The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by 10 CFR 600 must be used. Administrative requirements will be determined in accordance with 10 CFR 600. No informal preapplication conference is needed. Consultation and assistance will be available from DOE in preparation of the application. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
States submit proposals in response to annual program guidance provided to the States.
Evaluations will be conducted by staff of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy end-use sectors participating in the annual solicitation. Final decisions to approve are made by Assistant Secretary Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. DOE Regional Offices are then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents. Submission deadlines are included in the annual program guidance. None, debriefs of unsuccessful proposals will be provided upon request.