Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000641
Apply for DE FOA 0000641
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Program Year 2012 Weatherization Formula Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low Income Persons.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2012 and posted on Feb 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2012 For Program Year (PY) ending March 31, 2012, the Application Due Date is March 1, 2012. For PY ending June 30, 2012, the Application Due Date is May 1, 2012. For PY ending September 30, 2012, the Application Due Date is August 1, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $65,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 34 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Program Year 2012 Weatherization Formula Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000641) is a U.S. Department of Energy grant announcement run through the Golden Field Office that supports the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low Income Persons (CFDA 81.042). The core aim is to fund state and federally recognized tribal governments to carry out weatherization activities that improve the energy efficiency, health, and safety of homes occupied by low-income households. This particular announcement is structured as a formula-style grant opportunity for Program Year 2012, meaning funds are allocated according to predetermined allocations rather than a purely competitive scoring process, and the announcement functions primarily to solicit the required applications and to set the operating rules grantees must follow.
A major purpose of the announcement is administrative and programmatic guidance. It directs applicants and eventual grantees to follow the Weatherization Program Notices (WPNs) that govern Program Year 2012 operations. Specifically, WPN 12-1 is identified as the main source for Program Year 2012 weatherization grant guidance and management information, while WPN 12-2 provides the official Program Year 2012 grantee allocations. In practical terms, this means the opportunity is not only about releasing funding, but also about ensuring all grantees operate under consistent requirements for program design, financial management, reporting, and oversight. The announcement also notes that applicants should review the full posting in FedConnect for any updates or modifications, which is important because changes to instructions, forms, or conditions can occur after initial posting.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is listed as discretionary, with the activity category identified as energy. The estimated total funding amount is $65,000,000, and the expected number of awards is 34. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which typically indicates that award sizes vary by formula allocation and are not capped or bounded by a single fixed minimum or maximum in the announcement summary itself; instead, the actual amounts are driven by the allocations referenced in WPN 12-2 and by the applicant’s eligibility and program year coverage.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. That aligns with the standard structure of the Weatherization Assistance Program, where states and tribes act as the primary grantees and generally administer the program through subgrants to local agencies that deliver weatherization services. The announcement explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute a non-federal match to receive funds under this opportunity.
Timing and deadlines are framed around different Program Year end dates, with separate application due dates depending on which Program Year segment the applicant is applying for. For a Program Year ending March 31, 2012, the application due date is March 1, 2012. For a Program Year ending June 30, 2012, the due date is May 1, 2012. For a Program Year ending September 30, 2012, the due date is August 1, 2012, which is also listed as the overall closing date for the opportunity. The opportunity was posted February 8, 2012, has a creation date of May 29, 2012, and an archive date of December 1, 2012, which indicates when it was removed from active posting. Applicants were instructed to access the full announcement through FedConnect (linked in the posting) to obtain the complete requirements and any amendments.
For support, the point of contact provided is Kristin L. Johnson, Grant Management Specialist, reachable at kristin.johnson@go.doe.gov, particularly for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Program Year 2012 Weatherization Formula Grants opportunity.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000641.
3) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This grant announcement is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and is run through the Golden Field Office.
4) What program does this funding support?
The funding supports the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low Income Persons (CFDA 81.042).
5) What is the main purpose of the Program Year 2012 Weatherization Formula Grants?
The core aim is to fund state and federally recognized tribal governments to carry out weatherization activities that improve the energy efficiency, health, and safety of homes occupied by low-income households.
6) Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This announcement is structured as a formula-style grant for Program Year 2012. That means funds are allocated according to predetermined allocations rather than being awarded purely through a competitive scoring process.
7) If it is formula-based, what is this announcement mainly used for?
The announcement primarily solicits the required applications and sets the operating rules grantees must follow for Program Year 2012.
8) What rules or guidance govern Program Year 2012 operations?
Applicants and grantees are directed to follow the Weatherization Program Notices (WPNs) that govern Program Year 2012 operations.
9) Which Weatherization Program Notice (WPN) is the main guidance document for Program Year 2012?
WPN 12-1 is identified as the main source for Program Year 2012 weatherization grant guidance and management information.
10) Where do the official Program Year 2012 funding allocations come from?
WPN 12-2 provides the official Program Year 2012 grantee allocations.
11) Why does the announcement mention reviewing FedConnect?
Applicants are told to review the full posting in FedConnect for updates or modifications, since changes to instructions, forms, or conditions may occur after the initial posting.
12) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
13) How is the opportunity category listed?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary.
14) What activity category is associated with this funding opportunity?
The activity category is energy.
15) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $65,000,000.
16) How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is 34.
17) Why are the award ceiling and award floor both shown as $0?
The summary lists both the award ceiling and floor as $0, which typically indicates award sizes vary based on the formula allocation rather than a single fixed minimum or maximum shown in the summary. The actual amounts are driven by the allocations referenced in WPN 12-2 and by eligibility and program year coverage.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
19) Are local governments, nonprofits, or individuals eligible to apply directly under this announcement?
Based on the eligibility listed, only state governments and federally recognized tribal governments are eligible to apply directly under this opportunity.
20) Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The announcement explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
21) What are the application due dates?
Due dates depend on the Program Year end date segment:
- Program Year ending March 31, 2012: application due March 1, 2012
- Program Year ending June 30, 2012: application due May 1, 2012
- Program Year ending September 30, 2012: application due August 1, 2012
22) What is the overall closing date for the opportunity?
August 1, 2012 is listed as the overall closing date.
23) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 8, 2012.
24) What does the creation date indicate?
The listing includes a creation date of May 29, 2012.
25) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is December 1, 2012, indicating when it was removed from active posting.
26) Where should applicants access the full announcement and any amendments?
Applicants were instructed to access the full announcement through FedConnect (as linked in the posting) to obtain complete requirements and any amendments.
27) What kind of activities does the funding support?
The funds support weatherization activities intended to improve energy efficiency, health, and safety in homes occupied by low-income households.
28) Does the announcement describe how grantees typically deliver services?
Yes. It aligns with the standard Weatherization Assistance Program structure where states and tribes generally administer the program through subgrants to local agencies that deliver weatherization services.
29) Who is the point of contact for help, especially if there are issues accessing the announcement electronically?
The point of contact is Kristin L. Johnson, Grant Management Specialist. Email: kristin.johnson@go.doe.gov.
30) What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants experiencing difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to contact the listed point of contact, Kristin L. Johnson, at kristin.johnson@go.doe.gov.
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