, reporting, and program management). The announcement also encouraged learning through real-world experience, including apprenticeships or on-the-job training with established weatherization providers. For technical training resources, the FOA pointed applicants to DOE-recognized Weatherization Assistance Program Training Facilities listed through WAPTAC, and for apprenticeship or provider connections, it referenced WAP state contacts and local providers, also accessible via WAPTAC.
Financially, DOE anticipated making about five awards, with total estimated funding of $1,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $50,000 (award floor) and $200,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowered the barrier for eligible Tribal applicants that might otherwise struggle to meet match requirements. The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was energy, listed under CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development), reflecting DOE program alignment and reporting classifications.
The application process was handled electronically through DOE's Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) at http://e-center.doe.gov. The FOA directed applicants to Appendix D and the website help resources for instructions on registration, submitting an application or amendments, and handling questions and answers related to the solicitation. Key dates included a posted date of March 16, 2009, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2009, and an archive date of July 16, 2009.
For support, DOE provided contact points for both technical access issues and program-related questions. Applicants experiencing trouble accessing the full announcement or using IIPS were directed to the IIPS HelpDesk at iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov. A program contact was also listed: Sara Wilson (sara.wilson@go.doe.gov). Overall, the opportunity was designed as an entry point for Tribes to develop the human capacity and organizational readiness needed to build sustainable, locally directed weatherization services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this DOE grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "First Steps Toward Tribal Weatherization - Human Capacity Development."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-PS36-09GO99022.
3) Which DOE office offered this funding opportunity?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, offered this discretionary grant opportunity.
4) What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to help Tribes build the people, skills, and organizational foundation needed to start or strengthen Tribal weatherization programs. The emphasis is on capacity building (trained workforce and administrative know-how) rather than large-scale construction or high-volume direct service delivery.
5) Is this funding intended for large-scale construction or weatherizing a high volume of homes?
No. The program emphasis is on building human capacity and organizational readiness, not on large-scale construction or delivering weatherization services at high volume.
6) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Tribal entities connected to the lands where services would be provided. Applicants must be either an Indian Tribe, a Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization, or a Tribal Consortium.
7) Are there geographic or service-area restrictions?
Yes. The proposed weatherization services must be for Tribal Lands.
8) Why is eligibility restricted to Tribal entities and Tribal Lands?
The restriction is intended to ensure the funds directly support Tribal-run or Tribal-directed capability anchored in the community and governance structures responsible for those lands.
9) What kinds of activities are supported under this grant?
Funded activities center on education, training, and hands-on skills development related to the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This includes technical training for weatherization job roles and administrative training needed to operate an effective program (planning, compliance, reporting, and program management).
10) Are hands-on learning approaches like apprenticeships allowed or encouraged?
Yes. The announcement encouraged learning through real-world experience, including apprenticeships or on-the-job training with established weatherization providers.
11) Does the opportunity reference any recommended training resources?
Yes. For technical training, it pointed applicants to DOE-recognized Weatherization Assistance Program Training Facilities listed through WAPTAC. For apprenticeship and provider connections, it referenced WAP state contacts and local providers, also accessible via WAPTAC.
12) How many awards did DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipated making about five awards.
13) What was the estimated total funding available?
The total estimated funding was $1,000,000.
14) What were the expected minimum and maximum award amounts?
The expected award floor was $50,000 and the award ceiling was $200,000.
15) Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
16) What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
17) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was energy.
18) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
19) How were applications submitted?
Applications were submitted electronically through DOE's Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) at http://e-center.doe.gov.
20) Where did the FOA direct applicants for application and submission instructions?
The FOA directed applicants to Appendix D and the IIPS website help resources for instructions on registration, submitting an application or amendments, and handling questions and answers related to the solicitation.
21) What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date was March 16, 2009. The original and current closing date was May 7, 2009. The archive date was July 16, 2009.
22) Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the announcement or using IIPS?
Applicants were directed to the IIPS HelpDesk at iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov.
23) Who was the program contact for this funding opportunity?
The program contact listed was Sara Wilson at sara.wilson@go.doe.gov.
24) What long-term capability was this program designed to support?
The opportunity was designed as an entry point for Tribes to develop sustainable, locally directed weatherization services by building trained staff and the administrative systems needed to run a weatherization program.
25) Did the FOA mention potential future benefits beyond serving the applicant Tribe?
Yes. It noted that building Tribal capability could allow Tribes to weatherize homes for their own members and, if desired, potentially support nearby Tribes in the future.
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