Critical Facility Energy Resilience (CiFER)
ID: 355876Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL)

Award Range

$1 - $5M

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/355876

Additional Information

FedConnect
Timeline
    Description

    The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is offering a funding opportunity through the Critical Facility Energy Resilience (CiFER) initiative, aimed at advancing innovative energy storage technologies for critical infrastructure. This program seeks applications that enhance energy resilience during outages or emergencies by deploying energy storage systems (ESS) with specific performance metrics and analyzing their resiliency benefits. With a total funding pool of $15 million, the initiative anticipates awarding approximately three cooperative agreements, each requiring a cost share of 20% for R&D and 50% for demonstration phases. Interested applicants, including educational institutions, non-profits, and local governments, must submit their applications by October 4, 2024, and can contact Todd C. Zandier II at Todd.Zandier@netl.doe.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Todd.Zandier@netl.doe.gov
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    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003384.pdf
    The Department of Energy's (DOE) Critical Facility Energy Resilience (CiFER) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aims to advance innovative energy storage technologies by supporting their deployment at critical infrastructure sites. The initiative seeks applications that can enhance energy resilience during outages or emergencies. Key objectives include deploying energy storage systems (ESS) with specific performance metrics, analyzing their resiliency benefits, and effectively disseminating results. Eligible applicants include domestic entities such as educational institutions, non-profits, and local governments. The funding structure anticipates cooperative agreements, with a federal funding pool of $15 million allocated for approximately three awards, each requiring a cost share depending on project phases (20% for R&D and 50% for demonstration). Applications must address technical requirements, project impact, and a clear plan for data sharing with national labs. The FOA emphasizes rigorous registration procedures through SAM, Grants.gov, and FedConnect, with full applications due by October 4, 2024. The document includes guidelines for constructing applications, ensuring compliance with DOE standards, and fulfilling eligibility criteria. The CiFER initiative represents a significant investment in energy storage solutions that aim to bolster the nation’s energy security and resilience.
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