Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000959
Apply for DE FOA 0000959
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.086 Conservation Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 20, 2013 and posted on Nov 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 20, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000959) is a discretionary DOE solicitation administered by the Golden Field Office under CFDA 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development). Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which typically means DOE anticipates substantial involvement during the period of performance rather than a hands-off grant structure. The program is oriented to the energy sector and is aimed specifically at institutions of higher education, with eligibility open to both public/state-controlled universities and private colleges and universities. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources as part of a compliant application package.
This particular posting is an amendment to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The amendment does not change the technical scope, eligibility rules, evaluation approach, or submission deadline; instead, it adds logistical information about an informational webinar for prospective applicants. DOE scheduled the "Solar Decathlon 2015 FOA Informational Webinar" for Wednesday, December 4, 2013, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern. Registration was to be completed through the provided GoToMeeting link (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/686444776), after which registrants would receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining. The amendment also listed basic attendee system requirements: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2003 Server for PC users, Mac OS X 10.6 or newer for Mac users, and mobile access supported via iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android tablet.
Key dates and funding figures included in the listing are as follows: the opportunity was posted on November 1, 2013, with a creation date of November 20, 2013. The application closing date remained December 20, 2013 (both the original and current closing dates match), and the archive date was March 20, 2014. DOE anticipated making about 20 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, which generally signals that specific award sizes were not stated in the summary fields and applicants needed to consult the full FOA for any funding limits, budget expectations, or topic-specific guidance.
DOE directed applicants to access the complete FOA and submit applications through the EERE eXCHANGE portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov). Submission through that system was required for consideration, and applicants needed to register and create an account in advance. A user guide for navigating and using EERE eXCHANGE was also referenced as available within the portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx) after logging in. For help obtaining the announcement or resolving access issues, the contact listed was Ryan N. McCleary, reachable via solardecathlon2015@go.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 (DE-FOA-0000959)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary funding opportunity for the Solar Decathlon 2015, issued under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) DE-FOA-0000959 and administered by DOE's Golden Field Office.
Which federal program listing applies to this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.086, titled Conservation Research and Development.
What type of award does DOE expect to make?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements. In a cooperative agreement, DOE typically anticipates substantial involvement during the period of performance rather than a hands-off grant structure.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is aimed specifically at institutions of higher education. Eligibility is open to both public/state-controlled universities and private colleges and universities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources as part of a compliant application package.
Is this posting an amendment, and what changed?
Yes, this posting is an amendment to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The amendment does not change the technical scope, eligibility rules, evaluation approach, or the submission deadline. It adds logistical information about an informational webinar for prospective applicants.
When was the opportunity posted, created, and archived?
- Posted date: November 1, 2013
- Creation date: November 20, 2013
- Archive date: March 20, 2014
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is December 20, 2013. The original and current closing dates match, and the amendment does not change the deadline.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipated making about 20 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $1,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as $0. This generally signals that specific award sizes were not stated in the summary fields and that applicants needed to consult the full FOA for any funding limits, budget expectations, or topic-specific guidance.
Where do applicants access the full FOA and submit an application?
DOE directed applicants to access the complete FOA and submit applications through the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Submission through that system was required for consideration.
Do applicants need an account to apply through EERE eXCHANGE?
Yes. Applicants needed to register and create an account in advance in order to submit through EERE eXCHANGE.
Is there a user guide for EERE eXCHANGE?
Yes. A user guide was referenced as available within the portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx after logging in.
Was there an informational webinar for this FOA?
Yes. DOE scheduled the "Solar Decathlon 2015 FOA Informational Webinar" for Wednesday, December 4, 2013, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern.
How did prospective applicants register for the webinar?
Registration was to be completed through the provided GoToMeeting link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/686444776. After registering, attendees would receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining.
What system requirements were listed for attending the webinar?
The amendment listed these basic attendee system requirements:
- PC: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2003 Server
- Mac: Mac OS X 10.6 or newer
- Mobile: iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android tablet
Does the amendment affect the technical scope or evaluation approach?
No. The amendment explicitly does not change the technical scope, eligibility rules, evaluation approach, or submission deadline.
Who is the contact for help obtaining the announcement or resolving access issues?
The contact listed is Ryan N. McCleary, reachable via email at solardecathlon2015@go.doe.gov.
Which DOE office administers this solicitation?
The solicitation is administered by DOE's Golden Field Office.
What sector is this opportunity oriented toward?
The program is oriented to the energy sector.
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