Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies 4 (SEEDS 4)
ID: 351506Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1M - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351506

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 14, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Mar 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Golden Field Office of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is offering a funding opportunity for the Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies 4 (SEEDS 4). This opportunity aims to invest in innovative social science research that generates actionable insights to improve large-scale solar (LSS) siting processes and outcomes for host communities, particularly those that are disadvantaged, and the solar industry. The funding opportunity requires cost sharing or matching and falls under the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The estimated total program funding is $7,000,000, with an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000. It is expected that there will be 6 awards granted. The opportunity is currently open and the closing date for applications is March 15, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the EERE Funding Opportunity eXCHANGE. For any inquiries, you can contact Stephanie Hodge at stephanie.hodge@ee.doe.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
stephanie.hodge@ee.doe.gov
Files
Title
Posted
DE-FOA-0003226_EERE_SETO_SEEDS4_FOA_FINAL.pdf
4/10/2024
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