Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0003298
DE-FOA-0003298, Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands - 2024, is a discretionary grant funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy, administered through the Golden Field Office. The program is designed to help Tribal communities move from planning to on-the-ground deployment by funding real installations that improve energy reliability, reduce energy costs, and strengthen resilience on Tribal lands. The FOA focuses on practical, deployable projects rather than research, aiming to deliver measurable energy benefits to Tribal buildings and communities.
Eligible applicants are Indian Tribes, including Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Alaska Native Village Corporations, as well as Intertribal Organizations and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (as defined in the FOA and Appendix A). The funding is organized into four Topic Areas that reflect common Tribal energy needs. Topic Area 1 supports clean energy generation systems and/or energy efficiency measures for Tribal buildings. This can include building-focused projects where the primary goal is to reduce building energy use, lower utility bills, or add onsite generation serving a specific Tribal facility. Topic Area 2 funds community-scale clean energy generation systems or community energy storage deployed on Tribal lands, supporting broader service beyond a single building and enabling community-level energy solutions. Topic Area 3 targets integrated energy systems capable of autonomous operation, meaning systems designed to operate independently from the traditional centralized grid during emergencies; the intent here is to power one or multiple essential Tribal buildings during outages and improve overall community resilience. Topic Area 4 is aimed at electrification, providing electric power to Tribal buildings that are currently unelectrified, addressing basic access and service where grid power is not available.
DOE expects to make about $25 million in federal funding available under this announcement and anticipates making roughly 5 to 10 awards, though it reserves the right to make awards in one, multiple, or none of the Topic Areas depending on application quality and program priorities. The total federal funding per award can be as high as $5,000,000 (award ceiling). The FOA also notes a specific modification (Modification 0001) affecting Topic Area 3: for Subtopic Area 3.a, "Powering Essential Tribal Building(s)," the referenced amount was changed from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000, reflecting an increased ceiling or allocation for that subtopic as described in the FOA text.
A central requirement of this opportunity is the non-federal cost share. By default, applicants must provide at least 20 percent of the total allowable project cost from non-federal sources (with DOE covering the remaining federal share). The FOA allows applicants to request a cost share reduction from 20 percent down to 10 percent, but only if the request is justified by financial need. The financial-need basis is tied to community economic indicators, specifically the poverty rate and/or the median household income of the Tribal community expressed as a percentage of the statewide median household income. Requests to reduce cost share below 10 percent are not considered. Applicants must include any cost share reduction request as part of the application and follow the FOA instructions and required forms/templates available on the IE-Exchange platform.
In practical terms, this FOA is best suited for Tribes and eligible Tribal entities that are ready to build: installing solar, wind, biomass, hydro, or other clean generation where appropriate; implementing building retrofits and efficiency measures; deploying batteries or other storage at a community scale; or developing microgrid-style integrated systems that can keep critical facilities operating during grid disruptions. It also directly supports projects that bring first-time electrification to buildings without power, which can be especially relevant for remote locations where extending conventional utility service is difficult or cost-prohibitive. The application deadline listed for the opportunity is May 30, 2024, and the full solicitation, definitions, and application package materials are hosted on DOE's IE-Exchange website (https://ie-exchange.energy.gov/).Apply for DE FOA 0003298
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DE-FOA-0003298: CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT ON TRIBAL LANDS - 2024" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-30. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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What is DE-FOA-0003298?
DE-FOA-0003298 is the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy funding opportunity titled "Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands - 2024." It is a discretionary grant opportunity administered through DOE's Golden Field Office.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is intended to help Tribal communities move from planning to on-the-ground deployment by funding real installations on Tribal lands. The focus is on practical, deployable projects (not research) that improve energy reliability, reduce energy costs, and strengthen resilience, with measurable energy benefits to Tribal buildings and communities.
Is this opportunity focused on research or on deployment?
This FOA is focused on deployment. It prioritizes real-world installations and measurable energy outcomes rather than research activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Alaska Native Village Corporations), Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations, as defined in the FOA and Appendix A.
Which DOE office is offering and administering this FOA?
The opportunity is offered by DOE's Office of Indian Energy and is administered through DOE's Golden Field Office.
How is the funding organized?
Funding under this FOA is organized into four Topic Areas designed to reflect common Tribal energy needs: (1) Tribal building energy systems and efficiency, (2) community-scale generation or storage, (3) integrated energy systems capable of autonomous operation, and (4) electrification for currently unelectrified Tribal buildings.
What types of projects are supported under Topic Area 1?
Topic Area 1 supports clean energy generation systems and/or energy efficiency measures for Tribal buildings. This can include projects where the main goal is to reduce building energy use, lower utility bills, or add onsite generation serving a specific Tribal facility.
What types of projects are supported under Topic Area 2?
Topic Area 2 funds community-scale clean energy generation systems or community energy storage deployed on Tribal lands. These projects are intended to support broader service beyond a single building and enable community-level energy solutions.
What types of projects are supported under Topic Area 3?
Topic Area 3 targets integrated energy systems capable of autonomous operation, meaning systems designed to operate independently from the traditional centralized grid during emergencies. The intent is to power one or multiple essential Tribal buildings during outages and improve community resilience.
What does "autonomous operation" mean in this FOA?
In this FOA, "autonomous operation" refers to integrated energy systems designed to operate independently from the traditional centralized grid during emergencies, helping keep essential Tribal buildings powered during outages.
What types of projects are supported under Topic Area 4?
Topic Area 4 is aimed at electrification, providing electric power to Tribal buildings that are currently unelectrified. This topic supports basic access where grid power is not available.
What kinds of clean energy technologies does the FOA mention as examples?
The FOA is suited for projects such as installing solar, wind, biomass, hydro, or other clean generation where appropriate; implementing building retrofits and energy efficiency measures; deploying batteries or other storage at a community scale; developing microgrid-style integrated systems for critical facilities; and bringing first-time electrification to buildings without power.
How much federal funding does DOE expect to make available?
DOE expects to make about $25 million in federal funding available under this announcement.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipates making roughly 5 to 10 awards, though it reserves the right to make awards in one, multiple, or none of the Topic Areas depending on application quality and program priorities.
What is the maximum federal amount that can be awarded per project?
The total federal funding per award can be as high as $5,000,000 (the award ceiling).
Is DOE required to make awards in every Topic Area?
No. DOE reserves the right to make awards in one, multiple, or none of the Topic Areas depending on application quality and program priorities.
What is Modification 0001 and how does it affect Topic Area 3?
The FOA includes a modification (Modification 0001) affecting Topic Area 3. For Subtopic Area 3.a, "Powering Essential Tribal Building(s)," the referenced amount was changed from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000, reflecting an increased ceiling or allocation for that subtopic as described in the FOA text.
Is cost share required?
Yes. A central requirement is a non-federal cost share. By default, applicants must provide at least 20 percent of the total allowable project cost from non-federal sources, with DOE covering the remaining federal share.
Can the required cost share be reduced?
Yes. The FOA allows applicants to request a cost share reduction from 20 percent down to 10 percent, but only if the request is justified by financial need and follows the FOA instructions.
What is the minimum cost share allowed under this FOA?
The lowest cost share considered under this FOA is 10 percent. Requests to reduce cost share below 10 percent are not considered.
How is "financial need" evaluated for a cost share reduction request?
The financial-need basis is tied to community economic indicators, specifically the poverty rate and/or the median household income of the Tribal community expressed as a percentage of the statewide median household income.
When and how should a cost share reduction request be submitted?
Any cost share reduction request must be included as part of the application and must follow the FOA instructions and required forms/templates provided on the IE-Exchange platform.
Where can applicants find the solicitation and application package materials?
The full solicitation, definitions, and application package materials are hosted on DOE's IE-Exchange website at https://ie-exchange.energy.gov/.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed for this opportunity is May 30, 2024.
What kinds of community needs is this FOA designed to address?
The FOA is designed to support projects that improve energy reliability, reduce energy costs, and strengthen resilience on Tribal lands, including community-scale solutions, critical-facility resilience during outages, and first-time electrification for buildings without power.
What is the intended outcome for Tribal buildings and communities?
The intended outcome is measurable energy benefits delivered through real installations, including reduced building energy use and utility costs, improved reliability, and enhanced resilience for essential services on Tribal lands.
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