Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002800
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, released Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0002800 under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Section 41006(a)(1), focused on Water Power Projects and specifically on gathering stakeholder insight into hydropower research and development (R&D) issues. The core purpose of the grant is not to build a new hydropower facility or fund a single technical lab effort in isolation, but to support a structured, organized process where a wide range of hydropower stakeholders are brought together to talk through the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing U.S. hydropower. The goal is to surface practical, real-world priorities that can shape and strengthen DOE and industry R&D agendas, especially around modernization of the existing hydropower fleet, long-term sustainability of hydropower systems, and environmental impacts and mitigation.
The selected awardee is expected to function as an active convener and facilitator. In practice, that means organizing and running engagement activities such as meetings, workshops, listening sessions, and other forums where participants can share perspectives, identify gaps, and work toward clearer alignment on what research, development, and environmental mitigation efforts are most needed. A central theme of the opportunity is inclusivity and diversity of viewpoints. DOE explicitly calls for engagement that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from Tribal nations, hydropower developers, owners and operators of hydropower facilities, research institutions, hydropower industry representatives, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofit organizations, resource agencies, and other interested parties. The expectation is that the recipient will create a credible, balanced setting where stakeholders who may have different priorities (energy production, river ecology, fisheries, cultural resources, recreation, permitting realities, grid reliability, and community impacts) can still engage in productive, solution-oriented discussions.
In terms of what DOE hopes to get out of this work, the intended outcome is better-informed hydropower R&D planning and stronger direction for environmental mitigation strategies. By systematically collecting and synthesizing stakeholder input, the project is meant to highlight where technology development is most needed (for example, modernization approaches, performance improvements, operational flexibility, or new tools and methods) and where environmental considerations require more effective solutions (for example, mitigation approaches and practices that reduce impacts to ecosystems and surrounding resources). The broader intent is to ensure that future DOE and industry investments in hydropower innovation are grounded in the realities faced by operators, communities, Tribes, regulators, researchers, and environmental and public-interest organizations.
This is a mandatory grant opportunity in the energy funding activity category, listed under CFDA 81.087. Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. DOE anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of up to $4,000,000. The FOA was created on October 19, 2022, and the original closing date was November 18, 2022. Applicants were directed to access the full FOA details and submission requirements through EERE Exchange at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov, which is DOE's platform for FOA documentation and application submission.Apply for DE FOA 0002800
- The Department of Energy, Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 41006(a)(1). Water Power Projects: Stakeholder Insight into Hydropower R&D Issues" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 19, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 18, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is Department of Energy (DOE) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0002800, released through DOE's Golden Field Office under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Section 41006(a)(1). It focuses on Water Power Projects by supporting stakeholder engagement to inform hydropower research and development (R&D) priorities and environmental mitigation direction.
What is the core purpose of the grant?
The grant is intended to fund a structured, organized process to gather and synthesize stakeholder insight on the most pressing hydropower R&D issues. The purpose is to identify practical, real-world priorities that can shape and strengthen DOE and industry R&D agendas.
Is this grant meant to build a new hydropower facility?
No. The stated purpose is not to build a new hydropower facility.
Is this grant meant to fund a single isolated technical lab effort?
No. The opportunity is not designed to fund a single technical lab effort in isolation. It is designed to support stakeholder convening and structured engagement to surface and prioritize R&D and environmental mitigation needs.
What types of activities is the awardee expected to carry out?
The selected recipient is expected to act as an active convener and facilitator, organizing and running engagement activities such as meetings, workshops, listening sessions, and other forums where hydropower stakeholders can share perspectives, identify gaps, and work toward alignment on priority needs.
What is DOE hoping to get out of the project?
DOE is seeking better-informed hydropower R&D planning and stronger direction for environmental mitigation strategies. The intended outcome is a systematic collection and synthesis of stakeholder input that highlights technology development needs and more effective approaches to reducing environmental impacts.
What topics or issues are expected to be discussed through stakeholder engagement?
The engagement is meant to address pressing challenges and opportunities facing U.S. hydropower, including modernization of the existing hydropower fleet, long-term sustainability of hydropower systems, and environmental impacts and mitigation. DOE also anticipates discussion across a wide range of stakeholder concerns such as energy production, river ecology, fisheries, cultural resources, recreation, permitting realities, grid reliability, and community impacts.
Who should be included in the stakeholder engagement?
DOE emphasizes inclusivity and diversity of viewpoints. Engagement is expected to include, but is not limited to, representatives from Tribal nations, hydropower developers, owners and operators of hydropower facilities, research institutions, hydropower industry representatives, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), nonprofit organizations, resource agencies, and other interested parties.
Why does DOE emphasize inclusivity and a diversity of viewpoints?
The FOA describes a need for a credible, balanced setting where stakeholders with different priorities can still participate in productive, solution-oriented discussions. The intent is to ensure future DOE and industry hydropower innovation investments are grounded in real-world operational, environmental, regulatory, and community realities.
What kinds of hydropower R&D priorities might be identified through this work?
The FOA describes the project as a way to highlight where technology development is most needed, with examples such as modernization approaches, performance improvements, operational flexibility, and new tools and methods.
What kinds of environmental mitigation priorities might be identified through this work?
The FOA describes the project as a way to identify where environmental considerations require more effective solutions, including mitigation approaches and practices that reduce impacts to ecosystems and surrounding resources.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The opportunity is listed as a mandatory grant opportunity in the energy funding activity category under CFDA 81.087.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $4,000,000.
When was the FOA created?
The FOA was created on October 19, 2022.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was November 18, 2022.
Where were applicants instructed to find the full FOA and submit an application?
Applicants were directed to use EERE Exchange (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov) to access full FOA documentation, detailed requirements, and to submit their application.
Which DOE office released this FOA?
The FOA was released by DOE through its Golden Field Office.
What law and section is referenced as the authority for this FOA?
The FOA is released under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Section 41006(a)(1).
What does it mean that this is a stakeholder insight-focused hydropower opportunity?
It means the funded work centers on convening the people and organizations affected by hydropower (and those working on hydropower) to identify, discuss, and prioritize the most important R&D and environmental mitigation needs, rather than focusing funding on a single construction project or standalone technical experiment.
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