BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) ASSISTING FEDERAL FACILITIES WITH ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES (AFFECT) ADVANCING NET-ZERO FEDERAL FACILITIES
ID: 347635Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$100K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is offering a grant opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) aimed at assisting federal facilities in implementing energy conservation technologies to advance net-zero federal facilities. This initiative seeks applications exclusively from U.S. federal agencies for projects that will either develop new net-zero buildings or modify existing facilities to meet energy and water conservation requirements, thereby supporting the Administration's sustainability goals. With an estimated total program funding of $250 million, the program anticipates awarding between $100,000 and $10 million to approximately 100 projects, with application deadlines set for June 27, 2024, and April 18, 2025. Interested agencies can find more information and submit applications through the Infrastructure Exchange website or contact AFFECTBIL@hq.doe.gov for inquiries.

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