Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000856
Apply for DE FOA 0000856
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment (GEARED)" 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 Apr 16, 2013 and posted on Feb 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2013 Submission Deadline for Concept Paper 500 PM ET, April 12, 2013 Submission Deadline for Full Applications 500 PM ET, April 24, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Please See the FOA, Section III Eligibility Information, A. Eligible Applicants for the complete list of eligible applicants under this FOA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment (GEARED) opportunity is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding announcement aimed at helping the electric power sector handle much higher levels of solar and other distributed energy resources. The central idea is to grow two things at the same time: (1) the technical and analytical capacity needed for modern power system research, development, and grid analysis, and (2) the practical workforce readiness of both current utility professionals and the next wave of engineers and operators who will be responsible for planning and running grids with significant distributed generation. Rather than treating research and workforce development as separate tracks, GEARED is structured to push technical findings quickly into training, education, and professional development so the industry can absorb new knowledge faster.
GEARED supports two main activity types. First, it funds training consortia that combine power systems research and analysis with near-term translation of results into educational materials, training programs, and other initiatives that can be used by the utility workforce and related professionals. These consortia are expected to focus on real grid-integration needs tied to high penetrations of solar and other distributed technologies, with an emphasis on producing usable outputs that improve how people design, study, and operate the grid. Second, GEARED funds a national coordination network intended to connect the various consortia to each other and to other relevant power system research, development, and training efforts nationwide. In practice, that coordination role is meant to reduce duplication, share methods and lessons learned, and create a more coherent national push for grid-integration know-how and training content.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed as Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000856 and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means DOE expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination, review, and collaboration as work progresses, rather than a purely hands-off grant). The program falls under the Energy activity category and is associated with CFDA number 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget, with the specific expectations spelled out in the full FOA.
The amendment described in the notice mainly changes the timeline. It extends the deadline for submitting questions from April 16, 2013 to April 19, 2013, and it extends the full application submission deadline from 5:00 PM Eastern on April 19, 2013 to 5:00 PM Eastern on April 24, 2013. The concept paper deadline remains 5:00 PM Eastern on April 12, 2013. These dates matter because DOE typically uses the concept paper stage to screen alignment and competitiveness before applicants invest in full proposals, and missing the electronic submission window generally results in an application not being considered.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the summary data (open to any entity type), but applicants are directed to the FOA itself, specifically Section III (Eligibility Information), for the authoritative list and any conditions or clarifications. In other words, many types of organizations may be able to apply, but the exact rules are defined in the full announcement.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov). Applicants have to register and create an account in that system to submit, and DOE provides an EERE eXCHANGE user guide via the EERE site to help with navigation and submission requirements. The notice also distinguishes between questions about the content of the announcement and questions about the mechanics of submission, with the correct points of contact laid out in the full FOA. For access issues or assistance locating the full announcement, the listed contact is the SunShot GEARED mailbox at SunShotGEARED@go.doe.gov.
GEARED (Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment) Grant FAQs
What is the GEARED funding opportunity?
GEARED (Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding announcement intended to help the electric power sector manage much higher levels of solar and other distributed energy resources by strengthening both grid-focused technical capabilities and workforce readiness.
What problem is GEARED trying to solve?
The opportunity targets the challenges utilities and grid operators face as solar and other distributed energy resources become more prevalent. GEARED emphasizes improving the technical and analytical capacity for modern grid research and analysis, while also improving training and education so the workforce can plan and operate a grid with significant distributed generation.
What is the main approach GEARED takes?
GEARED is designed to connect research and workforce development rather than treating them as separate tracks. It aims to move technical findings quickly into training, education, and professional development materials so new knowledge is absorbed and applied faster across the industry.
What are the two main activity types supported by GEARED?
GEARED supports (1) training consortia and (2) a national coordination network. Training consortia combine power systems research and analysis with near-term translation of results into educational and training outputs. The national coordination network connects consortia with each other and with other relevant research and training efforts nationwide.
What are “training consortia†expected to do under GEARED?
Training consortia are expected to conduct power systems research and grid analysis tied to real grid-integration needs at high penetrations of solar and other distributed technologies, and to translate results into usable outputs such as educational materials, training programs, or other initiatives that improve how people design, study, and operate the grid.
What is the purpose of the national coordination network?
The national coordination network is intended to link the various GEARED consortia to each other and to other power system research, development, and training activities nationwide. Its practical role is to reduce duplication, share methods and lessons learned, and help create a more coherent national push for grid-integration know-how and training content.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number) for GEARED?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for GEARED is DE-FOA-0000856.
What type of funding instrument does DOE use for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates DOE expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination, review, and collaboration as work progresses, rather than a fully hands-off approach.
What activity category does this program fall under?
The program is listed under the Energy activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with GEARED?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. Specific cost-share expectations are described in the full FOA.
What are the key deadlines for this opportunity (including the amendment changes)?
The concept paper deadline remains 5:00 PM Eastern on April 12, 2013. The deadline for submitting questions was extended from April 16, 2013 to April 19, 2013. The full application submission deadline was extended from 5:00 PM Eastern on April 19, 2013 to 5:00 PM Eastern on April 24, 2013.
Did the amendment change the concept paper deadline?
No. The concept paper deadline remains 5:00 PM Eastern on April 12, 2013.
What changed in the amendment?
The amendment mainly changed the timeline by extending (1) the deadline for submitting questions and (2) the full application submission deadline.
Why do the submission deadlines matter?
DOE commonly uses the concept paper stage to screen for alignment and competitiveness before applicants invest in full applications. Also, missing the electronic submission window generally results in an application not being considered.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the summary data (open to any entity type). However, applicants are directed to the FOA itself, specifically Section III (Eligibility Information), for the authoritative eligibility rules and any conditions or clarifications.
Where can applicants find the authoritative eligibility requirements?
The authoritative eligibility requirements are in the full FOA, Section III (Eligibility Information).
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Do applicants need to register to use EERE eXCHANGE?
Yes. Applicants must register and create an account in EERE eXCHANGE in order to submit an application.
Is there guidance available for using the EERE eXCHANGE portal?
Yes. DOE provides an EERE eXCHANGE user guide via the EERE site to help with navigation and submission requirements.
Who should applicants contact for access issues or help locating the full announcement?
For access issues or assistance locating the full announcement, the listed contact is the SunShot GEARED mailbox at SunShotGEARED@go.doe.gov.
Are there different contacts for FOA content questions versus submission mechanics?
Yes. The notice distinguishes between questions about the content of the announcement and questions about the mechanics of submission, with the appropriate points of contact provided in the full FOA.
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