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["INSTRUCTIONS"]
[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to solar.incubator@ee.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 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer has already been posted in this spreadsheet. "]
[5,"All questions should be submitted not later than 3 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."]
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["ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER LOG"]
["DE-FOA-0003289 Fiscal Year 2024 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator FOA"]
["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","Answer"]
[1,"2024-06-06","Eligibility","Email - Is there a size limit for companies wanting to apply for funding under the FY24 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator? Is it only open for start-ups and early-stage businesses or can well established manufacturers working on R&D projects apply? ","As long as applicants meet the eligibility requirements for Topic Area for which they are applying, there is no restriction for applications based on stage or size of company. Please refer DE-FOA-0003289 Section III.A. Eligible Applicants, for more details."]
[2,"2024-06-11","Technical Topics","Email - Included under “Applications Specifically Not of Interest” on page 16 is “Products and manufacturing processes for solar windows, roofing shingles, and/or roofing tiles.” The FOA also seems to specifically state that PV module architectures for advanced integrated solar roof or façade hardware is of interest.  Would it be possible to get any further clarification or guidance in what is not of interest regarding solar windows, roofing shingles, and/or roofing tiles and/or what is of interest for module architectures for advanced integrated solar roof or façade hardware?  ","Products and manufacturing processes for solar windows, roofing shingles, and roofing tiles are not of interest to this FOA. Other building-integrated PV products and technologies, where solar materials replace conventional building materials - such as skylights, balustrades, awnings, and facades- are of interest, including balance of system components for these products and technologies. Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.B. Topic Areas, for more details."]
[3,"2024-06-12","Technical Topics","Email - Does technology to recycle solar panels fit anywhere into this funding opportunity?","Products that address handling of PV systems at the end of life, including technology to recycle solar panels, are not of interest to this FOA. Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.B. Topic Areas, for more details."]
[4,"2024-06-13","Technical Topics","Email - If we used USA steel rebar then more than 55% of our infrastructure project costs would come from USA produced steel. Would this make it acceptable?","The applicant will need to contact the Made In America Office to ask their question:\nhttps://www.madeinamerica.gov/ and MadeInAmerica@omb.eop.gov\n"]
[5,"2024-06-13","Technical Topics","Email - In addition, are we allowed to apply for multiple project sites with multiple partners?","Please refer DE-FOA-0003289 Section III.A. Eligible Applicants, Section IV.A. Application Process, Section VI.B.iii Foreign National Participation, and Section VI.B.xxi. U.S. Manufacturing Commitments, for more details."]
[6,"2024-06-13","Webinar","Email - Could you pls. send the Link to attend today's webinar","We do not send the webinar link to indviduals. To attend the webinar, registration was required. When your registration was approved, you should have received an invitation. The webinar presentation slides are posted in EERE eXCHANGE."]
[7,"2024-06-13","Cost Sharing","Email - Could we have R&D tasks along with demonstration tasks in topic#2 such that we provide 20% cost share for the R&D tasks and 50% cost share for demonstration tasks? In other words, the weighted cost share would be less than 50% because some tasks would be R&D tasks. The concern is that FOA states that the cost share for topic 2 must be >= 50%. So, I wonder if we would be disqualified if we propose R&D tasks along with demo tasks. Please note that most demo at the TRL 7 or less requires R&D level tasks. So, if you disallow <50% cost share for topic #2, we request your consideration to allow a hybrid cost share of 20% for R&D and 50% for demo tasks. \n","Topic Area 2 will fund pilot-scale and/or prototype demonstration of solar products. While projects of this TRL will require some R&D tasks, the project tasks to be funded will be demonstration in nature and therefore will not qualify for mixed-cost share or R&D cost share. For the applications submitted to Topic Area 2, the cost share must be at least 50% of the total project costs for the demonstration project. For details about demonstration activities, see Section I.B.iii.  For details about cost share requirements, see Section III.B and Appendices A and B. "]
[8,"2024-06-13","Webinar","Email - I registered for the Webinar for DE-FOA-0003289, but was not able to attend this afternoon. Is it available online?","The webinar slides are posted in EERE eXCHANGE. "]
[9,"2024-06-13","Technical Topics","Webiniar chat - Will proposals which incorporate domestic sourcing and manufacturing of materials for perovskite solar modules be considered responsive? ","Products incorporating perovskite PV technologies, including sourcing and manufactuing of materials and PV components for perovksite solar modules, are not of interest to this FOA. Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.C. Applications Specifically Not of Interest, for more details."]
[10,"2024-06-13","Webinar","Webinar chat - Will copies of the briefing slides be available?  If so, when?","The webinar slides are posted in EERE eXCHANGE. "]
[11,"2024-06-13","Webinar","Webiar chat - Are we able to get copies of these slides?","The webinar slides are posted in EERE eXCHANGE. "]
[12,"2024-06-13","Webinar","Webinar chat - I'm open to teaming up and can be reached at nxxxxxxx@gxxxx.com","To access the Teaming Partner List for the announcement, click https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/TeamingPartners.aspx?foaid=caffb69d-0b8e-417f-a170-28222f93b1f5"]
[13,"2024-06-14","Other","Email - I would love your help with a question regarding the technology's required maturity level (\"TRL 7\") at the end of the project: if we developed our prototype to TRL 7 by the end of the grant project, may we later advance the prototype to TRL 9 and commercialize it?","Yes. Please refer DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.B. Topic Areas and Appendix F - Definition of Technology Readiness Levels, for more details."]
[14,"2024-06-14","Webinar","Email - Request for Recording of FOA Webinar, DE-FOA-0003289","The webinar slides are posted in EERE eXCHANGE. "]
[15,"2024-06-16","Webinar","Email - For the informal webinar that took place June 14 for DE-FOA-0003289, is there a video or is the presentation available for those who were not able to attend.","The webinar slides are posted in EERE eXCHANGE. "]
[16,"2024-06-18","Eligibility","I would like to seek some clarification on the number of concept paper submissions for this FOA.  The FOA restricts the number of concept paper submissions to one per each topic area for a for-profit entity as prime.  I was wondering if different entities with different UEIs under one parent company can each submit one concept paper per each technical area as prime or, since they are all under one parent company, it limits the submissions as prime to that parent company to one per each topic area.  Any insights on this would be much appreciated.","As stated in Section III.F of DE-FOA-0003289, an entity may submit one concept paper and one full application for each topic area of this FOA. This limitation does not prohibit an applicant from collaborating on other applications (e.g., as a potential subrecipient or partner) so long as the entity is only listed as the applicant on one concept paper and one full application for each topic area of this FOA. Entities with different UEI Numbers are considered separate entities, and each may submit a unique concept paper and full application."]
[17,"2024-06-20","Eligibility","Could you please tell me we are able to apply to more than one topic area?","As stated in Section III.F of DE-FOA-0003289, an entity may submit one concept paper and one full application for each topic area of this FOA. "]
[18,"2024-06-24","Concept Paper","I am in the process of creating a concept paper for the Solar Incubator FOA, and I was hoping to get confirmation on a question that I have. In the guidelines for the concept paper, it does not show an area to underline a proposed budget for the project. Despite this, in the submission portal, it asks for a proposed budget. Is there a convenient place to submit your budget at this stage of the FOA? Or, does the full budget occur after an \"encourage\" notification is received?\nPlease advise.","Funds and Costs are required fields in the EERE Exchange Application. The Funds and Costs tab requires minimal budget information (Federal Share (DOE Share) + Cost Share =Total Projected Costs). DOE understands costs provided at the concept paper stage are estimates and may not be as accurate as those provided in the full application. Therefore, applicants should provide the information available at the time of submission.\n\nApplicants can also access free Application Education Services through the American-Made Network and can engage with Power Connectors:\n\nMore information available at https://network.americanmadechallenges.org/\n\nMore information available at https://americanmadechallenges.org/power-connectors\n\nParticipation is not mandatory and will have no impact on the evaluation of your application by the Department of Energy.","\n"]
[19,"2024-06-24","Eligibility","do we need to be government contractors to apply for this below\nDE-FOA-0003289: FISCAL YEAR 2024 SOLAR ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN INCUBATOR FOA","Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section III. Eligibility Information, for more details. \n\nApplicants can also access free Application Education Services through the American-Made Network and can engage with Power Connectors:\n\nMore information available at https://network.americanmadechallenges.org/\nMore information available at https://americanmadechallenges.org/power-connectors\n\nParticipation is not mandatory and will have no impact on the evaluation of your application by the Department of Energy."]
[20,"2024-07-02","Technical Topics","Given the solicitation's emphasis on advancing domestic solar manufacturing capabilities and enhancing grid resilience with innovative solar technologies, we believe that proposing our complete modular CSP module aligns well with the FOA goals. However, we would like to confirm whether it is appropriate to propose our comprehensive solution, rather than focusing on a single equipment or component.","Per FOA Section III.G., \"Questions Regarding Eligibility\", EERE will not make eligibility determinations for potential applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FOA must be submitted. The decision whether to apply in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant.  \n                                                                                                                                           \nApplicants can also access free Application Education Services through the American-Made Network and can engage with Power Connectors:\n\nMore information available at https://network.americanmadechallenges.org/\nMore information available at https://americanmadechallenges.org/power-connectors\n\nParticipation is not mandatory and will have no impact on the evaluation of your application by the Department of Energy."]
[21,"2024-07-03","Technical Topics","I am unsure of which topic area to choose/qualify for. Could you please help direct me to the appropriate email ID?","Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.B. Topic Areas, for more details.                                                                                                                                                  Applicants can also access free Application Education Services through the American-Made Network and can engage with Power Connectors:\n\nMore information available at https://network.americanmadechallenges.org/\nMore information available at https://americanmadechallenges.org/power-connectors\n\nParticipation is not mandatory and will have no impact on the evaluation of your application by the Department of Energy."]
[22,"2024-07-10","Technical Topics","Our technology utilizes graphene as the active PV absorber.  We do have nanowires in the architecture but not as the PV absorber.  We assume we are still eligible but want to confirm.","Technologies utilizing nanomaterials as active PV absorbers or products based on PV technologies with very low possibility of being manufactured domestically at a competitive cost are not of interest to this FOA. Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.B. Topic Areas, for more details."]
[23,"2024-07-10","Concept Paper","For the concept submission are we only required to provide the project relevant details in this Summary Slide Template on need to be a bit more detailed as mentioned in Section IV.C?","DE_FOA_0003289_Summary_Slide_Template on eXCHANGE is not required  for the Concept Paper submisison but it is required as part of the Full Application submission. Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section IV.C. content and Form of the Concept Paper, for more details."]
[24,"2024-07-10","Concept Paper","The applicant only recently learned about the EERE Exchange process and just applied for their SAM.gov registration today. It's unclear whether they will receive their UEI before the Concept Paper is due in 9 days. Will they be able to submit the Concept Paper in the EERE Exchange without a UEI?","Yes, the applicant may submit the Concept Paper in the EERE eXCHANGE without a valid UEI (check the N/A box next to the UEI field). However, DOE may not make a federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements. If an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time DOE is ready to make a federal award, 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.  Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section IV.F. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM), for more details."]
[25,"2024-07-10","Technical Topics","The applicant's technology uses graphene and a chemical compound for energy absorption. However, it also uses nanowire for energy transfer. The guidance states that \"Applications Specifically Not of Interest\" include: \"Technologies utilizing nanomaterials as active PV absorbers, such as colloidal quantum dots or nanocrystals, nanorods, and/or nanowires\". The nanowires are not for absorption. We want to confirm that this does not preclude us from pursuing this solicitation. Should we submit a Concept Paper that describes the role of the nanowire or does the mere fact that the PV cells contain nanowires preclude us from applying?","Technologies utilizing nanomaterials as active PV absorbers or products based on PV technologies with very low possibility of being manufactured domestically at a competitive cost are not of interest to this FOA. Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.B. Topic Areas, for more details."]
[26,"2024-07-11","Application Content/Format","We would like to submit a concept paper for the Fiscal Year 2024 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator funding opportunity (FOA), but we do not see details about what is required. The FAQs page referred to FOA Section IV.C. for Content and Form requirements, but when I go to the Application and Submission page, Section 2: Concept Papers says \"deleted and reserved for future use.\" Are you able to share any details?\n","The FAQs page link listed in Applicant's email inquiry is from the ARPA-E eXCHANGE and it is not correct for DE-FOA-0003289 FOA. Please use EERE eXCHANGE and the link can be found here - https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId67d668d9-160a-447c-9549-f01a632f8623  "]
[27,"2024-07-10","Cost Sharing","We are exploring the possibility of allowing our potential cost-sharing partners to utilize this generated energy. However, we've noticed the FOA does not specify the guidelines for this scenario. Can the direct use of this energy by cost-sharing entities during the time the demonstration project is in service be permissible and free to the cost sharing entity, or is a specific approval process required? ","DOE does not make cost determinations prior to award selection. If the recipient earns program income during the project period as a result of the award, the recipient must use the program income to meet its cost sharing requirement. Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section III.B. iii. Cost Share Types and Allowability, for more details."]
[28,"2024-07-18","Technical Topics","Could you please clarify \"indoor solar applications\" and whether hardware components that facilitate the integration of solar systems for a residence are of interest under this FOA?\n","Indoor solar applications locate the photovoltaic element within a building envelope. Hardware components of interest to this FOA may be located within a building envelope, as long as the PV element remains outside with direct exposure to the sun. Please refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.B. Topic Areas, for more details."]
[29,"2024-07-19","Other","Is this grant about agreeing to use new solar technology? Or is it about developing this technology ourselves? ","Proposed Answer: Applications to this FOA should involve research, development, and demonstration of solar technology.  This FOA will focus on de-risking new solar hardware components, manufacturing processes, or software products across a wide range of solar technology areas, in the R&D stage for Topic Area 1, and in the RD&D stage for Topic Areas 2 and 3. \n\nPlease refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section I.B. Topic Areas, for more details.   "]
[30,"2024-07-19","Eligibility","\nI noticed while reading the EERE_SETO_FY24 document (attached) that this seems tailored towards startup businesses. However, the grant page specifies that nonprofits may apply. Please advise","Proposed Answer: For Topic Areas 1 and 2, the proposed prime recipient must be a domestic for-profit entity. The scope of work performed by the prime recipient must represent the majority of the work performed (over 50%), as measured by the total project costs.\nFor Topic Area 3, the proposed prime recipient must be a domestic nonprofit or for-profit entity. The scope of work performed by the prime recipient must represent the majority of the work performed (over 50%), as measured by the total project costs.\n\nPlease refer to DE-FOA-0003289 Section III. Eligibility Information, for more details. "]
[31,"2024-07-22","Other","I'm reaching out  to seek more information on how to apply for solar incubator grant:https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354748","Please visit EERE exchange,  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId67d668d9-160a-447c-9549-f01a632f8623. Applicants can also access free Application Education Services through the American-Made Network and can engage with Power Connectors:\n\nMore information available at https://network.americanmadechallenges.org/\nMore information available at https://americanmadechallenges.org/power-connectors\n\nParticipation is not mandatory and will have no impact on the evaluation of your application by the Department of Energy."]
[32,"2024-08-18","Concept Paper","I was following up with reference to the next steps after submitting concept paper for DE-FOA-0003289 Solar Supply Chain. Kindly please confirm if we have been encouraged to submit the full application on 10/07/2024. I would really appreciate your guidance and if there are any questions on the submitted concept paper?","EERE will notify applicants of its determination to encourage or discourage the submission of a Full Application. EERE will post these notifications to EERE eXCHANGE. EERE may include general comments provided from reviewers on an applicant’s Concept Paper in the encourage/discourage notifications.\n\nApplicants may submit a Full Application even if they receive a notification discouraging them from doing so. By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project. Such assessments do not necessarily reflect judgments on the merits of the proposed project. The purpose of the Concept Paper phase is to save applicants the considerable time and expense of preparing a Full Application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations.\n\nA notification encouraging the submission of a Full Application does not authorize the applicant to commence performance of the project."]
[33,"2024-08-19","Eligibility","We just became aware of the incubator opportunity and noticed the July 19 concept paper deadline.  Do you have any flexibility, is the there anyway for us to submit a concept paper for consideration this year.\n\nIf not, will there be a similar opportunity for FY25?  Please provide any information you can.","The deadline for Concept Papers to this FOA was 5 p.m. ET on July 19, 2024 and we will not accept any concept papers submitted past the deadline. To receive notice of new funding opportunities, please visit https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/funding-opportunities and subscribe to our mail newsletter mailing list, https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-newsletter."]
[34,"2024-08-21","Eligibility","We are interested in applying for the Fiscal Year 2024 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator FOA. The grant opportunity paperwork states there is a mandatory concept paper due on July 19. Is there still time for our company to apply for this? ","The deadline for Concept Papers to this FOA was 5 p.m. ET on July 19, 2024 and we will not accept any concept papers submitted past the deadline. "]
[35,"2024-08-23","Eligibility","Is this grant closed to individuals or groups now? Can people still propose on this?","The deadline for Concept Papers to this FOA was 5 p.m. ET on July 19, 2024 and we will not accept any concept papers submitted past the deadline. "]
[36,"2024-08-23","Concept Paper","We noticed that the expected date for encourage/discourage decision was today, August 23, 2024. Do you have any updates on this for the subject FOA? ","EERE will notify applicants of its determination to encourage or discourage the submission of a Full Application. EERE will post these notifications to EERE eXCHANGE. EERE may include general comments provided from reviewers on an applicant’s Concept Paper in the encourage/discourage notifications.\nApplicants may submit a Full Application even if they receive a notification discouraging them from doing so. By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project. Such assessments do not necessarily reflect judgments on the merits of the proposed project. The purpose of the Concept Paper phase is to save applicants the considerable time and expense of preparing a Full Application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations.\nA notification encouraging the submission of a Full Application does not authorize the applicant to commence performance of the project."]
[37,"2024-08-24","Concept Paper","Our team submitted a concept pepper\nAccording to: Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: DE-FOA-0003289: \nExpected Date for Concept Paper Encourage/Discourage Decision August 23, 2024. \n  \nBut we have not received the Decision. Should we go head to submit the full applications before the deadline of October 7, 2024, 5 p.m. ET?  ","EERE will notify applicants of its determination to encourage or discourage the submission of a Full Application. EERE will post these notifications to EERE eXCHANGE. EERE may include general comments provided from reviewers on an applicant’s Concept Paper in the encourage/discourage notifications.\nApplicants may submit a Full Application even if they receive a notification discouraging them from doing so. By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project. Such assessments do not necessarily reflect judgments on the merits of the proposed project. The purpose of the Concept Paper phase is to save applicants the considerable time and expense of preparing a Full Application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations.\nA notification encouraging the submission of a Full Application does not authorize the applicant to commence performance of the project."]
[38,"2024-08-27","Eligibility","Wondering if it is too late to start a new application for the Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator? I see that the program requires a mandatory concept paper due July 19th. I realize that I am very late, but wondering if there is still a chance to submit a concept paper.","The deadline for Concept Papers to this FOA was 5 p.m. ET on July 19, 2024 and we will not accept any concept papers submitted past the deadline. "]
[39,"2024-09-06","Concept Paper","We recently heard about this grant opportunity and feel very strongly about being a good fit however we noticed the initial deadline for the concept paper submission has passed.\n\nIs there any possibility for us to still be considered for this amazing opportunity? Please see attached concept paper and a couple images. We would be delighted to discuss further if possible. Thank you for your consideration. ","The deadline for Concept Papers to this FOA was 5 p.m. ET on July 19, 2024 and we will not accept any concept papers submitted past the deadline. "]
[40,"2024-09-06","Other","Would it possible to have a joint online Teams debrief about both concept papers at your earliest convenience?                                                                                                                  We will be attending RE+ next week and I saw online that DOE SETO will also.  Will anybody there be anybody from the Incubator team present and would a debrief on-site be possible?","No, EERE will not provide any formats of debriefing regarding the concept paper decisions. EERE will notify applicants of its determination to encourage or discourage the submission of a Full Application. EERE will post these notifications to EERE eXCHANGE. EERE may include general comments provided from reviewers on an applicant’s Concept Paper in the encourage/discourage notifications.\nApplicants may submit a Full Application even if they receive a notification discouraging them from doing so. By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project. Such assessments do not necessarily reflect judgments on the merits of the proposed project. The purpose of the Concept Paper phase is to save applicants the considerable time and expense of preparing a Full Application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations.\nA notification encouraging the submission of a Full Application does not authorize the applicant to commence performance of the project."]
[41,"2024-09-16","Application Content/Format","I am wondering if we can use the ScienCV Current & Pending format for the DOE SETO Incubator proposal (0003289)? I saw that we were welcome to use that format for resumes but did not see that format mentioned for CPS. ","EERE does not currently provide a template for the Current and Pending Support disclosure document. However, each Current and Pending Support disclosure submission must include the required items listed in FOA Section IV.D.xvi. and a separate certification statement (also provided in that section) that is signed and dated. Also see FOA Section VI.B.xx."]
[42,"2024-09-16","Application Content/Format","I have a question about the page limit for the document Statement of Project Objectives as part of the full application for the Supply Chain Incubator FOA, DE-FOA-0003289. The page limit for the document is 4 pages. However, the document seeks both a detailed milestones table (all the example ones exceed 4 pages by themselves), plus a detailed task list and two summary sections. It seems hard to balance the level of detail requested in the document with the simultaneous ask to keep the document to 4 pages. Is the 4-page limit meant to exclude the Milestone table?\n","No, the page limit does not exclude the Milestone Table. DOE will modify the FOA to allow a 10 page limit for the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO) and Milestone Summary. "]
[43,"2024-09-19","Other","Our Concept Paper was discouraged. We would like to discuss this with you in person to understand if it would be worth putting in additional efforts.","EERE will not provide any formats of debriefing regarding the concept paper decisions. EERE will notify applicants of its determination to encourage or discourage the submission of a Full Application. EERE will post these notifications to EERE eXCHANGE. EERE may include general comments provided from reviewers on an applicant’s Concept Paper in the encourage/discourage notifications.\nApplicants may submit a Full Application even if they receive a notification discouraging them from doing so. By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project. Such assessments do not necessarily reflect judgments on the merits of the proposed project. The purpose of the Concept Paper phase is to save applicants the considerable time and expense of preparing a Full Application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations.\nA notification encouraging the submission of a Full Application does not authorize the applicant to commence performance of the project."]
[44,"2024-09-20","Application Content/Format","For the Current and Pending Support disclosure, is there a standardized form or template that we are required to use? The guidelines in the FOA instructions appear open-ended, leaving it to the applicant to draft their own response. Are we meant to create our own document? ","EERE does not currently provide a template for the Current and Pending Support disclosure document. However, each Current and Pending Support disclosure submission must include the required items listed in FOA Section IV.D.xvi. and a separate certification statement (also provided in that section) that is signed and dated. Also see FOA Section VI.B.xx."]
[45,"2024-09-20","Application Content/Format","It is understood that we will need at least one disclosure for the PI. There will also be several other staff members that will contribute to the proposed effort, but they are not necessarily considered “key personnel” (as defined in the FOA). Are they too required to submit a Current and Pending Support disclosure? \n","Current and Pending Support is intended to allow the identification of potential duplication, overcommitment, potential conflicts of interest or commitment, and all other sources of support. As part of the application, the principal investigator or lead project manager and all Senior/Key Personnel at the applicant and subrecipient level are required to submit Current and Pending Support. Please refer to FOA Sections IV.D.xvi. and VI.B.xx. for more information."]
[46,"2024-09-20","Eligibility","We just learned about your grant opportunity and realized we have missed your early deadlines and I wanted to reach out to explore the possibility of a late submission for their product or guidance on the next round of funding available. ","The deadline for Concept Papers to this FOA was 5 p.m. ET on July 19, 2024 and we will not accept any concept papers submitted past the deadline. "]
[47,"2024-09-22","Other","We submitted a concept paper for the above FOA, but accidentally submitted under the Topic 2 - Demonstration, instead of Topic 1 R&D. With that error, the proposed concept does not fit and was discouraged.\n\nIn the final application, can we change from Topic 2 to Topic 1?\n\n\n","No, EERE will not allow applicants to submit a Full Application to any other topic area than the topic for which the original Concept Paper was submitted.\n"]
[48,"2024-09-22","Other","\nCan we change the focus of our application to a related product - mentioned in the concept paper - we are developing that does fit in Topic 2? (we have built a prototype and are starting pilot projects)\n","\nApplicants may submit a Full Application even if they receive a notification discouraging them from doing so. By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project. Such assessments do not necessarily reflect judgments on the merits of the proposed project. The purpose of the Concept Paper phase is to save applicants the considerable time and expense of preparing a Full Application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations."]
[48,"2024-11-25","Due Dates","We were unable to submit by the October 07, 2024 deadline. Is there possibly still funding available if we submit out full application now?","Full applications were due at 5 p.m. on October 7, 2024. We will not accept any full applications submitted after this deadline."]

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