Opportunity DE-FOA-0000123

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	Federal Grant Title:	Opportunity DE-FOA-0000123
	CFDA Number:	81.087
	CFDA Description:	Renewable Energy Research and Development
	Federal Agency Name:	Golden Field Office
	Category of Funding Activity:	Energy Recovery Act
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Other
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DE-FOA-0000123
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jul 15, 2009
	Creation Date:	Jul 16, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 14, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 14, 2009
	Archive Date:	Nov 15, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	3
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$85,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$50,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net and clicking on Search Public Opportunities. Under Search Criteria, select Issuing Office, enter Golden Field Office, then click on Search. Once the screen comes up, locate the appropriate Announcement. In order to be considered for award, you MUST follow the instructions contained in the Announcement. The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable (EERE) Energy through the Office of Biomass Program announces a notice of availability of funding for establishing Consortia for two primary topic areas development of Algae Based Biofuels, and development of Advanced Cellulosic Biofuels. The intended purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to serve three primary goals of EERE: 1) increase the viability and deployment of renewable energy technologies, 2) spur the creation of a domestic bio-industry, and 3) dramatically reduce dependence on imported oil. Projects under this FOA will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111-5, (Recovery Act or Act). Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system capabilities with Grants.gov may continue to use Grants.gov for submissions. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your companys DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you dont know your companys DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do . 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your companys CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a person who knows your companys CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and click Search CCR. Once youve found your company, locate the Electronic Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect, dont worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect will let you know. Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR, the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions pertaining to the submission of applications through FedConnect should be directed by e-mail to support@FedConnect.net or by phone to FedConnect Support at 1-800-899-6665.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect/
Grant Announcement Contact: using thislinksupport@fedconnect.netMelissa Wisemelissa.wise@go.doe.gov
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