Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001214
Apply for DE FOA 0001214
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. WIND MANUFACTURING LARGER BLADES TO ACCESS GREATER WIND RESOURCES AND LOWER COSTS" 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 May 6, 2015 and posted on Mar 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2015. (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 $900,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Independent school districts.
- Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and Government Owned, Government Operated laboratories (GOGOs) are not eligible to apply for funding as a Prime Recipient.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0001214), titled "U.S. Wind Manufacturing: Larger Blades to Access Greater Wind Resources and Lower Costs," is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announcement administered through the Golden Field Office. The notice emphasizes that a formal update to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) was issued as Modification 0001, and applicants are expected to review that modification and all related instructions on the EERE eXCHANGE portal, which is the required submission system for this program.
At its core, the FOA is aimed at accelerating research and development partnerships that can make the next generation of multi-megawatt wind turbines easier and cheaper to deploy in the United States by tackling one of the biggest practical barriers: very large rotor blades. The program is specifically interested in integrated, cost-competitive solutions that improve how wind turbine blades longer than 60 meters are designed, manufactured, transported over land, and assembled. The expectation is not just to handle a single blade size, but to develop concepts that can scale to even greater lengths. The deployment context is also clearly defined: these larger rotors are intended to be installed on wind turbines with hub heights of at least 120 meters, allowing projects to reach stronger, steadier winds higher above the ground.
The FOA frames this work as forward-looking and tied directly to real U.S. market constraints, especially transportation limitations that can make moving very long blades difficult, expensive, or even impossible on many U.S. road networks. Because of that, the opportunity encourages innovations that reduce or bypass those constraints, with examples including modular or segmented blades and site-fabricated blade approaches. While the program is oriented around land-based wind deployment challenges, it notes that resulting designs and associated manufacturing, logistics, and installation requirements could also be applicable to offshore wind projects.
DOE lays out three main objectives. First, it seeks to reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for land-based wind in suitable wind regimes by enabling the use of taller towers throughout the full lifecycle of a turbine, which increases energy production by accessing better winds aloft. Second, it aims to expand the economic viability of wind energy into lower wind speed regions where wind has traditionally been harder to justify on cost. Third, it intends to strengthen U.S. competitiveness and domestic manufacturing capability, aligning the work with EERE's Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI). In practice, this means the agency is looking for projects that not only demonstrate technical improvements, but also point toward manufacturing and deployment approaches that fit U.S. industrial and infrastructure realities.
The FOA is organized as a single topic area focused solely on R&D projects that raise the technology readiness level of concepts for large blade manufacturing and installation. Expected outputs include both new blade design innovations and improvements in manufacturing and assembly processes. Awards are planned as cooperative agreements, which typically means DOE anticipates substantial involvement during the project period (for example, active project management, technical coordination, and milestone-based oversight), rather than a hands-off grant structure.
On eligibility, the opportunity is broadly open to a wide range of applicant types, including for-profit organizations (including small businesses), nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), institutions of higher education (public and private), independent school districts, individuals, and certain Native American tribal organizations (as specified). A key restriction is that Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO) laboratories are not eligible to apply as prime recipients, though they may often participate in other roles depending on the detailed FOA terms. The FOA also requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute a defined portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, with the exact cost share rules governed by the full FOA language.
For planning purposes, the listing shows an award floor of $1 and an award ceiling of $900,000, with cost sharing required. The posting dates indicate this was originally posted March 16, 2015, with a closing date that was updated from May 28, 2015 to June 4, 2015, and an archive date of August 28, 2015. The source record also shows "ExpectedAwards: 0" and "EstimatedTotalFunding: 0," which can occur in listings when totals are not populated in the public summary record even though awards may still be made under the FOA based on appropriations and selections described in the full announcement.
Operationally, the FOA requires applicants to submit through EERE eXCHANGE (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov). Applicants must register for an account before submission, and DOE provides an online user guide to help navigate the portal. Questions about the FOA and access issues are routed to the listed contact, Elizabeth A. Arnold, at WindMfgFOA@ee.doe.gov, and applicants are directed to the full FOA on EERE eXCHANGE for official submission requirements, clarification on eligibility details, and instructions for asking technical versus administrative questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity is DE-FOA-0001214, titled "U.S. Wind Manufacturing: Larger Blades to Access Greater Wind Resources and Lower Costs."
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), and is administered through the Golden Field Office.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The FOA is focused on accelerating research and development (R&D) partnerships that make next-generation, multi-megawatt wind turbines easier and less costly to deploy in the United States by addressing challenges associated with very large rotor blades.
What specific technical area is this FOA focused on?
The FOA is organized as a single topic area focused on R&D projects that raise the technology readiness level of concepts for large blade manufacturing and installation.
What blade sizes are emphasized in this opportunity?
The FOA specifically targets solutions for wind turbine blades longer than 60 meters and expects concepts that can scale to even greater lengths.
What parts of the blade lifecycle does DOE want projects to address?
DOE is looking for integrated, cost-competitive solutions that improve how very large blades are designed, manufactured, transported over land, and assembled.
Why is over-land transportation such a central issue in this FOA?
The FOA highlights U.S. transportation limitations as a major practical barrier, noting that moving very long blades can be difficult, expensive, or even impossible on many U.S. road networks. As a result, the opportunity encourages innovations that reduce or bypass these constraints.
What kinds of approaches does the FOA encourage for dealing with transportation constraints?
Examples mentioned include modular or segmented blades and site-fabricated blade approaches, as methods that could reduce or avoid transportation limitations for very long blades.
What is the intended deployment context for these larger rotors?
The larger rotors are intended to be installed on wind turbines with hub heights of at least 120 meters, enabling access to stronger and steadier winds higher above the ground.
Is this FOA only relevant to land-based wind, or could it apply offshore as well?
While the program is oriented around land-based wind deployment challenges, the FOA notes that resulting designs and associated manufacturing, logistics, and installation requirements could also be applicable to offshore wind projects.
What are the three main objectives DOE outlines for this FOA?
DOE lists three main objectives: (1) reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for land-based wind in suitable wind regimes by enabling the use of taller towers across the turbine lifecycle and increasing energy production through better winds aloft; (2) expand the economic viability of wind into lower wind speed regions; and (3) strengthen U.S. competitiveness and domestic manufacturing capability, aligned with EERE's Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI).
What types of project outputs are expected?
Expected outputs include new blade design innovations as well as improvements in manufacturing and assembly processes related to large blade manufacturing and installation.
What type of award instrument will DOE use?
Awards are planned as cooperative agreements, which typically involve substantial DOE involvement during the project period, such as active project management, technical coordination, and milestone-based oversight.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is broadly open to many applicant types, including for-profit organizations (including small businesses), nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), institutions of higher education (public and private), independent school districts, individuals, and certain Native American tribal organizations (as specified).
Are there any organizations that are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
Yes. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO) laboratories are not eligible to apply as prime recipients under this FOA, though they may be able to participate in other roles depending on the full FOA terms.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. The FOA requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute a defined portion of total project costs from non-federal sources. The specific cost share rules are governed by the full FOA language.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts listed?
The listing shows an award floor of $1 and an award ceiling of $900,000, with cost sharing required.
When was the FOA posted, and what are the key dates listed?
The opportunity was originally posted on March 16, 2015. The closing date was updated from May 28, 2015 to June 4, 2015. The archive date is listed as August 28, 2015.
The listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0" and "EstimatedTotalFunding: 0." What does that mean?
The source record shows "ExpectedAwards: 0" and "EstimatedTotalFunding: 0," which can happen when totals are not populated in a public summary record. The summary notes that awards may still be made under the FOA based on appropriations and selections described in the full announcement.
Where must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through EERE eXCHANGE, which is the required submission system for this program: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Do applicants need to register on EERE eXCHANGE before applying?
Yes. Applicants must register for an EERE eXCHANGE account before they can submit an application.
Is there guidance available for using the EERE eXCHANGE portal?
Yes. DOE provides an online user guide to help applicants navigate the EERE eXCHANGE submission portal.
What is Modification 0001, and do applicants need to review it?
The notice emphasizes that a formal update to the original FOA was issued as Modification 0001, and applicants are expected to review that modification and all related instructions on EERE eXCHANGE.
Who is the point of contact for questions, and how can they be reached?
Questions about the FOA and access issues are routed to the listed contact, Elizabeth A. Arnold, at WindMfgFOA@ee.doe.gov.
Where can applicants find the official submission requirements and detailed instructions?
Applicants are directed to the full FOA on EERE eXCHANGE for the official submission requirements, eligibility details, and instructions for asking technical versus administrative questions.
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