Opportunity Information: Apply for A12A01198
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- The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wind Energy Project Development" 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 $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 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 Wind Energy Project Development grant (Funding Opportunity Number A12A01198) is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) under CFDA 15.038, Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands. It was structured as a single expected award with a fixed funding level of $90,000, meaning the award floor and ceiling were both set at $90,000 and the estimated total program funding for this opportunity was also $90,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to receive or use the award.
This opportunity was specifically intended for a federally recognized tribal government and, in practice, was awarded as a single-source award to the Spirit Lake Tribe (Spirit Lake Nation). Although it appeared as a grant posting in late August 2012, the notice explains that the project itself had previously been competitively announced in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011. The 2012 posting reflects the follow-on award action being directed to one recipient rather than being re-opened broadly for competition.
The funded work focuses on practical early-stage development tasks needed to move a utility-scale wind project toward implementation. The Spirit Lake Nation planned to use the funds to assess wind resource data, which typically involves reviewing or validating measurements and analyses that confirm wind speed, consistency, and overall site suitability for energy production. In parallel, the grant supported the development of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), a key commercial contract that defines how electricity from the project would be sold, under what pricing terms, and for what duration. Securing a viable PPA is often one of the most important steps in making a wind project financeable, because it can provide predictable revenue and reduce risk for lenders and investors.
Overall, the award was designed to help advance the Spirit Lake Nation's planned 27 MW wind project by strengthening the technical and commercial foundation needed for project financing and eventual construction. The opportunity was posted on August 27, 2012 (created August 26, 2012), had an original and current closing date of August 31, 2012, and was archived on September 7, 2012. For access issues or questions tied to the official announcement, the listed point of contact was Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer at BIA, reachable by phone at 703-390-6408.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Wind Energy Project Development grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is A12A01198.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
It is associated with CFDA 15.038, Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
It was structured as a single expected award.
What was the funding amount for the award?
The funding level was fixed at $90,000.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were set at $90,000.
What was the estimated total program funding?
The estimated total program funding for this opportunity was $90,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to receive or use the award.
Who was this opportunity intended to support?
This opportunity was specifically intended for a federally recognized tribal government.
Which organization received the award?
It was awarded as a single-source award to the Spirit Lake Tribe (Spirit Lake Nation).
Was this opportunity broadly competitive at the time of the 2012 posting?
No. The 2012 posting reflects a follow-on award action directed to one recipient rather than being re-opened broadly for competition.
Why does it appear as a 2012 grant posting if the project had been announced earlier?
Although the posting appeared in late August 2012, the notice states the project itself had previously been competitively announced in the Federal Register on December 19, 2011. The 2012 posting reflects the follow-on award action.
What kinds of activities did the funded work support?
The funded work focused on early-stage development tasks to move a utility-scale wind project toward implementation, including assessing wind resource data and developing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
What does "assess wind resource data" mean in this context?
It refers to reviewing or validating measurements and analyses that confirm wind speed, consistency, and overall site suitability for energy production.
What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and what was it used for here?
A PPA is a commercial contract that defines how electricity from the project would be sold, under what pricing terms, and for what duration. In this project, the grant supported development of the PPA.
Why is developing a PPA considered important for wind project financing?
Securing a viable PPA is often one of the most important steps in making a wind project financeable because it can provide predictable revenue and reduce risk for lenders and investors.
What project was this grant intended to advance?
The award was designed to help advance the Spirit Lake Nation's planned 27 MW wind project.
What was the overall purpose of the award?
The purpose was to strengthen the technical and commercial foundation needed for project financing and eventual construction of the planned wind project.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 27, 2012 (and created on August 26, 2012).
What were the original and current closing dates?
Both the original and current closing date were August 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 7, 2012.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues or official announcement questions?
The listed point of contact was Leo Moomaw, Contracting Officer at BIA.
What is the contact phone number provided?
The phone number provided for the point of contact was 703-390-6408.
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