# Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003492-solar-with-wildlife-and-ecosystem-benefits-2-solweb2/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357901

> Golden Field Office offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $11.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 2, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003492 |
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 2, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $11.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.087 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

## What the grant funds

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

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003492 still open?

No. It closed on May 2, 2025. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003647, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)?

Golden Field Office accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)?

Closed May 2, 2025. 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 $3.0 million each. About $11.0 million in total across about 8 awards.

### Who has won Renewable Energy Research and Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Oregon State University, University of Utah, Avapco LLC. The program made 900 awards worth $2.5 billion in that time.