Closed · DE-FOA-0002378 · CFDA 81.087 · Other

SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE FISCAL YEAR 2021 FUNDING PROGRAM Photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power

Federal grant opportunity posted by Golden Field Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$5M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 24, 2021
Close date
54
Expected awards

The verdict

SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE FISCAL YEAR 2021 FUNDING PROGRAM Photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power is a closed other listing from Golden Field Office that offered $1 -- $5,000,000 across 54 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$5M
award range
Closed
application status
54
expected awards
81.087
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE FISCAL YEAR 2021 FUNDING PROGRAM Photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power - is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0002378 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.087, posted by Golden Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 14, 2021. The funding category is Other, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $5,000,000. The agency has projected $439.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 54 awards. If the agency funds the expected 54 awards from the $439.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $8.1 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 closed on June 24, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $5,000,000

Close Date

June 24, 2021

Posted

April 14, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$439,500,000

Expected Awards

54

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to invest in innovative research and development (R&D) that will drive down costs and develop next-generation technologies ready for commercialization. SETO works to accelerate the development and deployment of solar technology to support an equitable transition to a decarbonized electricity system by 2035 and a decarbonized energy sector by 2050. Achieving these goals will support the nationwide effort to meet the threat of climate change and ensure that all Americans benefit from the transition to a clean energy economy. The office supports solar energy research, development, demonstration, and technical assistance in five areas—photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP), systems integration, manufacturing and competitiveness, and soft costs—to improve the affordability, reliability, and domestic benefit of solar technologies on the electric grid.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov

Key Dates

Posted April 14, 2021
Close Date June 24, 2021
Archive Date July 24, 2021
Last Updated April 14, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE FISCAL YEAR 2021 FUNDING PROGRAM Photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power", offered by Golden Field Office. It is associated with CFDA program 81.087. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 24, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $439,500,000. Expected number of awards: 54.
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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