Opportunity Information: Apply for DE PS36 09GO99014
Apply for DE PS36 09GO99014
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Deployment in Indian Country" 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 Mar 18, 2009 and posted on Jan 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2009 To meet programmatic requirements.. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Deployment in Indian Country funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-PS36-09GO99014) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, with administration tied to the Golden Field Office. It was issued under Title V of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and is designed to help advance practical, deployable clean energy projects in Indian Country. In plain terms, the program is focused on two main outcomes: reducing energy use in existing tribally owned buildings through meaningful efficiency upgrades, and increasing clean energy generation and use through renewable energy systems and renewable power projects located on Indian Lands.
Eligibility is tightly restricted. Only the following applicants can apply, and the proposed project must be located on the applicant’s Indian Lands: (1) an Indian Tribe (including eligible Alaska Native entities as described under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), (2) a Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization, which DOE describes as an entity such as a partnership, joint venture, LLC, or similar organization formed to develop Indian energy resources and backed by written consent from the governing bodies of participating tribes, or (3) a Tribal Consortium, meaning multiple organizations applying together via a single application submitted by one tribe representing the group. The announcement also provides a broad definition of Indian Lands/Indian Country that includes reservation lands, trust lands, restricted lands, certain dependent Indian communities, ANCSA-related lands conveyed to Native Corporations, and even lands held in fee simple or under a federal land lease in the contexts described. One important restriction is that any application proposing that a portion of the work will be performed by a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), as defined by FAR 35.017, will not be considered for award.
DOE is seeking applications for three general types of projects. First, energy efficiency improvements to existing tribally owned buildings, where applicants must be able to demonstrate the potential for at least a 30 percent reduction in energy usage. Second, renewable energy systems installed for building heating and/or cooling (for example, renewable thermal systems), which must be sized so they meet at least 30 percent of the building’s heating or cooling load. Third, renewable energy projects for power production, but with a key threshold: projects under 1 MW at the point of interconnection are not eligible under this announcement. That means the power-production track is geared toward utility-scale or community-scale projects above that minimum size, rather than very small distributed generation.
Funding levels in the opportunity range from an award floor of $200,000 up to an award ceiling of $3,000,000, and cost sharing or matching is required. The CFDA listing referenced is 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). The opportunity was posted January 30, 2009, with an original closing date of April 1, 2009, later extended to April 30, 2009, and archived May 27, 2009. Even though the dates are historical, the summary elements describe how the program was structured and what DOE required for eligibility, project types, and minimum performance thresholds.
Applications had to be completed and submitted through Grants.gov, and DOE emphasized that applicants should start registration early because the process can take weeks and involves multiple steps (obtaining a DUNS number, registering in CCR, setting up credentials, and registering with Grants.gov, plus installing the required form viewer used at the time). The announcement also flagged technical submission pitfalls specific to that period, including incompatibility issues involving Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 file formats; attachments created in Office 2007 needed to be saved into the older file formats to avoid submission failures. Programmatic questions were directed through DOE’s Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) “Submit Question” feature, while technical help for application submission was routed to the Grants.gov helpdesk, with additional DOE contact points listed for difficulties accessing the full announcement or linking to the opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Deployment in Indian Country funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-PS36-09GO99014) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), with administration tied to DOE's Golden Field Office.
What law or authority does this program fall under?
The opportunity was issued under Title V of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
What is the program trying to accomplish?
The program is structured around two main outcomes: (1) reducing energy use in existing tribally owned buildings through meaningful energy efficiency upgrades, and (2) increasing clean energy generation and use through renewable energy systems and renewable power projects located on Indian Lands.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants in the following categories, and the proposed project must be located on the applicant's Indian Lands: (1) an Indian Tribe (including eligible Alaska Native entities as described under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), (2) a Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization (TERDO), or (3) a Tribal Consortium applying via a single application submitted by one tribe representing the group.
Does the project have to be located on Indian Lands?
Yes. The announcement requires that the proposed project be located on the applicant's Indian Lands.
How does the opportunity define "Indian Lands" or "Indian Country"?
The announcement uses a broad definition that includes reservation lands, trust lands, restricted lands, certain dependent Indian communities, ANCSA-related lands conveyed to Native Corporations, and also lands held in fee simple or under a federal land lease in the contexts described in the opportunity summary.
What is a Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization (TERDO) under this opportunity?
DOE describes a TERDO as an entity such as a partnership, joint venture, LLC, or similar organization formed to develop Indian energy resources and supported by written consent from the governing bodies of participating tribes.
What is a Tribal Consortium in the context of this grant?
A Tribal Consortium refers to multiple organizations applying together through a single application that is submitted by one tribe representing the group.
Are there any restrictions related to Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)?
Yes. Any application proposing that a portion of the work will be performed by an FFRDC (as defined by FAR 35.017) will not be considered for award.
What types of projects does DOE want to fund?
DOE is seeking applications for three general project types: (1) energy efficiency improvements to existing tribally owned buildings, (2) renewable energy systems installed for building heating and/or cooling, and (3) renewable energy projects for power production (subject to a minimum size threshold described in the opportunity).
What is the minimum energy savings requirement for energy efficiency projects?
For energy efficiency improvements to existing tribally owned buildings, applicants must be able to demonstrate the potential for at least a 30 percent reduction in energy usage.
What is the minimum performance requirement for renewable heating and cooling systems?
Renewable energy systems installed for building heating and/or cooling must be sized to meet at least 30 percent of the building's heating or cooling load.
What renewable energy power projects are not eligible?
Renewable energy projects for power production that are under 1 MW at the point of interconnection are not eligible under this announcement.
Does this opportunity support small distributed generation projects under 1 MW?
Not under the power-production track described in the announcement. The opportunity states that projects under 1 MW at the point of interconnection are not eligible, which steers the power-production category toward larger projects above that minimum size.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $200,000 and the award ceiling is $3,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required under this opportunity.
What CFDA number is referenced for this program?
The opportunity references CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 30, 2009. The original closing date was April 1, 2009, and it was later extended to April 30, 2009. It was archived on May 27, 2009.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be completed and submitted through Grants.gov.
Why did DOE encourage applicants to start registration early?
DOE emphasized that registration can take weeks and involves multiple steps, including obtaining a DUNS number, registering in CCR, setting up credentials, registering with Grants.gov, and installing the required form viewer used at the time.
What submission or attachment issues were flagged in the announcement?
The announcement highlighted technical pitfalls specific to that period, including incompatibility issues involving Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 file formats. Attachments created in Office 2007 needed to be saved into older file formats to avoid submission failures.
Where were programmatic questions directed?
Programmatic questions were directed through DOE's Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) using the "Submit Question" feature.
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submission?
Technical help for application submission was routed to the Grants.gov helpdesk, with additional DOE contact points noted for difficulties accessing the full announcement or linking to the opportunity.
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