Opportunity Information: Apply for A12A01200
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- The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solar Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.038 Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2012 and posted on Aug 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Solar Project grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number A12A01200) is a discretionary grant offered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to support early, pre-development work for a large-scale renewable energy project proposed by the Pueblo of Zuni. Although it appears as a grant listing, it is explicitly structured as a single-source award, meaning the funding is intended for one specific recipient rather than being broadly competed. The opportunity relates to natural resources activities and is tied to CFDA 15.038, "Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands," reflecting BIA's role in supporting tribal land-based resource development, including energy projects.
This funding was designed to advance pre-development steps for the Pueblo of Zuni's proposed Western Border 200 MW Solar Project. The work described is typical of what needs to happen before a utility-scale solar facility can move into full design, financing, and construction. Specifically, the project scope includes transmission interconnection studies and related application fees, which are necessary to understand how the facility could connect to the regional electric grid and what upgrades, costs, timelines, and technical requirements might be involved. The opportunity also covers targeted site selection activities to identify and confirm the best location for the project within the relevant area, along with a geotechnical study of the selected site to evaluate soil and subsurface conditions that can affect engineering design, foundation requirements, constructability, and overall project risk. In addition, the grant supports efforts to select a development partner, which can include identifying qualified private-sector or institutional partners, evaluating proposals or qualifications, and obtaining assistance needed to negotiate or structure a partnership approach for the project.
The total funding amount for the opportunity is fixed at $80,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $80,000, indicating that the agency anticipated making exactly one award for exactly that amount. No cost sharing or matching requirement is included, so the recipient would not be required to provide a financial match as a condition of receiving the award. Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, but the narrative makes clear that this particular award is intended for the Pueblo of Zuni as a single-source recipient.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the opportunity was posted on August 27, 2012 (created August 26, 2012), with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2012, and it was archived on September 7, 2012. The description notes that the effort had previously been competitively announced in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011, which provides context that the concept or related funding interest had been made public earlier through a competitive announcement, but this specific listing reflects the decision to move forward as a directed, single-source award to the Pueblo of Zuni for the pre-development tasks described.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer at BIA, reachable by phone at 703-390-6408.
Solar Project Grant (FON A12A01200) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Solar Project grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number A12A01200)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) intended to fund early, pre-development work for a large-scale renewable energy project proposed by the Pueblo of Zuni. The listing is presented as a grant opportunity, but it is explicitly structured as a single-source award.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. Even though it appears as a grant listing, it is explicitly structured as a single-source award. That means the funding is directed to one specific recipient rather than being broadly competed.
Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?
The narrative indicates the award is intended for the Pueblo of Zuni.
What agency is offering the funding?
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is the funding agency.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to advance pre-development steps for the Pueblo of Zuni's proposed Western Border 200 MW Solar Project. The funded work is intended to support activities that typically occur before a utility-scale solar project moves into full design, financing, and construction.
What project is this grant tied to?
The funding supports pre-development work for the proposed Western Border 200 MW Solar Project associated with the Pueblo of Zuni.
What types of activities are included in the project scope?
The scope includes several pre-development activities, including transmission interconnection studies and related application fees, targeted site selection activities, a geotechnical study of the selected site, and efforts to select a development partner.
Does the grant cover transmission interconnection work?
Yes. The scope includes transmission interconnection studies and related application fees. These activities help determine how the solar facility could connect to the regional electric grid and what upgrades, costs, timelines, and technical requirements could be involved.
Does the grant include support for site selection?
Yes. The opportunity includes targeted site selection activities to identify and confirm the best location for the project within the relevant area.
Is a geotechnical study included as an eligible activity?
Yes. The scope includes a geotechnical study of the selected site to evaluate soil and subsurface conditions that can affect engineering design, foundation requirements, constructability, and overall project risk.
Does the funding support choosing a development partner?
Yes. The grant supports efforts to select a development partner, including identifying qualified partners, evaluating proposals or qualifications, and obtaining assistance needed to negotiate or structure a partnership approach.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total funding amount is $80,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are set at $80,000, indicating the agency anticipated making exactly one award for exactly that amount.
How many awards were anticipated?
The structure of the funding amount (a fixed $80,000 with both floor and ceiling at $80,000) indicates that exactly one award was anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement included, so the recipient is not required to provide a financial match as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the eligibility category?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. However, the narrative makes clear that this particular opportunity is intended as a single-source award to the Pueblo of Zuni.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.038, "Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands."
Why is a solar project associated with CFDA 15.038 (Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands)?
Based on the description provided, the CFDA linkage reflects BIA's role in supporting tribal land-based resource development, including energy projects, even when the specific project is renewable energy.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on August 27, 2012 (created August 26, 2012). The original and current closing date is August 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 7, 2012.
Was this effort ever announced in a different way before this listing?
Yes. The description notes that the effort had previously been competitively announced in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011. This provides context that a related competitive announcement occurred earlier, even though this specific listing reflects a directed, single-source award.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer at BIA.
What is the contact phone number for the point of contact?
Leo Moomaw can be reached by phone at 703-390-6408.
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