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["INSTRUCTIONS"]
[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to de-foa-0002611@netl.doe.gov. "]
[2,"All questions pertaining to EERE Exchange should be emailed to EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov. Include FOA name and number in subject line."]
[3,"All questions and answers pertaining to this FOA will be posted on EERE Exchange within this spreadsheet."]
[4,"DOE will attempt to respond to a question within 5 business days, unless a similar question and answer has already been posted in this spreadsheet. "]
[5,"All questions should be submitted not later than 5 business days prior to the application due date. Questions submitted after this date will not be answered."]
[6,"Questions are assigned a number in accordance with when they are reviewed by DOE.  "]
[7,"Questions are assigned a topic area by DOE when reviewed."]
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["TIPS"]
[1,"Applicants may sort questions and answers in the question tabs of this spreadhseet by selecting the drop-down box arrow on the column headers and selecting any of the listed attributes."]
[2,"Applicants may search for questions and/or keywords by holding CTRL+F on the keyboard and typing in a phrase or keyword."]

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["ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER LOG"]
["DE-FOA0002611 - Fiscal Year 2022 Vehicle Technoligies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement"]
["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","Answer"]
[1,"2022-07-07","Other","*****... plans to participate in the upcoming DOE FOA No. DE-FOA-0002611.  I have a question for the contracting officer(s) and ask for the name and contact information, please.  Thank you for the consideration.","Thank you for your email. Please use this email address for any questions regarding the Notice of Intent or potential Funding Opportunity Announcement."]
[2,"2022-07-22","Other","The pdf file for DE-FOA-0002611 is corrupt. Please put a readable copy online. Thanks!","Duplicate question"]
[3,"2022-07-22","Other","I have been trying to download the pdf file FY22 VTO Program Wide FOA for the DE-FOA-0002611 program and I get an error message saying the file is damaged and could not be opned. Can you please email me this file or help resolve the issue?","Duplicate question"]
[4,"2022-07-22","Other","I’m attempting to download the FY22 VTO Program Wide FOA and keep getting an error in Adobe that the file is damaged and cannot open. Are you able to send it to me another way? ","Duplicate question"]
[5,"2022-07-22","Other","We are trying to download the PDF file for this FOA, from the “EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange” site.  But we get a corrupt file message.","All of the application links have been checked and are operational. Please update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or download the FOA files to a computer in order to open them."]
[6,"2022-07-22","Labs/FFRDCs","The FOA states that an FFRDC will be treated as a subaward, i.e., the funding will flow from the prime organization to the FFRDC.  In the past, FFRDCs were funded directly.  Is this correct?","The information in the FOA is correct. For this FOA, FFRDC's/National Labs participating as a subrecipient will be funded through the prime recipient as a member of the project team and not directly by DOE. "]
[7,"2022-07-22","Eligibility","Hi my name is *********** and I was trying to see about getting the grant on the grants gov website. I have an invention that I would love to submit for the grant ","Please review the Funding Opportunity Announcement requirements and technology areas. As indicated in the announcement, please submit a concept paper to EERE Exchange to receive a response from DOE regarding your concept for this FOA."]
[8,"2022-07-22","Labs/FFRDCs","Regarding funding for DOE/NNSA national laboratories: SPP agreements are prohibitive for national laboratories because they do not allow for collaborative work and IP generation is not anticipated. Would VTO consider allowing a 100% funds-in CRADA in addition to the SPP option? This would allow VTO to still treat national labs as sub-recipients AND enable the national labs to use an agreement type that fits the scope of work.","Per iii. Value/Funding of the FOA Document:\nThe value of, and funding for, the FFRDC/NL portion of the work will be included in the award to a successful applicant. DOE/NNSA will not fund a DOE/NNSA FFRDC/NL through the DOE field work authorization process and other FFRDC/NLs through an interagency agreement with the sponsoring agency. FFRDCs/NLs will be treated as subawards for applicants. Therefore, applicants should prepare the budgets utilizing rates appropriate for such an arrangement. For subawards to DOE FFRDCs, the recipient shall use the Department’s strategic partnership projects program and the terms and conditions established for that program."]
[9,"2022-07-22","Technical Topics","Topic 7a focuses more on multi-family plans with no station development, where as 7b focuses more on overnight parking. ******** is wondering if multi family parking garages are eligible under 7b for deployed stations?","EV chargers installed in multi-family parking garages can be included in a project for AOI 7b if that deployment aligns with the objective provided in the FOA to “develop, implement, and disseminate scalable strategies for EV chargers that provide cost-effective solutions for drivers who want to charge their EVs overnight while at home but do not have dedicated residential charging options.”"]
[10,"2022-07-22","Eligibility","We install Level 3 fast-charging stations in quick-service restaurant parking lots, many of which are located in disadvantaged communities. We’re interested in applying for AOI 12: Demonstration and Deployment – Open Topic but would like to confirm whether or not we should submit in light of:\n\nApplications Discouraged\nApplications that include the following are highly discouraged:\n• Promotion of a specific brand, product, or invention\n\nWe do not promote any brands or products, including our own, but our project would involve building a charging station in the parking lot of either a ***** or ***** restaurant in a disadvantaged community. Would reference to these specific brands weaken or disqualify our application, even though we are not promoting them per se?","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to be considered.\n\nThe application can identify brands and partner with a brand name company. The intent is the application/proposed project should not be used to promote specific brands."]
[11,"2022-07-24","Technical Topics","In regard to Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0002611, I would like your help in clarifying the following:\n\nCurrently there are 2-stroke compression ignition engines in the market successfully operating and serving the Rail and Marine industry with diesel that meet the current emission standards. If there are technologies that can be developed to support a hydrogen combustion system for such an engine would it be considered under this FOA?\n\nGeneral Requirements Applications must: 1. Include a description of the proposed OP2S engine/powertrain hydrogen combustion architecture for on-road and/or non-road applications and how it could benefit the commercial off-road, rail, and marine industry. 2. Include an analysis of the benefits of the proposed hydrogen combustion strategy to be used in commercial on-road and/or non -road applications. 3. Include an analysis of the total cost of ownership of the proposed hydrogen combustion OP2S engine architecture and comparison with conventional on-and/or off-road applications and its path to commercialization.  \n\nTechnologies for hydrogen fuel injection systems for internal combustion do not exist in the marketplace. ******** had submitted a proposal to the DOE in response to FOA  DE-FOA-0002555 that was not accepted.\nThis innovative hydrogen fuel injection technology will accelerate development of combustion systems for opposed piston 2-stroke and other internal combustion engines. \nI look forward to your response.\n","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to be considered."]
[12,"2022-07-25","Other","As I have understood in the call for funding, we can only participate through cooperative agreements or similar; and I have seen the Teaming Partner List (last updated 21st July). Is there any possibility to be in the list of partners? Should we collaborate only with those who are already in the list?","The Teaming Partner List allows organizations who may wish to participate on an application to express their interest to other applicants and to explore potential partnerships. Any organization that would like to be included on this list should submit the following information: Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Address, Contact Email, Contact Phone, Organization Type, Area of Technical Expertise, Brief Description of Capabilities, and Area of Interest. Interested parties should email the information to DE-FOA-0002611@netl.doe.gov with the subject line “Teaming Partner Information.”\n\nPlease refer to 1.B.Topic Areas of the FOA for further details regarding requirements for teaming arrangements.  "]
[13,"2022-07-25","Other","How do I add our company info to the Team List?","Duplicate question"]
[14,"2022-07-26","Technical Topics","1. Are micromobility solutions of interest to DOE or suitable for AOI under \"Technology integration\" - particularly as it relates to GHG reductions in VMT for both commuters and businesses (i.e., deliveries via cargo-bike, etc.)?\n2. Please define \"Novelty vehicle\" listed under discouraged applications for AOI 12 ","1. Micromobility is included as part of the Technology Integration’s portfolio of interest with its Clean Cities coalitions for advancing greenhouse gas emission reductions.\n2. The term “novelty vehicles” in this context refers to non-road recreational vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road utility vehicles, and so forth that are not commonly used on public roads. "]
[15,"2022-07-25","Other","Just now I tried to download the FOA for DE-FOA-0002611 and this file and Acrobat says it is damaged and cannot be opened. Can you send me a good copy?","Duplicate question"]
[16,"2022-07-25","Technical Topics","I am addressing the objective of topic 5a: “The objective of this topic area is to develop and demonstrate a commercially viable natural gas engine that can significantly reduce GHG emissions …”\nQuestion: are you looking for natural gas engine or RNG engine?","Both are eligible."]
[17,"2022-07-25","Other","I tried to download the document titled “FY22 VTO Program Wide FOA  “ attached to DE-FOA-0002611: FISCAL YEAR 2022 VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE PROGRAM WIDE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT but received an error message. \nCan you please send me the document and/or fix the link online?\n","Duplicate question"]
[18,"2022-07-28","Concept Paper","I am wondering if I could speak to someone regarding this solicitation to see if the company I am about to join that creates all-electric outboard motors for boats would be a good applicant.\nis it possible to speak with someone for 20-30 minutes and/or might I ask some questions, here?","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. As indicated in the announcement, please submit a concept paper to receive a DOE feedback (Encouraged/Discouraged) regarding your proposed project."]
[19,"2022-07-28","Technical Topics","We are considering applying to AOI 5b: Low-GHG Concepts for Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment, and have a question:\nWill combustion engine running on hydrogen be of interest to DOE?","Any technologies that meet the requirements of the topic would be considered. Please, submit a concept paper to receive a DOE feedback (Encouraged/Discouraged) regarding your proposed project."]
[20,"2022-07-28","Eligibility","DOE references “Promotion of a specific brand, product, or invention” in the “Applications Discouraged” section (p53 of the FOA).  Does this exclude manufacturers from using AOI 12 for prototype technology demonstration?","The application can identify brands and partner with a brand name company. The intent is the application/proposed project should not be used to promote specific brands."]
[21,"2022-07-28","Technical Topics","...questions regarding Topic AOI1: Electric Drive System Innovations.\nQ: The Intro mentions \"heavy rare earth elements (neodymium and dysprosium) ....\"  Is Nd meant to be included with Dy and Tb in this context since Nd is not classified as a heavy rare earth element?\nQ:  \"The objective of the area of interest is to research, develop, and validate a high-power, low cost, heavy rare-earth mineral free motor....\" Based on the information in the Introduction, Nd is listed as an example of a heavy rare earth element. Is the intention that no Nd would be used in the motors developed and validated in this topic?  \nQ: The potential areas of interest lists \"non-rare earth electric motors.\"  Does this mean that HREE free (Dy and Tb) or substitution of critical REE (Nd and Pr ) with less critical REE (Ce and La) would not be considered innovative?","Q1/Q2: Per the FOA, \"The objective of the area of interest is to research, develop, and validate a high-power, low cost, heavy rare-earth mineral free motor....\" An FOA amendment may include an edit to clarify that neodymium is not a heavy rare earth element. \n \nQ3: Please submit a concept paper detailing your concept if you desire to receive an encourage or discourage assessment."]
[22,"2022-07-28","Technical Topics","Is developing and validating a technology concept to decrease energy use, GHGs and harmful criteria emissions from fishing vessels eligible for consideration under AOI 5B?\nIs a fishing vessel considered an off-road vehicle?\nIs fishing considered a part of industry and/or agriculture?","We would consider a fishing vessel a marine application, not off-road.  No marine applications will be accepted."]
[23,"2022-07-27","Eligibility","Information Removed - response provided","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to be considered."]
[24,"2022-08-01","Application Content/Format","Should I include any funding (total amount or details) and project period information in the Concept Paper? And if you have any format about it, could you please share it with me? It would be greatly appreciated.","Total funding amounts and/or project period information are not required; however, AOI 1-6 concept papers must describe the impact that EERE funding would have on the proposed project and AOI 7-13 concept papers must describe how EERE funding is necessary to achieve the project objectives. Please refer to section C.i Concept Paper Content and Requirements of the FOA for detailed concept paper requirements.\n\nNOTE: The Exchange system will require the applicant to enter estimated project costs in order to submit a concept paper. These costs are estimates only and can be revised during the application processs. "]
[25,"2022-08-01","Technical Topics","We have been working on an efficiency enhancing technology for conventional diesel engines.  This technology has been funded by the DOE before, and we have made great strides the past few years.  An executive summary is attached.  I see in the solicitation that you are inquiring about \" energy-efficient commercial off-road vehicle technologies \".  Our technology is not limited to off road vehicles, but it can obviously be applied to off road vehicles.  Also, when we apply the technology to retrofits, due to the more relaxed regulations to the off road vehicles, it may prove easier to sell retrofitted engines with our technology to the off road market.\nPlease let us know if it is worthwhile for us to prepare a concept paper.","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to be considered."]
[26,"2022-08-01","Eligibility","Information Removed - response provided","Please refer to Section IIII. Eligiblity Information of the FOA document to deteremine eligibility requirements. "]
[27,"2022-08-01","Technical Topics","We would like more information on the submission of this application. We are a minority-owned renewable company that has some solutions for PV to EV in community strip malls. We like your assistance on how we can best get your support. ","Please read the Funding Opportunity Announcement for instructions on how to apply and the requirements for Concept Papers and Applications."]
[28,"2022-08-01","Technical Topics","AOI 5b: Low-GHG Concepts for Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment \nIs the intention of this AOI to be land based vehicles only or does marine qualify also?  In contrast, AOI 5a and AOI 5c lists off-road and marine separately.","We do not consider marine applications as off-road vehicles. No marine applications will be accepted."]
[29,"2022-08-01","Technical Topics","We are looking for funding for the ***** Technology commercialization for on and off-road diesel trucks.  Here's a copy of our recent paper.  We will appreciate your feedback.","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to receive a DOE feedback (Encouraged/Discouraged) regarding your proposed project."]
[30,"2022-08-01","Technical Topics","Does AOI 5b, which references “Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment” include applications not explicitly listed in the objectives, such as freight rail, marine or power generation? ","Freight rail, marine, and power generation will not be considered for 5b. 5b is limited to off-road only."]
[31,"2022-08-01","Technical Topics","Does AOI 5a, which references “Non-Road, Including Off-Road, Rail, and Marine Applications” include applications not explicitly listed in the objectives, such as mining or power generation?","Power generation will not be considered for 5a. Mining vehicles are acceptable."]
[32,"2022-08-02","Labs/FFRDCs","Please confirm if FFRDCs are eligible to participate under AOIs 7a, 8, & 9.  If so, does “0% DOE FFRDC Participation Limit” mean there’s no limit on FFRDC effort under AOIs 7a, 8, and 9?","0% DOE FFRDC Participation Limit means that FFRDCs cannot participate at all. Applications for these 3 AOIs that propose FFRDC involvement will be deemed non-compliant and will not receive a review."]
[33,"2022-08-02","Labs/FFRDCs","Since FFRDCs are prohibited from lobbying, would partnering FFRDCs still be required to provide a signed SF-LLL:  Disclosure of Lobbying Activities?","No, FFRDCs do not have to provide a lobbying disclosure. However, Exchange in the past has required this document to be uploaded or an error will occur. If this is the case, just submit the form and indicate it is not applicable or a similar document that indicates that it is not applicable."]
[34,"2022-08-02","Other","I was reaching out to get some information on being added to the teaming partner list. Please let me know what we would need to provide to be added.","The Teaming Partner List allows organizations who may wish to participate on an application to express their interest to other applicants and to explore potential partnerships. Any organization that would like to be included on this list should submit the following information: Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Address, Contact Email, Contact Phone, Organization Type, Area of Technical Expertise, Brief Description of Capabilities, and Area of Interest. Interested parties should email the information to DE-FOA-0002611@netl.doe.gov with the subject line “Teaming Partner Information.”\n\nPlease refer to 1.B.Topic Areas of the FOA for further details regarding requirements for teaming arrangements.  "]
[35,"2022-08-02","Registration Requirements","I have a question about DE-FOA-0002611 AOI 7a.\nUnder \"Specific Deliverables\" it states there are \"none\". Could you please clarify the expected outcome for this AOI?\nI see the requirements for the application and I assume the plans outlined in the application will need to be implemented but it's not clear what will need to be delivered if selected for funding. ","If no special deliverables are listed under a respective AOI, only the deliverables identifed in the Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist award attachment will  be required. Amendment 000001 was issued on 08/18/2022 to clarfiy this requirement. "]
[36,"2022-08-02","Technical Topics","If we are trying to integrate different functionalities into one power electronic solution (eg. traction inverter + AC Charging +DC Charging), how does the power density requirement (100kW/L) apply to us?","Applicants are required to meet the power density targets and other requirements of the specific AOI topic they apply to. Please submit a concept paper detailing your concept if you desire to receive an encourage or discourage assessment."]
[37,"2022-08-03","Concept Paper","For the concept paper stage, do partners need to be identified OR can a partner be added after concept paper notification?","Per section C.i Concept Paper Content and Requirements of the FOA, concept papers must list names of all proposed team member organizations, and any statements regarding confidentiality. "]
[38,"2022-08-03","Application Content/Format","We are focusing on AOI 6 and have a technical question regarding the requirements of the concept paper.\nWe located the requirements of the concept paper on pages 74-75 of the FOA and plan to follow them closely. \nWe also, however, found a list of requirements specific to AOI 6 on page 32 (see below). We have a heated discussion in the office about whether we should attend to all these requirements only in the full application or already in the concept paper.\nYour clarification on the matter will be very helpful!","The requirements on page 32 in the FOA document for AOI 6 are for the full application. The concept paper should address the key elements from pages 74-76 as it pertains to the AOI, while maintaining page limits of the concept paper."]
[39,"2022-08-03","Other","I am trying to gather information on a specific grant. It is under https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId8cf6d82c-c517-4db4-9bd7-778ba7232f8f and listed as AOI 7b. I am having problems navigating to that description. Could you give me instructions how to view that item or send me the information?","On the 2611 FOA page, click on the hotlink to download the FOA. Viewing the PDF on a desktop version of Adobe will yield the best results."]
[40,"2022-08-04","Eligibility","Is it required that we select a Teaming Partner from the list to include in the project?","No, applicants are not required to select a teaming partner or a teaming partner from the provided list."]
[41,"2022-08-04","Eligibility","Information Removed - response provided","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to be considered."]
[42,"2022-08-04","Technical Topics","Can funds be used to purchase electric vehicle service equipment/hardware, e.g., chargers, batteries? (AOI 12)","Yes, this is a permissible under this AOI as part of a broader innovative project concept as described in the AOI."]
[43,"2022-08-04","Technical Topics","Given the predominantly EV focus of this FOA, we're reaching out for clarity on whether a liquid biofuels proposal would be suitable for AOI 5b: Low-GHG Concepts for Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment.\nThe 5b introduction acknowledges that heavy vehicles are typically best served by diesel engines and, therefore, deep emission reductions can be achieved via renewable fuels.  Our lab has demonstrated a high productivity microbial process fixing CO2+H2 (incl. syngas) into cell lipids that are convertible directly into renewable diesel.  Given renewable diesel's drop-in compatibility with existing engines / infrastructure, our carbon-negative product would meet the objectives of reducing GHSs, have zero user adoption costs, and “address specific barriers to…a low-carbon fuel that…will be widely available”.  Likewise, we aim to complete a techno-economic analysis by the November deadline to provide several of the cost and GHG reduction estimates needed under application General Requirements.\nOur goal would be to demonstrate all the unit operations (although likely unintegrated) needed to go from CO2+H2 to an ASTM-certifiable renewable diesel.  However, this would be at laboratory TRL4 scale and, as a result, not yet in the strongly encouraged partnership with an OEM / Tier 1 supplier.\nGiven these circumstances, would such a project be a fit for 5b and submitting a concept paper encouraged?","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to receive a DOE feedback (Encouraged/Discouraged) regarding your proposed project."]
[44,"2022-08-06","Technical Topics","Hello, my question pertains to Topic Area 10 of DE-FOA-0002611 (\"Innovative Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Charging and Hydrogen Regional Fueling Corridor Infrastructure Plans\").\n***(sentence redacted)***  \nCould you please clarify if hydrogen fueling stations alone could be included in regional plans (e.g. a hydrogen fueling station infrastructure plan) or if EV charging infrastructure must also be included? ","Yes, plans can include only hydrogen or only electric infrastructure if the motivation for including only one or the other are described."]
[45,"2022-08-07","Concept Paper","Should concept papers include numerical estimates for the planned performance metrics, or are these meant to be included in the full applications but not the concept papers?","Yes, concept papers should include estimates for the planned performance."]
[46,"2022-08-04","Intellectual Property","...a large business considering submitting a Concept Paper and application in response to this FOA. Would you please clarify which set of standard IP provisions would apply.","The standard DOE financial assistance intellectual property provisions applicable to the various types of recipients are located at https://www.energy.gov/gc/standard-intellectual-property-ip-provisions-financial-assistance-awards. "]
[47,"2022-08-05","Technical Topics","We would like to make sure the use of RNG (in the form of RLNG) for the aviation sector is allowed under this solicitation.  Could you please confirm?","No, the topic does not allow for natural gas use in aviation."]
[48,"2022-08-05","Other","As I have understood in the call for funding, we can only participate through cooperative agreements or similar; and I have seen the Teaming Partner List (last updated 21st July). \nIs there any possibility to be in the list of partners? Should we collaborate only with those who are already in the list?\nI would appreciate your support in this matter and with the corresponding steps we should take in order to be considered as an eligible partner. ","The Teaming Partner List allows organizations who may wish to participate on an application to express their interest to other applicants and to explore potential partnerships. Any organization that would like to be included on this list should submit the following information: Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Address, Contact Email, Contact Phone, Organization Type, Area of Technical Expertise, Brief Description of Capabilities, and Area of Interest. Interested parties should email the information to DE-FOA-0002611@netl.doe.gov with the subject line “Teaming Partner Information.”\n\nPlease refer to 1.B.Topic Areas of the FOA for further details regarding requirements for teaming arrangements. \n\nNo, applicants are not required to select a teaming partner or a teaming partner from the provided list."]
[49,"2022-08-04","Eligibility","Information Removed - response provided","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to receive a DOE feedback (Encouraged/Discouraged) regarding your proposed project."]
[50,"2022-08-08","Eligibility","My name is ***** and I am a project manager at the state energy office, *****. We are designated as the lead agency to implement and install EVSE throughout the state. We are interested in applying for the DOE Grant that was recently released, Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0002611 FOA. The Area of Interest 9 seems to meet our needs best as we are hoping to install EVSE in rural underserved communities throughout *****. One of the requirements Is active participation by at least one designated/active Clean Cities coalition. We do not have any CCC in ***** so I am not sure how to navigate this requirement. I saw that you are the contact for our state. Do you have any information on this or suggestions on how to partner so that we can apply for this grant?","Application teams must include active participation by at least one designated/active Clean Cities coalition with clearly documented roles, responsibilities, and budgets (coalition locations are available at https://cleancities.energy.gov/coalitions/). There is no requirement to partner with a coalition in the same city/state as the proposed project area. Refer to the Teaming Arrangements section under the AOI topic in the FOA."]
[51,"2022-08-08","Eligibility","We are interested in applying for AOI 6: Clean Energy Mobility Solutions for Underserved Communities. We have a few questions that have not been posed in the FAQ section. Any insight would be appreciated. \n\nQ1: Referencing the section on discouraged applications we wanted to clarify the expectation about the implementation of existing technology. \nWhat level of R&D is expected for the project? \n\nQ2: Is it appropriate if we have multiple technologies to address the community needs and some require development while others are ready for implementation? \n\nQ3: Will there be a process in place for regular communication and information sharing with the appropriate DOE and National Laboratory contacts?\n\nQ4: Is there a timeline for each of the three phases during the grant period? \n\nQ5: Is there a preference for serving larger populations of underserved communities or focusing our efforts on those with the highest need for low-cost, secure, and clean mobility solutions?\n\nQ6: Is there a predetermined disbursement schedule for the grant awards funds?\n\nQ7: Are the grant funds paid directly to the winning party or a special purpose entity has to be developed for the receipt of the award funding?\n\nQ8: Is there a timeline that the funds have to be utilized (spent) by winning parties? ","Q1: Projects are expected to have three phases as described in the AOI topic description. The expected TRL range: 3-6 for state of technology at project start.\n\nQ2: A single technology might be proposed or multiple technologies could be proposed. The number of technologies is not as important as being able to clearly describe the technology to be developed, how it is linked to a community’s needs, and how robust the justification is. \n\nQ3: Yes. This will be determined during award negotiations.\n\nQ4: Refer to the table in Section II A. Award Overview. The overall project is expected to be 39 months. While there is no set timeline for each phase, generally, each Budget period will be about 1/3 of the overall project (so approximately 12-15 months). \n\nQ5: The type of population is not as important as the needs and the quality of the mobility solutions proposed.\n\nQ6: Payments under the award is subject to the payments terms and conditions in any resulting award.\n\nQ7: If selected, federal funds are paid to the prime recipient proposed on the application.\n\nQ8: This is subject to negotiation, but the projects should be approximately 39 months."]
[52,"2022-08-08","Concept Paper","I'm designated to submit the Concept Papers for my organization. I do not see where to upload the document on the upload and submit tab. There is nothing for me to click on to upload the Concept Paper. Can you please advise where to upload?","Concept papers must be submitted through EERE-Exchange located at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/\n\nAfter pressing the apply button for the FOA and entering registration information, the concept paper file may be uploaded using the \"Upload and Submit\" tab."]
[53,"2022-08-08","Foreign Entities/Work","We are preparing for a concept paper and would lead the proposal. Our ***** North America headquarter is in *****. We are also considering having 4 members from our branch in Chatham, Ontario in Canada on this proposal. Is it possible ? If yes, what are the appropriate steps ?","A foreign entity may be proposed as a subrecipient on an application subject to:\n\n100% of the work by any foreign nationals must be performed in the United States as stated in section IV.I.ii of the FOA.\n\nAny foreign nationals working in the United States are subject to the Foreign National Access requirements in VI.B.iii of the FOA.\n\nA foreign work waiver is required for project work performed outside of the United States or its territories. If the work is performed within the US, even if by a foreign national, a foreign work waiver is not required. See Appendix C of the FOA for full details as to what should be contained in the waiver request.  "]
[54,"2022-08-08","Technical Topics","I’d like to ask if you can clarify the requirements in AOI #2 regarding the amount of charging power required. Two sections of the AOI #2 text provide different criteria: \nObjective \nThe objective of this AOI is to research, develop and validate innovative charging concepts for electrified off-road vehicles, including agricultural, construction, rail, marine, and/or aviation. This can include both systems capable of higher power, fast charging (at least 1 vehicle at 350 kW and a minimum concurrent charging capability of at least 600 kW when charging multiple vehicles) or lower power solutions that deploy innovative concepts to cost-effectively and practically integrate charging into the daily operation of this non-road vehicles.\nGeneral Requirements \nApplications must: \n1. Identify the charging solution, the real-world use case for that solution and how the development will lead to a demonstration of a combined charge rate greater than 300 kW or of a scale that is relevant to the use case proposed. \n\nQ1: Is the goal to have 350kW charging capability (most machines can not accept that rate at this time)?\n\nQ2: Or is the goal to have at least 2 chargers at 300kW (still above current off-road machine technology), showing concurrent charging capability of 600kW?\n\nQ3: Would two 150kW chargers meet the requirements?  ","The general requirement for 300 kW is an error. The objective statement is correct. Refer to the FOA Amendment 000001 where the general requirement has been corrected to a combined charge rate of at least 600 kW."]
[55,"2022-08-09","Other","I would like to get an invite to join your transportation grant you have available on grant .gov I have an transportation business that in need of funding?","Please, restate your question."]
[56,"2022-08-09","Registration Requirements","In reference  to: AOI 12: Demonstration and Deployment - Open Topic.\n\nWe are currently in the process of registering with the System for Award Management (SAM). Below are two registration questions on SAM I was hoping you might be able to provide clarity on:\n1. Is your organization responding to a federal procurement opportunity that contains the provision at FAR 52.209-7? Based on our review, it doesn't appear this solicitation contains provision 52.209-7, but please confirm.\n \n2. Is your organization applying for a federal grant opportunity that contains the award term and condition described in C.F.R. 200 Appendix XII? Based on our review, it seems this solicitation does fall within the provision CFR 200 Appendix XII, but please confirm. \n\n3. Is this DOE VTO FOA considered a federal financial assistance project or program? Based on our review, it does appear that this DOE VTO FOA is considered a federal financial assistance project / program, and so the answer to the above registration question should be \"yes\", but please confirm. \n\n4. ***** has received funding for PPP and the ERC tax credit, both related to covid. Does this PPP and ERC funding qualify as a federal financial assistance project or program? ","As stated in the published announcement:\n\nEach applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or federal awarding agency that is excepted from those requirements under 2 CFR 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the federal awarding agency under 2 CFR 25.110(d)) is required to: (1) Be registered in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov before submitting its application; (2) provide a valid UEI in its application; and (3) continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active federal award or an application or plan under consideration by a federal awarding agency. DOE may not make a federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time DOE is ready to make a federal award, the DOE will determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a federal award to another applicant.\n\nPlease note that the eXCHANGE system will not prevent applicants from submitting an application if they are not registered in SAM.gov.  However, this may be taken into consideration by the announcement team during the compliance review.  We recommend reaching out to the announcement team if you have additional questions."]
[57,"2022-08-08","Technical Topics","I have a question on AOI 12: are we allowed to budget the EV charger to get installed in the city or it has to go with research and manpower related expense?","Yes, this is a permissible under this AOI as part of a broader innovative project concept as described in the AOI."]
[58,"2022-08-10",null,"I am unable to upload any concept papers for DE-FOA-0002611. There appears to be an issue with the website. I have tried with Firefox, MS Edge, and Chrome browsers.","This issue was resolved on 8/9/2022. Please, try to upload your concept paper again.  Make sure your concept paper is in PDF format as requried by the FOA."]
[59,"2022-08-10","Concept Paper","... specific to AOI#8.\n\nI have a few initial questions about the Concept Paper Requirements Im hoping you can help me with.\n\n- on page 40 of the FOA, it says\"Applications must include planned performance metrics for each budget period (BP) including but not limited to the metrics in the tables below.\" \nQ1: Do we need to include these tables/this information in the Concept Letter, or is this requirement only for a full application if we are invited to submit one?\n\n- On the same page the FOA says \"Applications must include: For each underserved community committed to participating in the proposed project, describe\n•\tgeographic area (e.g., city, county, neighborhood)  \n•\tproject partners representing the community  \n•\thow this project will benefit the community, and \n•\t if the community is identified as disadvantaged by federal tools and definitions (identify the used federal definition, e.g., DOE, NEVI) \"\nQ2: Do we need to include this information in the Concept Letter, or is this requirement only for a full application if we are invited to submit one?\n\nQ3: Is there a required Format for the Concept Paper? i.e., should we use specific headings to correspond to the bulleted requirements listed on page 75 next to \"Technical Description and Impacts\"\n\nQ4: Aside from listing the cost share amount, are there any other budget/financial requirements for the Concept Paper?","Q1: Concept Paper Content Requirements for AOI’s 7a – 13 found in the table under section C. Content and Form of the Concept Paper.\n\nQ2: The concept paper needs to include sufficient information to describe the proposed project.\n\nQ3: There is not prescribed format for the concept paper other than the page limits.\n\nQ4: There is no requirement to include budget information in the concept paper; however, EERE-Exchange will require you to enter proposed federal and recipient shares in order to submit your concept paper and full application. Applicants will have the oppourtunity to change the proposed amounts when they submit the full application."]
[60,"2022-08-10","Concept Paper","We are focusing on AOI 6 and have a technical question regarding the cover page of the concept paper. Can we include a short description of each of the teaming organizations in addition to their names on the cover page? Of course, adhering to the 1 page limit.","Yes, that is acceptable."]
[61,"2022-08-10","Cost Sharing","Q1: How are you, our agency is looking into applying for the FOA. Is there a number of years required for this opportunity?\n\nQ2: also is the match at  20% set without any other conditions? \n\nQ3: and do a non profit 501 c 3  vocational school qualify? \n\nQ4: The number of awards projected is 87, and the award ceiling is $7,500.000 meaning only a couple agencies will receive the ceiling, is that correct?","Q1: Please, refer to the table in Section II. Award Information Subsection ii. Period of Performance of the FOA document. Individual AOI topics may also have additional budget period requirements locationed under each topic description.\n\nQ2: All cost share must meet the requirements of 2 CFR 200.\n\nQ3: DOE will not provide guidance on eligibility of applicants.\n\nQ4: Please, refer to the table under Section II. Award Information for anticipated Anticipated Number of Awards"]
[62,"2022-08-11","Other","Q1: How can we be included in the Teaming Partner List of FOA 002611 opportunity?\n\nQ2: It is needed to participate only by creating a consortium (collaboration agreement) or can we participate individually?  \n\nQ3: If so, can we only collaborate with listed participants? We are not included but we would like to do so.","Q1: This question was previously answered from the original email.\nThe Teaming Partner List allows organizations who may wish to participate on an application to express their interest to other applicants and to explore potential partnerships. Any organization that would like to be included on this list should submit the following information: Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Address, Contact Email, Contact Phone, Organization Type, Area of Technical Expertise, Brief Description of Capabilities, and Area of Interest. Interested parties should email the information to DE-FOA-0002611@netl.doe.gov with the subject line “Teaming Partner Information.”\n\nPlease refer to 1.B.Topic Areas of the FOA for further details regarding requirements for teaming arrangements.\n\nQ2: No, a consortium is not required.\n\nQ3: No, applicants are not required to select a teaming partner or a teaming partner from the provided list."]
[63,"2022-08-11","Cost Sharing","We plan to propose an R&D based program for topic-01 and our proposed concept includes, conceptualize, design, build and test on a dynamometer and it excludes integration on an application platform. Based on the cost share requirements listed on page 65 for this topic-01, can we propose with 20% cost share for R&D Phase only or do we need to include a portion with 50% for demonstration phase?","This issue has been addressed in the FOA Amendment 000001. Please, see the revised cost share requirements that was posted by downloading the updated FOA document."]
[64,"2022-08-11","Labs/FFRDCs","Q1: Since FFRDCs are prohibited from lobbying, would partnering FFRDCs still be required to provide a signed SF-LLL:  Disclosure of Lobbying Activities?\n\nQ2: DOE FFRDCs should address the required authorization for DOE/NNSA FFRDCs to whom, name, title, and mailing address, please?  Past VTO FOAs have provided this information via FAQ.","Q1: No, FFRDCs do not have to provide a lobbying disclosure. However, Exchange in the past has required this document to be uploaded or an error will occur. If this is the case, just submit the form and indicate it is not applicable or a similar document that indicates that it is not applicable.\n\nQ2: The information can be addressed to the Contracting Officer:\nAshley Reichl\nContracting Officer\n626 Cochrans Mill Road\nPittsburgh, PA 15236"]
[65,"2022-08-11","Technical Topics","Q1: On page 100 of the FOA, section I “Allowed Costs”, it states to refer to the applicable federal cost principles – FAR Part 31 for For-Profit Entities, and 2 CFR 200 subpart E- cost principles for all other non-federal entities, when looking on SAM.gov, it states to be in compliance for government grants, we must be in compliance with only 2 CFR 200. Can we please get clarification on the difference of information to ensure compliance?\n\nQ2: Is AOI 11- Addressing Critical Training Needs for Transportation Decarbonization considered an RD&D project? ","Q1: Applicants must be in compliance with the applicable federal cost principles listed in DE-FOA-0002611. \n\nQ2: AOI 11 is strictly a training focused AOI. Projects should work with community-based organizations, community colleges, labor groups, industry, or other local stakeholders to identify regional needs for training this workforce for transportation decarbonization jobs, develop or modify curricula to address skills gaps, and deliver the required training to the local workforce.”"]
[66,"2022-08-11","Foreign Entities/Work","We are beginning to organize a Concept Paper and Project Team for AOI 10: Innovative Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Charging and Hydrogen Regional Fueling Corridor Infrastructure Plans and we would like to confirm whether some angles of our Concept would be eligible.\n\nQ1: So long as all work under the project is performed in the United States (Section IV.K.iii.), would this FOA allow the Regional Fueling Corridor Infrastructure Plan to include an evaluation of a zero-emission freight corridor that extends from critical goods movement facilities in the United States to those in Mexico or Canada?\n\nQ2: Are proposals under Topic Area 10 exclusively limited to Corridor Plans for freight vehicles or would a Corridor Plan proposing to evaluate charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for vessels and harbor craft also be eligible? This would support the goals and objectives of the Marine Highways Program and support the decarbonization of the most energy-efficient mode of transportation.","Q1: The evaluation can occur, however no work outside the US is permitted. \n\nQ2: If there is shared benefit, then incorporating vessels and harbor craft would be considered relevant to the planning and evaluation. "]
[67,"2022-08-12","Other","AOI 7b: Is there a certain dollar amount or percentage of the grant funds that have to be used for the cost of the charging stations compared to the cost of planning and development?","No"]
[68,"2022-08-12","Other","…Will there be any opportunities for *** to get the funding of DE-FOA-0002611 for the year of 2022?","EERE anticipates award selections to be made in April 2023. Pre-award costs cannot be incurred prior to the Selection Official signing the Selection Statement and Analysis."]
[69,"2022-08-12","Registration Requirements","Besides an improved login process, DOE added an improved submission form. It includes an UEI - something I'd never needed, and do not have. Applying through Sam.gov was difficult as they wanted data I don't have. As a result I can't submit my VTO concept paper, nor the carbon capture paper, both due by the 25th.","If you do not have your UEI number, check the box N/A."]
[70,"2022-08-12","Technical Topics","Is providing EEMS to senior citizens or veterans or people with disabilities considered serving “underserved areas”?","Refer to the footnotes under Section I. Funding Opportunity Description of the FOA document where the term \"underserved communities\" is defined.\n\nThe term “underserved communities” refers to populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life, as exemplified by the list of in the definition of “equity.” E.O. 13985. For purposes of this FOA, as applicable to geographic communities, applicants can refer to economically distressed communities identified by the Internal Revenue Service as Qualified Opportunity Zones; communities identified as disadvantaged or underserved communities by their respective States; communities identified on the Index of Deep Disadvantage referenced at https://news.umich.edu/new-index-ranks-americas-100-most-disadvantagedcommunities/, and communities that otherwise meet the definition of “underserved communities” stated above."]
[71,"2022-08-12","Intellectual Property","1. On the webpage that lists the Standard Intellectual Property (IP) Provisions for Financial Assistance Awards, how do we know whether to choose “Cooperative Agreement” or “Grant” under the category “Type of Award” ?\nhttps://www.energy.gov/gc/standard-intellectual-property-ip-provisions-financial-assistance-awards\n\n2. On the webpage that lists the Standard Intellectual Property (IP) Provisions for Financial Assistance Awards, how do we know whether to choose “Yes” or “No” under the category “Special Data Statute e.g., EPACT)” ?\nhttps://www.energy.gov/gc/standard-intellectual-property-ip-provisions-financial-assistance-awards","1. Awards made as a result of this FOA will be cooperative agreements as EERE will have substantial involvement in the adminstrative requirements and technical aspects of each project. \n\n\n2. The programmatic authorizing statutes are Public Law (P.L.) 102-486, Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992, as amended by P.L. 109-58, EPAct 2005, Section 911, as amended (codified at 42 U.S.C. § 16191) and Sections 801 and 805, as amended (codified at 42 U.S.C. § 16154), and P.L. 110-140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007), Section 131, as amended (codified at 42 U.S.C. § 17011). Additional citations for these authorities include the following:\n• Title VII, Subtitles B, C, D of EPACT 2005 (42 U.S.C. §§ 16061-16093)\n• Sections 131-136 of EISA 2007 (42 U.S.C. §§ 17011-17013)\n\nAwards made under this announcement will fall under the purview of 2 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 200 as amended by 2 CFR Part 910."]
[72,"2022-08-14","Application Content/Format","I am trying to locate more information on the funding opportunity for this grant listing.  I believe we have a solution to apply for this request.  However, I cannot find a location to begin my submission.","Instructions on how to apply are located under the DE-FOA-0002611 FOA on the EERE Exchange website.\n\nhttps://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId8cf6d82c-c517-4db4-9bd7-778ba7232f8f"]
[73,"2022-08-15","Eligibility","… We are requesting guidence as the Fundings consideration in the ConCept Opportunity Announcement?\n\nWe are in talks with the *****  a Non Profit representing ** school districts to demonstrate on buses. \n1.Can they apply as a prime recipient?\n2 Can we apply as a subrecipient?  ","Please, refer to the eligibility section, section III of the FOA document to determine your eligibility."]
[74,"2022-08-15","Concept Paper","For the concept papers, cover pages must include the names of all team member organizations (for AOIs 7a-13). Does this mean that participants (team members) in a proposal cannot change between the concept paper and the application?  Can participants be added to a project after the concept paper has been submitted and accepted/approved?  Similarly, if a participant decides to drop off of a project after the concept paper is approved, can the remaining participants continue with the project and/or can that participant be replaced with an organization that was not originally named in the concept paper?","While it is preferred that proposed team members be described in the concept paper, the final proposed team is only required with the submission of the full application."]
[75,"2022-08-15","Concept Paper","I noticed from the solicitation that “Applicants must register through the EERE EXCHANGE”. For the concept paper submission, I would like to know if it requires all the team members to register or it is Ok that only team lead who will do the submission should register. Thank you very much for your attention.","Only the person/organization/entity submitting the application needs to register in EERE Exchange."]
[76,"2022-08-15","Other","Hello. I am trying to obtain the required documentation for the full application. The SFLL and SF424 documents will download but will not open with a Mac or a PC using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Both are PDF documents so this is very strange. Can you please provide working versions of these documents for this funding opportunity?","All of the application links have been checked and are operational. Please update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or download the FOA files to a computer in order to open them. Please, use the desktop application and avoid opening them in an internet browser. If  this does not work, try downloading the file on a different day."]
[77,"2022-08-16","Technical Topics","Please clarify the receptivity of your FOA 00026111 review panel to battery materials submissions. The FOA explicitly includes a category for battery material submissions. Later in the same submission it states that solo development submissions of batteries with new chemicals are discouraged. This is confusing to some of our partners, specifically one that has a new formulation for an EV battery and battery storage concept that does not use lithium.  The partner has proven the technology, deployed the batteries, does have a materials supplier as a partner, and hopes to find funding to build a pilot plant. \n\nCan this be funded under this FOA? \nIf not, would you please refer us to a FOA that will fund a non-lithium battery production pilot? ","DE-FOA-0002611, AOI 3 targets materials for non-battery powertrain components as is shown in the table under AOI Topic 3 description titled \"Target Components\" of the FOA PDF. These can be materials for the 4 classes of components.\n1)\tOn-Vehicle Wired and Wireless Charging\n2)\tPower Electronics / Motor Controller\n3)\tHigh Current DC/DC Converter\n4)\tElectrified Vehicle Traction Motors\n"]
[78,"2022-08-16","Registration Requirements","I was wondering how do I go about applying for a grant. I was just wondering because the apply button seems to not be functioning so I wonder if there was a different way to go about this process.","If the submission deadline for the FOA has expired you will not be able to apply."]
[79,"2022-08-16","Registration Requirements","Specifically, we are looking at AOI 12: Demonstration and Deployment - Open Topic\n\nIt's my understanding that in order to submit an application, we must register with SAM.gov and the EERE Exchange. Does our registration on SAM.gov need to be active in order for us to register on the EERE Exchange and to submit our application OR are we able to register on the EERE Exchange and submit our application as long as we've obtained an UEI? \n\nBased on my conversation with an FSD.gov agent, it can take anywhere from 10 to 12 business days for a registration on SAM.gov to become active. However, it is possible to obtain an UEI sooner. We are still waiting for the FSD to validate our proof of business information (articles of formation, bank statements, etc), which itself will take several business days. Only after the FSD has validated our entity / documents, can we complete our registration on SAM.gov, at which point it will still take an additional 10 to 12 days to become active. With this timing, if we have to wait for our registration to become active on SAM.gov in order to submit our application, making the August 25th deadline will likely be logistically impossible. However, if we only need a UEI to register on the EERE Exchange and to submit our concept paper for this funding opportunity, we should be ok. ","If you do not have your UEI number assigned at the time of application, check the box N/A."]
[80,"2022-08-16","Registration Requirements","The SAM website notes they have been experiencing delays since early July. If technical difficulties and delays continue, and this prevents an entity from being verified before the concept paper deadline, what are the ramifications?","Make sure to register in SAM.gov as soon as possible."]
[81,"2022-08-16","Eligibility","Other than Area of Interest 12 which requires that 25% of the grant award be given to Clean Cities Coalitions, what is the required or expected role of Clean Cities on the other Areas of Interest?  How important is participation of a Clean Cities Coalition in the scoring of applications across interest areas?  ","The requirements are defined in the topic area and evaluation criteria of the FOA."]
[82,"2022-08-16","Concept Paper","Q1: For AOI 7b, do we need to list the number of chargers or provide a range for the concept paper?\n\nQ2: Additionally, do we need to provide a full budget for the concept paper?","Q1: AOI 7b General Requirements must be included in the full application, but are not specifically required for the concept paper. The Concept Paper Content Requirements are described in section IV. C.\n\nQ2: There is no requirement to include budget information in the concept paper; however, EERE-Exchange will require you to enter proposed federal and recipient shares in order to submit your concept paper and full application. Applicants will have the oppourtunity to change the proposed amounts when they submit the full application."]
[83,"2022-08-16","Technical Topics","Should AOI-6 applications only consider deploying connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) in underserved communities, or if the intent is for the deployments to span any emerging transportation technology (such as electric vehicles, e-bikes, e-scooters, on-demand transit, subsidized ride hailing etc., in addition to CAVs). \n\nMy understanding is that it is the latter, but wanted to see if there is still time to get some clarification on this question. FYI, the question is spurred by the following language in the description for AOI 6: (image of general requirements)","Proposals with any emerging transportation technology that focuses on connected and automated mobility solutions is the intent.\n\nSubsidizing/ride hailing is not R&D and would not be considered."]
[84,"2022-08-16","Registration Requirements","We are preparing our concept paper for submission soon.  Two weeks ago, we went to SAM.gov and we applied for a UEI number.  That process is opaque, and it seems very unlikely that SAM will provide us with the UEI before the concept paper is due.  We are wondering:  will our concept paper still be accepted and reviewed even if we do not yet have a UEI?","If you do not have your UEI number assigned at the time of application, check the box N/A."]
[85,"2022-08-16","Eligibility","Information Removed - response provided","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please submit a concept paper to receive a DOE feedback (Encouraged/Discouraged) regarding your proposed project.\n\nPlease, refer to the eligibility section, in section III of the FOA document to determine your eligibility."]
[86,"2022-08-17","Registration Requirements","Regarding the concept paper, I would like to find out if registration with SAM , grant.gov, and Fedconnect is needed. We are in the process of registering with EERE. Also at this stage, is UEI needed for the partners in the application? Please advise.","No, this is not required for the concept paper process. However, under the REGISTRATION/SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS of the FOA document, it is a requirement before an award can be made."]
[87,"2022-08-17","Technical Topics","Hello, Is AOI #6: (Clean Energy Mobility Solutions for Underserved Communities) limited to connected and automated mobility solutions and if so, what technologies are included in this category? In particular, does the DOE consider electric vehicle sharing and / or bi-directional EV charging to be included in this area of focus?","The topic is intended to be broadly inclusive of connected and automated vehicle technologies as this is still an nascent space. Electric vehicle sharing and/or bi-directional charging could fall into this category, and proposers are reminded to follow the concept paper guidelinesin Section C. Content and Form of the Concept Paper of the FOA document."]
[88,"2022-08-17","Eligibility","The DOE has inadvertently created confusion surrounding Area of Interest 5: Decarbonization of Off-Road, Rail and Marine Technologies and it’s four topic areas. This section is broadly titled, which leads applicants to assume that each of the topic areas can include a wide array of non-road technologies. Specifically to Area of Interest 5b:  Low-GHG Concepts for Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment, this has created uncertainty for many potential applicants, as evidenced by questions 22, 28, and 30 in the attached FAQ document. Should DOE have wanted such a delineated focus on a subset of vehicles, the FOA should have been much more clear in its description. As such, I encourage the DOE to open 5b to marine applications.","Submission of a concept paper will alleviate any uncertainty regarding DOE's focus as EERE makes an independent assessment of each Concept Paper based on the criteria in Section V.A.i. of the FOA. EERE will encourage a subset of applicants to submit Full Applications. Other applicants will be discouraged from submitting a Full Application. By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project. Applicants are still allowed to submit a full application even if the concept paper is discouraged."]
[89,"2022-08-17","Eligibility","I am looking into different grants that my companies may be eligible for. I was interested in getting some additional information on this one. Are you available for a 30 minute chat?","DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. Please, refer to the eligibility section, section III of the FOA document to determine your eligibility."]
[90,"2022-08-17","Concept Paper","Q1: I'd like to get clarification that we don't need to include a detailed budget in the concept paper. Could you confirm that the concept paper does not require a detailed budget?\n\nQ2: Could you confirm that we do NOT need to include specific deliverables and outcomes in the concept paper. As under topic #8 heading -- starting on page 40 of the DOE FOA document, they ask for attached information regarding delivery numbers and budget period. Could you confirm that this is for the application phase (and not the concept paper)?","Q1: There is no requirement to include budget information in the concept paper; however, EERE-Exchange will require you to enter proposed federal and recipient shares in order to submit your concept paper and full application. Applicants will have the oppourtunity to change the proposed amounts when they submit the full application.\n\nQ2: Planned performance metrics must be included in the full application, but are not specifically required for the concept paper. The Concept Paper Content Requirements are described in section IV. C."]
[91,"2022-08-17","Registration Requirements","we are waiting for our UEI number reactivation to be processed at SAM.GOV\n\nCan you confirm that we can use our existing UEI number to successfully submit a concept paper for a current FOA?","Yes, you can use your existing UEI number."]
[92,"2022-08-17","Concept Paper","1. Can an applicant submit two concept papers for the same topic if the concepts are different in each? \n2. \tCan an applicant submit a concept paper that combines more than one topic?","1. Refer to Section III. F. Limitation on Number of Concept Papers and Full Applications Eligible for Review of the FOA document.\n\nAn entity may submit more than one Concept Paper and Full Application to this FOA, provided that each application describes a unique, scientifically distinct project and provided that an eligible Concept Paper was submitted for each Full Application.\n\n2. No"]
[93,"2022-08-17","Technical Topics","1. Project topic AOI 7a mentions multi-family charging and AOI 7b mentions overnight charging. We have a solution for AOI 7a that would meet the program criteria very well, but our solution would apply to charging in both multi-family parking and for street parking. Street parking is used by both multi-family and multi-story structures, as well as urban row housing. Are we allowed to develop a solution with one variant for urban parking lots and a related variant for urban street parking, but put both within an AOI 7a proposal?\n\n2.\tOur institution has an urban policy group with alternative vehicle specialists, and an electrical engineering group that has designed several EVSEs now sold commercially. We do not believe there to be an existing charging station on the market which meets the program criteria for either AOI 7a or AOI 7b. We would like to propose a project that would include development of an EVSE design based on consultation with the teaming, community, local government, and other partners, then prototype that design for proof of concept and potentially testing 3 to 5 of these in the target environment for brief but realistic user-testing. We believe this component is necessary to meet the stated program objectives. We can accomplish this component well within the allocated budget because we would only be combining already-designed subsystems which are already standards-compliant and already UL-approved. This would be part of our proposed “innovation” called for. Would a proposal including this subtask be at a disadvantage in a proposal under 7? If the prototype installation on site is not allowed under 7a, do we need to specify that the cost of the prototype installation will be kept separate and funded by another award?","1. The objective for AOI 7a is focused on addressing barriers to MFH charging through working with owners and operators of multi-family housing developments. The AOI is focused on creating a replicable deployment model and technical assistance program that will lead to more MFH owners and operators installing EV chargers for tenant use. This topic is not intended to address general solutions for installing EV chargers in urban parking lots and street parking.\n\n2. 7a and 7b do not allow for prototype development. 7a discourages deployment of EV chargers."]
[94,"2022-08-17","Technical Topics","Q1: In past programs, USDOE support for vehicle purchases has been limited to a percentage of the incremental costs of alternative-fuel vehicles compared to equivalentconventional models.  Do the same limits apply for this FOA or does federal support for this grant cover total vehicle costs?\n\nQ2: For charging infrastructure, how far does federal funding suport extend?  In other words, at which point in a charging system does federal assistance stop - at the pedestal, the conduit, the electrical panel or at another location between transformer and vehicle?","Unless a topic specifies a limit, there is not one. Total vehicle cost would be considered as long as overall cost share for the project is met.\n\nUnless restricted by the AOI, funding can typically be used for federally allowable costs needed to accomplish the project. For EVSE, this could include the electric panel, wiring/conduit, charger, networking equipment, labor, installation etc, and possibly a tranformer upgrade could be considered if necessary. Anything beyond the transformer might be considred out of scope.\n\nFrom AOI 6 perspective, capital costs (vehicle + infrastructure costs) would be acceptable. However, in the Applications Discouraged section of the FOA document, if the project is “primarily about procurement” then the concept paper would be discouraged.\n\nRefer back to the AOI descriptions and Applications Discouraged section of the FOA document to determine federal funding support."]
[95,"2022-08-17","Foreign Entities/Work","Can a US University propose with a Foreign National Professor as a key participant in this FOA. If so, are there any requirements they will need to complete during the proposal process? ","Please see Section III. Elgibility Information of the FOA. Being a foreign national does not affect the eligibility of that person to lead a proposed project. Foreign nationals will have to be approved prior to beginning work on the project as described in section VI.B.iii of the FOA."]
[96,"2022-08-18","Technical Topics","1. The objective of this AOI lists cost and performance targets that are listed in the US DRIVE Technical Roadmap.  The requirements of these AOI also reference ‘vehicle classes’ (requirement # 2) and a reference to class 8 vehicles (requirement #4).   Since the US DRIVE tech targets are  light-duty passenger vehicle focused targets, is it assumed that objective of the AOI is to develop a motor and inverter traction drive system for LD only? \n\n2. Would there be different cost and performance targets if application can scale to MDHD applications (i.e. class 3-8)? ","The AOI provides the US DRIVE targets and also states “Describe the rationale for application technical targets if other than the given vehicle classes…” and further clarifies that “if the Class 8 system will be two separate drive systems (e.g. e-axles) as opposed to center drive.” Applications proposing vehicle classes other than the light duty must address the General Requirements in the AOI."]
[97,"2022-08-19","Technical Topics","We are preparing a concept paper and request clarification on this question:  Are vocational trucks such as concrete mixers or refuse collection vehicles eligible for AOI 5b if the project proposal covers duty cycles that would in include off-road work? ","Vehicles that primarily travel on roads or highways are not considered off-road vehicles, even if some of their operation is conducted off-road."]
[98,"2022-08-19","Cost Sharing","May I confirm cost sharing requirements (I believe 50%), and whether it needs to be cash and/or in-kind?","Which AOI topic are you referring to? Refer to III.B.iii Cost Share in the FOA document."]
[99,"2022-08-19","Eligibility","I am reaching out to inquire about AOI 12: Demonstration & Deployment Open Topic. I represent a client seeking to propose a method of performing superior EV battery recycling. The solicitation states that “The project team must include at least one active and DOE designated Clean Cities coalition with a significant role (at least 25% of project budget). Active Coalitions can be found at: https://cleancities.energy.gov/coalitions/locations/.” However, our recycling facilities are not located near any of these designated Clean City coalitions. Is it feasible to propose performing research for this Open Topic at our own facilities in partnership with a Clean City coalition (but not where said coalition is located), with the intended result being to prove the feasibility and benefits of installing our technology elsewhere?","Yes, if there is not a local Clean City Coalitiion, working with a one from a different city is acceptable as long as the coalition has a significant role as described by the FOA topic."]
[100,"2022-08-19","Other","On page 59, for Topic Area of Interest 5c it says the anticipated period of performance is 39 months.  Does this mean, if we are encouraged to submit a full application, we should propose a project with exactly 39 months of performance?  Or is the 39 months an upper limt?","The period of performance described in the FOA is provided as guidance for applicants to establish the scope and duration of their proposed projects. While applicants are not required to follow it, it is highly recommended."]
[101,"2022-08-19","Technical Topics","One of the categories in the Applications Discouraged section for AOI 12  states that applications including \"novelty vehicles and recreational or sport vehicles \"are highly discouraged.\n\nAre ebikes considered novelty, recreational or sport vehicles, and therefore discouraged?  Or would discouragement depend on the context in which they are deployed? ","Ebikes could be allowed depending on the context of how they are being used in the proposed project."]
[102,"2022-08-19","Other","We are interested in participating in Topic AOI 13, but we noticed the min/max award values in the table on page 61 are substantially lower than for the other AOIs. Could you please confirm: are the amounts shown in the table for AOI 13 for the entire period of award or are they potentially annual amounts for that topic area?","Award amounts shown in the table are for the entire period of the award."]
[103,"2022-08-19","Other","Two questions I have, that perhaps you know the answers to?\n\n1. There is a checkbox on the Team Member input form that is labeled: “This is a location of work for the project”. I’m unsure what this means exactly, and I do not understand the importance of it, as related to each team member.\n\n2. \tThe help/definitions link for the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is a dead-end link. I’m unsure how to accurately respond to this question. ","1. The location of work indicates the location where project work will be performed.\n\n2. The broken link has been fixed. Please, try the updated URL.\n\nhttps://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0413.3-EGuide-04-admchg1"]
[104,"2022-08-19","Other","What is the duration of each budget period for Topics 8, 9, and 10?","Refer to the table in Section II A. Award Overview. The overall project is expected under Anticipated Period of Performance. While there is no set timeline for each phase, generally, each Budget period will be about 1/3 of the overall project (so approximately 12-15 months). "]
[105,"2022-08-19","Technical Topics","Thank you very much for providing answer to question #47.\nWe seek a clarification:\nThe answer refers to NG (Natural Gas).  Our focus will be RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) in form of RLNG (Renewable Liquified Natural Gas).  Is RNG, in the form of RLNG also excluded from consideration as an aviation fuel in this solicitation?","The topic does not allow for use of natural gas, in any form, for aviation. "]
[106,"2022-08-22","Due Dates","Will you please confirm the deadline for submitting the concept paper in response to FOA – 002611?  The attached application has August 25th as the deadline but the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange website (screenshot below) indicated September 1st as the deadline.   Thank you.","The FOA was updated to Amendment 00001 on 8/18/2022.  The funds and cost shares tab for AOI 1 has been updated as well.\n\nThe FOA file is not corrupt but some applicants have had difficulty downloading a clean copy of the file.  It may help to download it at a different time of the day and use the full version of Adobe to open it."]
[107,"2022-08-22","Due Dates","We have a question regarding the deadline of the concept paper in response to (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0002611 (see attached).  On DOE’s eXCHANGE system, the deadline is 9/1/2022 (see the screen shot below).  ","The FOA was updated to Amendment 00001 on 8/18/2022 which included revised dates that gave additional time to submit Concept Papers. The FOA you attached in your email is out of date. Please, download Amendment 00001 of the FOA to see the revised dates."]
[108,"2022-08-22","Due Dates","Can you please confirm the submission deadline for the concept papers? Is it still September 1, 2022?","Yes, the FOA was updated to Amendment 00001 on 8/18/2022 which included revised dates that gave additional time to submit Concept Papers. Download Amendment 00001 of the FOA to see the revised dates."]
[109,"2022-08-22","Other","I have tried to download Amendment 000001 to DE-FOA-0002611 since last Thursday when it was issued from the EERE Exchange.  I have been unable to download a copy.  Can you provide a copy or send me to where I can retrieve a copy?","The FOA link has been checked and is operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser."]
[110,"2022-08-22","Other","I’m writing to ask a clarifying question on the FOA for DE-FOA-0002611.  On page 53 of the FOA, there is Teaming Arrangements requirement for AOI 12 that the project team must include at least one active and DOE designated Clean Cities coalition with a significant role (at least 25% of the program budget).  Do the guidelines allow Clean Cities coalitions to set up subcontractor agreements and pass through a portion of their funds to subcontractors for Topic Area 12 projects?","Yes, subrecipients are authorized to contract out work on the project using federal funds."]
[111,"2022-08-22","Concept Paper","Hello, is it permissible for a sub-recipient to be listed in 2x concept proposals?  Differing in approach and primary recipient but considered for the same award.\nThe topic for this particular question is a single award, so there is no chance to have 2 parallel projects running.","Refer to Section III. F. Limitation on Number of Concept Papers and Full Applications Eligible for Review of the FOA document.\n\nAn entity may submit more than one Concept Paper and Full Application to this FOA, provided that each application describes a unique, scientifically distinct project and provided that an eligible Concept Paper was submitted for each Full Application."]
[112,"2022-08-22","Other","Could someone please repost FOA Amendment 0001 to the website? \n•\tI believe the current PDF is corrupt or damaged because I have attempted several times today to download and save the FOA Amendment 0001 PDF to my computer; however, when I try to open the newly downloaded PDF, my computer displays the following error message (see Screenshot A below):\n\nCould someone also please update the “Funds and Costs” tab in the EERE Exchange portal for applicants who are applying to Topic Area 01: Electric Drive System Innovations?\n•\tIn FOA Amendment 0001, on page 65, it states the following cost share (see Screenshot B below), however, the Funds and Costs page in the EERE portal, requests applicants to complete the following cost table (see Screenshot C below). ","The FOA link has been checked and is operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser.\n\n"]
[113,"2022-08-22","Concept Paper","We are trying to create two submissions for the concept paper for FOA-0002611. The system lets us create one, but it is not letting us create the concept application for the 2nd.\n\nControl number:  2611-**** - this is for our current concept paper for application area #8. We are also going to submit a paper of topic area # 13.\n\nAny info on how to get both submitted?","The applicant must click the apply button and enter the submission information, and press save seperately for each concept paper."]
[114,"2022-08-22","Application Content/Format","To whom it may be concern, we are interested to present the following topic areas and tittle if giving the opportunity to contribute our quotas and attracts funding:\n\nPlease kindly find the attached file for your information.","Please, apply to the FOA by going to the EERE-Exchange website.\nhttps://eere-exchange.energy.gov/"]
[115,"2022-08-23","Registration Requirements","Information Removed - response provided","The status of your cage code will not affect the evaluation of your concept paper.\n\nConcept paper deadlines were extended to 9/1/2022. Please, refer to FOA Amendment 00001 for updated deadlines."]
[116,"2022-08-23","Concept Paper","Hello – I am in the process of submitting a proof of concept paper for Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0002611.  When I am in EERE Exchange, I see that I may submit an abstract no longer than 4,000 characters.  Is this the field where I submit the proof of concept? My proof of concept is longer than 4,000 characters but less than the 4 page maximum as stated in the announcement. Is there a process later in the application where I may upload my 4 page Proof of Concept as a .PDF?","The concept paper is submitted on the \"upload and submit\" tab."]
[117,"2022-08-24","Registration Requirements","        Your urgent help is requested regarding the notice received below delaying my SAM.gov Registration process to secure the unique id and that would provide ability for application for award of government bids. As a first time registrant and small business, with an application deadline (8/25/22) looming for DE-FOA-0002611 I need your assistance with the stated Incident.  \n       During the application process all of the documentation was uploaded to show the physical address requested usually associated with business communication with *****, was also provided for any clarification. The only thing omitted from the business address may have been the extra 4 digits with the zipcode. *****-**** . Would that have generated this incident report to slow down the SAM.gov Registration Process? ","All questions related to the SAM.gov registration process must be submitted to the Federal Service Desk SAM.gov HelpDesk. Concept Paper deadline have been extended to 9/1/22. Please, download Amendment 00001 of the FOA to see the updated deadlines."]
[118,"2022-08-24","Other","I submitted two questions to this email address, one on August 17th and one on August 19th, and have been checking for answers on the Excel spreadsheet linked for download at the EERE Financial Opportunities page.\n\nHowever, the newest question on the spreadsheet dates to August 8th, though the EERE page notes that FAQ were updated on the 19th.  \n\nAm I somehow missing a step or have zero questions come in since August 8th?  I'm wondering because these two questions will help determine how we approach our Concept Paper.","This question was answered in Question #94"]
[119,"2022-08-24","Other","Our team is responding to AOI 8. We would like to compensate community members for the value of their time and effort in engaging in various project activities. Will these be allowable costs?","Please, see 2 CFR 200 for examples of allowable costs."]
[120,"2022-08-24","Eligibility","AOI 9 gives as its objective “to work at the community level to understand and address the issues around the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations in underserved communities and inform current and future EV charging deployment.” The discussion focuses on chargers. AOI 9 also expresses an interest in “…equitable adoption of EVs and EV chargers.” Would some expenditures on shared EVs be allowable under AOI 9?","Refer to Area of Interest 9 under Section C. Applications Specifically Not of Interest in the FOA document: \"Applications which include the purchase of vehicles as project costs.\""]
[121,"2022-08-24","Due Dates","Deadline Extension\nWhat is the date for concept paper submission","The FOA was updated to Amendment 00001 on 8/18/2022 which included revised dates that gave additional time to submit Concept Papers. Download Amendment 00001 of the FOA to see the revised dates."]
[122,"2022-08-25","Other","Every time I try to download the FOA I get a notice that the file is corrupted and cannot be opened. I have tried everything I can to access the document. Is there a chance you could email me a copy of the FOA and/or the amendment? ","The FOA link has been checked and is operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser.\n\n"]
[123,"2022-08-25","Registration Requirements","Information Removed - response provided","Thank you for your interest in the Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0002611.\n\nWe are not accepting Letters of Intent for this FOA. You are welcome to submit a Concept Paper which are due 9/1/2022. Refer to the FOA document for Concept Paper the requirements."]
[124,"2022-08-25","Technical Topics","I have a question regarding FOA 2611, AOI 6 “Clean Energy Mobility Solutions for Underserved Communities\" that I did not see addressed in the FAQs. While nominally about energy and equity, in reading the AOI in detail it seems heavily focused on AVs rather than overarching questions of measuring equity and energy. How crucial is it that AVs be a central focus?","The AOI seeks to be better understand the equity and energy impacts of connected and automated technologies."]
[125,"2022-08-25","Eligibility","I am trying to obtain funding for a project involving the development of a product that could be applied to any type of vehicle (gas, electric, etc) to improve the vehicles aerodynamics therefore improving efficiency.\n\nDoes this sound like it would relevant to FOA-2611?\n\nIf not, is there a better opportunity I can apply for?","It is up to the applicant to determine if their proposal is relevant to the FOA and FOA topics. DOE will not provide feedback on technical ideas outside of the concept paper process. "]
[126,"2022-08-25","Other","1.\tAre there any guidance and limits on the project total budget for phase 1 and phase 2.\n2.\tAre there are any conditions on the period of performance of the project?","1. Please, indicate an AOI topic.\n2. The period of performance described in the FOA is provided as guidance for applicants to establish the scope and duration of their proposed projects. While applicants are not required to follow it, it is highly recommended."]
[127,"2022-08-25","Concept Paper","If concert papers are encouraged, will they be shared with the public? For confidentiality reasons, we would like to know. Thanks!","Concept papers are not made public."]
[128,"2022-08-26","Cost Sharing","We’re working on a few concept papers in response to the VTO FOA and have a few questions: \n1.\tFor Topic Area 12, could you clarify the language around the expected maximum award? Does it include the cost share or is this DOE’s amount only? I.e., if $500k was awarded by VTO, would the cost share need to be $500k? Same with topic area 7b, it says the anticipated minimum award size (federal share) is $1,500,000 does that mean the 50% cost share is $750k or $1,500,000?\n2.\tFor Topic Area 7b, could you clarify some language? Under Special Deliverables #2 VTO requests analysis and cost information for vehicles and charging stations but on the same page under Applications Discouraged, it states that vehicle purchases should not be included in the budget request. However, for Black DAC communities this presents a substantial hurdle (e.g. not likely to have Nissan Leafs). Does VTO mean do not include the purchase of vehicles as opposed to leasing or can leasing vehicles be included in the concept paper?","1. Anticipated maximum award does not include cost share - it is only the federal award amount. See appendix A and appendix B in the FOA document for examples on calculating cost share.\n\n2. AOI 7b discourages applications that include the cost of electric vehicles, regardless of whether it is a purchange or lease cost."]
[129,"2022-08-26","Concept Paper","We will be engaging the services of experts in the execution of the work on our proposed project.  Should they be listed among the team members with their organization identification even if their organization will not be a named organization within the proposal?","Yes"]
[130,"2022-08-26","Registration Requirements","We have applied and not yet received a UEI and this is required to submit a concept paper.  Do you have any way we can either speed up this process or receive a temporary UEI?","If you do not have your UEI number assigned at the time of application, check the box N/A."]
[131,"2022-08-29","Concept Paper","1.  Can an entity apply to more than one topic areas (e.g. 7a, 7b and 9) with a single concept paper / application?\n2.  I am having trouble logging in to login.gov on both Safari and Chrome.  Is there someone that can help me with this issue?","1. No.\n\nRefer to Section III. F. Limitation on Number of Concept Papers and Full Applications Eligible for Review of the FOA document.\n\nAn entity may submit more than one Concept Paper and Full Application to this FOA, provided that each application describes a unique, scientifically distinct project and provided that an eligible Concept Paper was submitted for each Full Application.\n\n2. Check the support section of the site for assistance on logging in.\nhttps://login.gov/help/trouble-signing-in/overview/ or submit a help ticket https://login.gov/contact/"]
[132,"2022-08-30","Concept Paper","I see some conflicting responses in the FAQ. Can you confirm whether or not we need to include the \"Metric Tables\" (page 40-41 and 45-45) and in the concept paper or just the full application for AOI 8 and 9? ","Metrics tables are required only for the full application."]
[133,"2022-08-30","Other","My team and I believe we possess a viable option to enhance the efficiency of EV's , and can adapt our product to an existing EV, and mass produce for integration in the mass production of newly manufactured EV's.\n\nI am not sure if funding can still be made available for such a project, but we are interested if available.","Please submit a concept paper to be considered."]
[134,"2022-08-30","Other","For some reasons, I cannot open the latest amended FOA from the EERE funding site, it says the file is corrupted. If not too much trouble, could you please send me a pdf copy by email?","The FOA link has been checked and is operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser."]
[135,"2022-08-31","Concept Paper","I’m planning to submit a Concept Paper under AOI 9, and have added all of our Team Partners to the portal with a contact person and required contact info.  Do I also need to complete the Key Participants section of the portal? The Key Participant would be the same person as indicated as the main contact for each Team Partner, which seems duplicative, so I just want to confirm that that is the info that should appear under Key Participants.  Also, in the drop-down menu for Key Participants, the prime applicant (City of Milwaukee) does not come up as an option where we can list the main contact, and it seems it should.  Thanks in advance for any clarity you can provide on completing this section!","Yes, it needs to be completed.\n\nThe applicant does not need to be listed as a key participant."]
[136,"2022-09-01","Eligibility","Hello, I have a Patent Pending for a device to drastically increase MPG in current on the road vehicles especially semi trucks. I am looking for funding to get proof of concept and develop the technology. \n\nIs this the proper grant That I need to be applying for?","The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so if you have not submitted one by the deadline, you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[137,"2022-09-01","Concept Paper","We hope to submit a concept paper to FOA-0002611 alongside **** to respond to Area of Interest 9, Community-Driven Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment in Underserved Communities. We think we have an innovative project and are extremely excited to apply and make a difference in peoples' lives in ...\n\n**** submitted our registration information on SAM.gov to obtain a UEI about a week ago. We are still awaiting our UEI and are worried we will not get the required information by the time the Concept Paper is due this evening. Is there any possible way we can submit our concept paper without a UEI and control number and resubmit it as soon as possible once we receive our UEI and control number?\n\nI would be happy to discuss this with you over the phone. Please let me know if there is any information I can provide to help make this possible.","If you do not have your UEI number assigned at the time of application, check the box N/A."]
[138,"2022-09-01","Application Content/Format","Does a Control Number Need To Be on the Concept Paper Or Just the Full Application?","The control number should be present in both the concept paper and the full application."]
[139,"2022-09-01","Eligibility","I represent a utility company that has been approached by two potential applicants for this award. Would that be an issue? For clarity, we would not be the applicant but would be a partner in some fashion","An entity or company may be a team member on more than one application. This includes serving as the PI on one application and a team member on another one."]
[140,"2022-09-01","Concept Paper","We submitted our paper and wanted to make sure the correct version was sent. It was right at 5 pm EST.\n\nAttached to update if that is OK. If not, no worries, there are just some minor differences.","The submitted concept paper to Exchange will be the accepted version."]
[141,"2022-09-02","Concept Paper","Hello, I am interested in submitting an application for DE-FOA-0002611 however i was just made aware of it today. Does a concept paper need to be submitted before a full application can be submitted? \n\nGiven that I've missed the deadline on the concept paper, am I no longer eligible to apply at all?","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[142,"2022-09-03",null,"We are interested in submitting an application for \"DE-FOA-0002611: Fiscal Year 2022 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement\". Is it a requirement to submit a concept paper? ","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[143,"2022-09-06","Concept Paper","**** are distributors of the only green certified engine oil of its kind. with thirty plus years of white papers from experts, historians, business , military government scientists.agree our products do what they claim. Our products also qualify for carbon credits. This is huge. Our product eliminates sulfur from coal as well. It works with any type of gasoline, diesel, bunker fuels, or coal. There are many other industries our product would help as well. **** want to help reduce the carbon footprint by 10% world wide in the next decade. .Our product has served a large industry for the last thirty... Now it is the time to introduce our product to the public. Safe for the environment cuts emission wear and tear on engines 10 percent better fuel economy. \nI had a question on the grant link posted below. are we still available to apply for this round of funding. Thank you.","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[144,"2022-09-07","Eligibility","We are looking to set up a solar panel, cell and wafer manufacturing plant in the US (Texas). Wondering which grant is available for setting up manufacturing plant. \n\nI do NOT think we qualify for this: \nDE-FOA-0002611:","It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine if the FOA is appropriate for the proposed project."]
[145,"2022-09-09","Concept Paper","It’s past the deadline for the concept paper, but is it possible to sill submit an application without submitting the concept paper?","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[146,"2022-09-08","Concept Paper","I write this message in the hopes of getting some assistance.  I received notification of the above referenced opportunity in the middle of August.  I immediately began registering on the various websites listed in the document.  We as a company had not heard of the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), so I applied for that immediately as well.  I have not received any notification of what our UEI is nor have I been advised that I need to submit more information.  I have spent a lot of time over the past couple of weeks with our partner, Volvo-Penta, to put together a concise Concept Paper but was not able to submit it because without the UEI number I could not access the submission site.\n\nI believe that our project would be perfect for this grant opportunity.  The end goal of our project is to have a commercially viable, unique off-highway, all-electric hydraulic excavator mounted on an all-electric highway speed carrier.  The application of the development of all electric power technology could be replicated in other off-highway, high speed, hydraulic construction equipment.  I do believe this could have an appreciable impact on Green House Gas emissions.\n\nThis grant money could accelerate the development and implementation of this development.  It is frustrating that the opportunity may have been lost because of a delay in getting a UEI.\n\nI would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this situation with someone and see if there is any possibility of submitting the Concept Paper and what possible recourse there may be.","The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so if you have not submitted one by the deadline, you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[147,"2022-09-13","Other","The **** has submitted the Concept Paper Control Number 2611-**** under DE-FOA-0002611.\n\nWe have listed two point of contacts (Technical and Business) and none of us received any notifications regarding the second amendment dated 09.07.22.\n\nWe would like to ensure that any future communication regarding modifications to the NOFO and/or responses to the Concept Paper are reaching us in a timely manner.\n\nIs there anything I would need to do in the portal to activate those notifications?","Please, ensure that you are registered with Grants.gov in order to receive automatic updates in the event that amendments to this FOA are posted as outlined in the “Registration/Submission Requirements” section of the FOA."]
[148,"2022-09-13","Concept Paper","I have missed the concept paper deadline, Do I still have chance to submit the full proposal?","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[149,"2022-09-14","Cost Sharing","On Aug. 15, 2022 I received a notification from DOE eXCHANGE Customer Support, that my Concept Paper has been successfully submitted. \nIn EERE MFA Quick Guide there is a sentence “After submitting a concept paper, applicants are notified via email whether they are “encouraged” or “discouraged” to submit a full application”.\nConcept Papers are meant to save time and expense of preparing a full application if the proposed concept does not meet the FOA’s intent.\nAs of today, a month after my successfully submitted Concept Paper, I have not yet received such a notification.\nPlease, let me know.\nSecond question. In connection with DE-FOA-0002611 there was a reference, that the required cost share for Topic Area 12 is 10%. However, Login.gov site accepted the Concept Paper only with a pre-programmed 50% cost share. Is 10% correct for Topic Area 12?","Refer to the cover page of the FOA document (amendment 2) to see the date of concept paper notifcation.\n\nAOI Topic 12 has a 50% cost share per section III. Eligibility Information, B. Cost Sharing of the FOA document."]
[150,"2022-09-16","Eligibility","1. I know that the FOA deadline has passed for concept paper, but the PDF on the EERE exchange is corrupted and will not download. Can you provide a link to another version?\n\n2. Also, separately, if an eligible applicant did not apply, is it still possible to team with one who HAS submitted an application already? If so, is it possible to see the list of concept paper applicants (or the concept papers, themselves?)","1. All of the application links have been checked and are operational. Please update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or download the FOA files to a computer in order to open them. Please, use the desktop application and avoid opening them in an internet browser.\n\n2. Yes, it's still possible to team with an applicant who has submitted a concept paper already. No, the list of applicants is considered procurement sensitive and don't release that to the public."]
[151,"2022-09-16","Concept Paper","How can we correct a clerical error on a concept paper submission (e.g. placed “Federal Share” cost estimate amount in “Non-Federal Share” block and vice versa)?\nOur Control Number is 2611-****.","Corrections cannot be made to submitted concept papers. They will be reviewed as is."]
[152,"2022-09-17","Concept Paper","... I have an EV charging company (****) that is creating low-cost, easily repairable, and deployable EV charging stations for municipalities. We believe that our business and solution very much align with this program and we were wondering if we are still able to submit an application even though we missed the initial concept submission deadline. Our solution goes hand in hand with the recent federal Inflation Reduction Act and we're hoping that we can still submit and participate. Please let us know how we can make that work. Thank you so much and we look forward to hearing from you!","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[153,"2022-09-16","Other","As part of submission ****  for \"DE-FOA-0002611 AOI 9: Community-Driven Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment in Underserved Communities\", my company's **** Unique Entity ID number progress has been delayed, to date, due to an incorrect naming issue ****. \n\nThe UID name should be \"****\".  As of today, 9.16.2022, we have been unable to update the name.  In August, we filed a SAM incident, ****, to resolve.   It is still open after 27 days and I have not received any comms back from officials for 18 days in order to correct the error. We've called and spoken to SAM agents numerous times but it doesn't seem to accelerate resolution.\n\nI was thinking of just continuing on with the UID/grant process with the incorrect name \"****\" by Tuesday if we can’t get it moving again. I was advised to ask you, the DOE Grant Contracting Officer, whether that is a good path forward?  Also, can you provide the name, phone, and email of the contracting officer, while we navigate  this SAM/UID speed bump?","If you're selected for negotiations potentially leading to an award, you will have the opportunity to correct the applicant name.\n\nAny questions to the CO can be directed to this FOA email box."]
[154,"2022-09-20","Application Content/Format","The full application guidance on page 77 of the FOA states that the max length of the SOPO is 7 pages. The provided template for download says the max length should be 10 pages. Could you confirm that the maximum length is 7 pages? I’m guessing the template is outdated. ","The 7 page limit is correct. The SOPO template has been updated to fix the error."]
[155,"2022-09-20","Concept Paper","I am interested in the DE-FOA-0002611: FISCAL YEAR 2022 VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE PROGRAM WIDE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT opportunity, however I have not been able to submit the concept paper. Could you please let me know how I might proceed? ","The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so if you have not submitted one by the deadline, you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[156,"2022-09-21","Other","Is the subrecipient subject to any SAM.gov compliance, such as the Prime recipient would be?","“Subawardees/subrecipients at all tiers must also obtain an UEI from the SAM and provide the UEI to the Prime Recipient before the subaward can be issued” per the Registration/Submission Requirements section of the FOA document."]
[157,"2022-09-22","Other","Upon further discussion among project partners regarding the Concept Paper listed below, the team has determined it will be best to proceed by changing the Lead Organization from ***** to *****.\nPlease confirm that the structure of a project's roles/applicants can be changed in this manner between the submission of a Concept Paper and the submission of a Full Application.\n----\nWe would like to change the principle/applicant organization on our proposal from one team member to another. \n\n1) Is this possible; and (if so) \n2) please provide instructions for how to do this.","If selected for negotiations potentially leading to award, DOE will review and negotiate a proposed change in the prime recipient."]
[158,"2022-09-22","Application Content/Format","Upon following the link provided on the NOFA, no FAQ spreadsheet can be found. \n\nThe only document that downloads is a Word.doc template for the State of Project Objectives.","The incorrect document was initially uploaded. The correct spreadsheet was uploaded on 9/22/2022."]
[159,"2022-09-22","Other","The excel spreadsheet that was the Frequently Asked Questions is now the SOPO template, and not the excel spreadsheet.  I need to submit a question because I cannot load SF424.  I get the following message:","The incorrect document was initially uploaded. The correct spreadsheet was uploaded on 9/22/2022.\n\nDownload the PDF to your computer and open it with a desktop version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Using a web browser like Chrome or Edge can cause issues with opening some PDF documents."]
[160,"2022-09-22","Other","The FAQ under “Documents” downloads a SOPO template. And I do not find the Q&A anywhere else on the FOA page.","The incorrect document was initially uploaded. The correct spreadsheet was uploaded on 9/22/2022."]
[161,"2022-09-26","Cost Sharing","I have a question regarding Topic 12 of DOE FOA 0002611. \nIt is written that ' The project team must include at least one active and DOE designated Clean Cities coalition with a significant role (at least 25% of project budget).' Does the clean city need to bring cost share? So it would be 12.5 % from federal funding and 12.5 % from their own funding?","No, clean cities coalition is not required to provide cost share."]
[162,"2022-09-26","Other","We are a special district and we are looking to get capital to convert our trucks - used for maintenance and service at our parks and facilities - from gas to electric. It looks like we are too late to apply to this particular grant because of the concept paper deadline. Is there a better or different program that you know of that isn't yet closed? Have you seen funds used for this purpose? Was this the only grant that would allow for this?","DOE cannot provide feedback on areas outside of this FOA. Check grants.gov for available opportunities."]
[163,"2022-09-28","Concept Paper","The Concept Paper Submission Deadline for the Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity was 1st September 2022, with the full application due 9 November. Can a party submit a full application by the November deadline if they missed the initial concept paper submission deadline? ","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[164,"2022-09-30","Concept Paper","Hoping to find out if we should proceed with creating a full proposal. Should we submit one if we haven’t heard otherwise, or is an approved LOI and formal invitation required?","Concept paper notifications have not yet occurred. Refer to the cover page of the FOA document (Amendment 2) for the anticipated date of notification. Applicants that submitted a concept paper are allowed to submit a full application regardless of an Encouraged/Discouraged notification letter."]
[165,"2022-10-02","Concept Paper","We kindly ask how and when we will be notified about the next step following the concepts submitted?","Concept paper recommendation letters were sent out to applicants 10/7/2022."]
[166,"2022-10-03","Other","I would like to know if this grant can be used to purchase electric charging station and electric vehicles? ","It is up to the applicant to review the FOA document to determine what purchases are allowable."]
[167,"2022-10-04","Application Content/Format","**** submitted multiple concept papers and wants to begin writing the full application. They had two questions: \n1. Can they combined some of the concepts that were similar (offroad vehicles using B100 technology in different vehicle applications) into one VTO grant submission? \n2. Can the applicant be switched from **** to another partner after the concept paper is submitted but ahead of the full application submission? ","1. It is up to the applicant to decide if the combined topics are consistant with the AOI requirements.\n2. The organization that submits the application must be the organization that submits the concept paper."]
[168,"2022-10-04","Other","I wanted to inquire about the steps to being included on your Teaming Partner List, if possible, for this FOA and others in the future?","The information you provided was added to this FOA's Teaming List."]
[169,"2022-10-04","Other","This afternoon I downloaded the PDF file for the SF-424 form in the \"Application Forms and Templates\" section on EERE.  The file was corrupted and could not be opened.\n\nCan you please upload a new copy of the file so applicants can proceed with this item?","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[170,"2022-10-04","Due Dates","My team submitted a concept paper for FOA Number: DE-FOA-0002611 Topic Area 10 on September 1, 2022. \n\nOur team would like to learn more about the timeline for the next submission in the application process. I see that the timelines have shifted on this FOA, and we just want to be sure of what to expect going forward. I have checked the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange page and see that the concept paper response is not yet available. We are approaching the date for concept paper notifications on October 7 and hope for a positive response. \n\nAlso, we have a Grants.gov account which is required for this FOA, but I’m not certain how that portal will alert us to decisions on this project. Can you clarify?\n\nWe look forward to the opportunity to submit a full application by the deadline: November 9, 5pm ET. ","Concept paper recommendation letters were sent out to applicants 10/7/2022.\n\nYou can refer to the coverpage of the FOA document for the schedule.\n\nYou will have to go to grants.gov to learn about how their process works."]
[171,"2022-10-05","Concept Paper","I have submitted the following concept paper:\n*****\n\nThe FOA indicated that a recommendation would be notified yesterday. \n\nIt would be great to hear about the result. ","Concept paper recommendation letters were sent out to applicants 10/7/2022."]
[172,"2022-10-06","Eligibility","Looking for more information on this opportunity.  I realize that we have missed the concept paper submission, does that mean that we are unable to apply for the opportunity on Nov 9?","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[173,"2022-10-07","Other","***** is unable to access the SFLL document for FOE# DE-FOA-0002611 .  When we try to download the document, we receive the following error message shown in the screenshot below.  Please advise.     ","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[174,"2022-10-07","Eligibility","Can I apply to this FOA if I didn’t send the Concept Paper?","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[175,"2022-10-07","Application Content/Format","I agree with the Johnathon Kung review of my concept paper submission.\nCan I have the opportunity to exchange emails with Mr. Kung.\nThe purpose is my education. I am lost in the DOE application process and will benefit greatly by rudimentary guidance.","Review the FOA document to see the application process."]
[176,"2022-10-07","Application Content/Format","We just received notification that we are encouraged to submit a full proposal to FOA-0002611. As we are working on more detailed research plan, we feel that we may need to add one or two more experts. We are wondering if it is possible that we add more experts from other institutions (not listed in the concept paper). The lead institution will not change. Many thanks in advance!","Yes, you can change the application team members between the concept paper and full application phases."]
[177,"2022-10-07","Concept Paper","The ***** received notification that the Concept Paper submitted under the DE-FOA-0002611 was accepted and we are encouraged to submit the Full Application.\n\nHowever, I can’t seem to be able to access the “Apply” feature of the portal\n ","Please, try again. Recommendations were updated a few days after notification letters went out."]
[178,"2022-10-09","Eligibility","On Friday, October 7th, when I wrote this email, it was because no “Apply” button appears on the right upper corner of the FOA. I was using my iPad at that time, and not sure if the FOA was closed that day (or even before) or whether it was an IT issue with the OS. Could you please provide a feedback. \n\nOn the other hand, I have my Concept Paper ready so I would like to know what opportunity is that I can send it. Any information will be highly appreciated.\n","This FOA is closed to Concept Paper submissions. If you have submitted a concept paper already, you should have received your notification letter by now."]
[179,"2022-10-10","Eligibility","We received a discouragement for the concept paper submission #2611-****. The use of ionic liquids as additives is well documented in papers and literature that it significantly increases the performance of lubricants. For electrical drive applications, IL-based additives are even more important as ILs have a very large electrochemical window and create a buffer in the degradation of traditional lubricants. As you already know that ionic liquids work as lubricants, as has significantly increased in recent years. \n1.\tSome polymeric examples show over 65times improvement in performance improvement over conventional oils. \n2.\tPoly(ionic liquid)s as lubricant additives with insight into the adsorption-lubrication relationship - ScienceDirect\n3.\tRecent progress on phosphonium-based room temperature ionic liquids: Synthesis, properties, tribological performances, and applications - ScienceDirect\n\nWhat is proposed in the concept paper (2611-****) is not low TRL but the combination of two very high TRL approaches combined. The use of ionic block copolymers will result in significant improvement. The combination of the two approaches will create real value. We ask that DOE looks at this concept paper again and give us encouragement for the full submission.","By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project in an effort to save the applicant the time and expense of preparing an application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations. An applicant who receives a discouraged notification may still submit a Full Application. EERE will provide a full techncial merit review to all eligible and compliant Full Applications."]
[180,"2022-10-10","Concept Paper","The ***** appreciate this opportunity and are thrilled to complete the submission in November for this grant. If allowed, we would like to request a 30-minute brief on what you thought were key concepts on our ***** submission to build upon them in our final submission. \n \nPlease let us know when you would be available to discuss the submission. \n ","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper."]
[181,"2022-10-10","Concept Paper","Could you please provide specific details on how our topic is outside of the specified area of interest.  I understand that the topic may not be what was intended by the author(s) of the topic area, but my interpretation is that concept 2611-**** meets the requirements specified in the Area of Interest in this particular FOA.","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper."]
[182,"2022-10-10","Concept Paper","Would it be possible to receive more information about why the decision was made and how we can improve?","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper."]
[184,"2022-10-10","Application Content/Format","Can you please clarify the SOPO maximum length? Page 89 states, “must not exceed [X] pages”.\n","Refer to the table in Section D. Content and Form of the Full Application of the FOA document for page limits of full application content requirements (subsection i). The Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO) is limited to 7 pages. It is also stated in the SOPO template at the top of the first page."]
[183,"2022-10-10","Cost Sharing","DE-FOA-0002611 solicitation states that For this FOA, FFRDC's/National Labs participating as a subrecipient will be funded through the prime recipient as a member of the project team and not directly by DOE. As the lead academic institution, are we allowed to charged indirect costs on the first 25K of the FFRDC subaward, as we normally do for non-FFRDC subrecipients?\n","Applicants should follow their regular accounting practices on how they handle subrecipient costs."]
[185,"2022-10-10","Concept Paper","I just received the attached notification letter and I do respect the decision. I just have a quick question if you could help me with that so I will not do the same mistake again for future opportunities. \nThe letter checked that the project does not meet the FOA requirements, and my team members and colleagues and I could not figure it out what that means? Which requirement is not covered with our concept paper? Is it possible to elaborate on that? ","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper."]
[186,"2022-10-10","Application Content/Format","For Letters of Commitment, if no cost share is required, are letters of commitment required from subrecipients? AOI11 does not require cost share. \n\nPg 89 of the FOA states, “Submit letters of commitment from all subrecipient and third party cost share providers.” In this case, “subrecipient” is a modifier for “cost share provider” and would imply that no commitment letter is required from a subrecipient that is providing zero (no) cost share. Is this a correct interpretation?","Letters of commitment are required for subrecpients providing cost share. They may also be submitted by subrecipients not providing cost share as evidence of the organization's commitment to the project."]
[187,"2022-10-11","Concept Paper","We received a “discourage” to our concept paper submission, control number 2611-****,  with the reason given “The Concept Paper appears to be submitted to the wrong FOA or FOA topic” which is clearly in error based on the FOA & topic requirements.  I also note that that our concept paper status has not been updated on EERE-Exchange.  Was the email received 10/7 accurate?","Concept Paper recommendations were not updated in EERE-Exchange until 10/11/2022. The concept paper recommendation for that submittion is accurate."]
[188,"2022-10-11","Concept Paper","As the third-party grant writer, I’m reaching out on behalf of ***** to request more detailed information about two concept papers that were submitted to the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Fiscal Year 2022 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity for Topic Area 5b — Low-GHG Concepts for Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment. The two ***** concept papers which were discouraged from proceeding with a full application are titled:\n \n(redacted)\n \nWe would appreciate further clarification about the reasons for recommending that we not move forward with a full application.  Specifically, under Topic Area 5b:\n \n1.\tIs biodiesel (as a standalone fuel) an eligible fuel or did it have to be biodiesel with electric? \n2.\tIf a biodiesel only project is eligible, were any biodiesel projects asked to proceed with a full application?\n3.\tHow many concept papers were submitted and how many were asked to proceed with a full application?\n4.\tHow many non-electric concept papers were asked to proceed with a full application?\n5.\tCan you share any additional comments on our two concept papers?\n \nThank you in advance for your time. Your feedback will be very helpful as we work to prepare future DOE grant applications.","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper.\n\nConcept Paper statistics are not shared with the public."]
[189,"2022-10-05","Eligibility","I'm trying to garner more information on the \"Advancing Clean Vehicles Technologies to Reduce Carbon Emissions\" grant. My partners and I, have a plan regarding the implementation of level 3 ev chargers along the Alternative Fuel Corridors here in *****, and at post offices in the lesser economically developed areas of of *****. I need to know if we're still eligible to submit an application for some grant money before the November 15th deadline. Please respond back at your earliest convenience.","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired. If you have not already submitted a concept paper, you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[190,"2022-10-12","Other","I am trying to download the SF424 document pictured below and it is giving me an error message. I upgraded Adobe and I am still unable to open it. Can you send me a copy of the template please?","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[191,"2022-10-12","Eligibility","I wondered if you would be able to allow me to apply to DE-FOA-0002611. \n\nI did not submit a concept paper for the FOA as I had submitted an unsolicited proposal to the DOE (unsolicited proposal ****) and missed the deadline. \n\nAdditionally, as a concept paper, I would have simply submitted a copy of the Patent -- as the Patent contains all pertinent information relevant to the evaluation of the project for funding.\n\nIt appears that there is interest from at least one group on the 0002611 Teaming Partner list willing to work on the project. \n\nThis means there is a group with the skills available to do the computer modeling, engineering validation (beyond that provided by the Patent Examiner via the Patent itself), and prototype design. \n\nThe Patent can be seen by Googling “*****” and clicking on the Google Patents link. \n\nIf you would like to see a pitch deck for the project, a copy of the unsolicited proposal previously submitted to DOE, or any other information, please let me know.\n","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[192,"2022-10-07","Concept Paper","Thank you for the response to our concept paper. We’re hoping to receive further feedback concerning the Discouraged designation, specifically concerning the project’s perceived lack of impact. Please advise if this is possible and how we might go about it.","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper."]
[193,"2022-10-07","Concept Paper","Please excuse my erroneous reply to your announcement, just sent.   I intended to send the note to my colleague.      I appreciate your letter of Encouragement.  If permissible, I would very much like to discuss various approaches for my full proposal with someone from your office.   \n","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper."]
[194,"2022-10-07","Other","***** is searching for grant assistance to purchase vehicle cameras for the entire city fleet excluding fire and police vehicles.   Is the following funding opportunity available for this type of purchase?  \n\nDE-FOA-0002611 \nFiscal Year 2022 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement\nDepartment of Energy\nNational Energy Technology Laboratory \t« Back | Link\n\nI would appreciate any assistance from you regarding this matter.  Thank you and have a great weekend.","It is up to the applicant to review the FOA document to determine what purchases are allowable."]
[195,"2022-10-07","Concept Paper","Thank you for your consideration. We have a strong solution for training the next generation EV techs. We reviewed the requirements carefully before crafting the solution. Can you provide some feedback on the decision? \n","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper."]
[196,"2022-10-13","Cost Sharing","My collaborators and I have a proposal that we believe fits in with both AOI 12 and AOI 13 (we submitted a concept paper for AOI 12 and received an “encourage”). We have a few questions regarding these AOIs:\n\n1.\tAOI 12 requires a Clean Cities Coalition partner to be 25% of the budget and has 50% cost-share. Does the 50% cost-share include the Clean Cities Coalition partner? In other words, if 25% of our budget was for the salary for our Clean Cities partner, would we have to cost-share this amount? Our Clean Cities Coalition partner is fully federally funded and the FOA says that the cost-share cannot come from federal funds. I ask because in line 163 of the FAQ, it says “No, clean cities coalition is not required to provide cost share” (but I do not see a question for this response). \n2.\tAre you able to provide any information on the competitiveness of AOI 12 vs AOI 13? How many proposals do you expect to receive (i.e. how many have you received in prior years for similar AOIs) for each?","The prime applicant has legal responsibility to insure that the required cost share for the proposed project is met. Each project team is free to determine how best to allocate the cost share requirement among the team members. The amount contributed by individual project team members may vary, as long as the cost share requirement for the project as a whole is met and within the requirements of the AOI.\n\nConcept Paper statistics are not shared with the public."]
[197,"2022-10-13","Due Dates","The Due date for the Full Application for  the FY '22 VTO FOA was changed from December 14 to November 9. This is one day earlier than the original due date of November 10. Can you please provide the rationale for this change? Moving the due date up this early when Concept Paper notifications were only a week ago (and only one month before the full application due date) presents a significant challenge for applicants. Is it possible that extensions will be granted?","DOE does not anticipate on extending the deadline for full applications."]
[198,"2022-10-13","Application Content/Format","FOA page 59 shows anticipated period of performance of 39 months. Would we be penalized if we proposed a shorter time period?\n\nWe ask for clarification especially as period of performance for AOI 2 and 5a show 24-39 months so this implies DOE wants 39 months exactly for AOI1.  Can you please clarify?","The period of performance is intended as a guide to assist the applicant in structuring their proposed project."]
[199,"2022-10-13","Application Content/Format","We have submitted the concept paper 2611-**** and we received the encouraged to submit full proposal response for it.\nWhile submitting the concept paper we mentioned the total budget of project as $1M with 50% (500k) cost share from industrial partner. \n\nAs the discussion with teaming partners is moving forwards, we are now able to arrange for $1M as a cost share. Hence, the total project budget including DOE share would be $2M for including the greater scope of work under discussion. \nThis is within the limit mentioned for AOI 12 in the FOA document. \n\nI would like to know if we could submit the full proposal with the updated budget or do we have to stick with the total budget submitted during concept paper submission?","Yes, applicants are allowed to update their budget when submitting the full application."]
[200,"2022-10-13","Eligibility","Could you please provide me with some details for this grant. I could not access the full announcement online. I just need the full description to see if it may be something I could potentially qualify for.","The solicitation is closed for concept paper submissions."]
[201,"2022-10-14","Other","I’m unable to access the SF424 on the website.  I have full Adobe capability.","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[202,"2022-10-14","Other","I am trying to download the full proposal materials for the FOA 0002611 and there are two files that are giving me error messages when I try to open them.  The SF424 link gives me the following message:\n\nPlease wait... If this message is not eventually replaced by the proper contents of the document, your PDF viewer may not be able to display this type of document. You can upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Reader for Windows®, Mac, or Linux® by visiting http://www.adobe.com/go/reader_download. For more assistance with Adobe Reader visit http://www.adobe.com/go/acrreader. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries\n\n•\tSF424 (Last Updated: 7/21/2022 02:13 PM ET)\n\n\nCan you please provide an updated link to this required document?","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[203,"2022-10-14","Cost Sharing","We are preparing our proposal for submission but have a question about what is allowable for in-kind match.  We would like if state and local e-bike incentive program expenses can be used as match. Our proposal is to evaluate the equity and decarbonization benefits of travel mode shift from incentive program. Specifically, for example, ***** has an e-bike incentive program that provides between $400 to $1,200 on the purchase of an e-bike. Can the incentive value that the City is providing people be used as in-kind match? We intend to survey individuals using the rebates and enroll 1,000 people into a longitudinal study to track usage.\n\nLet me know your thoughts and if you have any questions to help make a determination.  It is important for us to know as soon as possible because of the need to have 50% match committed to the proposal.","DOE cannot make specific determinations of cost share allowability absent receipt of a full application. If selected for negotiations potentially leading to award, DOE will review and negotiate the proposed cost share."]
[204,"2022-10-14","Other","I wanted to download the Disclosure of Lobbying activities, but it seems that this file is corrupted. \nWould it be possible to repair the link and email me a file?","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[205,"2022-10-14","Application Content/Format","I am wondering if the \"anticipated minimum and maximum award sizes\" listed for the different topics on P. 59 of the FOA are strict limits or are for guidance only. ","The funding range is for assisting the applicants in establishing the scope of their project. They are not hard limits."]
[206,"2022-10-14","Due Dates",".... would like to thank the DOE for recognizing our initial concept paper and encouraging ***** to submit a full application. We are working diligently to complete the application, and we would like to see if the deadline could be extended again to the December 14th date that was listed on the FOA through a previous amendment. Given the rigor of the application requirements and recent concept paper notification, our team would benefit greatly from additional time to complete the application. \n\nAlso, our team initially requested $500,000 in federal funds and $500,000 in cost share funds in the concept paper. Is there an opportunity to update the amount of funds requested in the application? \n\nThank you very much for your consideration.","DOE does not anticipate on extending the deadline.\n\nYes, you can update the budget when you submit the full application."]
[207,"2022-10-14","Cost Sharing","Are any comments provided on the concept papers?\n\nWhere can I find guidance on how to determine the cost share value of the vehicles used in a demonstration proposal under AOI 12? Specifically, should we declare the purchase price of the vehicle, the purchase price minus depreciation, the current resale value or some other metric?","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper.\n\nFor existing vehicles:\n•\tlease value (plus other allowable and relevant costs needed for the project (such as operating costs); \n•\tfair market value / resale value\n•\tpurchase price minus depreciation sounds reasonable\nFor a new vehicle:\n•\tcost based on quote or invoice"]
[208,"2022-10-15","Eligibility","Can I still apply for this Grant - DE-FOA-0002611 ?","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired. If you have not already submitted a concept paper, you will not be able to submit a full application.."]
[209,"2022-10-17","Cost Sharing","Can a partner that is responsible for performing the scope of work only provide cost share and not receive any funds? Would they be considered a subrecipient or third party or other category? (based on the guidance from FOA below)\n\n\"Cost share may be provided by the prime recipient, subrecipients, or third parties (entities that do not have a role in performing the scope of work).\"","Entities providing cost share are considered sub-recipients regardless if they receive federal funds."]
[210,"2022-10-17","Concept Paper","Thank you for this notification letter. Is anyone from the VTO available for consultation to get feedback on the concept paper? I have reviewed the FOA and our concept paper submission again with our technical staff, and we are unclear on why the proposal is being viewed as out of scope. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.","As described in your notification, the notification letter comprises the sole debriefing the DOE will provide with regard to your Concept Paper."]
[211,"2022-10-18","Cost Sharing","Under AOI 12 the Clean Cities role is to be at least 25% of the “project budget”. Does “project budget” mean total expenses including all the partners cost share? Or does “project budget’ mean only “federal share” of the project?","Total project costs include federal and recipient cost share."]
[212,"2022-10-18","Application Content/Format","I believe there may be a typo in this sentence on page 91 and wanted to confirm:\n\n\"Prime recipients and subrecipients are required to complete and submit SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities” to ensure that non-federal funds have not been paid and will not be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence any of the following in connection with the application.\"\n\nI believe the sentence intends to say \"federal funds\" rather than \"non-federal funds\", correct?","No, the language is correct. Basically that section is saying that federal funds can’t be used for lobbying, but if an applicant has used non-federal funds for lobbying, we want to know what the funds were being used for"]
[213,"2022-10-19","Eligibility","We are working with a US small business with locations in ***** and ***** to install EV charging stations. Apparently, we have missed the concept deadline for FY 2022 of the program (9/1/22) and therefore are disqualified from the application process.\n\nWill a FOA FY 2023 program be issued in or around July 2023? How many years will this program will be offered?\n\nA more general questions, can applicants be awarded funding multiple years and over multiple programs being offered at the federal level?","DOE cannot comment on future solicitations. "]
[214,"2022-10-19","Other","For Topic Area 4 (anticipated period of performance 39 months), what is the duration of each budget period?  Should we use 3 budget periods of 13 months each? \nIf we should use more than 3 budget periods, please advise on how these should be presented in the Budget Justification Workbook.","Typically, DOE recommends a budget period of 15 months for the 1st budget period and 12 months for subsequent budget periods."]
[215,"2022-10-19","Other","Could you please clarify “Location(s) of work”… Do the Location(s) of Work relate to where the technical team will be physically working, or which communities will be involved in/affected by the project, or communities where will be conducting research for the project?","The location of work indicates the location where project work will primarily be performed."]
[216,"2022-10-19","Due Dates","We’re a bit confused about the deadline to submit a full application for DE-FOA-0002611. It appears it was November 10, then moved to December 14, and now November 9. Please clarify the submission deadline for a full application.","Refer to the schedule on the cover page of the latest FOA ammendment document on EERE Exchange for submission deadlines. The deadline is currently November 9, 2022 for full applications."]
[217,"2022-10-19","Eligibility","***** is new to EERE, we just logged in for the first time.\n\nThis VTO FOA aligns well with vehicle technology we have been developing for several years.\n\nThe Concept Paper Submission deadline passed 9/1. How can we still be considered for the FOA? ","Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[218,"2022-10-20","Application Content/Format","We have many questions about how the application process should work and also how things will/should work if and when we get the award.\nAs this is our first time applying to a FOA we would massively benefit from having a contact person who could support us through this application process.\n\nIs there someone we could speak to in the near term to help answer some questions and give guidance?\n\nAlso, the deadline of Nov. 9th feels quite daunting for not having been through this process before… is it possible that an extension to this deadline could be granted?","Please, review the FOA document to see the application process.\n\nDOE does not anticipate on extending the deadline."]
[219,"2022-10-20","Due Dates","On the EERE site where you submit the full application the due date is listed as November 9th.  On the Amendment 1 of the  FOA the submission deadline is listed as December 14th.  Which date is correct?","The FOA is up to Amendment 2. Refer to the schedule on the cover page of the latest FOA ammendment document on EERE Exchange for submission deadlines. The deadline is currently November 9, 2022 for full applications."]
[220,"2022-10-20","Foreign Entities/Work","We are working on this FOA for a full proposal and we have a sub, who is a US company with foreign satellite locations. They are wondering if their cost share that they include can be from work done in one of their Canadian and/or French locations and use those costs for cost sharing. I assume the answer is yes. \n\nAssuming it is okay, the next question is whether or not we need to complete a Foreign Waiver if the only thing provided will be cost share. I’m also assuming that we’d need to provide a Foreign Work Waiver, but just want to be 100% prior to responding to them.","Foreign work whether done by a prime recipient or subrecipient cannot be used as cost share."]
[221,"2022-10-20","Foreign Entities/Work","We submitted our Concept Paper that was a approved and are now working on our full proposal. \n\nOne of our subrecipient is a for profit American company that has offices in the US, in Canada and in France. Their headquarter is in the US. \nIf the cost share part they provide come from foreign offices (France and Canada), would we still need to submit a waiver request  for Foreign Entity Participation. \nThe DOE Funding will only be funding the US location. ","Foreign entities may request a waiver of the requirement to designate a subsidiary or affiliate that qualifies as a domestic entity to be the prime recipient in the Full Application (i.e., a foreign entity may request that it remains the prime recipient on an award). To do so, the applicant must submit an explicit written waiver request in the Full Application. Likewise, if the applicant seeks to include a foreign entity as a subrecipient, the applicant must submit a separate explicit written waiver request in the Full Application for each proposed foreign subrecipient. per Section III, A. iv. Foreign Entities of the FOA document."]
[222,"2022-10-20","Foreign Entities/Work","As we are working on our project proposal with our consortium partners as a “subawardee”.\nI hope you can quickly advise on the 2 questions below:\n\n1)\t***** has subsidiaries in Canada and France that reports up to our Headquarters in *****.  Would R&D (small portion) that occurs at our subsidiaries in Canada or France we eligible for DOE funding? If we win DOE funding support, the bulk of the spend will be in ***** in the US. The research agreements and project will be led out of ***** / US.  From an accounting standpoint, we would normally consider spend at our subsidiaries as a *****/ US spend as ***** is the “project owner”, and our Canadian or French subsidiaries will simply do an internal invoice (at cost) back to *****.\n\n2)\tRegarding the 20% cost-share,  are R&D spend at *****'s Canadian and French subsidiaries eligible cost-share? The work done and corresponding spend will be for the direct benefit of the project.","1.) All work performed under EERE awards, whether performed by a prime or subrecipient, must be performed in the United States. An applicant may request a waiver for this requirement per IV. Application and Submission Information, Section D, xiii, ii. Performance of Work in the United States (Foreign Work Waiver).\n\n2.) Although the cost share requirement applies to the project as a whole, including work performed by members of the project team other than the prime recipient, the prime recipient is legally responsible for paying the entire cost share per section III, B, i. Legal Responsibility."]
[223,"2022-10-21","Cost Sharing","We are working on a full application for AOI 12. As indicated in the FOA, a clean city coalition is part of the project team. However, clean city coalitions are mostly funded by federal money. Seeing how the cost share requirement for AOI 12 is 50% and no federal matching is allowed, do you have specific instructions for clean city coalitions on how to meet this requirement (assuming the other partners cannot cover the coalition’s cost share)?","Although the cost share requirement applies to the project as a whole, including work performed by members of the project team other than the prime recipient, the prime recipient is legally responsible for paying the entire cost share per section III, B, i. Legal Responsibility.\n\nIt is up to the project team to determine how to allocate cost share among the team members."]
[224,"2022-10-21","Other","As an engineering services company how should we be thinking about setting our Pay Rate for engineering labor?\n\nWhat are the guidelines that specify what costs are reasonable and allowable to include in a loaded labor rate?\n\nIf the rates that we charge the DOE do not include any margin that we’d typically include in the rates we charge our customers, can that foregone revenue be considered part of our cost share?","Pay rates should be established by their existing pay rates.\n\nSee 2 CFR 200 for guidance allowability of costs.\nNote: the budget detail spreadsheet requires direct labor costs to be entered.\n\nRecipient and subrecipients are not allowed to include profit in their project costs. See 2 CFR 200 for additional guidance."]
[225,"2022-10-21","Other","I am unable to open the following files for this FOA. (SFLLL, SF424)\nCan you please upload corrected files, or let me know if I’m the only one with this issue?","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[226,"2022-10-21","Other","Can one PI be a subawardee for 2 different proposals on this FOA? Those 2 proposals have 2 different AOI and for 2 different prime?","Yes, a PI can be a team member on more than one proposal."]
[227,"2022-10-21","Cost Sharing","I have a question regarding Topic 12 of DOE FOA 0002611.\nIt is written that ' The project team must include at least one active and DOE designated Clean Cities coalition with a significant role (at least 25% of project budget).' Can that 25% of the project budget go to more than one Clean Cities Coalition, or does the 25% have to go to a single Clean Cities Coalition?","25% of the project budget can go to more than one Clean Cities Coalition - a colletive 25%+ is acceptable."]
[228,"2022-10-21","Other","It appears that others have this issue. Are you OK with us submitting an older, non-corrupted version of SF-424 & SF-LLL from prior submissions?","If you are unable to download a working version of these files, then it is acceptable to use an older version."]
[229,"2022-10-21","Due Dates","I’m reaching out to relay some input about the updated deadline to submit full applications for the 2022 Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) Program Wide FOA. Our community-based organized was very excited to receive two notices of encouragement on October 7 for both of the concept papers we submitted to for FOA. However, the posting of a second amended FOA that shortened the deadline for full applications by more than 1 month has negatively impacted our small nonprofit’s ability to compete for funding awards under this FOA.\n\nWe initiated our application submission for this FOA on August 26, 2022, when we submitted our concept papers to DOE. It was our understanding that applicants would receive email notices about FOA amendments after application submissions were initiated, as reflected in the “Submission Requirements” that preface the full FOA. However, our staff have no record of any email notifications from DOE about the posting of a second amended FOA on September 7, 2022, and we were not aware of amendment until early this week. \n\nCan DOE staff confirm that notices about the second amended FOA were sent to all applicants, including our nonprofit’s point of contact?\n\nRegardless of what happened with the noticing, we will need to drop one of the two applications that we had planned to submit because of the revised deadline in the second amended FOA. Although we still plan to submit one application to the DOE, our team is under considerable strain to prepare this single application within the revised timeline. \n\nWe want to impress upon the DOE that small community-based organization are much more limited in our capacity to track, monitor, and apply to large grant funding opportunities. We have fewer resources to draw on when these grant applications need to be prepared within a compressed timeline, and we also have less ability to redirect staff to large work efforts when grant application deadlines are moved up.\n\nPushing up deadlines for full applications without clear notice to applicants creates real barriers for small environmental justice organizations to successfully compete for DOE funding awards, and limits access to the financial resources our organizations need to advance clean energy and zero-emission transportation solutions with environmental justice communities. To support the DOE’s Justice40 initiative and environmental justice goals, we strongly encourage the agency to improve the noticing for FOAs via the EERE Exchange and to avoid shortening grant application deadlines whenever possible – especially for FOA that have a specific focus on resource smaller CBOs and environmental justice communities. Taking these steps will make DOE funding awards more accessible to grassroots CBOs and the environmental justice communities they serve. \n\nPlease reach out to me if you have any questions or need me to provide clarification. Thank you in advance for considering our comments and answering our question about noticing.","Any recipient or subrecipient that registered with grants.gov to receive notifications of solicitations should receive notice of FOA ammendments."]
[230,"2022-10-22","Cost Sharing","I am having trouble with downloading the new SF424 form \nI have a question about allowable cost share. \nQ1. It says that partial cost for services are not allowable. . . . \nDoes this imply that 100% pro bono services would be allowed as a cost share portion? \nOr does it imply that all of the cost share [but not part] can be applied from wages and services? ","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again.\n\nAny partial donation of goods or services is considered a discount and is not allowable. The donation of volunteer time or the donation of space or use of equipment is generally allowable and could be considered in-kind cost share, as long as it can be readily determined, verified and justified. Volunteer services must be documented and supported by the same methods used by the recipient for its own employees, and the basis for determining the valuation for personal services and property must be documented. Vendors and contractors aren’t allowed to contribute cost share, so volunteer time or donation of space from a vendor or contractor wouldn’t be allowable. \n\n\n\n"]
[231,"2022-10-24","Application Content/Format","On page 83 of the FOA states, applicants are required to provide details about the Project Approach by describing the proposed project approach including what tasks and activities will be undertaken to achieve the project’s end goal(s). Could the government explain what the difference is between information that should be provided in the Project Approach section of the proposal and the Workplan section of the technical volume?\n\nrnment clarify if a Data Management Plan is not required for all full application Areas of Interest? If not required for all Areas of Interest, could you list which Areas of Interest should include a Data Management Plan?\n\nrnment confirm that the cover page and table of contents is excluded from the 30-page limit restriction in the Technical Volume?\n\n the government clarify how long the budget period should be? Is there any specific guideline for that?","1. The element of each part of the technical volume are clearly explained in the FOA document.\n\n2. All applicants are required to submit a DMP with their Full Application.\n\n3. The coverpage and table of contents are included in the page limit.\n\n4. Typically, DOE recommends a budget period of 15 months for the 1st budget period and 12 months for subsequent budget periods."]
[232,"2022-10-24","Application Content/Format","While preparing the full application, we came across a few required components we're hoping you can provide clarity on:\n1.\tCurrent and Pending Support: What is the scope for this? We are trying to determine how expansive this category of information is. Based on the provided guidelines, we were not sure whether we're supposed to include any and all \"sponsored activities, awards, and appointments\" associated with our company or only those related to the specific project for which we are applying for funding.\n2.\tSOPO, Deliverables: for projects involving the design and construction of charging infrastructure such as ours, what sort of deliverables beyond design documents (drawings, specifications), images of the completed project, and annual status reports does the DOE want to see? \n3.\tSOPO, Briefings and Technical Presentations: the supplied SOPO template lists the below items in Section E: Briefings and Technical Presentations. Are these specific items required or are they stock examples? What material does the DOE want these briefings and technical presentations to cover?\no\tA technical presentation at the Vehicle Technologies Annual Merit Review Meeting held in Washington, DC.\no\tDetailed project status update briefings at Washington, DC or via communication/conferencing media approximately twice per year.  Briefings will explain the plans, progress, and results of the technical effort.  \no\tTechnical paper(s) and presentations as appropriate at technical society meetings, or at technical exchange meetings.","1.) The current and pending support applies to the individual, not the company. This includes the PI and other critical personnel. As part of the application, the principal investigator and senior/key personnel at the applicant and subrecipient level must provide a list of all sponsored activities, awards, and appointments, whether paid or unpaid; provided as a gift with terms or conditions or provided as a gift without terms or conditions; full-time, part-time, or voluntary; faculty, visiting, adjunct, or honorary; cash or in-kind; foreign or domestic; governmental or private-sector; directly supporting the individual’s research or indirectly supporting the individual by supporting students, research staff, space, equipment, or other research expenses. per xv. Current and Pending Support of D. Content and Form of the Full Application of IV. Application and Submission Information of the FOA document.\n\n2.) Detailed deliverables will be negotiated with selected applicants.\n\n3.) Details of briefings and presentations will be negotiated with selected applicants."]
[233,"2022-10-25","Due Dates","How can I request an extension for the submission date to allow sufficient time to obtain DOE approval to submit a quote to a foreign-owned US entity?","DOE does not anticipate on extending the deadline for full applications."]
[234,"2022-10-25","Other","(AOI 12) 1.\tIs an engineering firm providing design and construction management services considered a subrecipient or a beneficiary? The engineering firm in question was selected through an RFP posted by our company (we are a non-federal entity).\n2.\tWhat is the definition of a \"Beneficiary\"? ","See 2 CFR 200, section 200.331 for subrecipient and contractor determinations.\nhttps://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR031321e29ac5bbd/section-200.331"]
[235,"2022-10-25","Other","I’m assembling the application docs for the 2611 opportunity and am unable to view and edit the SF424.\n\nI downloaded this document from the FOA and have tried opening it with multiple computers and browsers and I get one of the next 2 messages every time.\nI also tried opening a few different 424s In other FOAs and have the same problem, and lastly, I downloaded the 424 from this website  https://www.grants.gov/forms/sf-424-family.html and continue to get the same problem.","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[236,"2022-10-25","Cost Sharing","We are preparing our full application for AOI 12 and wanted to clarify the cost-sharing requirement for our Clean Cities coalition partner. \n\nThe FOA guidance for AOI 12 states that \"The project team must include at least one active and DOE designated Clean Cities coalition with a significant role (at least 25% of project budget).\" Is the \"project budget\" synonymous with Total Project Cost? For example, if we were awarded $1,000,000, then the Total Project Cost would be $2,000,000 (given that the cost-share requirement for AOI 12 is 50%). In this instance, should our Clean Cities coalition partner plan to be responsible for $500k (25% of Total Project Cost) or $250k (25% of the FOA award)?","Yes, project budget is referring to total project costs which include federal and recipient cost share."]
[237,"2022-10-25","Application Content/Format","The budget template allows for three twelve month periods (36 months) however some projects are 39 months.  Would you please provide a four year budget template so that we can include a 4th Budget Period of 3 months?  Thank you. Monica","Typically, DOE recommends a budget period of 15 months for the 1st budget period and 12 months for subsequent budget periods."]
[238,"2022-10-25","Due Dates","VTO issued concept paper determination letters on Friday, October 7, 2022, giving applicants 23 business days to finalize proposal packages for a Full Application Submission.  Unfortunately, for most partnering DOE FFRDCs, the strategic partnership projects contracting mechanism for site office approval will likely result in some applicants being afforded access to the labs under this call and others denied (e.g., foreign-controlled entities (FCEs)).  This is due to an inability to complete the DOE Site Office reviews that result in the provisioning of the required Contractor Officer letters.  The FFRDC approval process for FCEs is longer, and there is a real possibility that FFRDCs will not receive the required site office and HQ concurrence within the 23-workday window.  To avoid potentially demonstrating bias against FCEs within the eligible applicant pool, would NETL and VTO consider granting an extension so the DOE FFRDCs can receive the necessary approvals to ensure support of a complaint proposal package?","DOE does not anticipate on extending the deadline for full applications."]
[239,"2022-10-26","Other","Is it possible to change the prime applicant from the Concept Paper to the Technical Proposal? The proposed organization that would take over as the technical proposal was listed as a team member listed in the concept paper.","If selected for negotiations potentially leading to award, DOE will review and negotiate a proposed change in the prime recipient."]
[240,"2022-10-26","Eligibility","The NJ Clean Cities Coalition  received approval to proceed with a Full Application under Topic Area 7b. See attached Concept Paper. However one of the two cities that were included in the Concept Paper, Jersey City, has withdrawn due to insufficient time to complete the Application. The one remaining City still intends to pursue the funding. The Tech Description, Goals, Technologies, Approach, Impact, Stakeholder Benefits, Project Team Qualifications all remain the same except that funding will be for EVSE for one City vs. two Cities.\n\nAre we disqualified because of this change or are we still authorized to submit an Application on behalf of City of Paterson?","Yes, applicants are allowed to change the makeup of their proposed team and project locations between the concept paper and full application phases. Topic 7b only requires one or more Clean Cities coalitions to partner with."]
[241,"2022-10-26",null,"Is there any way we could ask for an extension beyond November 9th for the full application submission?","DOE does not anticipate on extending the deadline for full applications."]
[242,"2022-10-26","Eligibility","I have sent you information on a high speed transportation system and was wondering if you are interested?","You only submitted a Statement of Project Objectives via email which is not the correct way to apply for this FOA. Submission of a concept paper is required as part of the application process. The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired. If you have not already submitted a concept paper, you will not be able to submit a full application.."]
[243,"2022-10-26","Other","I am working on the forms and it keeps giving an error that the file cannot be opened. Exact error is as follows” There was an error opening this document. The file is damaged and could not be repaired.”\n\nCan you please fix this?\n\nAmendment 2 is also not opening. I have already updated the Adobe software to the latest version.","The template links have been checked and are operational. Please, update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, download the file to your computer, and open the file using a desktop version of Acrobat Reader rather than opening from a web browser. If that doesn't work, try downloading it again."]
[244,"2022-10-26","Other","Hello, do you export to other countries?","Please, elaborate your question."]
[245,"2022-10-26","Other","For consulting firms, can you please confirm that a fee can be added to rates?","Prime and Subrecipients cannot have fee or profit included in the rates."]
[246,"2022-10-26","Application Content/Format","I am a FFRDC and a subrecipient with a $250,000 total budget amount. Page 90 of the FOA states:\nx. Subrecipient Budget Justification (if applicable)\n\nApplicants must provide a separate budget justification for each subrecipient that is expected to perform work estimated to be more than $250,000 or 25 percent of the total work effort (whichever is less). The budget justification must include the same justification information described in the “Budget Justification” section above. Save each subrecipient budget justification in a Microsoft Excel file using the following convention for the title “ControlNumber_LeadOrganization_Subrecipient_Budget_Justification”.\n\nIs it safe to assume that because my budget is $250,000 and not more than that amount, that I do not have to provide a budget justification file?","That is correct."]
[247,"2022-10-27","Application Content/Format","Regarding the full application for DE-FOA-0002611, I am not certain if subrecipients are required to complete the following documents:\n•\tSF-424\n•\tSF-LLL\n•\tDEI Plan\n•\tCurrent and Pending Support\n•\tData Management Plan\nCan you confirm?  ","The prime applicant is responsible for getting the SF-LLL document from the subrecipient: Recipients and subrecipients are required to complete and submit SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities per section I, viii. Lobbying.\nThe other documents are the responsibility of the prime applicant."]
[248,"2022-10-27","Eligibility","Below I have attached the requested documents for the DOE website for funding opportunity FOA-0002611. If this isn't the proper form of submission could you please refer me to the proper process? I didn't see a way to apply on the DOE site. ","Applicants are to submit their full application via the EERE Exchange website.\nhttps://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId8cf6d82c-c517-4db4-9bd7-778ba7232f8f\n\nThe deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so if you have not submitted one by the deadline, you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[249,"2022-10-27","Labs/FFRDCs","In a previous response in the Q&As it states that the recipient shall use the Department’s strategic partnership projects program and the “terms and conditions” established for that program.  I went to the DOE SPP Website to locate a sample SPP agreement to review the terms and conditions and was unable to locate.  Can you provide a link to this agreement?  ","Each SPP agreement would be specific to the lab it's associated with. You can contact the lab you need the agreement for."]
[250,"2022-10-27","Application Content/Format","Thank you for answering the previous questions. The updates are well noted. \n\nWe had an additional question for clarification.\n\nWould the government please consider a font type other than Calibri? If so, can applicants use Arial Narrow font type for the technical volume and other components of the full application submission?","The font requirements are listed in the FOA IV. Application and Submission Information, A. Application Process."]
[251,"2022-10-27","Other","We are preparing our full application for AOI 12 and wanted to clarify the below:\n•\tIs this FOA 0002611 considered a federal procurement opportunity that contains the provision at FAR 52.209-7? \n•\t We have received funding for PPP and the ERC tax credit, both related to covid. Does either qualify as a federal financial assistance project or program? \n\n• wanted to confirm whether or not this FOA 0002611 is considered a federal financial assistance project or program? ","1. No, this is a financial assistance opportunity, not a procurement opportunity.\n2. Federal funds may not be used as cost share.\n3. Yes"]
[252,"2022-10-27","Due Dates","I am in the process of preparing a ‘Grant Proposal’ to be submitted on time by\nthe DUE DATE November 9, 2022.\n\nOur local Director of Grants is currently ill with Covid-19.\nTherefore, I need assistance on the correct format.\nI have the detailed information available, however I need\nguidance in converting the ‘grant proposal’ text and supporting\nengineering information (specifications, data, graphics, diagrams, etc)\ninto the required format or electronic submission process for the\nDepartment of Energy.\n\nIs there a template that I can follow ?\n\nI would like to have a ‘Zoom’ meeting with you ASAP!\nI want to make sure I do not miss the November 9, 2022 due date.","Templates for required documents to be submitted with the full application can be found on the EERE Exchange website under the FOA listing titled Application Forms and Templates. DOE cannot provide additional guidance other than what is provided in the FOA document and provided templates.\n\nhttps://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId8cf6d82c-c517-4db4-9bd7-778ba7232f8f"]
[253,"2022-10-28","Due Dates","Regarding the funding agreements with Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDCs): it is understood that FFRDCs are to be funded through the prime recipient as a member of the project team. For DOE National Laboratories, as an FFRDC, this means the Strategic Partnership Project (SPP) contracting mechanism is to be utilized. SPP agreements have a requirement to review and received DOE prior approval when a foreign controlled entity is involved, or prime. This DOE review and approval normally requires 6-10 weeks, which is less time than the FOA schedule allows for submitting proposals. Providing the FOA required Authorization for DOE/NNSA FFRDCs letter is predicated on completing the SPP agreement first, which is problematic in timing. Will DOE consider an extension to the FOA due date in order to allow FFRDC’s adequate time to seek DOE required approvals for SPP contracting?","DOE does not anticipate on extending the deadline for full applications."]
[254,"2022-10-28","Data Management","The Data Management section, on p. 95 of the FOA indicates, \"An applicant may select one of the template Data Management Plans (DMP) listed below...\"  Where can I locate the Data Management Template?\n\nI have located other templates mentioned in the FOA in the  EERE Exchange for  DE-FOA 0002611, but not this template. Can you please advise where this can be located?","The Data Management Plan templates simply consist of the wording from either Option 1 or Option 2 copied into a Word Document verbatim. That is what it means when it says \"Save the DMP in a single MS Word file.\" per xvii. Data Management Plan section of the FOA document."]
[255,"2022-10-28","Application Content/Format","I just want to make sure I understand the current and pending support items and my assumptions are correct as I read your responses in the FAQs vs FOA/NSF template.\n\n1) If the support was awarded to the subrecipient organization (and not specifically awarded for the individual). Does that need to be disclosed? An example would be a previous year DOE VTO grant awarded to the organization but not to a specific individual. \n\n2) If there are no support awards to disclose because none of the PI/senior personnel have received individual awards,do we still need to submit a disclosure and certification statement for that individual?","1. As part of the application, the principal investigator and senior/key personnel at the applicant and subrecipient level must provide a list of all sponsored activities, awards, and appointments, whether paid or unpaid per Section D, subsection xc. Current and Pending Support. This requirement applies to individuals, not organizations.\n\n2. Yes, you still have to submit it."]
[256,"2022-10-30","Registration Requirements","Do subrecipients have to register with SAM, EERE, etc, or only the principle investigator?","Applicants must obtain an UEI from the SAM to uniquely identify the entity. The UEI is available in the SAM entity registration record. NOTE: Subawardees/subrecipients at all tiers must also obtain an UEI from the SAM and provide the UEI to the Prime Recipient before the subaward can be issued."]
[257,"2022-10-30","Cost Sharing","1.\tIt is noticed that in some Topics in the FOA requires a budget identified for Clean cities and some of them even require at least 25% earmarked for Clean Cities. As for (AOI 11):\n“Addressing Critical Training Needs for Transportation Decarbonization, is there also a minimal percentage of the budget that must be allocated to Clean Cities Coalition? I did not see that minimum budget requirement for clean cities coalition in the FOA document for AOI 11, but would like to have a clear direction. \n\n2.\tMy second question is: For AOI 11 “Addressing Critical Training Needs for Transportation Decarbonization, it is stated that NO match/cost share is needed, but if the applicant is planning to contribute in kind for their Principal Investigator effort and is not asking for reimbursement, do that labor contribution in kind need to be included in the budget justification or it is not needed to be mentioned in the budget justification because match is not a requirement for this FOA?   ","1. AOI 11 does not have a minimum budget requirement for Clean Cities Coalition participation.\n\n2. The application must include ALL project costs including in-kind contributions."]
[258,"2022-10-31","Application Content/Format","Can the project has more than 3 budget periods? Can I just insert column into the budget justification?","Yes, a project can have more than 3 budget periods."]
[259,"2022-10-31","Application Content/Format","The subject FOA requires ACM as the lead Proposer to present a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan that addresses how ACM intends to incorporate these principles in the project. Are there any exemptions for small businesses?","There are no exemptions for small businesses."]
[260,"2022-10-31","Application Content/Format","I have a question about how the FOA defines applicant.\n\nIn this case, there are two partners on a project. Partner 1 submitted the Concept Paper through the EERE exchange. Is it possible for Partner 2 to submit the Full Application? Or does it have to be Partner 1?","Partner 1 must be the one to submit the full application."]
[261,"2022-10-31","Other","We are interested in the teaming partner information for the below FOA:\n\nDepartment of Energy (DOE) \nOffice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) \nFiscal Year 2022 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide \nFunding Opportunity Announcement \nFunding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0002611 \nFOA Type: Initial \nAssistance Listing Number: 81.086","The Teaming Partner List allows organizations who may wish to participate on an application to express their interest to other applicants and to explore potential partnerships. Any organization that would like to be included on this list should submit the following information: Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Address, Contact Email, Contact Phone, Organization Type, Area of Technical Expertise, Brief Description of Capabilities, and Area of Interest. Interested parties should email the information to DE-FOA-0002611@netl.doe.gov with the subject line “Teaming Partner Information.”"]
[262,"2022-10-31","Eligibility","This is brief, but is there still time to apply to DE-FOA-0002611?\n\n--\n*****\n--\n\nI think your imagination could fill in quite a bit of the rest. I can fill out forms and whip up a presentation, etc, according to what is required in an application, if it is not too late.","The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so if you have not submitted one by the deadline, you will not be able to submit a full application."]
[263,"2022-10-31","Other","Our team is pleased to be submitting an application to this FOA, however, we are experiencing issues when trying to update values in the budget justification template provided on the FOA page. For example, some cells in seemingly random locations are protected and unable to be changed (see cell C19 in screenshot below):\n\nAlso, if trying to add new rows, the formulas in the spreadsheet cannot be copied to new cells, making consistent caluclations more difficult (see rows 15 and 16 below):\n\nHave these issues been reported previously? If so, is there an updated version of this budget justification template that we may use? Given the forthcoming application deadline of 11/9, we appreciate any insight the DOE is able to provide. Thank you!","Individual cells cannot be added, but entire rows can. You can do this by right clicking the left cell bar and inserting a row (not the individual cells itself, as insert will be ghosted out). You can also unprotect the sheet, but it is not recommended."]
[264,"2022-11-01","Application Content/Format","Any chance to receive a Cover Page example?\n\nI need to better understand how to get a suitable Cover Page put together given the requirement for team members and work locations.\n\nRight now I am thinking it is just the most important team member and the primary Justice40 work area. Naturally I want to get this correct.","Refer to the tables of the relevant AOI # in Section D. ii. Technical Volume of the FOA document for Cover Page requirements."]
[265,"2022-11-01","Other","I'm writing regarding indirect cost rates. Ecology Action is a California based non-profit organization that has an established overhead billing rate approved by Caltrans through their ICAP process. Can we use our Caltran's ICAP approved overhead billing rate for the VTO Program Wide FOA (FOA # DE-FOA-0002611). We are a sub recipient for two DOE proposals. ","In the event that an entity does not have a Federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement, the calculation methodology and basis for the establishment of its indirect costs should be submitted to DOE. DOE will review the methodology during award negotiations, and if deemed acceptable for Government contracting and in accordance with applicable federal cost principles, the indirect rates may potentially be accepted by DOE."]
[266,"2022-11-01","Application Content/Format","For AOI 10, is a single budget period with a POP of 15 months allowed, or are two budget periods required with the minimum 18 months POP from the FOA?","Typically, DOE recommends a budget period of 15 months for the 1st budget period and 12 months for subsequent budget periods."]
[267,"2022-11-02","Application Content/Format","Under AOI 1, is it acceptable to use program funds as part of our DEIP, to leverage the technology development work we are doing on this project, to work with an MSI to develop a program that includes the technical principals in this project, with the goal of building skills that inspire underrepresented minorities to succeed in the STEM field?","DOE cannot make a determination at this time. Please, submit a full application to be evaluated"]
[268,"2022-11-02","Registration Requirements","I am a senior economist at *****, and we are planning to submit a proposal in response to FOA Number: DE-FOA-0002611, in partnership with the ***** and *****. We have submitted our concept paper (submission 2611-****) and we were encouraged to submit the full proposal.\n\nHowever, ***** has recently decided to separate from ***** and become its own entity. As such, we cannot use ***** existing SAM registration / UEI. Our legal team needs time to apply for a SAM registration / UEI, and we will not be able to meet the deadline if we do so.\nI wanted to ask whether you will consider applications if the SAM registration process is in progress, and how far along in the process we should be.","DOE may not make a federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time DOE is ready to make a federal award, the DOE will determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a federal award to another applicant."]
[269,"2022-11-03","Application Content/Format","I have a question about the SOPO font requirement.\n\nI found a general requirement for the font of the full application in FOA IV.A. which is the Calibri typeface. However, the SOPO template provided on the EERE website uses Time New Roman. I wish to confirm Time New Roman is acceptable for the SOPO file.","Times New Roman is acceptable."]
[270,"2022-11-03","Other","This is an email requesting permissions assistance and clarification that ***** can submit projects on our university side.\n\nProjects:*****  and ***** are ***** at ***** and need access fully for *****\n\n*****, which is a Clean Cities Coalition established in 1996, since 2009 has served as a hosted ***** for our FOA projects and to seek assistance and help with permissions inside the EERE Workbench. ***** has two encouraged projects inside the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange and some trouble with the system access.  Our joint access to the NETL system for this FOA is under both *****’s email using our nonprofit and Clean Cities branding, as well as *****’s email as the *****. \n\nThere is a gap in our permissions on ***** as highlighted in this attached screenshot. Also there may need to be some permission adjustment as these are going in in our state university side. \n\n***** is our state side used for this system\n    ***** is our director of our sponsored programs office\n    This email seeks to gain full access for *****'s account for these proposals and detail this is state university side with university DUNS and University SAM ETC\n***** is our much smaller nonprofit side used for small dollar programs and donations\n   ***** is our department and state Deputy Director ***** and *****\nAll ***** staff are state employees of *****\n   I’m *****\nAll ***** staff and the program have long used the Department of Energy Clean Cities Branding in our communications and value the brand also have ***** side emails and in this case our access to workbench seems limited by this complexity.  ***** is the intended prime on these two proposals.\n\nScreencap of permissions gap: ","Please, submit your question to eere-exchangesupport@hq.doe.gov"]
[271,"2022-11-03","Application Content/Format","I want to make sure I meet all requirements prior to submission of the ‘grant proposal’.\nOur Director – Grants here at the ***** is currently ill with Covid-19.\n\nI need a template and/or format to arrange the content, graphics, diagrams, etc for grant submission.\n\nGrant submission deadline is November 9, 2022. \n\nFeel free to contact myself anytime of the day.","The forms and templates for submitting an application to this announcement can be found at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId8cf6d82c-c517-4db4-9bd7-778ba7232f8f\n\nRefer to Section D. i. Full Application Content Requirements of the FOA document for additional requirements."]
[272,"2022-11-03","Due Dates","May we confirm whether the sponsor deadline for DE-FOA-0002611 has been revised from December 14, 2022 to November 9, 2022?","The November 9th, 2022 deadline is correct for full applications. Refer to ammendment 2 of the FOA document for the current schedule."]
[273,"2022-11-03","Other","Re: DE-FOA-0002611 / Account Locked due to Inactivity - Cannot Login\n\nI submitted a Concept Paper to the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange and want to submit a Full Application.\nHowever, I received the following message when I attempted to login:\n\n\n\n\nCould someone please assist me so that I can login to my account?","Please, submit your question to eere-exchangesupport@hq.doe.gov"]
[274,"2022-11-04","Other","I was able to successfully set this account up using my work email address but I was not able to successfully connect it to my login.gov account because my login.gov was set up using my private email address as advised. The system was always prompting me to set up an account with my private email address in order to connect it to login.gov. When I eventually did that, I could no longer find the concept paper that I submitted under this my work email address. Can you please help me sort this out? \n\nThis is rather URGENT because we are currently putting our full proposal together and the deadline is looming. We would greatly appreciate your guidance.","Please, submit your question to eere-exchangesupport@hq.doe.gov"]
[275,"2022-11-04","Other","Could you please specify what type of contract will be executed?","As noted in Section B. EERE Funding Agreements, subsection i of the FOA, the contract form will be a cooperative agreement."]
[276,"2022-11-06","Application Content/Format","Two teams here at the university were encouraged to submit final proposals for two concept papers, one is AREA 6 and one in 9. We were originally preparing the proposal with the understanding of the deadline of Dec 14 (based on the amendment 2). However, we just noted on Friday that there was an amendment 3 and the deadline is now Nov 9, which is a couple of days away. While it is still possible (but very challenging) to put together a technical proposal, it is not possible to request a cost proposal from the team partners. Especially for Area 6 proposal (attached), we are having a lot of partners and getting their letters and budget requires at a week or so.\n\nThis is indeed unexpected from our end, because our teams are preparing to submit a good proposal in December. However, we are very much interested in submitting a proposal and are in fact already having the team lining up. I am wondering if it is possible to extend the deadline by two weeks (or even one week) to allow us to put together a complete proposal? (This will be very helpful and I am sure we will have a good proposal submitted given the coordination effort we have invested thus far)\n\nIf the extension is not to be considered, will VTO accept a proposal with detailed technical approach but generic budget and letter of collaborations of various partners (or email proof of communications of collaboration, since letter of collaborations may take over a week too) while the main proposal will include a budget with a high level allocation of cost to different partners? We will continue to request these letters and detailed budget information after the current deadline (Nov 9) and will send the supplemental teaming information (including detailed budget information) within two weeks. Will this be an acceptable approach?\n\nThanks a lot for your consideration! If a short extension or some other types of accommodation can be granted, that will be greatly appreciated!!","The latest FOA amendment is amendment 2 with a full application deadline of November 9, 2022.\n\nIt is up to the applicant to decide how much detail to include in the full application.\n\n"]
[277,"2022-11-07","Application Content/Format","I am reaching out on behalf of a client who is submitting an application for DE-FOA-2611.\nIs the SF-LLL obligatory regardless of whether lobbying has taken place? There is conflicting information on various government websites, and the explanation for the form does not clarify this issue. \nIn case there is no lobbying activity, is a pdf document saying no lobbying has taken place meet the criteria?","If no lobbying will be performed, then enter \"Not Applicable\" or \"None\" in boxes 10a and 10b of the SF-LLL form."]
[278,"2022-11-07","Other","My team was invited to respond to DE-FOA-0002611 with a full application and we are ready to being the process of uploading documents to EERE. Due to vacations schedules, I have been tasked with uploading these documents to EERE (the concept paper application was uploaded to EERE by a different person using a different account). When I look up the FOA in EERE, I can’t seem to locate button by which to upload my content:\n\nAm I looking in the wrong place or do I need additional account credentials to be able to upload this content? Please advise and I can provide additional information if necessary.","The account used to submit the concept paper must be the account to submit the full application."]
[279,"2022-11-08","Eligibility","I am trying to submit a proposal to DE-FOA-0002611 but do not see a link to Apply. The deadline is in two days (Wed 11/9). When will the link be up?","The deadline for submission of the concept paper has expired, so if you have not submitted one by the deadline, you will not be able to submit a full application.\n\nThe account used to submit the concept paper must be the account to submit the full application."]
[280,"2022-11-07","Other","Could you please assist me in logging into my account?","Please, submit your question to eere-exchangesupport@hq.doe.gov"]
[281,"2022-11-08","Application Content/Format","In the FOA, it states the CV/resumes are limited to two pages each; however, it also states, on p. 88 of the FOA, that the NSF formats are acceptable to use, and they are three pages in length.  If we use the NSF format, will it be acceptable to have them three pages, or should we try to shorten them somehow to make all the info fit into two pages?","Yes, the NSF format is acceptable."]
[282,"2022-11-08","Application Content/Format","We are planning to submit the full proposal to FOA-0002611. We had completed a 30-page technical volume and found ToC is included in the 30-page limit. I am wondering whether Table of Content (ToC) is compulsory. Any penalty without TOC?  ","A ToC is not required, but encouraged."]
[283,"2022-11-08","Other","I’m assisting a researcher submit a full proposal in response to DE-FOA-0002611.  However, there is no “Apply” link available with the FOA in EERE Exchange.  I have tried multiple web browsers with no difference.  Other FOA’s have the clear “Apply” link, but not this one. Please advise, and a speedy reply is very much appreciated as the deadline is tomorrow, 11/9 at 5:00pm.","Only applicants who submitted a Concept Paper in the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange website are eligible to submit a Full Application.  If you did submit a Concept Paper then you can do the following to prepare and submit your Full Application:\n\n1.\tLogin to the website.\n2.\tOpen the “My Submissions” page.\n3.\tLocate your Concept Paper record.\n4.\tClick the Create Full Application button.  "]

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