The document provides instructions for the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Form, under the OMB Number 4040-0004, which is utilized for federal grants and RFPs. Key components include the submission type (pre-application, application, or corrected application), application types (new, continuation, or revision), and essential applicant information such as legal name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and contact information. It outlines the process for identifying the funding opportunity, including catalog numbers and congressional districts affected by the project. Additionally, applicants must disclose any federal debts and submit the signature of an authorized representative upon application submission. The purpose of this document is to standardize and streamline the application process for federal financial assistance, ensuring all necessary information is accurately provided to federal agencies, thereby facilitating effective review and processing of applications for grants and funding opportunities. The form is designed to collect detailed applicant information and project descriptions to assess eligibility and funding needs.

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory has issued an Environmental Questionnaire to assess potential environmental impacts related to proposed projects. The questionnaire requires detailed information regarding project activities, locations, and potential environmental impacts through different categories. Projects are classified into three groups: - **Group A** encompasses routine administrative actions without significant environmental impact. - **Group B** covers laboratory and pilot-scale research activities not involving construction. - **Group C** pertains to projects that involve facility construction or major modifications, necessitating environmental reviews. Key considerations include land use, construction activities, biological resources, socioeconomic impacts, historic and cultural resources, air quality, and waste management. The document emphasizes compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including NEPA, RCRA, and the Clean Air Act. It aims to document site conditions and inform government decision-makers about potential significant impacts related to funding or permit processes. The questionnaire ensures that all responses are accurate and support a thorough environmental assessment necessary for federal funding applications or grants.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to support the development and deployment of carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion technologies. This initiative aims to facilitate pilot scale testing of technologies that achieve significant carbon mitigation via biological, catalytic, or mineralization pathways. The program allocates approximately $100 million over two years, focusing on four key areas: Biological Conversion, Catalytic Conversion, Mineralization, and Testing/Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) for commercialization. Eligible applicants include domestic entities such as universities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, local governments, and Indian Tribes, with a minimum required cost share of 20%. The application deadline is set for April 11, 2025, with the selection notification anticipated by August 1, 2025. The NOFO emphasizes the importance of advancing technologies that convert captured CO2 into sustainable products while addressing challenges related to economics and scaling, ultimately contributing to U.S. net-zero emissions goals. The initiative underscores the DOE's commitment to combating climate change and fostering an equitable clean energy economy.