Notice of Competitive Financial Assistance for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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The Department of Energy (DOE) announces a competitive solicitation for applications for grants and cooperative agreements for information dissemination, public outreach, training, and related technical analysis and technical assistance activities involving renewable energy and energy efficiency. It is estimated that funding of approximately FY2001 $2 to $3 million will be available under renewable energy programs, and FY2001 $3 to $4 million will be available under energy efficiency programs for awards under this solicitation in fiscal year 2001. Areas of interest involving renewable energy include wind, hydrogen, and geothermal technologies. Energy efficiency areas of interest include energy efficiency in the transportation, buildings, and industrial sectors. The awards may be for a period of six months to three years. Proposals will be subject to the objective merit review procedures for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Eligible applicants for this solicitation are profit organizations, non-profit institutions and organizations, state and local governments, universities, individuals, Native American organizations, and Alaskan Native Corporations.