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Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)
Agency: Golden Field Office
Assistance Listings: 81.087 -- Renewable Energy Research and Development
Last Updated: January 6, 2025
Description
NOFO Description: The goal of this funding opportunity is to improve the outcomes of large-scale solar (LSS) development for ecosystems, wildlife, and communities by soliciting projects that will a) test strategies that mitigate adverse impacts and/or maximize benefits to wildlife and ecosystems, b) provide technical assistance and stakeholder engagement opportunities to facilitate strategies that improve the compatibility of LSS facilities with wildlife, or c) provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to facilitate the adoption of agrivoltaics.
Modification 000002: Updated the Informational Webinar Date; see the cover page of the NOFO Document Part 1
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Domestic entities
Domestic entities are eligible to apply as recipients or subrecipients. The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a recipient or subrecipient of this NOFO:
1. Institutions of higher education;
2. For-profit organization;
3. Nonprofit organiztion;
4. State and local governmental entities;
5. Indian Tribes, as definied in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, 25 U.S.C. § 5304
Grantor contact information
Description
For questions regarding this NOFO:
solarwildlife@ee.doe.gov
For questions regarding eXCHANGE:
EERE-eXCHANGESupport@hq.doe.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0003492_Solar_with_Wildlife_and_Ecosystem_Benefits_2_SolWEB2.pdf | DE-FOA-0003492 Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) | Dec 23, 2024 08:34 PM UTC |
| FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003492.pdf | DE-FOA-0003492 | Dec 23, 2024 08:34 PM UTC |
| DE-FOA-0003492_Solar_with_Wildlife_and_Ecosystem_Benefits_2_SolWEB2_NOFO_Part_2.pdf | DE-FOA-0003492 Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)_NOFO_Part 2 | Jan 6, 2025 02:26 PM UTC |
| DE-FOA-0003492_Solar_Web_with_Wildlife_and_Ecosystem_Benefits_2_SolWEB2_NOFO_Part_1_MOD_000002.pdf | DE-FOA-0003492 Solar Web with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)_NOFO Part 1_MOD 000002 | Jan 6, 2025 02:26 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: June 1, 2025
Award
$11,000,000
Program Funding
8
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$3,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003492
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
December 23, 2024
Archive date:
June 1, 2025
