Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000119
Apply for DE FOA 0000119
- The Idaho Field Office in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.127 Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (EEARP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 8, 2009 and posted on Jul 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 15, 2009 Application process is two part. Initial Application is due by 8152009 and the full, Comprehensive Application is due by 10/15/2009. See the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $37,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- United States States and Territories
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Opportunity Summary:
The RECOVERY ACT State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) was a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant opportunity funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help states and U.S. territories create or expand consumer rebate programs for energy-efficient household appliances. The program was tied to Section 124 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and provided a total of $296 million nationwide to support rebates specifically for qualifying residential ENERGY STAR appliances, meaning products that meet ENERGY STAR efficiency standards and generally perform better than most comparable products in the market. The basic idea was to accelerate replacement of older, inefficient appliances by lowering the up-front cost to consumers, which in turn would reduce household energy use and deliver broader energy savings.
Funding was distributed to states and territories using a formula-based approach rather than purely competitive scoring for who receives money, with the expectation that each jurisdiction would run its own rebate program or supplement an existing one. The DOE allowed federal funds from this award to cover up to 50 percent of the administrative costs needed to operate the rebate program, which is an important feature because it recognized that states would need staff time and systems for tasks like processing rebates, verifying eligibility, preventing fraud, tracking outcomes, and reporting results. At the same time, the opportunity emphasized keeping administrative costs low while still meeting monitoring and evaluation requirements, reflecting Recovery Act priorities around transparency and measurable results.
The main objectives were practical and consumer-facing: save energy by encouraging appliance replacement through rebates, make the rebates broadly available to consumers, and strengthen or expand existing state rebate efforts by leveraging ENERGY STAR partner networks and local program infrastructure that states already had in place. Another core focus was tracking and accountability at both the state and national level, so program results could be aggregated and audited, and so DOE could show how Recovery Act funds translated into real energy efficiency improvements. States were also expected to rely on existing ENERGY STAR consumer education and outreach materials, which helped maintain consistent messaging nationwide and reduced the need to develop new marketing content from scratch.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000119, listed under CFDA 81.127 (Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program). It did not require cost sharing or matching, which lowered the barrier for participation and helped states move quickly during the Recovery Act period. The award size varied substantially, with an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $37,000,000, reflecting differences in state size and the formula-based allocation. Eligible applicants were U.S. states and territories.
The application process was structured in two stages. An initial application was due on August 15, 2009, followed by a full comprehensive application due on October 15, 2009. The opportunity was originally posted on July 14, 2009, later created in the system on September 8, 2009, and ultimately archived on November 14, 2009. The administering office referenced was the DOE Idaho Field Office, and applicants who could not access the announcement electronically or who had technical issues were directed to FedConnect support (support@fedconnect.net) and a listed DOE contact (Eliot Dye, dyeej@id.doe.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): RECOVERY ACT State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP)
What is the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP)?
SEEARP was a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant opportunity funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Its purpose was to help U.S. states and territories create or expand consumer rebate programs that encourage the purchase of qualifying energy-efficient residential appliances.
What problem was SEEARP designed to address?
The program aimed to accelerate the replacement of older, inefficient household appliances by lowering the up-front cost to consumers through rebates. Replacing inefficient appliances was expected to reduce household energy use and contribute to broader energy savings.
Which federal agency administered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The administering office referenced for this opportunity was the DOE Idaho Field Office.
What law or policy was SEEARP tied to?
SEEARP was tied to Section 124 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
How much total funding was available nationwide?
A total of $296 million was provided nationwide to support rebates for qualifying residential ENERGY STAR appliances.
What types of appliances were targeted for rebates under SEEARP?
The program funding supported rebates specifically for qualifying residential ENERGY STAR appliances, meaning products that meet ENERGY STAR efficiency standards and generally perform better than most comparable products in the market.
Who was eligible to apply for SEEARP funding?
Eligible applicants were U.S. states and U.S. territories.
Were individual consumers eligible to apply directly to DOE for rebates under this opportunity?
No. Based on the opportunity description, DOE funding was awarded to states and territories, with the expectation that each jurisdiction would run its own rebate program or supplement an existing one for consumers.
How were funds distributed to states and territories?
Funding was distributed using a formula-based approach rather than a purely competitive scoring process for who receives money.
What were the main objectives of SEEARP?
The main objectives were to save energy by encouraging appliance replacement through rebates, make rebates broadly available to consumers, and strengthen or expand existing state rebate efforts by leveraging ENERGY STAR partner networks and local program infrastructure already in place.
Did SEEARP emphasize tracking and accountability?
Yes. A core focus of the opportunity was tracking and accountability at both the state and national level so results could be aggregated and audited and DOE could demonstrate how Recovery Act funds translated into measurable energy efficiency improvements.
Did the program allow funding to cover administrative costs?
Yes. DOE allowed federal funds from this award to cover up to 50 percent of the administrative costs needed to operate the rebate program.
What kinds of activities could count as administrative costs under SEEARP?
The description indicates administrative needs such as processing rebates, verifying eligibility, preventing fraud, tracking outcomes, and reporting results.
Was there an expectation to keep administrative costs low?
Yes. The opportunity emphasized keeping administrative costs low while still meeting monitoring and evaluation requirements, consistent with Recovery Act priorities around transparency and measurable results.
Did SEEARP require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, which lowered participation barriers and supported rapid deployment during the Recovery Act period.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number) for SEEARP?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DE-FOA-0000119.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 81.127 (Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program).
What was the award size range for SEEARP grants?
Award sizes varied substantially, with an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $37,000,000.
Why did award amounts vary so much?
The description links the range to differences in state size and to the formula-based allocation method used to distribute funds to states and territories.
How was the application process structured?
The application process had two stages: an initial application followed by a full comprehensive application.
When was the initial application due?
The initial application was due on August 15, 2009.
When was the full comprehensive application due?
The full comprehensive application was due on October 15, 2009.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on July 14, 2009.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The opportunity was later created in the system on September 8, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was ultimately archived on November 14, 2009.
Were states expected to build new outreach materials from scratch?
No. States were expected to rely on existing ENERGY STAR consumer education and outreach materials, helping maintain consistent messaging nationwide and reducing the need to develop new marketing content.
What support contacts were provided for access or technical issues?
Applicants unable to access the announcement electronically or who had technical issues were directed to FedConnect support at support@fedconnect.net and to the listed DOE contact, Eliot Dye, at dyeej@id.doe.gov.
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