Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the DOE Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) for planning to transition their campuses to clean energy. Eligible clean energy planning activities under this FOA, may include, but are not limited to: (1) Strategic energy planning; (2) Conducting an energy options analysis; (3) Conducting energy audits to establish baseline energy use and energy efficiency options; (4) Developing an energy organization or office; (5) Conducting climate resiliency planning; (6) Establishing energy policy, regulations, or codes to reduce energy use or promote energy development; and, (7) Obtaining skills and training related to energy use, development, or management. Applicants may propose a single eligible planning activity, multiple planning activities, or all eligible activities, provided the amount of DOE funding being requested does not exceed the maximum DOE funding per individual award specified under Section II.A.1 of the FOA. No recipient cost share is required under this FOA. DOE expects to make approximately $5 million of federal funding available for new awards under this FOA. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on Congressional appropriations. DOE anticipates making approximately 15 to 35 awards under this FOA. DOE funding per individual award under this FOA will range from no less than $100,000 to a maximum of $350,000. Further, DOE anticipates making awards with a period of performance of approximately two(2) to three (3) years. See the FOA document for a full description.
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09/26/2024
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Golden Field Office
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