Open DE-FOA-0001479 CFDA 81.117 Discretionary

Notice of Technical Assistance for Remote Alaska Communities Energy Efficiency Competition

Posted by Golden Field Office

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Notice of Technical Assistance for Remote Alaska Communities Energy Efficiency Competition — is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0001479 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.117, posted by Golden Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on December 18, 2015 and last updated on February 24, 2016. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $2. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity is open, but Grants.gov has not published a hard closing date — check the official listing for the current deadline and any posted amendments. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$1 -- $2

Close Date

Not specified

Phase 1: 5p.m. ET on January 26, 2016.Phase 2: 5p.m. ET on March 31, 2016.

Posted

December 18, 2015

Instrument

Other

Description

Modification 3: The purpose of this amendment is to divide Phase 2 of the NOTA into two topic areas. The “Phase Areas and Scope of Activities”, the “Content and Form of the Application” and the “Review Criteria” sections of the NOTA have all been modified to account for dividing Phase 2 into 2 topic areas. Additional language was added to clarify allowable TA for integrated renewable energy. Modifications to the NOTA have been highlighted in yellow. All other parts of the NOTA remain unchanged. Modification 2: The Purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for submitting applications for Pledge Designation (Phase 1) until 5 p.m. ET on February 2, 2016. The purpose of the Modification is to revise the Pledge Form.The purpose of this Notice of Technical Assistance (NOTA) is to support the goals of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Remote Alaskan Communities Energy Efficiency Competition (RACEE Competition), announced by President Obama. The RACEE Competition will empower Alaskan communities and native Alaskan villages to develop effective tools to advance the use of reliable, affordable, and energy efficient solutions that are replicable throughout Alaska and other Arctic regions. This NOTA is intended to implement the first two phases of the RACEE Competition: Phase 1 will designate qualified Alaskan communities that pledge to reduce energy use as “Community Efficiency Champions”. These “Champions” will gain access to a peer network and become qualified to apply for Phase 2, which will provide Technical Assistance to selected Community Efficiency Champions. Applicants that become designated as Community Efficiency Champions will be expected to actively share information, best practices and lessons learned with their peers related to their energy efficiency plans and actions through reporting to DOE and Peer Networks.The full NOTA is posted on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE Exchange website to be considered for award. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE Exchange website. A User Guide for EERE Exchange can be found on the EERE website http://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx after logging in to the system. Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the NOTA and where to submit questions regarding submission of applications is found in the full NOTA posted on the EERE Exchange website.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Grants Management Specialist Deborah J. Reynolds <br/>debbie.reynolds@ee.doe.gov <br/>

Key Dates

Posted December 18, 2015
Close Date Not specified
Archive Date June 24, 2016
Last Updated February 24, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Notice of Technical Assistance for Remote Alaska Communities Energy Efficiency Competition", offered by Golden Field Office. It is associated with CFDA program 81.117. Modification 3: The purpose of this amendment is to divide Phase 2 of the NOTA into two topic areas. The “Phase Areas and Scope of Activities”, the “Content and Form of the Applicati...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $2.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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