Open DE-FOA-0002291 CFDA 81.086 Discretionary

Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities

Posted by Golden Field Office

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities — is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0002291 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.086, posted by Golden Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 27, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

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

This is a request for information - no applications are due

Posted

March 27, 2020

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from utilities, industry, academia, EV service providers, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings in Connected Communities. EERE is specifically interested in information on the draft Connected Communities FOA goals and design. This is solely a request for information and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). EERE is not accepting applications. This RFI is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA); therefore, EERE is not accepting applications at this time. EERE may issue a FOA in the future based on or related to the content and responses to this RFI; however, EERE may also elect not to issue a FOA. There is no guarantee that a FOA will be issued as a result of this RFI. Responding to this RFI does not provide any advantage or disadvantage to potential applicants if EERE chooses to issue a FOA regarding the subject matter. Final details, including the anticipated award size, quantity, and timing of EERE funded awards, will be subject to Congressional appropriations and direction. Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to CCPilotsRFI@ee.doe.gov no later than 5:00pm (ET) on May 12, 2020. Responses must be provided as attachments to an email. It is recommended that attachments with file sizes exceeding 25MB be compressed (i.e., zipped) to ensure message delivery. Responses must be provided as a Microsoft Word (.docx) attachment to the email, and no more than 10 pages in length, 12 point font, 1 inch margins. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the Request for Information (RFI) and where to submit responses can be found in the full RFI document posted on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.

Eligibility

99

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Erika S. Gupta 202-586-3152<br/>erika.gupta@ee.doe.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 27, 2020
Close Date Not specified
Archive Date May 29, 2020
Last Updated March 27, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities", offered by Golden Field Office. It is associated with CFDA program 81.086. The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from utilities, industry, academia, EV service providers, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to Grid-in...
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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