Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas – Fiscal Year 2025 Release
ID: 356630Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Headquarters (DOE-01)

Award Range

$2M - $50M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356630

Additional Information

https://oced-exchange.energy.gov/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas – Fiscal Year 2025 Release," aimed at supporting clean energy projects in communities with populations of 10,000 or fewer. This initiative, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, seeks to lower energy costs, enhance access to clean energy, and promote environmental sustainability through various eligible activities, including improving energy systems and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With a total funding pool of $400 million, applicants can request between $2 million and $50 million, and must submit concept papers by February 27, 2025, with full applications due by August 28, 2025. For more information, interested parties can contact Margaret A. Davide-Smith at 240-306-4964 or via email at margaret.davide-smith@hq.doe.gov, and additional details can be found on the OCED Funding Opportunity Exchange website.

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    DE-FOA-0003428_Energy_Improvements_in_Rural_or_Remote_Areas_?_Fiscal_Year_2025_Release.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy has released a funding opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for "Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas" for Fiscal Year 2025, with a total funding of $400 million. The program aims to support rural and remote communities, defined as areas with populations of 10,000 or fewer, by funding clean energy projects that lower energy costs, improve access and resilience, and promote environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, state/local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit entities. Concept papers are due by February 27, 2025, and full applications by August 28, 2025. Projects can request $2 million to $50 million, with varying cost-sharing requirements depending on project type and applicant. The funding prioritizes community engagement, local workforce development, and addressing barriers to adoption of clean energy technologies. Projects may focus on improving energy systems, reducing emissions, and enhancing efficiency, with specific categories and examples outlined for applications. The program promotes building local capacity, demonstrating replicability, and delivering tangible benefits to underserved communities, furthering the administration's commitment to clean energy transition and climate resilience.
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