DE-FOA-0002934: Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED) (DE-FOA-0003641). Status: Closes February 8, 2027 (93 days left). It is in our archive of National Energy Technology Laboratory notices from 2023.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $14.7 million in total. Applications closed on October 16, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 11, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$14.7 million
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 18, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 16, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 15, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
See Section III of the FOA for specific information on eligibility.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Electricity Research, Development and Analysis awards averaged $2.0 million; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (31% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids - DE-FOA-0002934 Amendment 000001 - The purpose of this amendment is to grant an extension of the application submission deadline.
Who has won Electricity Research, Development and Analysis grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Electricity Research, Development and Analysis (81.122) awarded $98.2 million across 48 grant awards, an average of $2.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Transportable Power Systems, Inc. | Vermont | 1 | $9.5 million |
| Corvias Military Living, LLC | Rhode Island | 1 | $9.4 million |
| National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners | District of Columbia | 1 | $8.5 million |
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | Georgia | 2 | $5.9 million |
| The National Association of State Energy Officials | Virginia | 1 | $5.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DE-FOA-0003641, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0002934 still open?
No. It closed on October 16, 2023. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003641, closes February 8, 2027 (93 days left).
Who can apply for Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Underserved and Indigenous Community Microgrids?
Closed October 16, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $14.7 million in total across about 12 awards.
Who has won Electricity Research, Development and Analysis grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Nomad Transportable Power Systems, Inc., Corvias Military Living, LLC, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. The program made 48 awards worth $98.2 million in that time.
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