Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001660
DE-FOA-0001660, titled "Deployment of Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy on Indian Lands - 2017," is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy grant opportunity administered through the DOE Golden Field Office. The program is aimed at getting real, near-term energy improvements built and operating on Indian lands, with an emphasis on lowering energy costs, cutting overall energy use, and improving energy security for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native villages, and tribal members. Projects are expected to be cost-shared, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, and the overall intent is to move beyond planning into tangible installation and deployment.
The FOA is structured around two main topic areas. Topic Area 1 focuses on tribal buildings and supports the installation of energy efficiency measures and clean energy systems. Within Topic Area 1, DOE distinguishes between (1.a) deep energy retrofits and (1.b) energy efficiency measures paired with clean energy systems. Deep energy retrofits are described as multiple efficiency measures bundled together, with a required outcome of at least a 15 percent reduction in the total combined energy and fuel use across all sources. The other pathway under Topic Area 1 supports efficiency measures along with clean energy systems, such as renewable energy power systems or combined heat and power (CHP). For this 1.b category, the clean energy component must be at least 10 kW (or an equivalent capacity for heating and/or cooling), and the overall project must achieve at least a 20 percent reduction in the total combined energy and fuel use. A key requirement for Topic Area 1 projects is that they must be grounded in a prior energy audit or industrial energy assessment, reinforcing that proposed upgrades should be data-driven and tied to identified building performance needs.
Topic Area 2 shifts from single-building work to broader community-scale clean energy deployment. Under this topic, DOE solicits projects that deploy at least 250 kW of clean energy capacity (or an equivalent for heating and/or cooling) on Indian lands. The goal is to serve multiple buildings or potentially an entire tribal community with electricity and/or thermal energy (heating and cooling). This topic is oriented toward larger systems and shared infrastructure. Across both topic areas, DOE requires that proposed technologies be commercially proven and backed by warranties, signaling that the program is meant to fund dependable, ready-to-deploy solutions rather than experimental or early-stage demonstrations.
Eligibility is centered on tribal entities. Applicants may include federally recognized Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native villages), Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations, and Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations. For the purpose of defining an "eligible Indian Tribe" in the FOA, the Tribe (including Alaska Native villages) must be federally recognized and listed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as eligible to receive services; however, the FOA text also notes distinctions in how Alaska Native corporations are treated under the "eligible Indian Tribe" definition. Applications may be submitted on behalf of one or more Tribes by an authorized Tribal Organization or Inter-Tribal Organization, as long as the application includes documentation showing that the organization has authority to apply on the Tribe's behalf.
Funding levels are presented as estimates dependent on appropriations. DOE expected to have roughly $4 million to $6 million available in federal funding for new awards under this announcement, with an anticipated range of about 6 to 10 total awards. The published award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award. DOE also notes it may choose to make awards in one topic area, multiple topic areas, or potentially none, depending on application quality, program priorities, and available funds. The FOA describes an intended portfolio of cost-shared projects designed to deliver immediate savings and measurable reductions in energy use, rather than long, uncertain development timelines.
The application process is handled exclusively through the EERE eXCHANGE portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov), and applicants must register and submit through that system to be considered. The submission deadline listed is February 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time, and the portal is designed to enforce hard deadlines by disabling submission buttons after the cutoff. For applicants encountering technical problems before the deadline, DOE directs them to contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov). DOE also offered an informational webinar on December 1, 2016 to walk potential applicants through eligibility, required application components, cost-share expectations, question-and-answer procedures, and how applications would be reviewed and selected, with a recording to be posted afterward for those who could not attend live.Apply for DE FOA 0001660
- The Department of Energy, Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DE-FOA-0001660: Deployment of Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy on Indian Lands - 2017" 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 Nov 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 07, 2017 Submission Deadline for Applications February 7, 2017 at 500 pm ET, through EERE Exchange at https://eere-Exchange.energy.gov.. (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 $1,000,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is DE-FOA-0001660?
DE-FOA-0001660 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy funding opportunity titled "Deployment of Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy on Indian Lands - 2017." It is administered through the DOE Golden Field Office and is focused on getting near-term energy projects built and operating on Indian lands.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is intended to move beyond planning and support tangible installation and deployment of energy efficiency and clean energy projects that lower energy costs, reduce overall energy use, and improve energy security for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native villages, and tribal members.
3) Who is administering the grant?
The opportunity is run by DOE's Office of Indian Energy and administered through the DOE Golden Field Office.
4) What types of projects does DOE want to fund under this FOA?
This FOA focuses on deployment-focused projects that result in real, measurable energy improvements. Projects are expected to be cost-shared and use commercially proven technologies backed by warranties, reflecting an emphasis on dependable, ready-to-deploy solutions rather than experimental demonstrations.
5) What are the two main topic areas?
The FOA is structured around two topic areas: (1) tribal buildings (energy efficiency and clean energy systems) and (2) community-scale clean energy deployment (larger systems serving multiple buildings or a broader community).
6) What is Topic Area 1 focused on?
Topic Area 1 supports energy projects in tribal buildings, including the installation of energy efficiency measures and clean energy systems.
7) What are the two subcategories under Topic Area 1?
DOE distinguishes between: (1.a) deep energy retrofits, and (1.b) energy efficiency measures paired with clean energy systems.
8) What counts as a "deep energy retrofit" (Topic Area 1.a)?
Deep energy retrofits are described as multiple efficiency measures bundled together. The project must achieve at least a 15 percent reduction in the total combined energy and fuel use across all sources.
9) What is required under Topic Area 1.b (efficiency plus clean energy)?
Topic Area 1.b supports energy efficiency measures paired with clean energy systems such as renewable energy power systems or combined heat and power (CHP). The clean energy component must be at least 10 kW (or an equivalent capacity for heating and/or cooling), and the overall project must achieve at least a 20 percent reduction in total combined energy and fuel use.
10) Is an energy audit or assessment required for Topic Area 1 projects?
Yes. Topic Area 1 projects must be grounded in a prior energy audit or industrial energy assessment, reinforcing that proposed improvements should be data-driven and tied to identified building performance needs.
11) What is Topic Area 2 focused on?
Topic Area 2 is aimed at broader, community-scale clean energy deployment on Indian lands, rather than single-building upgrades.
12) What scale of clean energy deployment is required for Topic Area 2?
Topic Area 2 solicits projects that deploy at least 250 kW of clean energy capacity (or an equivalent for heating and/or cooling) on Indian lands.
13) What is the intended service area for Topic Area 2 systems?
The goal is to serve multiple buildings or potentially an entire tribal community with electricity and/or thermal energy (heating and cooling), indicating that this topic is oriented toward larger systems and shared infrastructure.
14) Are certain technology types specifically mentioned as eligible examples?
For Topic Area 1.b, examples of clean energy systems include renewable energy power systems and combined heat and power (CHP). More generally, the FOA emphasizes commercially proven clean energy technologies backed by warranties.
15) Does DOE want early-stage or experimental technology demonstrations?
No. DOE requires proposed technologies to be commercially proven and backed by warranties, signaling that this funding is meant for dependable deployment rather than experimental or early-stage demonstrations.
16) What does "cost-shared" mean for this FOA?
Projects are expected to be cost-shared, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of the total project costs from non-federal sources.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native villages), Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations, and Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations.
18) What does the FOA require for an "eligible Indian Tribe"?
For purposes of the FOA, an eligible Indian Tribe (including Alaska Native villages) must be federally recognized and listed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as eligible to receive services. The FOA text also notes distinctions in how Alaska Native corporations are treated under the "eligible Indian Tribe" definition.
19) Can a Tribal Organization or Inter-Tribal Organization apply on behalf of a Tribe?
Yes. Applications may be submitted on behalf of one or more Tribes by an authorized Tribal Organization or Inter-Tribal Organization, as long as the application includes documentation showing the organization has authority to apply on the Tribe's behalf.
20) How much total funding did DOE expect to make available?
DOE expected to have roughly $4 million to $6 million in federal funding available for new awards under this announcement, subject to appropriations.
21) How many awards were anticipated?
The FOA anticipated approximately 6 to 10 total awards.
22) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The published award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award.
23) Will DOE definitely make awards under both topic areas?
Not necessarily. DOE noted it may choose to make awards in one topic area, multiple topic areas, or potentially none, depending on application quality, program priorities, and available funds.
24) What is the submission method for applications?
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applicants must register and submit through that system to be considered.
25) What is the application deadline?
The listed submission deadline is February 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
26) Are late submissions accepted?
The portal is designed to enforce hard deadlines by disabling submission buttons after the cutoff time.
27) What should applicants do if they experience technical issues before the deadline?
DOE directs applicants who encounter technical problems before the deadline to contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk at EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov.
28) Did DOE offer an informational webinar?
Yes. DOE offered an informational webinar on December 1, 2016. It covered eligibility, required application components, cost-share expectations, Q&A procedures, and how applications would be reviewed and selected. A recording was to be posted afterward for those unable to attend live.
29) What kinds of outcomes is DOE trying to achieve with its project portfolio?
The FOA describes an intended portfolio of cost-shared projects designed to deliver immediate savings and measurable reductions in energy use, rather than long, uncertain development timelines.
30) For Topic Area 1, how are energy reductions measured?
The FOA specifies reductions in the total combined energy and fuel use across all sources. Topic Area 1.a requires at least a 15 percent reduction, while Topic Area 1.b requires at least a 20 percent reduction for the overall project.
31) What are the minimum clean energy size requirements mentioned in the FOA?
Topic Area 1.b requires the clean energy component to be at least 10 kW (or an equivalent capacity for heating and/or cooling). Topic Area 2 requires at least 250 kW of clean energy capacity (or an equivalent for heating and/or cooling).
32) Does the FOA support heating and cooling (thermal) projects, or only electricity?
Yes. The FOA references electricity and/or thermal energy (heating and cooling), and it allows capacity thresholds to be met through equivalent heating and/or cooling capacity where applicable.
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