DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the DOE Office of Electricity (OE), released a Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), titled “Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids.”
December 20, 2022
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DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the DOE Office of Electricity (OE), released a Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), titled “Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids.”
The objective of this planned FOA would be to conduct coordinated research, development, and implementation of replicable microgrid solutions for underserved and Indigenous communities in remote and islanded regions throughout the United States.
The planned FOA is anticipated to include the following areas of interest:
- Modular Microgrid Systems with Standardized Control/Communication Functionalities for a Range of System Sizes and Renewable Contributions
- Multi-port Medium Voltage DC Converter Research and Development for Integration of Microgrids and Clean Energy
- Regional Initiatives to Support Microgrid Deployments within Underserved and Indigenous Communities
If the FOA is released, approximately $9.1M in Federal Funds is expected to be available for awarding 6 - 8 new agreements. Work proposed under this FOA would have a maximum duration of 2 years.
This NOI intends to provide advance notice so that prospective applicants (to the proposed FOA) can begin preparing (such as assembling project teams, formulating ideas, and gathering data) in anticipation of the issuance of the FOA.
No applications will be accepted through this NOI. Please do not submit questions or respond to this NOI. If released, the proposed FOA will be posted at Grants.gov and at FedConnect. Entities interested in applying for awards under the subject FOA are strongly encouraged to register at these sites to receive notification of announcements regarding the FOA.