Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000259
Apply for DE FOA 0000259
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing Initiative" 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 Oct 5, 2010 and posted on Jul 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 6, 2010. (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.
- To be eligible to submit a Full Application to this Announcement, Applicants must have submitted a Concept Paper Application to FOA No. DE FOA 0000237 by the required due date, passed the Concept Paper Application initial compliance review, and received DOE feedback. All domestic applicants were eligible to apply to FOA No. DE FOA 0000237, except nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing Initiative (PVMI) is a U.S. Department of Energy funding opportunity designed to strengthen and expand domestic photovoltaic manufacturing and the supporting supply chain. It is structured to push technology development across the solar industry while also improving coordination among key stakeholders, with the broader aim of making U.S. PV manufacturing more competitive and scalable. In practical terms, the initiative is meant to help move cutting-edge PV technologies from development into real-world manufacturing, while also supporting the workforce training needed to run and grow those operations.
This particular notice is an amendment to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) that mainly changes the submission timeline. The amendment extends the deadline for Full Applications to October 06, 2010, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (the original closing date was October 05, 2010). Aside from the deadline extension, the core intent of the opportunity remains the same: DOE is seeking a broad range of proposed technologies and development approaches that can advance PVMI goals, including new manufacturing processes, improvements in PV technology readiness, and models that accelerate deployment of advanced PV manufacturing capabilities.
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0000259, titled "Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing Initiative," and it falls under the discretionary funding category. Awards are expected to be made using a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by DOE during the project period (for example, through technical collaboration, project oversight, or shared decision points). The activity aligns with CFDA number 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, which is typical for initiatives aimed at scaling industrial capacity and accelerating commercialization.
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted in terms of entity type, but it is gated by a required pre-application step. To submit a Full Application under this announcement, an applicant must have previously submitted a Concept Paper to FOA No. DE FOA 0000237 by the required due date, must have passed the initial compliance review for that concept paper, and must have received DOE feedback. The original concept paper eligibility was open to domestic applicants generally, with an exception for certain 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. This structure signals that DOE intended to screen and shape the applicant pool through the concept paper process before investing time in full proposal review.
The administering office is the DOE Golden Field Office. The posting date for the opportunity is July 30, 2010, with an archive date of December 30, 2010. Applicants were directed to find the full announcement and submission details through FedConnect by searching public opportunities and entering the full announcement number as the reference number. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Diana Rebekah Martinez, Grants and Agreement Specialist, at 303-275-4939 and diana.martinez@go.doe.gov, while program questions were required to be submitted via FedConnect as specified in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing Initiative (PVMI)
What is the Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing Initiative (PVMI)?
The Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing Initiative (PVMI) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity intended to strengthen and expand domestic photovoltaic manufacturing and the supporting supply chain. It is designed to push PV technology development forward while improving coordination across key stakeholders, with the broader goal of making U.S. PV manufacturing more competitive and scalable. The initiative also supports workforce training needs tied to running and growing PV manufacturing operations.
What is this notice (and how does it relate to the original opportunity)?
This notice is an amendment to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The main change described is an extension of the deadline for Full Applications. Other than the timeline change, the intent and overall scope of the opportunity are described as remaining the same.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0000259 and is titled "Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing Initiative."
What is the application deadline for Full Applications under this amendment?
The deadline for Full Applications is October 06, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
What was the original Full Application closing date before the amendment?
The original closing date was October 05, 2010.
What types of projects or approaches is DOE looking for?
DOE is seeking a broad range of proposed technologies and development approaches that advance PVMI goals. Examples described include new manufacturing processes, improvements in PV technology readiness, and models that accelerate deployment of advanced PV manufacturing capabilities.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category.
What type of award instrument will DOE use?
Awards are expected to be made using a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement mean for how the project will be managed?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by DOE during the project period. The notice describes this involvement as potentially including technical collaboration, project oversight, or shared decision points.
What CFDA number is associated with this initiative?
The activity aligns with CFDA number 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly unrestricted in terms of entity type, but it is gated by required pre-application steps and conditions (including a prior Concept Paper submission and related DOE actions).
Is there a required pre-application step before submitting a Full Application?
Yes. To submit a Full Application under this announcement, an applicant must have previously submitted a Concept Paper to FOA No. DE FOA 0000237 by the required due date.
What additional Concept Paper requirements must be met to submit a Full Application?
In addition to submitting the Concept Paper by the due date, the applicant must have passed the initial compliance review for that concept paper and must have received DOE feedback.
Which FOA was the Concept Paper submitted under?
The Concept Paper requirement referenced here is tied to FOA No. DE FOA 0000237.
Were there any eligibility limitations in the original Concept Paper stage?
The original concept paper eligibility was open to domestic applicants generally, with an exception for certain 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Which DOE office is administering this opportunity?
The administering office is the DOE Golden Field Office.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date for the opportunity is July 30, 2010.
When is the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The archive date is December 30, 2010.
Where do applicants find the full announcement and submission details?
Applicants were directed to find the full announcement and submission details through FedConnect by searching public opportunities and entering the full announcement number as the reference number.
What reference number should be used to locate the opportunity in FedConnect?
The notice instructs applicants to enter the full announcement number as the reference number in FedConnect.
Who should be contacted if there are access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Diana Rebekah Martinez, Grants and Agreement Specialist, at 303-275-4939 and diana.martinez@go.doe.gov.
How should program-related questions be submitted?
Program questions were required to be submitted via FedConnect as specified in the announcement.
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