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["INSTRUCTIONS"]
[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to BENEFIT22@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."]
[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-FOA0002788 - BENEFIT 2022/2023 FOA"]
["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","Answer"]
[1,"2022-11-06","Other","How do we get added to the Teaming Partner List?","Please review the Teaming Partner List section of the FOA (Section I.A.v) and send a list of all requested information to the FOA email box (BENEFIT22@ee.doe.gov) with the subject line “BENEFIT 2022 FOA: Teaming Partner Information”."]
[2,"2022-11-11","Eligibility","Do you export to other countries?","Please see Section III.A Eligibililty Information, Section IV.J.iii Performance of Work in the US, and Appendix D of the FOA document."]
[3,"2022-12-14","Eligibility","Are non-vapor compression technologies such as thermoacoustic and/or magnetocaloric heat pumps eligible under Topic 1?  ","Given the information provided, your proposed project could possibly fall under Topic Area 1. The performance targets stated in the FOA are addressed. DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[4,"2022-12-15","Other","I have tried to download the FOA from the EERE Exchange but when I try to open it I get an error stating that the PDF is corrupted. Is this a known issue?","We tested the document and are able to open it without any issues. Please either try a different browser, reach out to your IT department (in case your system is blocking it), or reach out to the EERE Exchange helpdesk (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov) for further assistance."]
[5,"2022-12-15","Eligibility","Are there any application restrictions to be aware of?","This question is vague, please read the FOA document in its entirety. "]
[6,"2022-12-16","Eligibility","Can you tell us if our concept is clearly not within the scope of applicability or interest for the funding opportunity?","Please direct all emails to the FOA email address provided in the FOA document. Please see Sections I.B and I.C of the FOA document to see if your concept is within the scope of the funding opportunity goals. Please also see Section VI.A.ii of the FOA document. After submitting a concept paper you will receive receive encourage/discourage feedback during the concept paper review phase."]
[7,"2022-12-16","Technical Topics","Would a SaaS methodology for remote building energy models (BEM) for smaller commercial buildings be in scope of the FOA?","Given the information provided, SaaS BEM software sounds like it may not fall within the scope of the FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[8,"2022-12-19","Technical Topics","Would a new residential HVAC Load Calculation, which can also be applied to other structures for more accurately sizing HVAC equipment, be in scope of the FOA?","Given the information provided, the projected project sounds like it may not fall within the scope of the FOA. The HVAC topic is focused on hardware development and not on software development. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[9,"2022-12-19","Application Content/Format","Are there any references for successfully completing a grant application and submission?","Please refer to Section I.A.iii Application Elements and Section IV.D Content and Form of the Full Application of the FOA document. We do not currently have any additional guides or resources available for completing the application."]
[10,"2022-12-20","Concept Paper","Can one applicant submit more than 1 concept paper?","Please see Section III.F of the FOA document. An 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. All concept papers and applications must be for a stand‐alone project that is not dependent or contingent upon another application submitted to this or any other FOA."]
[11,"2022-12-23","Eligibility","Do you ship to other countries?","Please see the answer to question #2."]
[12,"2022-12-27","Registration Requirements","For the BENEFIT 2022/2023 opportunity, if two companies team together, with one being the prime and the other being a sub-contractor. Does the sub-contractor need to be registered in SAM.gov and have a CAGE? Or is it sufficient that the prime be registered to receive a federal contract?","Any subrecipients of the award, as defined in 2 CFR 200.1, must have a UEI number but subrecipients do not have to be fully registered in SAM. Only the prime entity MUST be fully regsitered in SAM, FedConnect and grants.gov. Any subcontractors (vendors) do not need a UEI number or need to be fully registered in SAM."]
[13,"2022-12-27","Technical Topics","We have a few questions about BENEFIT 22 Topic 3: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) related to the use of the term “home battery energy storage systems”.\n\nIn Subtopic 3A, page 22,  the FOA states “This topic seeks product innovations that reduce cost, increase energy efficiency and resilience of buildings, and improve grid integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in residential and commercial buildings”\nIn Subtopic 3A, page 23, the FOA then states “Both stationary and non-stationary home battery systems of any size are eligible for this topic”\n\n• What is meant “home battery energy storage systems” in this FOA?\n• Are BESS in commercial buildings considered home battery systems? More broadly, is the intent to limit the FOA to proposals which address residential BESS as opposed to commercial?  \n\nWe have a similar question for Subtopic 3B: Net-zero Emissions BESS Validation and Analysis. \n\nIn the text of the Subtopic Description, page 23, it states “This topic seeks validation and analysis activities that align the economic and energy resiliency benefits of home battery energy storage systems (BESS) with emissions reduction. Home BESS are effectively net loads by virtue of their inefficiency, and their raw materials, manufacturing, shipping, and disposal can be significant sources of embodied carbon.“ \n \n• Is the definition of “home battery energy storage systems” consistent through both subtopics 3A and 3B? Would BESS in commercial buildings qualify for this subtopic? \n• Would validation and analysis activities focused on battery energy storage systems providing benefits to the residents of residential apartment complexes fit the definition of home battery energy storage systems? ","Applications to either subtopic under Topic 3 may target either commercial or residential buildings (or both). Given the information provided, your proposed project could possibly fit the definition of home battery energy storage systems in this context. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[14,"2022-12-27","Application Content/Format","Regarding the subject opportunity, on page 43 of the RFP under Section IV.A., it states that margins be no less than one inch.  It also states that we need to include the control number in the upper right of header and page number in the footer.  Does the one inch margin apply to the headers and footers as well?  Or can they fall within that 1 inch border.","The headers and footers can fall within the 1 inch border."]
[15,"2022-12-30","Cost Sharing","Can  you clarify the requirements for cost sharing?\n\nThe FOA states that \"the cost share must be at least 20% of the total allowable costs... for research and development projects and 50% of the total allowable costs for demonstration and commercial application projects.\"\n\nWe're a for-profit organization, but very much in the R&D phase of our technology (pre-revenue).  Might you be able to confirm that our cost share requirement would be 20% of the total allowable cost? (Our Topic is 1; Subtopic 1B: HVAC/WH Cost Compression Solutions.) \n\nAny clarification on what would consist of \"commercial application\" would be very much appreciated. ","The cost share requirement for HVAC/WH subtopic 1D is 50%. The cost share requirement for all other topics and subtopics (including HVAC/WH subtopic 1B) is 20%. \n\nDemonstration and commercial application projects would consist of technology demonstrations, in cases where a system or component is being demonstrated at scale for the first time, and it is realistic to expect additional refinements to the design (feedback R&D) following the demonstration."]
[16,"2023-01-03","Technical Topics","Is the HVAC topic looking more for a manufactured product/technology?","Given the information provided, a manufactured product/technology sounds like it could fall under the HVAC topic. Please refer to the topic area description in the FOA (Section I.B.) for more information about the objectives of the topic. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[17,"2023-01-03","Technical Topics","Is an HVAC design software within the scope of the funding opportunity?","Given the information provided, HVAC design software sounds like it may not fall within the scope of the FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[18,"2023-01-03","Technical Topics","If HVAC does not fall within the scope of the funding opportunity, do you have any suggestions or thoughts on what other organizations to look into for funding (i.e., NSF, etc.)?","ARPA-E and State level organizations (NYSERDA and California) have in the past included HVAC funding opportunities."]
[19,"2023-01-03","Due Dates","What, if anything, is due on January 6, 2023?","Please refer to the table on page 1 of the FOA for upcoming due dates."]
[20,"2023-01-03","Other","Confirm intent to issue FOA for this grant – and when.","The FOA (DE-FOA-0002788) related to NOI DE-FOA-0002787 was published in EERE eXCHANGE (https://eere-eXCHANGE.energy.gov) on December 14th, 2022."]
[21,"2023-01-04","Other","Can you please tell me more about this grant?","Please read the full FOA document on https://eere-eXCHANGE.energy.gov for more information. You can send any specific questions to the FOA email box (BENEFIT22@ee.doe.gov) with the subject line “BENEFIT 2022 FOA: Q&A” and we will attempt to answer your questions in this Q&A spreadsheet."]
[22,"2023-01-04","Application Content/Format","How do I apply for the grant?","Please read the FOA document in its entirety. To apply to this FOA, applicants must register with and submit application materials through EERE eXCHANGE at https://eere-eXCHANGE.energy.gov, EERE’s online application portal."]
[23,"2023-01-04","Application Content/Format","Would a solid state germicidal UV light source that is human safe be a fit for any of the topic areas on the FOA?","Given the information provided, this sounds likely to be out of scope for this FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant. Ongoing GUV lighting activities at BTO can be found at the following link: https://www.energy.gov/eere/ssl/germicidal-ultraviolet-disinfection"]
[24,"2023-01-04","Other","Can you offer a short call to advise if our concept is within scope or answer some questions regarding the FOA?","We cannot offer calls to specific applicants as this gives an unfair advantage over other applicants. Please direct all emails to the FOA email address provided in the FOA document. You can send any specific questions to the FOA email box (BENEFIT22@ee.doe.gov) with the subject line “BENEFIT 2022 FOA: Q&A” and we will attempt to answer your questions in this Q&A spreadsheet."]
[25,"2023-01-05","Concept Paper","Our technology is a comprehensive retrofit solution that addresses 3 of the topic areas simultaneously; HVAC (topic 1), Thermal Energy Storage (topic 2), and Opaque Building Envelope (topic 5). Can we submit 3 separate concept papers, each one separately focusing on one of the topics? Or alternatively, should we submit one concept paper that covers all 3 topics simultaneously?","Please see section III.F of the FOA document. An 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. All concept papers and applications must be for a stand‐alone project that is not dependent or contingent upon another application submitted to this or any other FOA.\n\nYou can submit more than one concept paper as long as it meets the above requirements. Each concept paper should be responsive to the topic that it is submitted to."]
[26,"2023-01-05","Concept Paper","Can we submit concept papers with multiple different teams? And if so, is it possible that the award would be given to multiple teams, or can we only be awarded funding for one of our teams?","Please provide further information to clarify your question. You can submit multiple concept papers with multiple different project teams. Each award will be given to one prime recipient and they can select their project teams and subrecipients."]
[27,"2023-01-05","Technical Topics","Would a technology that makes it possible for battery energy storage systems to intelligently switch between individual cells and complementary battery chemistries based on their state of charge, and state of health, with the goal of increasing the energy storage system’s usable capacity, cycle life, and safety be in scope for topic 3? Can you provide more information about the objectives of topic 3 for selected companies?","Given the information provided, your proposed project could possibly fall under Topic Area 3. Please refer to the topic area description in the FOA (Section I.B) for more information about the objectives of the topic. DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[28,"2023-01-05","Technical Topics","Although the description of Topic 1 suggests “solutions that are system-oriented to optimize energy use in building”, subtopic 1A seems to be focused on component level R&D of heat pumps. Are advanced air-source heat pump cycles with modified components and system level controls development be covered under Topic 1A?","Given the information provided, your proposed project could possibly fall under Topic Area 1A. Please refer to the topic area description in the FOA for more information about the objectives of the topic. DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[29,"2023-01-05","Technical Topics","The description of Topic 2 suggests plug and play TES modules connected with HVAC system or building envelope. Does the topic also cover TES solutions for water heating loads or is it just for space conditioning loads?","BTO is looking for TES solutions for space conditioning applications with Topic 2. Solutions focused only on water heating and not also space conditioning would be considered out of scope. DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[30,"2023-01-06","Concept Paper","Can we include images/diagrams in the concept paper that help to explain our technology, either in the technology description or in the addendum?","Applicants may provide graphs, charts, or other data in the Addendum to supplement their Technology Description."]
[31,"2023-01-06","Concept Paper","If we submit concept papers for multiple topics, will it be the same reviewer for all topics, or will it be separate reviewers for each topic?","We do not know who will be reviewing concept papers at this time. We will be using multiple reviewers for this process."]
[32,"2023-01-06","Technical Topics","Regarding Subtopic 3B: Net-zero Emissions BESS Validation and Analysis, of FOA-0002788, can you confirm that the intent for this topic is for home applications only? The initial statement of intent stated \"home or commercial\" but the FOA states \"This topic seeks validation and analysis activities that align the economic and energy resiliency benefits of home battery energy storage systems (BESS) with emissions reduction.\" which implies home applications only. Would validation of a BES whole building backup of a commercial building or school building be appropriate for this topic? ","Please see the answer to question #13."]
[33,"2023-01-09","Technical Topics","Can a proposal on the absorption cooling/heating technique be acceptable to topic area 1 on HVAC and WH?","Given the information provided, your proposed project could possibly fall under Topic Area 1. Please refer to the topic area description in the FOA for more information about the objectives of the topic. DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[34,"2023-01-11","Technical Topics","Would a heat pump/gas furnace hybrid unit for heating, with possibly hydrogen enhanced natural gas to ensure both high performance and low GHG emission, lie within the scope of Subtopic 1C for cold climate RTU heat pump?","Given the information provided, the proposed project likely does not fall within the scope of Subtopic 1C as the focus is on pure electrical solutions. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[35,"2023-01-12","Eligibility","I am currently not a US citizen (holding an H1b visa). I saw there might be certain rules for foreign national participants according to the program description (page 78). Could you please let me know what exact procedures I need to follow in order to participate?","Please refer to FOA section VI.B.iii. Foreign National Participation. \"The volume and type of information collected may depend on various factors associated with the award. DOE concurrence may be required before a foreign national can participate in the performance of any work under an award.\""]
[36,"2023-01-13","Technical Topics","Can you please clarify whether medium multifamily buildings are eligible pilot buildings under Subtopic 1D? Here is a reference to the FOA language:\n\n\"Description: This subtopic seeks to fund the demonstration of heat pump technologies that provide central water heating solutions in medium (25,000-200,000 ft2), and large commercial buildings (>200,000 ft2) and large multifamily buildings.\"","Medium multifamily buildings are likely eligible under Subtopic 1D. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[37,"2023-01-13","Technical Topics","Is topic 3B limited to “home” BESS units? Are there any specific power or energy requirements that would fall within this umbrella?","Applications to either subtopic under Topic 3 may target either commercial or residential buildings (or both)."]
[38,"2023-01-14","Technical Topics","Regarding the DE-FOA-0002788 funding opportunity on the HVAC topic, is this looking more for a manufactured product/technology? ","Please see the answer to question #16."]
[39,"2023-01-16","Eligibility","I am a practicing Architect based in India with an abiding interest in energy efficiency in buildings. I have registered at EERE for the above mentioned research funding opportunity. Please let me know if I am eligible for the same, before I take the process forward. ","Please see the answer to question #36."]
[40,"2023-01-17","Concept Paper","If a group has a project which fulfills the intent of the FOA, specifically \n\n“This FOA will support the development, validation, and demonstration of novel building technologies and retrofit practices in high-priority technology areas including air conditioning, space heating, water heating, thermal and battery storage, plug loads and lighting, and the building envelope that have significant potential for equitable carbon savings, through building electrification, energy efficiency, and demand flexibility with utmost affordability at its core.”\n\nBut this project does not fit well into any of the Topic Areas, are we permitted to submit a concept paper which outlines the project and details it’s high impact and important needs for innovation?","Concept papers should be submitted to a specific subtopic and should be responsive to that subtopic. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[41,"2023-01-17","Technical Topics","Are Ground Source Heat Pump technology in scope for any subtopic?","Given the information provided, your proposed project could possibly fall under Topic Area 1B. Please refer to the topic area description in the FOA for more information about the objectives of the topic. DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[42,"2023-01-17","Other","Our Association would like to express interest in being included on the Teaming Partner list under this FOA.","Please review the Teaming Partner List section of the FOA (Section I.A.v) and send a list of all requested information to the FOA email box (BENEFIT22@ee.doe.gov) with the subject line “BENEFIT 2022 FOA: Teaming Partner Information”"]
[43,"2023-01-17","Technical Topics","We are interested in pursuing an application under Topic 1 (HVAC). Is there a specific requirement that we (a private entity) must enlist a Teaming Partner to be eligible for award under this program? In the FOA, we only see a particular reference to this, that a Teaming Partner is \"encouraged\" under Topic 3. But is this not the case for Topic 1?  ","A teaming partner is not required for Topic 1."]
[44,"2023-01-19","Other","We intend to engage with a research entity as a Teaming Partner for this project, but we have not yet identified the specific entity at this stage. Question: Is it a requirement to identify the Teaming Partner for the Concept Paper? Or if we have still yet to establish that partner before the submission of the Concept Paper, may we indicate the positive intention to partner with a qualified, but still unnamed research entity?  ","It is not required to identify a specific teaming partner for the concept paper."]
[45,"2023-01-19","Technical Topics","A new technology which we are developing is an innovative non-vapor compression electric heat pump. The resulting product will have positive impacts that support the objectives of multiple Topic 1 subtopics (1A, 1B and 1C).  Question: May our Concept Paper apply broadly to Topic 1 (which addresses the objectives of multiple Subtopics), or must we select a specific and single Subtopic that our Concept Paper focuses on?  And if the answer is the latter (must choose a specific Subtopic), may we submit multiple Concept Papers - one tailored for each applicable Subtopic? ","Please see section III.F of the FOA document. An 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. All concept papers and applications must be for a stand‐alone project that is not dependent or contingent upon another application submitted to this or any other FOA.\n\nYou can submit more than one concept paper as long as it meets the above requirements. Each concept paper should be responsive to the specific subtopic that it is submitted to."]
[46,"2023-01-19","Technical Topics","Are commercial gas-driven heat pump water heaters applicable for Subtopic 1D?  We have a near commercial ready gas-driven heat pump water heater that is ready for demonstration. ","Yes, commercial gas-driven heat pump Water Heaters are applicable for Subtopic 1D. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[47,"2023-01-19","Cost Sharing","Question to cost-share, Subtopic 1D: Can the total cost a building owner incurs for the installation of a heat pump water heater system be included as cost share contribution?","DOE would need additional information to determine definitively. But generally speaking, costs incurred for the installation of a heat pump water heater could possibly be eligible as cost share contribution."]
[48,"2023-01-20","Technical Topics","For 2022 BENEFIT FOA, we are interested in Topic 2 Thermal Energy Storage (TES), Plug-and-Play Modular Thermal Energy Storage Systems Development.  We have these question wondering if you could help:\n\n1) Is there a preferred location to discharge the TES, such as air duct or water lines?\n2) Is there any requirement on minimum room/space size that the designed TES system must fit into?\n3) Is there a target for thermal storage capacity?","1) This wasn’t specified in the FOA. Applicants are expected to justify their choices and articulate impact. \n2) This wasn’t specified in the FOA, but weight and space considerations are often important for specific applications and when minimizing installation complexity and effort. Applicants are expected to justify their choices and articulate impact.\n3) While a target for thermal storage capacity wasn’t specified in the FOA, the goal of the modular TES system is to shift 30-50% of space conditioning loads over 4 hours. Applicants are expected to justify their choices and articulate impact."]
[49,"2023-01-22","Technical Topics","My thesis ideas [specifics redacted] are focused on something that I think may fit the scope of this FOA. Both ideas will be compared based on efficiency and costs. All findings will be presented in detail in my thesis.\n\nWould you be interested in supporting this project technically and/or financially?","Given the information provided, this sounds likely to be out of scope for this FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[50,"2023-01-23","Concept Paper","We are still in the process of getting our EUI and SAM documentation. Does that disqualify us from being able to submit a Concept Paper? ","An applicant is eligible to submit a concept paper while in the process of getting the UEI and SAM documentation."]
[51,"2023-01-23","Labs/FFRDCs","Since FFRDCs are prohibited from lobbying, would partnering FFRDCs still be required to provide a signed SF-LLL:  Disclosure of Lobbying Activities?","FFRDCs are not required to provide a signed SF-LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities."]
[52,"2023-01-23","Labs/FFRDCs","DOE FFRDCs should address the required authorization for DOE/NNSA FFRDCs to whom, name, title, and mailing address, please?  Past funding announcements have provided this information via the FAQ.","The FFRDC Authorization can be addressed to:\n\nU.S. Department of Energy\n1000 Independence Avenue, SW\nWashington, DC 2058"]
[53,"2023-01-23","Labs/FFRDCs","In most cases partnering FFRDCs will be funded independently of the project team.  Should those partnering FFRDCs still provide their project lead a completed sub-recipient budget justification for the Full Application submission if the FFRDCs proposed federal share will exceed $250K or 25% of the total project costs?","FFRDCs should include their budget in the Field Work Proposal in lieu of providing a Subrecipient Budget Justification."]
[54,"2023-01-24","Technical Topics","In Topic Area 5C-A: Opaque Envelope – Novel Air Leakage Diagnostic Technologies, DOE states that it seeks \"technologies … that have the potential to reach ... per test costs of less than $100 (20-50% reduction from today’s costs).\"  This metric is somewhat opaque, because it is not clear what constitutes a \"test.\" Since DOE seeks solutions that can be applied to both medium and large commercial buildings, i.e., encompassing a wide range of floorspace, this suggests that a test is not for a whole building (often, it costs >$100 just to have a technician come to a building!).  Would a test be conducted for each HVAC zone or floor?  Any clarification DOE can offer about how the <$100/test would scale to an entire building would be very helpful to make sure potential approaches are responsive to DOE-BTO's goals.","The per test costs of less than $100 (20-50% reduction from today’s costs) refer to residential homes. Costs for medium and large commercial buildings could be substantially higher. Topic 5 Subtopic C primarily seeks higher fidelity and faster air leakage diagnostic technologies that have a reasonable path to cost and market viability."]
[55,"2023-01-24","Technical Topics","We have a charge control technology that extends the life of batteries by 25-50% and therefore lowers total cost of ownership of BESS (practically, a 1:1 impact on the cost of energy across the lifetime of the ESS project). Does this fall within of your definition of “reducing cost of BESS integration” or are you only looking for technologies that reduce initial capital costs for integration?","Battery lifetime is not a factor we consider for integration cost or complexity. Projects solely targeting lifetime improvements in batteries are likely not in scope for Subtopic 3A, but battery lifetime is relevant to the analysis and validation activities sought in Subtopic 3B. "]
[56,"2023-01-25","Other","My company is interested in submitting a concept paper for the BENEFIT 2022/23 funding opportunity, but I was having some trouble locating the full FOA (I can only view the Notice of Intent on EERE Exchange). If it is currently available, would you be able to share the FOA with me, or provide a link to the published document?","The FOA document can be found under Documents section of the BENEFIT 22/23 FOA found at the following location: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId704b510b-eb53-49c8-b5f0-\n\nThe FOA document can also be directly downloaded using the following link: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/FileContent.aspx?FileID=f85bef8e-d54c-4b72-a8bc-be2886bb1713"]
[57,"2023-01-26","Concept Paper","Can we include hyperlinks in the technology description and/or addendum of the concept paper?","DOE will only review the information contained within the page limits specified in Section IV.C.i. of the FOA document. "]
[58,"2023-01-26","Concept Paper","Does the 1 page limit for the Addendum of the concept paper include any graphs or figures?","Please see Section IV.C.i. of the FOA document for Addendum requirements. The 1 page limit applies to the entirety of the addendum, including any graphs or figures."]
[59,"2023-01-26","Other","We had a question regarding the eligibility of our project. Could we connect with your team via call to receive clarification?","We cannot offer calls to specific applicants as this gives an unfair advantage over other applicants. Please direct all emails to the FOA email address provided in the FOA document. You can send any specific questions to the FOA email box (BENEFIT22@ee.doe.gov) with the subject line “BENEFIT 2022 FOA: Q&A” and we will attempt to answer your questions in this Q&A spreadsheet."]
[60,"2023-01-27","Other","Will you please confirm if the primary applicant has discretion on dividing the proposed work with industry partners, or should the prime’s scope of work (proposed share/effort) be more significant than their industry partners?","The primary applicant has discretion on dividing the proposed work with industry partners. Please see Section VI.B.xviii for more information on Participants and Collaborating Organizations."]
[61,"2023-01-27","Other","How can we get added to the Teaming List?","Please review the Teaming Partner List section of the FOA (Section I.A.v) and send a list of all requested information to the FOA email box (BENEFIT22@ee.doe.gov) with the subject line “BENEFIT 2022 FOA: Teaming Partner Information”."]
[62,"2023-01-27","Concept Paper","We are working on getting our UEI set up on SAM, but if we don't have that ready in time for the Concept Paper submission, would we still be eligible to submit? We would certainly have it by the time of the full application deadline.","An applicant is eligible to submit a concept paper while in the process of getting the UEI and SAM documentation."]
[63,"2023-01-27","Concept Paper","I am working with a PI on her concept paper for this Funding Opportunity and I cannot seem to find the templates for the Concept Paper. Are there templates?","There are no templates for the Concept Paper. Please see Section IV.C Content and Form of the Concept Paper of the FOA for relevant information to include in the Concept Paper."]
[64,"2023-01-30","Technical Topics","We are preparing to submit a concept paper for DE-FOA-0002788, Topic 5 and I have a couple questions I would like to ask for clarification:\n\n1) How do you define “retrofit”? How much of a building would have to be addressed to qualify. Could we restore the “envelope” to a building that is missing walls, or is just comprised of slab and a foundations? How extensive can the retrofit be and qualify for this program?\n\n2) Can you please define precisely what you mean by “diagnostic technologies” as they relate to the overall project?","1) ”Retrofits” in Topic 5 refer to insulation retrofits to improve the thermal performance of the envelope in existing buildings. Please refer to the FOA document for further details.\n\n2) \"Diagnostic technologies” in Topic 5 Subtopic C refer to air leakage metrology, a device that can be used to identify the location and quantify the extent of infiltration/exfiltration through the envelope. Please refer to the FOA document for further details."]
[65,"2023-01-30","Other","I am interested in speaking with someone knowledgeable on Topic 5: Opaque Building Envelope","We cannot offer calls to specific applicants as this gives an unfair advantage over other applicants. Please direct all emails to the FOA email address provided in the FOA document. You can send any specific questions to the FOA email box (BENEFIT22@ee.doe.gov) with the subject line “BENEFIT 2022 FOA: Q&A” and we will attempt to answer your questions in this Q&A spreadsheet."]
[66,"2023-01-31","Other","How does DOE define \"field validation\"? Does it require that the technology be demonstrated in an occupied building? Or can a demonstration in an unoccupied, or 'test' building, also be considered as field validation?","For the purposes of Subtopic 1D, Field Validations are allowed to occur in an unoccupied test building."]
[67,"2023-02-01","Concept Paper","It says that applicants must submit materials, and after registering with the exchange I thought I might see where to submit materials but did not. Is this a part of the concept paper submission or does this occur separately?","To apply for this funding opportunity, search for DE-FOA-0002788 under the Funding Opportunity page (or use the following link to go directly: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId704b510b-eb53-49c8-b5f0-db6aeddd43a6) and click the Apply button. During the concept paper phase, the Apply button will bring you to the concept paper creation page. During the full application phase, the Apply button will bring you to the full application paper creation page."]
[68,"2023-02-01","Technical Topics","We have a overclad insulation system that has elements of both Subtopic 5B A and 5B B. Can you provide clarification on what is the dividing line between panelized vs continuous insulation retrofit?\n\nSubtopic 5B: Cost Compression Solutions for Building Insulation Retrofit Technologies\nA. Continuous Insulation Retrofit Solutions\nB. Panelized Retrofit Solutions\n\nIf we are unsure should we submit the concept under each subtopic?","Under Subtopic 5B: Cost Compression Solutions for Building Insulation Retrofit Technologies, we are seeking cost-compression solutions for A. Continuous Insulation Retrofits and B. Panelized Retrofits. Under A. we seek streamlined and much lower-cost approaches of adding continuous insulation upon residing that meet the cost and performance targets specified in the FOA. Under B. we seek solutions that greatly reduce the cost and complexity of panelized overclad approaches meeting FOA cost and performance targets. These panelized/overclad solutions should include all control layers and the cladding in one integral product, specifically designed for retrofitting existing buildings. In both cases, the emphasis is on greatly reducing the cost of these retrofit approaches. Please note, however, that DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA, lies solely with the applicant."]
[69,"2023-02-02","Cost Sharing","Follow-up question to cost-share, Subtopic 1D:\nCan the total cost to the building owner, labor and material, of a demonstration project's central heat pump water heater system be considered cost-share? If additional information is necessary to determine the answer, please provide details on the required information.","Please see the answer to question #48."]
[70,"2023-02-02","Cost Sharing","An organization plans on giving money to assist with the cost share; however, they will not be taking any funding from the award. Would their participation be 0%?","Participation from project partners should be a percentage of their time/effort spent on the project, and is not based on funding.\n\nPlease see Section III.B.iii Cost Share Types and Allowability in the FOA document for definitions of cash and in-kind cost share to determine if their cost share contribution also includes participation in the project."]
[71,"2023-02-02","Labs/FFRDCs","If a FFRDC (national lab) is part of the project team, will their funding come directly from DOE/EERE? Meaning, the maximum federal funding for all non-FFRDC team members is, for example, $1.5M for Topic 3: BESS (as shown in Table 1 on page 32)?","The FFRDC will be funded directly by DOE/EERE, but will still be included in the maximum federal funding. The maximum federal funding in Table 1 will include all FFRDC and non-FFRDC federal funding."]
[72,"2023-02-02","Labs/FFRDCs","The FOA also mentions a 20% cost share for the main applicant, which must also include the FFRDC portion of the federal share, if applicable. Is there a minimum or maximum that the FFRDC can request for this FOA? Table 1 on page 32 seems to imply a minimum of $1.5M for a FFRDC.","See FOA Section II.A.vi. Table 1. There is no minimum or maximum that the FFRDC can request, as long as the total federal share requested (FFRDC and non-FFRDC) does not exceed the amount listed in Table 1 and the proportion of the total project costs proposed allocated to the FFRDC does not exceed that of the prime recipient. The FFRDC budget should align with their scope of work."]
[73,"2023-02-03","Other","Can I add a partner to my application after the concept paper deadline, i.e. at the full application stage, if my concept paper gets an \"encourage\" notification?","Yes, you can."]
[74,"2023-02-06","Concept Paper","Our Concept Paper application includes confidential information. Based on information provided under “VIII. Other Information – D. Treatment of Application Information”, we must provide two copies of the submission. The first copy should be marked, “non-confidential” with the information believed to be confidential deleted. The second copy should be marked “confidential” and must clearly and conspicuously identify the business sensitive, trade secrets, proprietary, or otherwise confidential information and must be marked as described below.\n\nSince the EERE system doesn’t allow uploading more than one file for the concept paper submission, please advise how you would like us to share the confidential and non-confidential copies in a manner that complies with DOE requirements.  Would you accept receiving them by e-mail or do you want us to upload both of them in one file in our online application on EERE?","Please see Section VIII.D Treatment of Application Information in the FOA document. Applicants should not include business sensitive (e.g., commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential), trade secrets, proprietary, or otherwise confidential information in their application unless such information is necessary to convey an understanding of the proposed project or to comply with a requirement in the FOA. Applicants are advised to not include any critically sensitive proprietary detail.\n\nHowever, if you do wish to submit business sensititve information, please be sure to mark any proprietary or sensitive information on your concept paper or full application. We acknowledge that there is a discrepancy between the FOA language asking for two copies and Exchange only allowing one file to be uploaded."]
[75,"2023-02-06","Other","I get an error that says:\nERR_CONNECTION_RESET\nWhen I try to access the site, regardless of browser when trying to submit for the BENEFIT program.","For any technical issues, please reach out to your IT department or the EERE Exchange helpdesk (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov) for further assistance."]
[76,"2023-02-06","Due Dates","Will the submittals for 2024 program be on same time schedule as this year? Notice in November, concept paper due in January?","Please continue to visit EERE Exchange and the BTO Funding Opportuinities webpage (https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/buildings-funding-opportunities) for upcoming FOAs and deadlines."]
[77,"2023-02-06","Concept Paper","I'm emailing to ask about the references end note. Is it preferred for the document to have a page break between the Technology Description and Addendum and be within the 4 page limit (with each section being within the page limit) or for the References section to be its own section with a page break and be 5 pages in total length?","Please include a page break between sections so that we know each section (Cover Page, Technical Description, and Addendum) is within the page limit for that section."]
[78,"2023-02-06","Technical Topics","Our proposal covers all five topics through five technical electives including a senior design course. Is there room for a proposal focused equally on developing pedagogy and outreach to build our program while offering undergraduate research in the five topic areas?","Given the information provided, this sounds likely to be out of scope for this FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant.\n\nThere may be other FOAs in the future more suited to workforce development and education."]
[79,"2023-02-08","Application Content/Format","I submitted my concept paper yesterday and we have a few items that haven't been confirmed yet for the Full Application. I would like to confirm if we're allowed to change the following when we submit our Full Application in April? \n• Change PI/technical contact?\n• Change business contact?\n• Change funding and cost share amount? \n• Change number of project months? \n• Change project partners?","You are allowed to change any of the given information as long as you still meet the requirements in the FOA document. Note that in order to be compliant with the Concept Paper requirement, ensure the control number remains the same for the Full Application submission. Also note that there may be updates required if the type of organization changes (ie: University to For-Profit). Also, ensure the Personnel Table aligns with any changes for the Full Application submission. "]
[80,"2023-02-08","Concept Paper","To assist project leads with workflow management during this process, would BTO kindly confirm what week they anticipate issuing concept paper determination letters?","Subject to change, we anticipate issuing concept paper determination letters around the week of March 6th, 2023."]
[81,"2023-02-09","Concept Paper","Do you know when we may expect to hear if we are encouraged to submit a full application after having submitted a concept paper earlier this week?","Subject to change, we anticipate issuing concept paper determination letters around the week of March 6th, 2023."]
[82,"2023-02-13","Other","Could you please point me in the right direction as to how to find grants which his company would be eligible. He has both a small electrical repair company and a solar company of which he is looking for grants for.","Please continue to visit EERE Exchange and the BTO Funding Opportuinities webpage (https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/buildings-funding-opportunities) for upcoming FOAs. You may also want to check out the SETO (Solar Energy Technologies Office) Funding Opportunities webpage (https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/funding-opportunities)."]
[83,"2023-02-17","Due Dates","I wanted to contribute a concept paper to the DOE BENEFIT 2022/2023 (DE-FOA-0002788), but I am so sorry that I missed its deadline (2/7). Is it possible to accept our concept paper now, or to allow us to contribute a full proposal directly?","Per the first page of the FOA document, \"Applicants must submit a Concept Paper by 5:00pm ET on the due date listed above (2/7/2023) to be eligible to submit a Full Application.\""]
[84,"2023-02-21","Application Content/Format","I have several customers with projects in the funnel that we would like to submit for the EERE funding.  Is there a clear step by step procedure for how to take my project that has 100% construction documents completed and start the process of applying for these funds? What steps do I need to take to be considered for the incentive of this program with our achievements in energy efficiency? How long does the application sit under review before the owner can realize the portion of the investment funds below allocated for repeating these projects?","Please read the FOA document in its entirety. To apply to this FOA, applicants must register with and submit application materials through EERE eXCHANGE at https://eere-eXCHANGE.energy.gov, EERE’s online application portal. We anticipate making selections in July 2023 and finishing award negotiations in September 2023. Also, please see Section IV.A of the FOA document, only applicants who have submitted an eligible Concept Paper will be eligible to submit a Full Application."]
[85,"2023-02-24","Eligibility","May we know, if the full proposal submitted is allowed without the prior concept paper submission?","No, you are not eligible to submit a full application without the submission of an eligible concept paper."]
[86,"2023-02-24","Technical Topics","I'm searching for grant opportunities that will support the installation of a new HVAC system at a Kindergarten through Eighth grade school in the city of Detroit. Is this grant opportunity applicable?","Given the information provided, this sounds likely to be out of scope for this FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant. Please continue to EERE Exchange at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx to view other current and upcoming funding opportunities."]
[87,"2023-02-28","Application Content/Format","I am filling out the two forms for this opportunity.\n1. SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance\n2. SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities\nWould somebody be able to help me with the questions on both forms?\nIs there a phone number I can call for assistance?","Please see Section VII Questions/Agency Contacts of the FOA document. \"Upon the issuance of a FOA, EERE personnel are prohibited from communicating (in writing or otherwise) with applicants regarding the FOA except through the established question and answer process...\" If you have specific questions related to the SF-424 or SF-LLL please submit those to the FOA mailbox, and we will provide general answers here."]
[88,"2023-03-01","Application Content/Format","We are in the process of developing a super efficient cold climate heat pump that will exceed the technical targets set by the DOE. Our preliminary tests confirms that we have achieved results that exceed what the DOE set as a 2024 target. We would like to know if there are any opportunities for collaboration with your department.","If you did not already submit an eligible concept paper, it is too late to submit a full application for this FOA. Please continue to visit EERE Exchange and the BTO Funding Opportuinities webpage (https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/buildings-funding-opportunities) for upcoming FOAs."]
[89,"2023-03-02","Other","I am unable to submit our full application for DE-FOA-0002788: BUILDINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY FRONTIERS & INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIES (BENEFIT) – 2022/2023. We submitted the concept paper on time. A response is not yet available but we are supposed to submit the full application in 3 days. The apply button does not appear, can you please advise on how we can submit this application?","The responses were submitted on 3/3/2023, so please try submitting the application now. Full applications are due 4/5/2023."]
[90,"2023-03-03","Eligibility","May I know if the researcher from any country can submit the research proposal?","Please see Section III.A Eligibililty Information, Section IV.J.iii Performance of Work in the US, and Appendix D of the FOA document."]
[91,"2023-03-03","Other","My client received feedback that stated \"Discouraged\" in the decision block. Can you elaborate on what that means? Should we not submit a full proposal or may still submit a full proposal but very unlikely an award selection will be made? ","A \"Discouraged\" decision means you are discouraged from submitting a full application under this Announcement. While you are not prohibited from submitting a full application, based on the Concept Paper review, your application is unlikely to be considered for funding. The decision whether to submit a full application lies solely with the applicant."]
[92,"2023-03-03","Other","We were discouraged from submitting a full application, but in looking at the review comments, they are essentially requesting additional details that we were already planning to add for the full application. I suppose my question is whether if the application would have a reasonable chance of acceptance if the concerns from the concept review were fully addressed?  Does this existing review play into decisions for the full applications?","We cannot guarantee anything, but fully addressing the concerns from the concept paper review could help the chances of the full application. The full application will be reviewed as a standalone application, so the concept paper review will not play into decisions for the full application."]
[93,"2023-03-06","Other","Our pre-proposal was encouraged for full proposal submission, however, the lead applicant on our team (a small business), can no longer commit to leading the project. Can we switch the lead organization/applicant to another eligible member of the team that has the capability to lead and perform the tasks? If none of our current team members can lead and perform the tasks, can we replace the lead organization/applicant with a new organization? ","You are allowed to change the lead organization/applicant to another eligible member of the team or a new organization as long as you still meet the requirements in the FOA document."]
[94,"2023-03-06","Cost Sharing","Is cost sharing by a team member, a Federal agency such as Department of Commerce, allowable?","Please see Section III.B.iii Cost Share Types and Allowability of the FOA document. The prime recipient may NOT use the following sources to meet its cost share obligations including, but not limited to:\n• Revenues or royalties from the prospective operation of an activity beyond the project period;\n• Proceeds from the prospective sale of an asset of an activity;\n• Federal funding or property (e.g., federal grants, equipment owned by the federal government); or\n• Expenditures that were reimbursed under a separate federal program"]
[95,"2023-03-07","Labs/FFRDCs","I have a couple questions regarding this FOA. Can you please confirm that:\n1) National Labs (NREL) would be issued their own agreement and that they wouldn’t be a sub awardee\n2) That NREL employees do not need to submit current and pending support documents\n3) That NREL does not need to submit an SF-LLL","1) Please see Section II.B.ii Funding Agreements with Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDCs) of the FOA document. In most cases, FFRDCs are funded independently of the remainder of the project team. The FFRDC then executes an agreement with any non-FFRDC project team members to arrange work structure, project execution, and any other matters. Regardless of these arrangements, the entity that applied as the prime recipient for the project will remain the prime recipient for the project.\n2) FFRDCs are required to submit current and pending documents.\n3) Correct, FFRDCs are not required to submit an SF-LLL."]
[96,"2023-03-07","Cost Sharing","Would it be acceptable for a University-led proposal targeting Topic 1D to contribute 20% cost share during the first two years and then increase to 50% for a third year demonstration phase, pending successful progress per agreed upon go-no milestones?","Topic Area 1D does not require demonstration during all phases. The project must meet a total project cost share of 50%."]
[97,"2023-03-07","Other","We submitted a concept paper, but didn't include our subs on the concept paper.  After a group discussion with our partners and subs, it was determined that a sub should be the prime, and the prime should be a sub.  Can we switch that on final submission?","You are allowed to switch prime recipients and subrecipients as long as you still meet the requirements in the FOA document."]
[98,"2023-03-07","Other","Can you tell me how many companies submitted concept papers?\nCan you tell me the names and emails of the companies/people who submitted concept papers?","DOE cannot disclose this information. "]
[99,"2023-03-07","Technical Topics","If we were encouraged, are we allowed to change topic areas?","You are allowed to switch topic areas for the full application as long as your project is responsive to the new topic area."]
[100,"2023-03-07","Technical Topics","Would a proposal regarding thermal storage for water heating be considered responsive for Topic 2 (thermal storage)?","BTO is looking for TES solutions for space conditioning applications with Topic 2. Solutions focused only on water heating and not also space conditioning would be considered out of scope. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[101,"2023-03-10","Technical Topics","We are seeking non-dilutive grant funding opportunities (SBIRs and others) to translate our working prototype to a scalable system. Can you advise if you are aware of any funding opportunities focused on energy storage, power generation, or providing energy to the grid more efficiently that we may qualify for? If not, can you point us in the right direction?","Please continue to visit EERE Exchange and the BTO Funding Opportuinities webpage (https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/buildings-funding-opportunities) for upcoming FOAs. For SBIR funding opportunities, please visit the Office of Science webpage (https://science.osti.gov/sbir/Funding-Opportunities) for upcoming FOAs and Topic Documents."]
[102,"2023-03-10","Cost Sharing","Our team plans to apply under Subcategory 1D, which indicates a cost share of 50%. However, Appendix C on page 106 of the FOA shows a table with blended cost share based on the task being performed (R&D vs. demonstration). Is this type of cost share mixing within Subcategory 1D allowed? Or must the total cost share under Subcategory 1D be at least 50% regardless of task type?","Blended cost shares are not allowed for this topic area. Please see Section III.B Cost Sharing of the FOA document. \"HVAC/WH subtopic 1D must meet the 50% minimum requirement for demonstration projects\". Please also see the table on page 32 of the FOA document, which states a minimum of 50% cost share for Topic Area 1D."]
[103,"2023-03-11","Technical Topics","As it pertains to the above captioned funding opportunity, would an efficient baseball field Lighting project be eligible? ","Given the information provided, this sounds likely to be out of scope for this FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant. "]
[104,"2023-03-13","Application Content/Format","FOA 2788 calls for a summary slide, but no template is provided for this component. Are we expected to create our own slide?","There is no template for the summary slide so you will need to create your own slide. Please see Section IV.D.ix Summary Slide of the FOA document and address all of the requirements in your summary slide."]
[105,"2023-03-14","Application Content/Format","On page 47, it says page limit for Resumes is 2 page each. However, on page 53, it says it is acceptable to use the biographical sketch format approved by the NSF. A link is provided:  \nhttps://nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/nsfapprovedformats/biosketch.pdf\nThe biographical sketch format is of 3 page, which is outside the page limit mentioned on page 47. May I know which is correct?","If using the biographical sketch format, please limit to 3 pages. Otherwise, please limit to 2 pages."]
[106,"2023-03-14","Due Dates","I saw the grant on Grants.gov, saying Closing date is 04/05/2023, however when I logged on to the DOE Site it says Concepts were due 02/07/2023.  Am I still eligible to submit the full application without the Concept paper?","Per the first page of the FOA document, \"Applicants must submit a Concept Paper by 5:00pm ET on the due date listed above (2/7/2023) to be eligible to submit a Full Application.\""]
[107,"2023-03-14","Application Content/Format","How and to whom should the letters of support and commitment be addressed? ","The letters of support and commitment should be addressed to whomever the support and commitment is being provided. For example, a subrecipient may address their letter of support for the project to the prime."]
[108,"2023-03-15","Cost Sharing","Can key technical personnel from a Federal Agency (such as Department of Commerce) collaborating with the prime contractor use their time as cost-share?  ","Personnel from a Federal Agency may not count their time collaborating with the prime contractor as cost-share. Please also see Section III.B.iii Cost Share Types and Allowability of the FOA document for definitions of cash and in-kind cost share."]
[109,"2023-03-17","Other","Our organization recently submitted a concept paper to DE-FOA-0002788 and were encouraged to submit a full proposal. Is it allowable to reorganize roles on the proposing team on the full proposal compared to what was detailed in the concept paper? We are considering changing PI to a different member of the proposing team and want to verify that is allowable.","You are allowed to change the PI and other team members as long as you still meet the requirements in the FOA document."]
[110,"2023-03-17","Application Content/Format","The current BENEFIT FOA asks for current/pending support for all Key/Senior personnel. In the past EERE FOA, DOE Lab / FFRDC staff did not have to provide these because, in many cases, we have dozens of grants supporting our work. Are DOE Lab/ FFRDC staff exempt from current/pending support requirements?","FFRDCs are required to submit Current/Pending Support. This is a requirement per the National Defense Authorization Act."]
[111,"2023-03-17","Technical Topics","For Subtopic 1D, are buildings such as food manufacturing plants, breweries, or paper manufacturing facilities which need plenty of hot water eligible for the field demonstration of the commercial heat pump water heater?","These use cases are not in scope for this topic area. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[112,"2023-03-19","Application Content/Format","Application Forms and Templates - The link to templates provided on the FOA site (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId704b510b-eb53-49c8-b5f0-db6aeddd43a6) leads back to to the generic start page. Can you provide a link to the location where the templates specific to this FOA can be found? I found several templates to be available and am unsure which one applies.","The link provided should bring you to the DE-FOA-0002788 BENEFIT 22/23 section of the start page. If not, please navigate to the DE-FOA-0002788 BENEFIT 22/23 section of the page. Then click the \"View Application Forms and Templates\" link. This should show the templates specific to this FOA. All five templates that are listed are different documents that are part of the full application (Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO), SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, Budget Justification Workbook, SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,  Project Management Plan (PMP))."]
[113,"2023-03-19","Application Content/Format","Conflicting information on full application content requirements on milestones - Section IV.D.ii states, on the topic of milestones, that \"The summary provided should be consistent with the Milestone Summary Table in the SOPO.\" However, Section IV.D.v. states that \"For this FOA, milestones will be incorporated into the PMP rather than the SOPO.\" If the Milestone Summary Table is no longer required, do you solely want to see the milestone content described in Section IV.D.ii, e.g. the milestone summary table will not be required at all for this FOA? My impression is that it would not be possible to add the Milestone Summary Table that used to be required in previous FOAs as part of the SOPO to a different location due to space constraints.","Answer pending."]
[114,"2023-03-20","Technical Topics","I have several buildings that house my CNC machines and other equipment. I’m interested in using solar power instead of the electric grid everything is hooked up to now but I don’t have a budget for that expense. Is this something that would cover the expense of retrofitting the buildings to be more green and use an alternate energy source like solar or is this for something else?","Given the information provided, this sounds likely to be out of scope for this FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[115,"2023-03-20","Application Content/Format","If a federal agency (other than DOE) is not able to provide a Letter of Commitment as a subrecipient, can this requirement be satisfied by another means or can it be waived? ","This requirement cannot be waived or satisfied by another means."]
[116,"2023-03-20","Technical Topics","Please advise us on the Grant Opportunity DE-FOA-0002788.\n\n1. Is there a particular building design in which the proposals should address. i.e. Commercial/industrial or Retail/Office or fielded portable? \n2. Is there information on a preferred ranges of building sizes L x W x H and/or cubic conditioned air?\n3. Is there a desired climate to address?  i.e. limited ventilation or limited exposure to Sunlight or certain terrain?","This can range depending on which topic area of the FOA you are interested in. Please see Section I.B Topic Areas of the FOA document for more information on what each topic area is looking for."]
[117,"2023-03-20","Technical Topics","I own a small lodging business in rural Arkansas. We have old, old HVAC systems in all of our units. Some are propane, some are electric but all are outdated and far from energy efficient. I was hoping to get a grant to help me get my systems up to date and energy efficient. Please let me know if I am eligible for anything no matter how small.","Given the information provided, this sounds likely to be out of scope for this FOA. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[118,"2023-03-20","Application Content/Format","When completing the Current and Pending Support document is SciENcv, the output of the Disclosure Statement reads as identified below:\n\nCertification: When the individual signs the certification on behalf of themselves, they are certifying that the information is current, accurate, and complete. This includes, but is not limited to, information related to current, pending, and other support (both foreign and domestic) as defined in 42 U.S.C §§ 6605. Misrepresentations and/or omissions may be subject to prosecution and liability pursuant to, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. §§ 287, 1001, 1031 and 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733 and 3802.\n\nCertified by [Name] in SciENcv on [Date}\n\n\nThe statement from the FOA reads as follows:\nI, [Full Name and Title], certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information contained in this Current and Pending Support Disclosure Statement is true, complete, and accurate. I understand that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, misrepresentations, half-truths, or omissions of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims or otherwise. (18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and 287, and 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733 and 3801-3812). I further understand and agree that (1) the statements and representations made herein are material to DOE’s funding decision, and (2) I have a responsibility to update the disclosures during the period of performance of the award should circumstances change which impact the responses provided above.\n\nIs the certification statement as it reads from the SciENcv system when the document is populated acceptable to use?","Yes. Please see Section IV.D.xvi of the FOA document. "]
[119,"2023-03-20","Application Content/Format","Please confirm letters of commitment are only required from subrecipients, including subrecipient DOE FFRDCs, who are providing cost share. \nFOA-DE-0002788 page 53, section D. iv. Letters of Commitment says, “Submit letters of commitment from all subrecipient and third-party cost share providers.” EERE has verified in many previous FAQs that letters of commitment are required only for subrecipients who are providing cost share, but often primes are confused by the FOA wording.","Please see Section IV.D.iv. Letters of Commitment of the FOA document. \"Submit letters of commitment from all subrecipient and third-party cost share providers.\" See also, \"Letters of support or endorsement for the project from entities that do not have a substantive role in the project are not accepted.\""]
[120,"2023-03-20","Application Content/Format","For third-party cost-share providers: do they need to submit a current and pending support document if they do not receive funds from DOE for the proposed project?","No, only PI and senior/key personnel submit this. It is up to the applicant to determine who these people are. As part of the application, the principal investigator and all senior/key personnel at the applicant and subrecipient level must provide a list of all sponsored activities."]
[121,"2023-03-20","Application Content/Format","We have an industry partner in this proposal, but this industry partner does not request any federal funding. It will provide cost share only. In this case, does the partner need to prepare the SF-LLL form? In the FOA, it reads \"Prime recipients and subrecipients may not use any federal funds to influence or attempt to influence, directly or indirectly, congressional action on any legislative or appropriation matters.\" I assume the partner is not required to prepare the SF-LLL form as the partner will not receive any federal funding. Am I correct?","If the industry partner is not receiving any federal funding, they are not required to submit an SF-LLL."]
[122,"2023-03-21","Technical Topics","Referring to Section I.A.iii in regards to Subtopic 5B: Cost Compression Solutions for Building Insulation Retrofit Technologies\n1. Are applicants to Topic 5B required to provide the Primary Energy Savings Technical Potential (TBtu)?\n2. Are applicants to Topic 5B required (encouraged) to develop an energy conservation measure (ECM)?\n3. Are applicants to Topic 5B required to calculate affordability?\n4. Should applicants to Topic 5B describe and provide supporting documentation for what they consider to be an acceptable maximum payback (in years which can vary significantly depending on the end use).\n5. Are applicants to Topic 5B expected to detail the ability of the proposed approach to provide one or more demand-side management strategies?","1. Applicants should detail the energy savings potential for their proposed solution and application(s). Applicants may use tools, such as SCOUT, or methodologies to calculate their technical energy savings potential. It is also important to detail how you will be able to meet or exceed the performance metrics stated in Subtopic 5B with sufficient credible and supporting data and details. \n2. Applicants may use tools, such as SCOUT, or methodologies to calculate their technical energy savings potential. As such, applicants can develop their own ECM using SCOUT to calculate the customized energy savings potential for your solution. \n3. Yes, affordability is a key component of Subtopic 5B, which focuses on cost compression solutions for building insulation retrofits. The subtopic details cost targets. Applicants need to provide sufficient detail with supporting data on how the proposed solution will meet the cost and performance targets set out in the FOA subtopic. \n4. As stated in the FOA: “Besides stating how applications will reach the cost and performance metrics detailed in the topic descriptions in the FOA, applicants may use other tools or methodologies besides using SCOUT to calculate affordability. For example, applicants proposing technology innovations might calculate the cost effectiveness of a technology, as measured by the Simple Payback. If this approach is selected, applicants should describe and provide supporting data for their Simple Payback calculations.\n5. No, demand flexibility is not a required element for Topic 5. "]
[123,"2023-03-21","Technical Topics","Referring to Section I.A.iii in regards to Subtopic 5C: Cost Compression Solutions for Building Insulation Retrofit Technologies\n1. Are applicants to Topic 5C required to provide the Primary Energy Savings Technical Potential (TBtu)?\n2. Are applicants to Topic 5C required (encouraged) to develop an energy conservation measure (ECM)?\n3. Are applicants to Topic 5C required to calculate affordability?\n4. Should applicants to Topic 5C describe and provide supporting documentation for what they consider to be an acceptable maximum payback (in years which can vary significantly depending on the end use).\n5. Are applicants to Topic 5C expected to detail the ability of the proposed approach to provide one or more demand-side management strategies?","1. Applicants should detail the energy savings potential for their proposed solution and application(s). Applicants may use tools, such as SCOUT, or methodologies to calculate their technical energy savings potential. It is also important to detail how you will be able to meet or exceed the performance metrics stated in Subtopic 5C with sufficient credible and supporting data and details. \n2. Applicants may use tools, such as SCOUT, or methodologies to calculate their technical energy savings potential. As such, applicants can develop their own ECM using SCOUT to calculate the customized energy savings potential for your solution. \n3. Yes, affordability is a key component of Subtopic 5C. The subtopic details cost targets. Applicants need to provide sufficient detail with supporting data on how the proposed solution will meet the cost and performance targets set out in the FOA subtopic.\n4. As stated in the FOA: “Besides stating how applications will reach the cost and performance metrics detailed in the topic descriptions in the FOA, applicants may use other tools or methodologies besides using SCOUT to calculate affordability. For example, applicants proposing technology innovations might calculate the cost effectiveness of a technology, as measured by the Simple Payback. If this approach is selected, applicants should describe and provide supporting data for their Simple Payback calculations.\n5. No, demand flexibility is not a required element for Topic 5."]
[124,"2023-03-21","Other","We have been attempting to download the partnership list for the funding opportunity announcement for the energy, efficient buildings, but it is not in proper format. Is there another way to obtain this document?","The latest Teaming Partner List has been sent to you by email. Please reach out to the EERE Exchange helpdesk (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov) for further assistance."]
[125,"2023-03-21","Labs/FFRDCs","DE-FOA-0002788 BENEFIT FOA page 41, Section E.v. Limit on FFRDC Effort says:\n\"The scope of work to be performed by the FFRDC may not be more significant than the scope of work to be performed by the applicant as measured by proportion of total project costs proposed.\"\n\nWe understand “total project cost” includes the federal share and the non-federal cost share. Does the following hypothetical example comply with the FFRDC limit?\nPrime federal share $450,000\nPrime cost share $300,000\nDOE FFRDC federal share $750,000\nTotal Project Cost $1,500,000","The “total project costs proposed” includes the applicant’s federal share and non-federal cost share. "]
[126,"2023-03-21","Labs/FFRDCs","FOA Section E.v. Limit on FFRDC Effort seems to contradict FAQ 72 which says, “There is no minimum or maximum that the FFRDC can request, as long as the total federal share requested (FFRDC and non-FFRDC) does not exceed the amount listed in Table 1.”  Could you please explain.    ","Thank you for pointing this out! We revised the answer to question #72."]
[127,"2023-03-23","Foreign Entities/Work","Are personnel that were born outside of the US but have Green Card allowed to participate in projects submitted/awarded under this FOA? Or, only US citizens allowed?","Please see Section III.A.i Individuals of the FOA document. \"U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are eligible to apply for funding as a prime recipient or subrecipient.\"\n\nHaving a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card) allows you to live and work permanently in the United States, so you will be eligible to apply as an individual."]
[128,"2023-03-23","Foreign Entities/Work","If the applicant or subcontractor is US based, but its parent company is a multinational based in a foreign country which is in good standing with the US (e.g. Italy), can colleagues who are based in that foreign country participate in the project? In this case, our intention would be to exclude those colleagues from the accounting of personnel hours that’s used to determine the grant amount and cost-share required. But, these colleagues may still participate as advisors, and the management of the company, who needs to approve the cost-share, would also need to be involved or briefed to some extent.","Please see Section III.A.iii Foreign Entities of the FOA document. \"Foreign entities, whether for-profit or otherwise, are eligible to apply for funding under this FOA. Other than as provided in the “Individuals” or “Domestic Entities” sections above, all prime recipients receiving funding under this FOA must be incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a state or territory of the United States and have a physical location for business operations in the United States. If a foreign entity applies for funding as a prime recipient, it must designate in the Full Application a subsidiary or affiliate incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a state or territory of the United States to be the prime recipient. The Full Application must state the nature of the corporate relationship between the foreign entity and domestic subsidiary or affiliate.\" \n\nPlease also see Section IV.B.iii Foreign National Participation of the FOA document. \"All applicants selected for an award under this FOA and project participants (including subrecipients and contractors) who anticipate involving foreign nationals in the performance of an award, may be required to provide DOE with specific information about each foreign national to satisfy requirements for foreign national participation. A \"foreign national\" is defined as any person who is not a United States citizen by birth or naturalization. The volume and type of information collected may depend on various factors associated with the award. DOE concurrence may be required before a foreign national can participate in the performance of work  under an award. DOE may elect to deny foreign national's particcipation in the award. Likewise, DOE may elect to deny a foreign national's access to DOE sites, information, technologies, equipment, programs or personnel.\" \n\nAdditionally please review the following FOA Sections: IV.D.xiv Waiver Requests: Foreign Entity and Foreign Work (if applicable), IV.J.iii Performance of Work in the United States (Foreign Work Waiver), and IV.J.xi Foreign Collaboration Considerations."]
[129,"2023-03-23","Other","What is the maximum allowable budget period length? Page 33 of the FOA appears to imply it is 36 months. Page 50 of the FOA implies it is 18 months. We would like to confirm 18 months is the maximum length for a budget period.","Project periods will range in length, up to 36 months (or 24 months for topic 4). However, project periods can be broken up into multiple budget periods if needed, and each budget period should range between 12-18 months, not exceeding 18 months."]
[130,"2023-03-23","Application Content/Format","In the FOA document, there is no mention of a Project Management Plan (PMP) document in Section D. Content and Form of the Full Application, yet the PMP template is included in the list of templates on the EERE Exchange site for the FOA. Is the PMP document needed for our application, and if so, should it be included in the Technical Volume or somewhere else?","Please see Section VI.B.xxiii Project Management Plan (PMP) of the FOA document. \"Applicants whose full applications are selected for an award must submit a Project Management Plan. The initial PMP is due as a first quarter deliverable.\"\n\nThe PMP is due as a first quarter deliverable if selected for award, not as part of the Full Application. However, the milestone summary should be included as part of the Technical Volume."]
[131,"2023-03-23","Due Dates","There are a number of key/critical questions still at the ‘answer pending’ status and this could change the direction of the Statement of Project Objectives as well as the Technical Volume. As such, we respectfully request DOE to consider an extension to receive answers to said questions and to then address both documents accordingly.","We are working to answer questions as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we cannot offer an extension."]
[132,"2023-03-24","Cost Sharing","Are 501(c)(6) registered entities eligible to contribute cost share as third party entities or will EERE require any entity teaming on the application who is contributing cost share to be proposed as a subrecipient on the application? The third party is not receiving federal funds.","Cash Cost Share - encompasses all contributions to the project made by the recipient, subrecipient, or third party (an entity that does not have a role in performing the scope of work) for costs incurred and paid for during the project. This includes when an organization pays for personnel, supplies, equipment, etc. for their own company with organizational resources. If the item or service is reimbursed for, it is cas cost share. All cost share items must be necessary to the performance of the project. Contractors may not provide cost share. Any partial donation of goods or services is considered a discount and is not allowable. In Kind Cost Share - encompasses all contributions to the project made by the recipient, subrecipient, or third party (an entity that does not have a role in performing the scope of work( where a value of the contribution can be readily determined, verified and justified but where not actual cash is transacted in securing the good or service comprising the contribution. In Kind cost share items include volunteer personnel hours, the donation of space or use of equipment, etc. The cash value and calculations thereof for all In Kind cost share items must be justified and explained in the Cost Share Item section of the Budget Justification. Funds from other Federal sources MAY NOT be couted as cost share. This prohibition includes FFRDC sub-recipients. "]
[133,"2023-03-24","Due Dates","We have a concept paper that was encouraged. Due to some health issues, I had to take some time off of work. I was wondering whether it is possible to get a deadline extension for full proposal submission.","All full applications are due on April 5, 2023 by 5pm ET. DOE is unable to provide any extensions"]
[134,"2023-03-24","Labs/FFRDCs","For projects involving an FFRDC, the FOA states the “CRADA or TAA must be agreed upon by all parties…” Additionally, the CRADA must be entered into “with at least the prime recipient” before starting work. Please clarify for each role below whether DOE-EERE requires them to be party to the CRADA so we can make those entities aware of this requirement. \n\nSubrecipient\n3rd party (no cost share)\n3rd party (providing cost share)\nConsultant company\nAny Foreign entity contributor (if approved via waiver process)","Only the prime recipient and FFRDC need to enter into the CRADA and TAA."]
[135,"2023-03-25","Cost Sharing","For topic 3B we propose to recruit homes where a battery has already been purchased and installed using utility and private funding, prior to the start of our project. Could the project team count the full value of those batteries as cost share, or some portion of the value? The alternative to recruiting homes with existing batteries would be recruiting homes with no batteries, and using federal funding to purchase and install batteries. Batteries are estimated to cost from $10,000 to $20,000.","Please see Section IV.J.ii Pre-Award Costs of the FOA. Pre-award costs cannot be incurred prior to the Selection Official signing the Selection Statement and Analysis."]
[136,"2023-03-27","Application Content/Format","Question: Is a letter of commitment required from a subrecipient that is NOT a cost share provider?\n\n(Could an answer be posted such as DE-FOA-0002804 FAQ #34? There is still confusion regarding the answer to 119.\n\nAnswer 34: Prime recipients must provide commitment letters from any entity, other than itself, which is providing cost share (cash or in-kind) to the project.  If an entity is not providing cost share, a letter of commitment is not required.)","Please see Section IV.D.iv. Letters of Commitment of the FOA document. \"Submit letters of commitment from all subrecipient and third-party cost share providers.\" See also, \"Letters of support or endorsement for the project from entities that do not have a substantive role in the project are not accepted.\" LOCs are required from subrecipients that are also cost share providers. LOCs are not required from subrecipients that are not cost share providers."]
[137,"2023-03-28","Technical Topics","We are a small electric motor company that is interested in applying for a grant for the funding opportunity number DE-FOA-0002788. We believe that we would satisfy the the criteria under Topic 1: HVAC/WH: Technologies with improved materials, components, equipment design and engineering, lower cost manufacturing processes, and easier installation. \n\nOur value is having developed a reference design (5hp 3600rpm) of an electric motor that has achieved 94.5% efficiency. We are seeking funding to develop a new integrated drive that compliments the motors efficiency and reduces cost. We have completed the proof of concept and need to optimize and commercialize the drive. We want to know if this grant is suited to that end. We will partner with a university and have commercial development partners as well.\n\nThese motors and drives represent about an 80% weight savings and have corresponding lower cost from those weight savings. We are looking for funding amount of $1.45 million to complete the project to commercialized opportunity for the technology.\n\nPlease advise as to next steps. This is our first foray into a project with the DOE and would appreciate some guidance.","Given the information provided, your proposed project could possibly fall under Topic Area 1. Please refer to the topic area description in the FOA (Section I.B) for more information about the objectives of the topic. However, DOE 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 submit an application in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant.\n\nPlease read the FOA document in its entirety. To apply to this FOA, applicants must register with and submit application materials through EERE eXCHANGE at https://eere-eXCHANGE.energy.gov, EERE’s online application portal. Also, please see Section IV.A of the FOA document, only applicants who have submitted an eligible Concept Paper will be eligible to submit a Full Application."]
[138,"2023-03-28","Other","Could you please advise to whom I should submit our grant request for the following grant notice.","Please read the FOA document in its entirety. To apply to this FOA, applicants must register with and submit application materials through EERE eXCHANGE at https://eere-eXCHANGE.energy.gov, EERE’s online application portal. Also, please see Section IV.A of the FOA document, only applicants who have submitted an eligible Concept Paper will be eligible to submit a Full Application."]
[139,"2023-03-29","Other","Based on question 97, it appears we are allowed to change who is prime at the point of submission. Shall a new control number be pulled? Or is the current control number from the concept paper to be used? If the current control number is to be used, how shall this be done?  What instructions or documentation is required to do so?","You are allowed to switch the prime as long as you still meet the requirements in the FOA document. The current control number from the concept paper is to be used. Please just update the prime information in EERE Exchange and indicate the new contact on all full application documents."]
[140,"2023-03-30","Application Content/Format","I wanted to clarify with this team - according to the below, it sounds like we need to write out one milestone per quarter. I don't see anything in the FOA about milestone cadence so wanted to double check that this milestone frequency is required for this FOA?\n\nMilestone Summary: The applicant should provide a summary of  appropriate milestones throughout the project to demonstrate  success. A milestone may be either a progress measure (which can  be activity based) or a SMART technical milestone. SMART milestones should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant,  and Timely, and must demonstrate a technical achievement rather  than simply completing a task. Unless otherwise specified in the FOA, the minimum requirement is that each project must have at least one milestone per quarter for the duration of the project with at least one SMART technical milestone per year (depending  on the project, more milestones may be necessary to comprehensively demonstrate progress). The applicant should also provide the means by which the milestone will be verified. The summary provided should be consistent with the Milestone Summary Table in the SOPO.","If it is not otherwise specified in the FOA, please follow the milestone cadence listed in Section IV.B.ii Technical Volume of the FOA document."]
[141,null,"Technical Topics","I am affiliated with a nonprofit Christian Center in rural Mississippi. I am seeking information on grants to nonprofits to purchase a new, energy-efficient, heating and cooling systems (HVAC) for our aging building.  \n\nWe are interested in any opportunity to make improvements that would reduce energy usage and cut carbon emissions. We would appreciate any guidance or assistance you can provide.","Please continue to visit EERE Exchange and the BTO Funding Opportuinities webpage (https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/buildings-funding-opportunities) for upcoming FOAs."]
[142,"2023-03-31","Application Content/Format","Please forward information for Grant opportunity DE-FOA-0002788 the names as required per PMP cover letter for submission.\n\nNames required,\nTechnology Manager Email\nDOE Technology Manager\nDOE Project Officer Name\nProject Officer Email\nDOE Project Monitor Name","Please see Section VI.B.xxiii Project Management Plan (PMP) of the FOA document. \"Applicants whose full applications are selected for an award must submit a Project Management Plan. The initial PMP is due as a first quarter deliverable.\"\n\nThe PMP is due as a first quarter deliverable if selected for award, not as part of the Full Application. If selected for award, the DOE team will be assigned and introduced to you prior to the PMP being due."]
[143,"2023-04-02","Application Content/Format","We have an industry partner in this proposal, but this industry partner does not request any federal funding. It will provide cost share only. In this case, does the partner need to sign the current and pending support (CPS) form?","No, only PI and senior/key personnel submit this. It is up to the applicant to determine who these people are. As part of the application, the principal investigator and all senior/key personnel at the applicant and subrecipient level must provide a list of all sponsored activities."]
[144,"2023-04-02","Other","I was trying to apply to DE-FOA-0002788. However the apply button is grey colored and not working. Is this grant closed?","This grant is not closed. Per the first page of the FOA, the submission deadline for full appplications is 04/05/2023 at 5:00pm ET. However, please see Section IV.A of the FOA document, only applicants who have submitted an eligible Concept Paper will be eligible to submit a Full Application. The Apply button may be grayed out if you did not already submitted an eligible Concept Paper by the deadline of 2/7/2023.\n\nIf you already submitted an elgibile Concept Paper, please reach out to the EERE Exchange helpdesk (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov) for further assistance."]
[145,"2023-04-03","Cost Sharing","Is there a possibility that an application may be submitted and a grant may be awarded with an FFP pricing arrangement and not on the basis of a cost share? Our company does typically seek cost type awards but are interested in applying to the subject FOA.","\n\nPlease see Section III.B Cost Sharing of the FOA document. \"The cost share must be at least 20% of the total allowable costs (i.e., the sum of the government share, including FFRDC costs if applicable, and the recipient share of allowable costs equals the total allowable cost of the project) for research and development projects and 50% of the total allowable costs for demonstration and commercial application projects and must come from non-federal sources unless otherwise allowed by law. (See 2 CFR 200.306 and 2 CFR 910.130 for the applicable cost sharing requirements.) Applications submitted under all subtopics, except HVAC/WH subtopic 1D, must meet the 20% minimum requirement. HVAC/WH subtopic 1D must meet the 50% minimum requirement for demonstration projects.\"\n\nAll projects are required to meet the minimum cost share requirements listed above."]
[146,"2023-04-03","Application Content/Format","Does a subrecipient that is not providing any cost share need to provide a letter of commitment?","Please see the answer to question #136."]
[147,"2023-04-04","Application Content/Format","In the FOA, the resume document requires 2 pages each. We used SciENcv to generate NSF biosketch format form and noticed the resume is actually 3 pages since it has certification attached. Are we allowed to use the 3-page resume generated by SciENcv even though it is more than 2 pages?","If using the biographical sketch format, please limit to 3 pages. Otherwise, please limit to 2 pages."]
[148,"2023-04-04","Other","I stumbled across this grant today and want to apply. Although the application closing date is not until tomorrow, April 5, it is grayed out, not allowing me to apply. Since the grant application process is not closed, are you able to send a direct link to apply for the grant?","Please see Section IV.A of the FOA document, only applicants who have submitted an eligible Concept Paper will be eligible to submit a Full Application. The Apply button may be grayed out if you have not already submitted an eligible Concept Paper by the deadline of 2/7/2023."]

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