Offices. Final decisions will be made by the EERE Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries, and the Director of the Federal Energy Management Program. Deadlines: Not Applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Submission deadlines will be published in the funding opportunity announcements at http://www.grants.gov From 60 to 180 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewals are subject to review by the headquarters program office and subject to the availability of funds. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula, but cost-sharing is encouraged. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Award project periods range from 2 months to 1 year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No further information is available. Reports: No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Quarterly progress and expenditure reports, and a final report at the conclusion of the grant time period. As described above. Quarterly expenditure reports are required. No performance monitoring is required. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Records: None. Account Identification: 89-0321-0-1-270; 89-0224-0-1-271. Obligations: (Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 08 $520,145,713; FY 09 est Biomass - $800,000,000; Geothermal - $ 400,000,000; Hydrogen - Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Varies. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Under the State Cooperative Reservoir Analysis Program, a broad range of research, technical, and resource studies were carried out. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: The following list represents an overview of regulations, guidelines, and literature: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; EERE Federal Register notices; EERE Solicitations, which may be accessed through the EERE homepage at: http://www.eere.energy.gov; DOE Financial Assistance Regulations (10 CFR 600); and the DOE Guide to Financial Assistance, both of which may be accessed through the DOE Office of Management home page at http://www.management.energy.gov/policy_guidance/financial_assistance.htm. Regional or Local Office: None. Golden Field Office, 1617 Cole Blvd, Golden Colorado, 80401, (303) 275-4700. Solar Energy Technologies, (303) 275-4953; Wind and Hydropower, (303) 275-4905; Geothermal Technologies, (303) 275-4972; Biomass, (303) 275-4771 and Fuel Cells, (303) 275-4903. Headquarters Office: See above for contacts for each HQ program office 1000 Independence Ave, http://www.eere.doe.gov and http://www1.eere.energy.gov RELATED PROGRAMS: 81.079 Regional Biomass Energy Programs EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: American Institute of Architects Foundation-Determination of solar building technology research and development needs. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Selection will be based on an objective merit review, program policy factors, the availability of funds, provisions of appropriation laws, reports, and as otherwise specified in specific solicitation document(s). 81.089 FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Office of Fossil Energy, Department of Energy FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Energy AUTHORIZATION: Public Law 95-91 DOE Organization Act of 1977, as amended by Public Law 109-58 Energy Policy Act 2005. Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-557; Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94-163. OBJECTIVES: The mission of the Fossil Energy (FE) Research and Development program is to promote the development and use of environmentally and economically superior technologies for supply, conversion, delivery, utilization and reliability constraints of producing and using fossil fuels. These activities will involve cooperation with industry, DOE Laboratories, universities and States. Success in this mission will benefit the Nation through lower energy costs, reduced environmental impact, increased technology exports, and reduced dependence on insecure energy sources. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Cooperative Agreements USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Emphasis is on applied research and technology development. States, local governments, universities, governmental entities, consortia, Federal, State, local governments, universities, consortia, nonprofit institutions, commercial corporations, joint Federal/Industry corporations, and individuals will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Prior successful research and development experience in the fossil energy field and related areas. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: Any information listed above, is subject to change. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement posted on the Grants.gov web-site: http://www.grants.gov. Unsolicited Proposals (USP) should be submitted in accordance with the instructions posted at the following web site: http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/usp/USPGuide.pdf. This program is subject to the provisions of 10 CFR 600 and FAR 15.6. Award Procedure: DOE solicitations sets forth award procedures. Unsolicited proposals will be evaluated by DOE personnel assigned to the specific area with peer reviews as required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Deadlines: Oct 30, 2009: Deadlines are subject to change, please check with contact person(s) listed. None for USP. For others the deadline is stated in the financial assistance opportunity announcement (FOA) posted at http://www.grants.gov. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 to 180 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Awards may be amended or extended as required. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Varies with each grant/cooperative agreement. The time period for a grant or cooperative agreement is dependent upon the individual project submitted. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: TBD. Reports: TBD. TBD. Quarterly progress and financial reports are required. The final scientific/technical report is due within 90 calendar days after the grant or cooperative agreement project period ends. TBD. TBD. Audits: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. Possible project audit, overhead rate audit, final closeout audit. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations." Non-federal entities that expend $500,000 or more of federal funds within their fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year in accordance with this Circular. For commercial (for-profit) organizations, audits should be performed in accordance with 10 CFR 600.126(c) and/or 10 CFR 600.316. Records: Required by grant/assistance award document. Account Identification: 89-0224-0-1-271. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $400,000,000; FY 09 est $450,000,000; FY 10 est $450,000,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $10,000,000/Average: $2,000,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Financial assistance actions were processed, including new awards and amendments. Fiscal Year 2009: Financial assistance actions were processed, including new awards and amendments. Fiscal Year 2010: Financial assistance actions are projected to be processed, which will include new awards and amendments. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: DOE Assistance Regulations, 10 CFR 600; Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.6, Unsolicited Proposals; Guide to Unsolicited Proposals: http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/usp/unsol.html. Regional or Local Office: None. National Energy Technology Laboratory, Acquisition & Assistance Division; P.O. Box 10940, Mail Stop 921-107, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA; 15236-0940. For Unsolicited Proposals, E-mail John Augustine at john.augustine@netl.doe.gov. Headquarters Office: Maria Jones, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20623 Email: Maria.Jones@hq.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-1890. Website Address: http://www.netl.doe.gov and http://www.fossil.energy.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: 81.057 University Coal Research EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Contact John Augustine for further information at john.augustine@netl.doe.gov. Fiscal Year 2009: Contact John Augustine for further information at john.augustine@netl.doe.gov. Fiscal Year 2010: TBD. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: (1) Technical merit; (2) priority of technical work relating to proposal; (3) relevance to current program objectives; (4) cost-benefit judgment; and (5) amount of cost-sharing by potential recipient. 81.104 OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE PROCESSING Environmental Management FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Energy AUTHORIZATION: Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 96-573, as amended by Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act, Public Law 96-368; Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act, Public Law 99-240; Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990, Public Law 101-615; Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Section 31, as amended, Public Law 83-703; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Public Law 93-438. OBJECTIVES: The Technology Development and Deployment program provides key investments in mid- and long-range research and development (R&D) projects focused on high priority issues related to cleanup of the Nations legacy from nuclear weapons production. These R&D projects are aimed at improving technical maturity for current baseline technologies, developing cost-effective transformational alternative technologies, and improving or providing next-generation technologies for insertion into the project baselines. The results of these R&D projects will address technology gaps and reduce technical risk and uncertainty in the EM projects. The Technology Development and Deployment Program is focused on a limited number of critical, high-risk and high-payback activities where step improvements can be gained. By realigning the project in this manner, the Department is ensuring that the activities support EM's primary goal of accelerating risk reduction and environmental cleanup. The highest priority needs requiring technical solutions for Tank Waste; Groundwater and Soils, Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D), and Nuclear Materials. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Cooperative Agreements USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Financial assistance is provided in support of the program objectives. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific project agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE or contained in the specific Congressional authorization for a particular program being supported. Applicant Eligibility: Public, quasi-public, private industry, individuals, groups, educational institutions, organizations, and nonprofit organizations may apply including State or local level governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and institutions in U.S. Territories and possessions may apply. Determinations are made by DOE EM Headquarters or EM Field Offices, or both. Beneficiary Eligibility: From 120 to 180 days. Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by DOE Headquarters, the field, or both. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Match requirements will be determined depending upon the award. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Length and time phasing of assistance will vary with the program phase and activity. The maximum term of an award is 5 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum. Reports: Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. At a minimum annual progress reports are required. Frequency of progress reports will be determined at time of award. Expenditure reports will be required. The type and frequency will be determined at time of award. Performance monitoring will be determined at time of award. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Costs incurred are subject to audit throughout the contract or grant period and before final close-out. The extent and frequency of audits depend on the size of the contract/grant and the specific contract/grant provisions. Records: A grantee is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the grant or cooperative agreement. In addition, if cost sharing is required, the grantee is also expected to maintain auditable records for the cost sharing portion of the award. Account Identification: 89-0242-0-1-053; 89-0240-0-1-053. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $26,944,500; FY 09 est $12,572,000; FY 10 est $4,500,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No Data Available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Development and testing of technologies for facilities D&D. Research related to use of an electrochemical process to recover sodium from radioactively contaminated alkaline wastes. Initiated project to test for materials reliability related to materials used for high level waste remediation. Fiscal Year 2009: Continued testing of technologies applicable for D&D of facilities contaminated with radionuclides. Development of technologies for treating tank waste such as use of ceramic membranes for separation of sodium. Continuation of maintaining databases and web tools for waste forecasting and for monitoring data, etc. Fiscal Year 2010: Complete studies on potentially new waste forms for tank waste. Continue R&D for facility D&D and characterization and remediation of soils and groundwater at EM cleanup sites. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Not Applicable. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Justine Alchowiak, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: justine.alchowiak@em.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-4629. Website Address: http://www.em.doe.gov RELATED PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Research must be beneficial to the overall accomplishment of the program objectives and consistent with the criteria of the EM Merit Review System (i.e., technically meritorious, qualified principal investigators, adequate facilities for conduct of the work, past experience and performance history). 81.105 NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMICS (NICE3) FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Energy AUTHORIZATION: Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91; Energy Policy Act of 1992, as amended, Public Law 102-486. OBJECTIVES: This program is in close-out. Financial assistance will not be provided in the future. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: None. Applicant Eligibility: None. Beneficiary Eligibility: Both state and local governments benefited from these grants. Commercial firms with expertise in waste reduction and pollution prevention, large and small businesses, and others in the business of preventing pollution and energy conserving technologies also benefited. Credentials/Documentation: No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. NICE3 is in close-out mode. There is no appropriation for grant project funding. Award Procedure: None. Deadlines: Not Applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not Applicable. Appeals: Unsuccessful applicants from the competitive solicitation were entitled to a written debriefing by DOE program officials with a clear explanation of why the proposal was not accepted for funding. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Projects covered a period of up to 3 years with release of funding subject to work progress. Access to process implementation and efficiency data is to be available for 10 years after project completion to measure performance against expectation and to support commercialization of the technology. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Not Applicable. Reports: Audits: Not Applicable. Records: Access to process implementation and efficiency data must be available for 10 years after project completion to measure performance against expectation and to support commercialization of the technology. Account Identification: 89-0215-0-1-250. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est $0 - Funding is not available at this time. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No Data Available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Not Applicable. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: LaTonya A. Poole 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: latonya.poole@ee.doe.gov Phone: 202-586-3835 Website Address: http://www.eere.energy.gov; http://www1.eere.energy.gov RELATED PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not Applicable. 81.106 TRANSPORT OF TRANSURANIC WASTES TO THE WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT: STATES AND TRIBAL CONCERNS, PROPOSED SOLUTIONS FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Energy AUTHORIZATION: Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act, Public Law 102-579; National Security and Military Application of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act Public Law 96-164. OBJECTIVES: To enlist cooperation among the Tribal and the Southern, Western, Northeast, and Midwest state governments along the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) shipping corridors in developing plans and procedures for the safe and uneventful transportation of transuranic waste from current temporary storage facilities to the WIPP. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements) USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The participating States, tribes, and the DOE will work to develop, coordinate, and implement activities in accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and public information programs to help ensure the safe transportation of transuranic waste to the WIPP site and safe disposal operations. Financial assistance is provided to support cooperation among the tribes, the Southern, Western, Northeastern, and Midwestern states along the WIPP shipping corridors, in developing plans and procedures for the safe uneventful transportation of transuranic waste from current temporary storage facilities to WIPP. Restrictions on the use of these funds depend on the specific collaborative agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE. Applicant Eligibility: Eligibility is restricted by action of the Western Governors' Association, Southern States Energy Board, the State of New Mexico, Council of State Governments (midwest and eastern regions), and tribal governments along WIPP transportation routes. DOE administers agreements with 10 southern State governments, two Midwest state governments, and two northeast state governments. The Western Governors' Association is the negotiating body for 12 western states on the WIPP transportation route. Each tribal government on the WIPP transportation route elected to represent themselves. Participation in this program is restricted to the above list of organizations and to the 8 affected tribal governments. Beneficiary Eligibility: Benefits from this program will go to DOE and the State and tribal governments located on the WIPP disposal phase shipping corridor. Credentials/Documentation: No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. After informal communication, a formal proposal by the applicants is submitted to the DOE Carlsbad Field Office. Note: All eligible parties are participating in the program and applications from others will not be accepted. Award Procedure: Decisions are made by DOE Carlsbad Field Office. Award documents are then prepared. Deadlines: Not Applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not Applicable. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Schedule for DOE payments will be established during negotiations. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Schedule for DOE payments will be established during negotiations. Reports: A reporting schedule will be established during negotiations. No cash reports are required. A reporting schedule will be established during negotiations. A reporting schedule will be established during negotiations. No performance monitoring is required. Audits: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. The grantee is expected to maintain records to fulfill auditing needs. 89-0242-0-1-053. Obligations: (Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 08 $3,610,000; FY 09 est $6,124,100; FY 10 est $6,609,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $50,000 to $2,150,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Funds were awarded to program participants for emergency training, equipment, and public information to support the shipment of transuranic waste to WIPP. As new transportation corridors are scheduled to open, the affected States and Indian Tribes will be funded accordingly. Fiscal Year 2009: Funds were awarded to program participants for emergency training, equipment, and public information to support the shipment of transuranic waste to WIPP. As new transportation corridors are scheduled to open, the affected States and Indian Tribes will be funded accordingly. Fiscal Year 2010: Funds are awarded to program participants for emergency training, equipment, and public information to support the shipment of transuranic waste to WIPP. As new transportation corridors are scheduled to open, the affected States and Indian Tribes will be funded accordingly. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: DOE Financial Assistance Rules and 10 CFR 600 applies. Regional or Local Office: None. Department of Energy, Carlsbad Field Office, P.O. Box 3090, Carlsbad, NM 88221-3090. Contact: Bill Mackie, Institutional Affairs Manager, Telephone: (575) 234-7335. Headquarters Office: Mary Bisesi, Office of Environmental Management, Office of Disposal Operations, Department of Energy, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Phone: (301) 903-7416 Website Address: http://www.em.doe.gov/. RELATED PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Details on funded projects for transportation and emergency response planning activities are contained in State and tribal work plans submitted to the Carlsbad Field Office. Fiscal Year 2009: Details on funded projects for transportation and emergency response planning activities are contained in State and tribal work plans submitted to the Carlsbad Field Office. Fiscal Year 2010: Details on funded projects for transportation and emergency response planning activities are contained in State and tribal work plans submitted to the Carlsbad Field Office. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The awards are restricted to the entities listed in the "Applicant Eligibility" portion of this program listing. Eligibility is restricted by action of the Western Governors' Association, Southern States Energy Board, the State of New Mexico, and tribal governments along WIPP transportation routes. DOE administers agreements with 10 southern State governments, two mid-west State governments, and zero northeast state governments (at the current time). The Western Governors' Association is the negotiating body for 12 western states on the WIPP transportation route. Each tribal government on the WIPP transportation route elected to represent themselves. Participation in this program is restricted to the above list of organizations and to the 8 affected tribal governments. 81.108 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND OTHER HEALTH STUDIES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Energy AUTHORIZATION: Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438, 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101; Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 31, Public Law 83-703, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2051;. OBJECTIVES: To provide financial support for research, education, conferences, communication, and other activities relating to the health of Department of Energy workers, as well as other populations potentially exposed to health hazards associated with energy production, transmission, and use. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for such purposes as the salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training, related activities, and advanced technology projects or assessments. Restrictions on use of funds depend on award provisions. Support is provided for work in such areas as the health experience of DOE and DOE contractor workers; health experience of populations living near DOE facilities; health experience of workers exposed to toxic substances; use of biomarkers to recognize exposure to toxic substances; conduct of epidemiologic and other health studies relating to energy production, transmission, and use (including electromagnetic fields) in the United States and abroad; compilation, documentation, management, use, and analysis of data for the DOE Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource; and other systems or activities enhancing these areas, as well as other program areas as may be described by notice published in the Federal Register. Applicant Eligibility: Colleges and universities, businesses, and nonprofit institutions may apply. |