Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001241
The SOLAR POWERING AMERICA BY RECOGNIZING COMMUNITIES (SPARC) grant opportunity aims to enhance solar market conditions in local communities. The recent modification updates specific policy factors in the Funding Opportunity Announcement while keeping the other details the same. The program intends to establish a national recognition and technical assistance initiative that signals to solar installers and the public that a community supports solar businesses. This recognition is expected to reduce market barriers and lower soft costs, ultimately contributing to the goals of the SunShot initiative. Additionally, the program will focus on helping marginalized communities improve their solar market conditions.
To apply, applicants must use the EERE Exchange website, where they need to register and create an account. Detailed submission guidelines and resources, including a User Guide, are available on the EERE Exchange site. For any questions regarding the announcement or application process, refer to the full FOA on the EERE Exchange website.Apply for DE FOA 0001241
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SOLAR POWERING AMERICA BY RECOGNIZING COMMUNITIES (SPARC)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.117 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2015 and posted on Feb 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2015 Applicants must submit a Concept Paper by 500pm ET on March 5, 2015 to be eligible to submit a Full Application.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
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