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Beneficiary Eligibility:

Colleges and universities, businesses, and nonprofit institutions will benefit. Credentials/Documentation:

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

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. A formal application by the principal investigator interested in doing the work is required. If submitted on behalf of an institution, the application should be sent through the appropriate administrative official. In the case of any competitive solicitations issued under this program, the application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement posted on the Grants.gov web-site at http://www.grants.gov/.

Award Procedure:

Decisions to approve are made by the Headquarters Program Director. DOE procurement offices are then instructed to negotiate and prepare an appropriate award document.

Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 120 to 180 days. Normally 6 months. Appeals:

From 60 to 90 days.

Renewals:

From 60 to 90 days. Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by the Headquarters Office.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The schedule of DOE payments is arranged at the time of award. See the
following for information on how assistance is awarded/released:
Incrementally funded unless full funding is available.
Reports:

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Monthly
progress/status reports detailing monthly activities are required. Monthly
expenditure reports detailing accrued costs are required. Performance shall be
monitored and details provided in the monthly progress reports.
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:

Recipient is expected to maintain records required to audit or otherwise substantiate costs incurred under the grant.

Account Identification:

89-0224-0-1-271.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $18,000,000; FY 09 est $25,000,000; FY 10 est $25,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

No Data Available.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Results and accomplishments of basic research and training performed under these programs are reported in open scientific literature. The research and training supported by these awards will help train future scientific talent in epidemiology and other health related issues. Fiscal Year 2009: Results and accomplishments of basic research and training performed under these programs are reported in open scientific literature. The research and training supported by these awards will help train future scientific talent in epidemiology and other health related issues. Fiscal Year 2010: Results and accomplishments of basic research and training performed under these programs are reported in open scientific literature. The research and training supported by these awards will help train future scientific talent in epidemiology and other health related issues.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

10 CFR 602. Guidelines and current program announcements are included in application kits. See also doing business website located at www.pr.doe.gov/. Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Ron W. Barnes, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: ron.barnes@eh.doe.gov Phone: (301) 903-1244. Website Address:

http://www.hss.energy.gov/index.html.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Several cooperative agreements were awarded for work on DOE's Former Worker Medical Screening Program, as required by the 1993 Defense Authorization Act. This program consumes the majority of any funding available for grants as described by CFDA 81.108. Fiscal Year 2009: Several cooperative agreements were awarded for work on DOE's Former Worker Medical Screening Program, as required by the 1993 Defense Authorization Act. This program consumes the majority of any funding available for grants as described by CFDA 81.108. Fiscal Year 2010: Several cooperative agreements were awarded for work on DOE's Former Worker Medical Screening Program, as required by the 1993 Defense Authorization Act. This program consumes the majority of any funding available for grants as described by CFDA 81.108.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The scientific and technical merit of the proposed research, appropriateness of the proposed method or approach, competency of research personnel and adequacy of proposed resources, reasonableness and appropriateness of the proposed budget, and other appropriate factors set forth in a Notice of Availability or in a specific solicitation.

81.112 STEWARDSHIP SCIENCE GRANT PROGRAM (Defense Science)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 31, Public Law 83-703, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2051; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Title 1, Section 107, Public Law 93-438, 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-577; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101.

OBJECTIVES:

(1) To grow the U.S. scientific community through university involvement in areas of fundamental science and technology relevant to stockpile stewardship; (2) to promote and sustain scientific interactions between the academic community and scientists at the NNSA laboratories; (3) to train scientists in

specific areas of long-term research relevant to stockpile stewardship; (4) to increase the availability of unique experimental facilities sited at NNSA's laboratories to the academic community, particularly for collaborations in areas of relevance to stockpile stewardship; and (5) to develop and maintain a long-term recruiting pipeline to NNSA's laboratories by increasing the visibility of NNSA's Defense Program's scientific activities to the U.S. faculty and student communities.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Cooperative Agreements; 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. Funding is provided for basic and applied research in the field of physical science in support of the DOE stockpile stewardship program. Restrictions on use of funds depend on grant provisions. Funding is provided for the purpose of exploring an idea that does not unnecessarily duplicate work already in progress or contemplated by DOE, is not already known to DOE, or has previously unrecognized merit. Some solicitations are open to institutions of higher education only.

Applicant Eligibility:

Some solicitations are open to institutions of higher education only and others include nonprofit organizations and for profit commercial organizations. See individual funding opportunity announcements for details on eligibility. Beneficiary Eligibility:

Depending upon the eligibility requirements of the individual solicitation, U.S. public and private institutions of higher education and/or nonprofit organizations and for profit commercial organizations will benefit. The Federal government will also benefit from the research of these grants. 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. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Proposals should be submitted as specified in the funding opportunity announcement posted at http://www.grants.gov/.

Award Procedure:

Proposals will be screened for stewardship relevance and then reviewed for scientific and technical merit by qualified individuals. The review and selection process for each funding opportunity are included in the solicitation. Decisions to approve are made by a Headquarters program official within the Program Office. Selected proposals will be forwarded to the NNSA Albuquerque Service Center for grant development, negotiation and award. Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 90 to 120 days. Approximately 90 to 180 days.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by the Program Office.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Generally, grants are approved for two-year or three-year project periods and funded one year at a time. Depending upon specific circumstances, grant project periods may range from one year to five years, at the discretion of the program office. Cooperative Agreements typically have five-year project periods and are funded one year at a time. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: The NNSA Service Center will make determination of method of funding release at the time of award. Reports:

No program reports are required. SF245 quarterly. Progress Reports annually. No expenditure reports are required. Performance monitoring is required for Cooperative Agreements.

Audits:

No audits are required for this program.
Records:

Recipient is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the grant.

Account Identification:

89-0240-0-1-053.

Obligations:

(Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 08 $94,662,587; FY 09 est $80,960,000; FY 10 est $90,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

grants $50,000-$750,000 per year

Cooperative agreements $1,000,000-$55,000,000 per year.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: The research supported helps to increase U.S. efforts in physical science relevant to stockpile stewardship and trains future scientific talent in these areas. Results and accomplishments of basic research performed under these programs are reported in open scientific literature. University research programs often support graduate students who assist principal investigators with research programs. Fiscal Year 2009: The research supported helps to increase U.S. efforts in physical science relevant to stockpile stewardship and trains future scientific talent in these areas. Results and accomplishments of basic research performed under these programs are reported in open scientific literature. University research programs often support graduate students who assist principal investigators with research programs. Fiscal Year 2010: The research supported helps to increase U.S. efforts in physical science relevant to stockpile stewardship and trains future scientific talent in these areas. Results and accomplishments of basic research performed under these programs are reported in open scientific literature. University research programs often support graduate students who assist principal investigators with research programs.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

10 CFR 600, Federal Statutes, OMB Circulars, and other Government-wide guidance implementing 10 CFR 600, DOE Acquisition Policy and Guidance, DOE Guide to Financial Assistance.

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Terri Lynn Batuyong, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: terri.batuyong@nnsa.doe.gov Phone: (202)

586-9342. Fax: (202) 586-8005

Website Address:

http://www.nnsa.energy.gov/dsup

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: For current and past awards please visit

http://www.nnsa.energy.gov/dsup. Fiscal Year 2009: For current and past awards please visit http://www.nnsa.energy.gov/dsup. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

(1) Alignment with the areas of technical scope; (2) Scientific/technical merit of the project, including innovativeness and originality; (3) Expected impact on the area of technical scope addressed; (4) Consistency with the objective of this academic alliances program to focus on advanced experimental investigations; (5) Qualifications of the Applicant's personnel and adequacy of proposed resources; (6) Feasibility of plans for carrying out the proposed research, considering such factors as: appropriateness of the technical method and approach, facility compatibility, other commitments, competition and timing; (7) For projects currently receiving funding under this program, the quality and scientific impact of recent results and accomplishments; (8) Level of interaction with NNSA/DP laboratory personnel and the potential to train students in scientific areas defined by the technical scope in order to build a long-term recruiting pool for the NNSA/DP laboratory complex. Generally, a higher degree of interaction both quantitatively and qualitatively is considered desirable; (9) Leverage provided by cost sharing with other funding sources.

81.113 DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION RESEARCH Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 3157, Public Law 101-189, 103 Stat. 1684, 42 U.S.C. 2051;, Section 3157, 1684 Stat. 42, 2051 U.S.C; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438; 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817, Title I, Section 107, 1240 Stat. 42, 5817 U.S.C; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-577; Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101;, 7101 U.S.C, as amended by Public Law 106-65; National Defense Authorization Act of 2000. OBJECTIVES:

To conduct basic and applied research and development that enhances U.S. national security and reduces the global danger from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and special nuclear materials through needs-driven research and development. The emphasis is on developing the requisite technologies to detect and deter nuclear proliferation and to meet U.S. nuclear detonation detection goals. Research focuses on advanced detection systems and concepts to support current and future USG policies. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, services required for conducting nonproliferation research and development to reduce the global danger from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Construction or related costs are not allowed under these project grants. All work must comply with export control regulations.

Applicant Eligibility:

Universities (public and private), institutions of higher education with postdoctoral programs, and nonprofit non-government organizations (public and private) whose activities benefit the general public through results which are available to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), other U.S. government agencies, and universities and institutions of higher learning may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

The NNSA, other U.S. government agencies, universities and institutions of higher learning will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher learning. For Non-government organizations, Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-122. 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:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The NNSA Service Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico issues Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) under which formal applications may be submitted by a scientist or principal investigator who will conduct or lead the research team. The BAAs will be posted to Grants.gov which can be accessed at: http://www.grants.gov Award Procedure:

Evaluations will be conducted by technical staff assigned to the Office of Nonproliferation Research and Development or at the DOE national laboratories. Final decisions for approval are made by the cognizant program director. DOE/NNSA Procurement is then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents. Program management responsibilities may be delegated as a whole or in part to the NNSA Service Center or NNSA Site Offices.

Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 60 to 90 days. Deadlines will be provided in the individual BAAs posted at Grants.gov.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Grants will be modified and extended as required. Renewals are subject to an annual review by the Headquarters and/or NNSA Service Center. Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The grant period is for up to 3 years depending upon available appropriations. The schedule of payments is arranged at the time of award, but it is expected under the Integrated University Program that proposals will be fully funded for their three year lifecycles in one lump sum. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Depending on the program some can be awarded lump sum or incrementally funded.

Reports:

No program reports are required. Cash reports are not applicable. Quarterly Progress reports, and final reports are required. Also progress is reported annually at the University Industry Technical Interchange meeting for the life of the project. In the first year creation of a poster for project presentation is required and formal presentations are required thereafter. All projects are subject to this audit process. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Independent performance and merit reviews are required in the second year of the lifecycle. All projects are subject to this audit process. 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:

89-0243-0-1-053.

Obligations:

(Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 08 $38,715,862; FY 09 est $25,347,817; FY 10 est $10,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

The expected range of Awards is approximately $200k to $999k for the lifecycle of the project.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: The results and accomplishments from basic and applied research and development performed under these grants are reported in the open scientific literature. University research may be integrated with ongoing research and development programs at the DOE national laboratories which will facilitate access to and use of special facilities and equipment. The objective of these grants is to advance the state of knowledge on science and technology. The final product may lead to improved or new commercial products to ensure availability to the U.S. arms control and nonproliferation community. In 2008 there were 20 grants awarded, which all were fully funded. Fiscal Year 2009: The results and accomplishments from basic and applied research and development performed under these grants are reported in the open scientific literature. University research may be integrated with ongoing research and development programs at the DOE national laboratories which will facilitate access to and use of special facilities and equipment. The objective of these grants is to advance the state of knowledge on science and technology. The final product may lead to improved or new commercial products to ensure availability to the U.S. arms control and nonproliferation community. In 2009 there were an additional 7 grants awarded and fully funded. Fiscal Year 2010: The results and accomplishments from basic and applied research and development performed under these grants are reported in the open scientific literature. University research may be integrated with ongoing research and development programs at the DOE national laboratories which will facilitate access to and use of special facilities and equipment. The objective of these grants is to advance the state of knowledge on science and technology. The final product may lead to improved or new commercial products to ensure availability to the U.S. arms control and nonproliferation community. We expect 15 grants to be awarded and fully funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

See Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); 10 CFR 600 and OMB Circulars
Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Ivy D. Martin, 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: ivy.martin@hq.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-2246 Fax: (202) 586-2246.

Website Address:

http://www.nnsa.doe.gov/na-20

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Grants have been awarded to conduct research on: (1) Hyperspectral data analysis techniques (2) improved materials and methods for gamma-ray and neutron detection (3) seismic research to improve detection, location, and discrimination of nuclear detonations. Fiscal Year 2009: Grants have been awarded to conduct research on: (1) Remote Sensing data analysis techniques (2) improved materials and methods for gamma-ray and neutron detection (3) alternatives to radiation sources for medical and industrial processes (4) safeguard technologies, and (5) simulation and algorithm science related to nonproliferation. Fiscal Year 2010: Grants will be awarded to conduct research on: (1) Remote Sensing data analysis techniques (2) improved materials and methods for gamma-ray and neutron detection (3)alternatives to radiation sources for medical and industrial processes (4) safeguard technologies, and (5) simulation and algorithm science related to nonproliferation.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The selection process will be determined on the following criteria: 1) Potential impact and relevance of proposed work; 2) technical merit; 3) qualifications of the proposed investigators; 2) quality of the proposed research plan, and 3) proposed schedule, budget and available resources.

81.117 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, OUTREACH, TRAINING AND

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS/ASSISTANCE

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5813(6)(7)(8), 42 U.S.C 5813 (6-8); Energy Policy Act 1992, 42 U.S.C 13231; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, 42 U.S.C 712.

OBJECTIVES:

The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks to provide financial assistance for information dissemination, outreach, training and related technical analysis/assistance which will: (1) stimulate increased energy efficiency in transportation, buildings, industry and the Federal sector and encourage increased use of renewable and alternative energy; and (2) accelerate the adoption of new technologies to increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable and alternative energy through the competitive solicitation of applications.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Financial assistance is provided in support of the program objectives as described in a single competitive solicitation or multiple competitive solicitations. The solicitation(s) will provide funding in various program areas within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind and Hydropower, Geothermal, Biomass, Industrial Technologies, FreedomCAR, Building Technologies, Weatherization and Intergovernmental, Federal Energy Management Program, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Restrictions on use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific project agreement.

Applicant Eligibility:

Profit organizations, individuals, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, State and local governments, Native American organizations, Alaskan Native corporations and universities may apply. DOE Laboratories are not eligible.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Profit organizations, individuals, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, State and local governments, Native American organizations, Alaskan Native corporations and universities benefit. Credentials/Documentation:

No Credentials or documentation are required. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

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. The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement posted on the grants.gov website at http://www.grants.gov/. A separate application must be submitted for each DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Program Area of Interest.

Award Procedure:

All applications which pass an initial review will receive an objective merit review. Objective Merit Review Committees will evaluate applications based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the competitive solicitation. After the Merit Review Committee has completed its evaluations, an EERE Office Director or other Program Official will evaluate the applications against program policy factors set forth in the competitive solicitation. Final decisions will be made by the EERE Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries, and the Director of the Federal Energy Management Program. Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 60 to 90 days. None.

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 are not applicable to this program.

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 awards varies among the Program Areas of Interest and ranges from 6 months to 5 years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are released through the Electronic Transfer System. Annual budget periods are set by each grantee within parameters setablished by DOE.

Reports:

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Semi-annual reporting is required. No expenditure reports are required. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

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 grant period and before final close-out. Records:

A grantee is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the grant.

Account Identification:

89-0215-0-1-272; 89-0224-0-1-271. Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $39,682,020; FY 09 est $24,367,510; FY 10 est $45,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Vary.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

The following list represents an overview of regulations, guidelines, and literature: 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://management.energy.gov/policy_guidance.htm.

Regional or Local Office:

None. EERE Information Center (877) 337-3463.

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;

https://www1.energy.gov/informationcenter

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Selection will be based on an objective merit review recommendation, program policy factors, the amount of funds available, provisions of appropriation law and reports and as otherwise specified in the solicitation document.

81.119 STATE ENERGY PROGRAM SPECIAL PROJECTS FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Title III, Part C, Section 361-366, Public Law 163-94, 42 U.S.C 6321-6326; National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978, Public Law 95-619, Public Law 619-95; Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101, Public Law 91-95, 42 U.S.C 7101; Balanced Budget Down Payment Act II of 1996, Public Law 134-104.

OBJECTIVES:

To allow States to submit proposals to implement specific Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy deployment activities and initiatives as Special Projects under the State Energy Program. States will compete for funding to implement activities relating to a number of programmatic areas such as building codes and standards, alternative fuels, industrial efficiency, building efficiency, and solar and renewable technologies. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, materials, and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, and services required for implementing the activities described in the application. Applicant Eligibility:

All States plus the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

States and their project partners will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:

Costs will be determined in accordance with 10 CFR 600 for State and local Governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

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:

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: at http://www.grants.gov. Applicants for sub-awards from the states should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact within the State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance.

Award Procedure:

Evaluations will be conducted by staff of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy end-use sectors participating in the annual solicitation. Final decisions to approve are made by Assistant Secretary Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. DOE Field Offices are then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 90 to 120 days. Deadlines are set forth in the solicitation.

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