Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000051
Apply for DE FOA 0000051
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act WAP 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 Apr 2, 2009 and posted on Mar 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Recovery Act WAP Formula Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000051) is a Department of Energy grant announcement issued through the National Energy Technology Laboratory that distributes Weatherization Assistance Program funds appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). These are formula-based grants, meaning funds are allocated according to an established formula rather than through a competitive scoring process. The underlying program goal is straightforward and practical: improve the energy efficiency of homes owned or occupied by low-income households, lower those households' total residential energy costs, and address related health and safety concerns that can be tied to inefficient or unsafe housing conditions.
The notice provided is specifically an amendment to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The amendment updates Parts I, II, and VI of the FOA, and applicants are directed to FedConnect to review the full, updated announcement language. This implies that key sections such as program overview, eligibility or application instructions, and administrative or reporting requirements may have been revised, clarified, or expanded, and applicants are expected to rely on the amended FOA rather than earlier versions.
In terms of eligibility and basic grant mechanics, eligible applicants are state governments. The funding instrument is a grant, the activity category is tied to the Recovery Act, and the CFDA listing is 81.042, Weatherization Assistance for Low Income Persons. The posting date is March 12, 2009, with a creation date of April 2, 2009. The closing date for applications is May 12, 2009 (listed as both the original and current closing date), and the opportunity was archived on July 12, 2009. The announcement indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means states are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, though standard federal grant compliance and allowable cost rules would still apply.
The award floor and ceiling are both shown as 0 in the summary data. In many federal listings, that does not necessarily mean there is no funding; it often reflects that the individual award amounts are not expressed as a single competitive range because allocations are determined by formula and may vary by state. For actual state-by-state allocation amounts and any constraints, the full FOA on FedConnect would be the controlling source.
For access and technical support, the announcement notes that the full details must be obtained electronically via FedConnect, and it provides help contacts for anyone who has trouble retrieving the full posting. The IIPS HelpDesk is listed for linking or access issues, and email contacts are provided (including iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov and named contacts such as Lisa Kuzniar and Amanda Lopez at NETL).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Recovery Act WAP Formula Grants opportunity?
This opportunity is the Recovery Act Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Formula Grants announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), issued through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). It distributes WAP funds that were appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5).
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000051.
3) Is this a competitive grant or a formula-based grant?
This is a formula-based grant. Funds are allocated according to an established formula rather than through a competitive scoring process.
4) What is the main goal of the program?
The program goal is to improve the energy efficiency of homes owned or occupied by low-income households, lower those households' total residential energy costs, and address related health and safety concerns associated with inefficient or unsafe housing conditions.
5) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments.
6) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
7) What is the CFDA number and program title associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 81.042, Weatherization Assistance for Low Income Persons.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. States are generally not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, though standard federal grant compliance and allowable cost rules would still apply.
9) What are the key dates (posting, closing, and archive dates)?
The posting date is March 12, 2009. The closing date for applications is May 12, 2009 (listed as both the original and current closing date). The opportunity was archived on July 12, 2009. A creation date of April 2, 2009 is also listed.
10) What does it mean that the notice is an amendment to the original FOA?
The notice provided is an amendment to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The amendment updates Parts I, II, and VI of the FOA, and applicants are directed to FedConnect to review the full, updated announcement language.
11) Which parts of the FOA were updated by the amendment?
Parts I, II, and VI of the FOA were updated.
12) Which FOA version should applicants rely on?
Applicants are expected to rely on the amended FOA (the updated announcement language available via FedConnect), rather than earlier versions.
13) Where can applicants find the full, updated FOA?
The full details must be obtained electronically via FedConnect. The updated announcement language is the controlling source for the revised Parts I, II, and VI.
14) Why do the award floor and award ceiling show as 0?
The award floor and ceiling are shown as 0 in the summary data. In many federal listings, this does not necessarily mean there is no funding. Because this is a formula-based program, individual award amounts may not be expressed as a single competitive range and may vary by state. For actual allocations and any constraints, the full FOA on FedConnect is the controlling source.
15) Does a 0 award floor/ceiling mean a state will receive $0?
Not necessarily. The 0 values in the summary data often reflect that allocations are determined by formula and are not presented as a standard minimum/maximum award range. State-by-state allocation details would be addressed in the full FOA on FedConnect.
16) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is tied to the Recovery Act.
17) Which DOE organization issued this announcement?
The announcement is issued through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Department of Energy.
18) What should applicants do if they cannot retrieve the full posting on FedConnect?
The announcement provides help contacts for technical or access problems, including the IIPS HelpDesk for linking or access issues, and it lists email contacts for support.
19) What support contact is listed for linking or access issues?
The IIPS HelpDesk is listed for linking or access issues.
20) What email address is provided for help with access or retrieval issues?
One of the provided support email addresses is iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov.
21) Are any named NETL contacts provided in the announcement?
Yes. The announcement lists named contacts including Lisa Kuzniar and Amanda Lopez at NETL.
22) If an applicant has questions about updated requirements, where should they look first?
Because the notice is an amendment that updates Parts I, II, and VI, applicants should first consult the amended FOA on FedConnect for the full, updated language, including any revised program overview, eligibility or application instructions, and administrative or reporting requirements.
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