American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Funding Opportunity Announcements
The following information has links to current energy-related Recovery Act Funding Opportunity Announcements where you will be able to access detailed information on the application requirements, deadlines, funding amounts and who to contact for more information.
Electric Industry Workforce Training Grants - Recovery Act (due 11-23-09)
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the availability of $100 million in funding from the Recovery Act to support workforce training for the electric power industry. This initiative will expand job creation and career advancement opportunities associated with smart grid and electricity transmission projects and will help establish training programs for workers in the utility industry and electrical manufacturing sectors. Applicants may include, among others, colleges and universities, trade schools, and labor organizations. (Announced September 21, 2009) https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000152&agency=DOE
Energy, Treasury Now Accepting Applications for Funding For Renewable Energy Projects – Recovery Act (10-1-11)
Direct Cash Payments Will Advance Economic Development, Expand Renewable Energy Use
The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of the Treasury are now accepting applications for a program that will make direct payments in lieu of tax credits to companies that create and place in service renewable energy facilities. The two Departments estimate distributing at least $3 billion in financial support to approximately 5,000 bio-mass, solar, wind, and other types of renewable energy production facilities. Treasury will make direct payments to companies that create and place in service renewable energy facilities beginning January 1, 2009. Previously, these companies could file for a tax credit to cover a portion of the renewable energy project’s cost; under the new program, applicants would agree to forgo future tax credits in favor of an immediate reimbursement of a portion of the property expense. The Energy Department will assist Treasury in implementing this program by reviewing the technical merits of the applications. Companies interested in applying for the program can visit the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Application Submission page for more information. (Announced July 31, 2009)
For additional information visit the DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program home page at: http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/
Recovery Act and Grants.gov
A new feature on Grants.gov will help users find and apply for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant opportunities. The launch of the ARRA or Recovery Act feature on the homepage of Grants.gov will direct users to Recovery Act opportunities, other Recovery Act resources, upcoming Webinars and links to www.whitehouse.gov/recovery and www.recovery.gov.
Please note the following resources for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as the Recovery Act:
- DOE Recovery Act Clearinghouse (Toll-Free): (888) 363-RCVY or (888) 363-7289
Federal government funding opportunities are located at http://www.grants.gov/, and at https://www.fbo.gov/
Special thanks to the Washington State University Extension Energy Program for collecting this information.
Recovery Act Announcement: $2.4 Billion in Grants to Accelerate Manufacturing and Deployment of Next Generation of U.S. Batteries and Electric Vehicles
August 05, 2009
New advanced battery and electric drive projects will receive $2.4 billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Forty-eight projects, selected through a highly competitive process by the Department of Energy, will accelerate the development of U.S. manufacturing capacity for batteries and electric drive components as well as the deployment of electric drive vehicles, helping to establish American leadership in creating the next generation of advanced vehicles.
One company with headquarters in Phoenix, Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. (ETEC), was awarded with its partner Nissan $99.8 million to demonstrate up to 5,000 Nissan electric vehicles with a 100-mile range and deploy up to 12,500 Level 2 and 250 Level 3 chargers. Locally, ETEC also has manufacturing facilities in Phoenix and Tucson.
See the full list of award winners ( PDF 65 KB ) and a map of their locations ( PDF 371 KB ).