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Opportunity Summary:

The Wind Forecasting Improvement Project in Complex Terrain (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000984) is a U.S. Department of Energy effort, administered through the Golden Field Office, focused on making wind power forecasts more accurate in places where terrain makes weather and wind behavior especially complicated. The central goal is to improve the physical understanding of atmospheric processes that directly affect wind speeds at turbine hub heights, then translate that improved understanding into better physics and parameterizations inside the foundational weather prediction models used by the wind industry and grid operators. Rather than treating forecasting errors as purely statistical problems, the opportunity emphasizes field-based science to diagnose the real atmospheric mechanisms that drive forecast bias and uncertainty in complex terrain settings.

This FOA is structured around a cooperative agreement, meaning the government expects substantial involvement and collaboration during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The selected awardee is expected to work in partnership with DOE, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and a Balancing Authority (BA). A key project element is executing a field campaign in a complex terrain region to measure and analyze how terrain-driven and boundary-layer processes modify wind speed and other relevant conditions at turbine-relevant heights. The data and findings from that campaign are intended to feed directly into development of improved physical modeling schemes or atmospheric theories that can be incorporated into major numerical weather prediction frameworks, with the practical end result being better wind power forecasting and improved grid integration of wind generation.

The notice also describes a modification to the original FOA with two concrete administrative updates. First, the FOA was updated to reflect information shared during an informational webinar, specifically clarifying support roles of DOE National Laboratories and NOAA with respect to the research areas; this was added as Appendix G. Second, the FOA was revised so that the time allowed for applicants to respond to reviewer comments was extended from two business days to three business days, as reflected in Section IV.F. These changes do not alter the basic technical intent of the opportunity, but they do affect how applicants should plan for the review process and how they interpret the expected federal partner roles.

In terms of who can apply, eligibility is limited and applicants need to read the FOA carefully for details, but one clear restriction is that Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and government-owned, government-operated (GOGO) facilities are not allowed to apply as either prime applicants or subrecipients under this funding announcement. The listing indicates cost sharing is required, which means applicants should be prepared to provide non-federal cost share consistent with the FOA rules and to document that commitment in their application package.

Operationally, applications had to be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE system (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov), and applicants were required to register and create an account before submission. Supporting submission guidance is available through the EERE eXCHANGE user manuals after logging into the system. For applicants needing help accessing the announcement or dealing with administrative issues, the contact email provided is WFIPFOA984@go.doe.gov. Key dates in the public record show the FOA was posted April 4, 2014, with a closing date of June 5, 2014, and an archive date of September 5, 2014, indicating this specific opportunity is historical rather than currently open.

Finally, several fields in the source listing (such as estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling) appear as zero in the summary data, which typically means the amounts were either not specified in that particular record extract or were detailed only in the full FOA document on EERE eXCHANGE. Anyone trying to understand funding size, expected project period, specific technical topic areas within the broader theme, deliverables, and evaluation criteria would need to consult the complete FOA text and Appendix G for the detailed requirements and the clarified DOE lab and NOAA support roles.

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