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["TCF Base CLIMR Lab Call - Questions/Answers (DE-LC-000L110)"]
["Updated: Mar-18-2024"]
["#","Date Asked","Topic","Question","Answer"]
[1,"2023-11-15","Funding","Is there an average or target dollar size per project?","There is not an average or target funding amount per project."]
[2,"2023-11-15","Partners","We are a for-profit company conducting R&D. Should we join a local lab?","Only DOE National Labs and DOE Plants and Sites are eligible to submit applications. Companies should partner with a DOE Lab."]
[3,"2023-11-15","Cost-Share","If national lab staff commit to working beyond their contracted 40-hours per week associated with their salary, can the additional time they provide be considered cost share?","The applicant is required to comply with their respective DOE Lab/Plant/Site policies and procedures."]
[4,"2023-11-15","Funding","Can federal funds be partially used by non-federal participants?","No, because this opportunity is specifically limited to DOE Labs/Plants/Sites, the funds are to be used by the DOE Lab/Plant/Site. Non-federal participants can contribute to a project but not receive funds directly from this solicitation. For further clarification, see questions 30, 31, 32, and 46."]
[5,"2023-11-15","Partners","Can a company partner with multiple laboratories, or is this designed to be more of a competitive enviroment among DOE interdepartmental labs?","There is no limit to the number of proposals a company can be partnered on."]
[6,"2023-11-15","Cost-Share","To eligible for the subtopic 4.b or 4.c, not only the proposal should meet 20% or 10% of the total project cost-share funds, but also each partner need to provide at least 20% or 10% cost-share, respectively. If any partner does not meet the 20% or 10% cost-share limit, then the entire proposal’s required cost-share will be 50%. Did I get it right? Thanks.","All the partners involved in the proposal need to meet the requirements of 4.b or 4.c. If the partners do meet the requirements, the proposals will be considered a 4.a proposal."]
[7,"2023-11-15","Webinar","Will this presentation be posted and recording be posted?","The webinar presentation slides and recording will be posted to Exchange."]
[8,"2023-11-15","Partners","Can a university be eligible to receive funding as a sub, correct?","Federal funds are only allowed to the National Labs only with this solicitation. "]
[9,"2023-11-15","Partners","As an outside potential partner, we will need to talk with DOE staff to develop a partnership proposal.  That must be OK?","Outside partners need to coordinate with DOE Labs and DOE Plants and Sites to work together on a proposal."]
[10,"2023-11-15","Partners","How would academia partner on a project?","An academia partner would be able to partner by collaborating with a DOE lab or DOE plant or site on a proposal."]
[11,"2023-11-15","Solicitation","Will the lab call be update since the title still states that it is a draft?","The lab call document is updated to remove draft from the title."]
[12,"2023-11-15","Cost-Share","If we have both small and big business, we should be eligible for the subtopic 4.b or 4.c, correct?","Please see the response to question number 6."]
[13,"2023-11-15","Merit Reviewers","Can you describe he qualifications of the merit reviewers?  What areas will they focus on or are there priority areas/topics?","Merit reviewers will be selected as subject matter experts and will use the evaluation criteria stated in the lab call in their evaluation."]
[14,"2023-11-15","Solicitation","Are the official rules available on exchange yet? when will that be available?","The official lab call document is available on exchange."]
[15,"2023-11-15","Eligibility","For topic 4, if we do not an existing lab IP, is it okay?","All proposals need to include either Lab IP or Lab developed technology. For Topic 4 the TRL should be at a higher level."]
[16,"2023-11-15","Solicitation","I'm trying to better understand the nature of the call. Is it to improve the tech deployment process at national labs or is it to fund research into increasing the commercialization readiness of a key technology.","The nature of the lab call is to help national labs move promising energy technology to market."]
[17,"2023-11-15","Eligibility","For topic 4, I filed a patent in one national lab one year ago and now switched to another national lab, can I apply in the current national lab based on the patent filed in another national lab?","It is recommended that you communicate to the respective Technology Transfer Office about their patent licensing procedures."]
[18,"2023-11-15","Eligibility","For topic 4, if the technology (IP) was developed by a university and we want to team up with this university and develop this technology, can we apply?","All proposals need to include either Lab IP or Lab developed technology. "]
[19,"2023-11-15","Partners","For topic 4, if we team up a university or an industry, in addition to cost share, can we subcontract to them later if awarded? Can they be allowed to get federal funds through national lab later?","Federal funds are only allowed to the National Labs with this solicitation. They can contribute cost share.  "]
[20,"2023-11-15","Application","Templates for this lab call were described in today’s webinar but do not appear to be available in Exchange. When can these templates be made available?","Please log into the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange website and then check the “APPLICATION FORMS AND TEMPLATES” section of the DE-LC-000L110 Lab Call Announcement. The templates have also been uploaded to the 'documents' section on Exchange."]
[21,"2023-11-20","Funding","How many projects did each EERE office fund in FY23 and FY22 and how much was each project funded for?","We recommend checking public announcements from OTT and EERE for this information. There is some FY23 information available on OTT's website here: https://www.energy.gov/technologytransitions/base-annual-appropriations-technology-commercialization-fund "]
[22,"2023-11-20","Partners","How do I join the Teaming Partner List for CLIMR 24?","See section I.C.vi of the lab call for details on how to register for the Teaming Partner List on Exchange. Visit https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/ApplicantProfile.aspx and select TPL-0000027 to register for the TPL associated with this lab call. "]
[23,"2023-11-20","Webinar","Is the webinar (or a slide deck from it) available for distribution?","The presentation slides and the recording have been posted to Exchange."]
[24,"2023-11-20","AOIs","BETO looks like the only AOI under Topic 4 requiring 50% cost share and the traditional Sub Topics: \n•\tSub Topic 1- performance period of 6–18 months; 100,000–$250,000 of federal funding\n•\tSub Topic 2 - performance period of 12–36 months; $250,000–$1,500,000 in federal funding\nIs this correct?","Please refer to the lab call."]
[25,"2023-11-20","Application","If a project was selected as a potential alternate from FY23, do we need to re-apply for FY24?","Yes, those who seek funding with the FY24 lab call need to apply to the FY24 lab call. "]
[26,"2023-11-22","Application","The templates are still not available to see in Exchange.","The Lab Call is set up to only show the template documents during the Full Application phase of the submission process. The templates have also been uploaded to the 'documents' section on Exchange."]
[27,"2023-11-27","Solicitation","Is there a link to Exchange?","Here is a link to the lab call on Exchange: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaIdc86f8ac6-315e-403e-82aa-a750e5408a96"]
[28,"2023-11-28","AOIs","Would a fusion related non-technical proposal (Topics 1 & 6) be out of scope for this solicitation? ","Fusion is not covered by the offices involved in this lab call, so therefore it is unlikely that it would be in scope for this lab call."]
[29,"2023-11-30","AOIs","For Topic 4, an example project listed is,\n\nEnvironmental monitoring. Remote sensing can help wind farm developers assess and mitigate the environmental impact of their projects. By monitoring bird and bat activity and flight patterns, wind farms can implement curtailment strategies to reduce wildlife collisions.\n\nWill other environmental monitoring technologies, outside of bird and bat detection technologies, be considered?","For the WETO Topic 4 AOI, so long as the monitoring technology is applicable to assessing and/or mitigating environmental impacts of wind turbines it would be of interest.  The example provided in the lab call was meant to be indicative, not definitive."]
[30,"2023-12-01","Funding","The response to question 4 in the attached seems to conflict with the guidance provided in the lab call on page 94:\n\nSubcontracting support services to a partner is allowable so long that cost-share requirements are met. If a cost-share partner is also the subcontractor, then the work being subcontracted will be evaluated during the application review to determine if the described subcontracted activities are sufficiently distinct from the activities supported by cost-share.\n\nCan you please clarify if TCF funds can be subcontracted for a topic area 5 award? ","For all topics in this lab call, federal funds will be awarded to the DOE Lab(s)/Plant(s)/Site(s). The DOE Lab/Plant/Site is required to follow both DOE and their respective policies and procedures with respect to any potential partnering mechanism they pursue e.g., Cooperative Research And Development Agreements (CRADAs), Strategic Partnership Project (SPP), etc. Several of these partnering mechanisms have funds-in requirements that the applicant should be aware of. Please also see the answer to question 46."]
[31,"2023-12-01","Funding","Can federal funds be distributed to industry partners for this lab call? If yes, is there a limit other than less than 50%?","Please see the response to question numbers 30 and 46."]
[32,"2023-12-04","Funding","The responses to questions 4, 8, 19 indicate that DOE labs may not use TCF CLIMR funds to pay for subcontracts. This contradicts the guidance provided on page 94 of the solicitation: Subcontracting support services to a partner is allowable so long that cost-share requirements are met.\nAre subcontracts allowed under TCF CLIMR projects?","Federal funds will be awarded to the DOE Lab(s)/Plant(s)/Site(s). Subcontracts are allowed as long as they follow both DOE and their respective Lab(s)/Plant(s)/Site(s) policies and procedures. Please see the response to question number 30."]
[33,"2023-12-05","Intellectual Property","Can you clarify what happens to the intellectual property that is developed from the Technology Commercialization Fund? Does it remain with the entity where it was developed (e.g., national lab, private partner, etc.) or does it become the property of DOE? ","In order to be eligible for TCF Base, lab-developed or co-developed technology or IP must be involved. Please discuss with the lab how the retention right will work for case-specific questions. "]
[34,"2023-12-05","Topics","For DE-LC-000L110, is it possible to propose a project that is responsive to two or more topics simultaneously? For example, could we submit a concept that would use funds from both Topic 1 and Topic 4?","Yes, proposals can apply to multiple topics within one application. In exchange, please categorize the application under the topic that it applies to the most."]
[35,"2023-12-05","Solicitation","I was wondering if you might be able to point me to the BAA or Solicitation?","The solicitation is avaible through exchange.  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaIdc86f8ac6-315e-403e-82aa-a750e5408a96."]
[36,"2023-12-05","Solicitation","Am I correct in understanding that the Lab Calls are similar to solicitations or RFIs specifically tailored for DOE's Laboratories? Consequently, would these calls be irrelevant to a commercial entity such as Strike Labs LLC?","Yes, lab calls are only eligible to the DOE national labs, plants, and sites to apply for federal funding and be the prime recipients. The labs partner with other entities on their proposals, including but not limited to industry or commercial entities. (See section I.C.ii. of the lab call for more information on partners.) To help connect partnerships, we encourage interested potential partners to join the teaming partner list on Exchange (TPL-0000027) for this lab call (more information is in the lab call section I.C.vi.). Additionally, interested potential partners can reach out to national lab technology transfer office points of contact in Appendix C of the lab call. "]
[37,"2023-12-06","Application","What is the process of attaining a control number for the CLIMR call?","The control number is issued once you start your concept paper application in Exchange."]
[38,"2023-12-07","Topics","Page 63 / Batteries / Technology Area #1 encourages \"Improving lithium-ion battery safety electrochemically.\"  Will non-electrochemical methods to improve safety of emerging high-energy active materials (e.g. fused current collectors) be considered responsive?","No, non-electrochemical methods such as fused current collectors will not be considered responsive."]
[39,"2023-12-08","Intellectual Property","For the CLIMR Lab Call (DE-LC-000L110), under AOI 3.1 on LEEP:\nIs it a requirement for the lab to already have a patent on the proposed work? We have a situation where there is intent from the lab PI to file an invention disclosure for subject IP under the LEEP CRADA, and the LEEP innovator will be a co-inventor. Is further development and commercialization of this lab-developed technology eligible under AOI 3.1?","In order to be eligible for TCF Base, lab-developed or co-developed technology or IP must be involved. There are no specific IP requirements for TCF Base. Please check with the lab for any lab-specific details or requirements regarding IP. TCF Base funds are intended to pursue commercialization of lab developed technologies. "]
[40,"2023-12-13","Intellectual Property","I have a company that is interested in optioning a technology from the lab and then applying for TCF to further develop it. The researchers that developed the IP at the lab will no longer be there if/when the TCF funds are granted, but the company has gained the support of a researcher from another lab and a partnership with a University. My question is do we need a National Lab researcher associated with the project if it is based on a National Lab's IP? ","Please see answers to questions 4, 30, 31, and 32. There must be a PI from the prime (the National Lab applying for the TCF funds) leading the project, who has access to the lab developed technology or IP. "]
[41,"2023-12-15","Solicitation","Are private sector inventors allowed to participate?","Please see response to question 2. "]
[42,"2023-12-18","Application","Do TTOs have to submit the application or can the PI submit the application and the TTO send a letter of support to DOE for each concept paper and full application? Where should a letter be sent, if so?","In cases where the TTO does not want to or is unable to submit the concept paper or full application and instead wants the PI to submit, it is allowable for the TTO to submit a letter of support for the project in lieu of submitting the concept paper and/or full application in Exchange. In this case, the TTO should email a letter of support to TCF@hq.doe.gov prior to both the concept paper and full application deadlines noted in the lab call. Note, a letter of support from the TTO is only required if the TTO is not the person submitting the concept paper or full application. "]
[43,"2023-12-18","Topics","My colleagues and I are very interested in submitting a concept paper for the 2024 CLIMR Lab call with OTT (DE-LC-000L110). \nWe are interested in submitting a proposal under the \"AOI 4.03: Office of Fossil Energy Carbon Management (FECM)\" topic, which I believe is listed under \"Topic 4: Technology Specific Partnerships\".  \n\nWho is the program manager for this topic? Because I'm wondering how different the topic area is compared to the call \"DE-LC-000L101 FY23 TCF Base\" that came out this past year? ","To ensure fairness for all lab participants, any questions directed to individual DOE staff will be forwarded to TCF@hq.doe.gov for processing. All questions should be directed to the TCF@hq.doe.gov email address, rather than to individual program offices or individuals. \nThe FECM AOI 4.3, technology area 1 language in the lab call was inspired by the success of the FY23 FECM lab call (DE-LC-000L101) and was informed and narrowed by conversations at FECM."]
[44,"2023-12-20","Partners","If a company is headquartered in a different country but has a corporate in the United States, is it still possible to have a partnership?","It may be possible for an international company or its U.S. subsidiary to partner with a DOE national lab, plant, or site. DOE national labs, plants, and sites each have their own unique processes for working with international partners. Please reach out to the Technology Transfer Office of the lab/plant/site (listed in appendix C of the lab call) to discuss the case-specific details."]
[45,"2023-12-21","Cost-Share","For the topics where cost share can be < 50%, can this be interpreted to mean that a 0% cost-share is allowable?","Yes, any percentage below 50% is allowed for Subtopic B of Topics 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. The scoring criteria reflect that providing cost-share will increase the likelihood of selection."]
[46,"2023-12-21","Funding","Is there a case where a cost-share partner could also be subcontracted to do tasking?","Please indicate in the application what specific tasks are associated with the cost-share, and what specific tasks are associated with the subcontracted funding. There should not be individual tasks which have both cost-share and subcontracting to the same company or entity. Subcontracted tasks to a cost-share partner need to be clearly defined and separate from tasks which have cost-share from that partner associated with them. "]
[47,"2023-12-22","Topics","Do technologies related to radon mitigation or indoor air quality improvement fit within the scope of the TCF lab call?","This topic is not a focus area for the Building Technologies Office, but the project could be potentially in scope for the lab call topic 4, area of interest 4.07 if the concept paper includes highlighting the indoor air quality elements of the proposal, how the team plans on integrating their work into a heat pump system, how it is applicable to low- to moderate-income housing, and what the energy-efficiency difference is for the proposed system compared to a traditional one. "]
[48,"2024-01-02","Topics","For Topic 4 AOI 4.10 (IEDO), Technology Area #2, is a proposal for a new material to replace cement in concrete within scope?","This Technology Area is focused on characterization and modeling tools for existing solutions as well as for novel, innovative solutions. It is acceptable to propose tools for a solution that aims at replacing cement. However, the focus should not be on the solution itself but on how it will be assessed."]
[49,"2024-01-03","Eligibility","Is it a requirement for each Lab to individually submit a proposal, or is there a possibility for one or both of the leaders to draft a proposal for co-signing by the others? Additionally, if individual submissions are necessary, can the Labs submit a similar concept in separate applications?","Individual labs submit proposals as a lead/ prime lab. Multiple labs can participate on a single proposal by adding other labs as partners on the proposal. It is highly encouraged to submit a singular application for the same concept with multiple partners. Similar concepts can be encouraged at the concept paper stage to allow for a more thorough proposal to be submitted at the full application stage. It is highly unlikely that two projects with the same project scope would be selected at the final application stage. Please discuss logistics with the lab points of contact that you are working with to determine the best path forward for your specific case."]
[50,"2024-01-03","Cost-Share","Can two proposals, both supported by the same cost-share partner, be successful in securing funding?","It is possible that two projects supported by the same cost-share partner could be selected for funding."]
[51,"2024-01-04","Concept Paper","On the cover page of the concept paper, is it required to identify a cost-share partner and specify the cost-share amount? Will the concept paper be considered if this information is omitted?","Yes, it is a requirement to provide this information on the cover page at the concept paper stage. It is okay if the cost-share amount, type, and partner(s) change between the concept paper and full application stage."]
[52,"2024-01-04","Cost-Share","For topic 4, if we have a university partner (10% cost-share requirement) and a small-business industrial partner (20% cost-share requirement), does the company need to contribute an additional 20% cost-share, resulting in a total of 30% cost-share (10% from university, 20% from company)? ","No, cost-share percent is calculated as total cost-share (cumulative from all cost-share partners) divided by total project budget. In your scenario, the proposal would be classified as a subtopic 4.b. proposal (minimum cost-share percent is 20%). \nAs an example, a proposal with 20% cost-share commits to a nonfederal total cost-share of 20% of the total budget; if the total project budget is $1M, the total cost-share from the nonfederal partner(s) is $200K and the federal funds requested is $800K. "]
[53,"2024-01-09","Topic","Are we able to change our main Topic (e.g., Topic 1 to Topic 2) from the Concept Paper submission to Full Proposal submission within the exchange portal? ","It is possible. It may require contacting the Exchange help desk. "]
[54,"2024-01-10","Application","Where in the EERE Exchange portal can we list the cost share partner(s)? The \"Performer\" tab only lists the Labs and allows me to add subcontractors. Some cost share partners are not subcontractors to the lab. Can you please advise where I should put the cost share partner's information?","For the concept paper stage, please include the cost-share partner information in the cover page table (Appendix D in the lab call) as well as in the concept paper as appropriate (e.g., in the Addendum regarding the project team). There is no need to include this information in the Exchange portal."]
[55,"2024-01-11","Application","How should export control and proprietary information be handled?  Can it be included as long it is specified that we are dealing with such information?  Or should the proposal omit all such information.","Please see section II.A.iv. of the lab call as well as additional guidance in section II.A.i."]
[56,"2024-01-11","Funding","Is it feasible for DOE to allocate the negotiated funds directly to a subcontractor company?","Please see response to questions 4, 30, 31, 32, and 46."]
[57,"2024-01-31","Application","In the instructions for full applications for the Lab Call DE-LC-000L110, there is a specific reference to the “Budget_Spend_Plan_Template” and the “SOW_Template” that can be found on Exchange under this lab call. Can you direct me to where those are located?","Please see answers to questions 20 and 26."]
[58,"2024-02-13","Application","Can you share the templates for the full application?","Please see answer to questions 20 and 26."]
[59,"2024-02-21","Partners; Topics","Please clarify if a CRADA will be required for all projects funded under Topic 4, regardless of the AOI, or if will be left to the discretion of the national lab to determine if an agreement is necessary. Page 49 of the call references a CRADA requirement for AOI 4.06 (BETO)—please confirm that the CRADA requirement is just for projects funded under AOI 4.06 (BETO).","CRADAs are not required by DOE; however, the DOE Lab/Plant/Site is required to follow both DOE and their respective policies and procedures with respect to any potential partnering mechanism they pursue e.g., CRADAs, Strategic Partnership Project (SPP), etc. Applicants can discuss specific cases with the technology transfer office at the Lab/Plant/Site."]
[60,"2024-02-22","Concept Paper","Can you share the comments associated with the concept paper determination?","The comments associated with the concept paper determination were uploaded to Exchange. In order to access and view the comments, you will need to start the full application."]
[61,"2024-02-22","Cost-Share","What would the cost-share requirement for a topic 4 proposal be if a partnership consisted of several DOE labs and a mixture of small and large businesses?","See section I.C.iii. of the lab call. For topic 4, as stated on page 11 of the lab call, where multiple partners are involved in a project, if any partner is involved that does not qualify for the lower than 50% cost-share limits, then the entire proposal's required cost share defaults to the required 50% cost-share."]
[62,"2024-02-26","Application; Partners","How can I demonstrate that my partner meets subtopic 4.c in response to concept paper comments?","Per page 81 of the lab call, \"For any proposals applying to subtopic 4.c, if applicable, provide evidence of the partner(s) being a small business(es) that are certified as veteran-owned; women-owned; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT)-owned; or otherwise, disadvantaged business(es) by the U.S. Small Business Administration; members of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce; or verified Veteran-Owned by the Veterans Administration.\" Evidence can include a letter or certificate."]
[63,"2024-02-26","Cost-Share","If our project applied under 4.c, but received feedback from the concept paper that it should be a 4.a application due to the partner(s) listed on the concept paper, what subtopic should the full application be submitted under?","You may apply under the subtopic that applies for your proposal. You may provide evidence in the appendix of the partner(s) meeting the requirements listed for the subtopic for which you are applying (e.g., subtopic 4.b or 4.c). Evidence can include a letter or certificate. "]
[64,"2024-02-27","Application","Can I still submit a full application if my concept paper was discouraged?","While Exchange allows a full application to be submitted, per the lab call on page 73, \"only applicants who have submitted an eligible concept paper and received an encourage determination from DOE will be eligible to submit a full application.\""]
[65,"2024-02-27","Budget","For topic 4, AOI 4.06, should budgets stay within the per-project range for the low, optimal, and high budget scenarios? And can the high and optimal budgets be the same?","Projects should stay within the per-project range for federal share when creating the budgets but can propose greater cost-share if a bigger budget would bring value to the project. BETO will not exceed the maximum federal award size for any project. The high and optimal budgets may be the same if that is what makes sense for the work being proposed."]
[66,"2024-02-28","Application","Can there be changes from the concept paper submission for the full application (e.g., budget, adding a subcontract). ","Yes, there may be changes."]
[67,"2024-02-22","Application Deadline","Could the deadline for the full applications be extended?","The full application deadline has been updated to 3 p.m. ET on March 18, 2024. The lab call has been updated to reflect this."]
[68,"2024-02-29","Application","Are there typos on the Budget Spend Plan Template on Exchange, on the Budget Levels and Scope Tab?","An updated version of the Budget_Spend_Plan_Template has been uploaded to Exchange."]
[69,"2024-02-29","Application","In the Budget Spend Plan spreadsheet, where should partner cost-share be shown?","When applicable, cost-share should be shown on the Budget Levels and Scope Impact tab in row 23, as well as on the Prime Lab Budget Summary tab in cells D12, D13, D14, E12, E13, and/or E14. If applicable, cost-share should also be shown on the Partner Lab 1, 2, etc. Budget Summary tab(s) in cells D12, D13, and/or D14. The name of the cost-share partner(s) should be listed in the Additional Explanations section(s) of the Prime Lab Budget Summary tab and the Partner Lab 1, 2, etc. Budget Summary tab(s)."]
[70,"2024-02-29","Funding","For multi-lab projects, do the DOE funds go to the lead lab and then the lead distributes to the partner lab(s), or does DOE send funds directly to the partner lab(s)?","Federal funds are sent directly to the lead Lab/Plant/Site and any partner DOE Lab(s)/Plant(s)/Site(s) on the project."]
[71,"2024-03-01","Funding","Can academic institutions, either U.S. based or foreign, be subcontracted by a national lab? ","Subcontracts must follow both DOE and their respective Lab(s)/Plant(s)/Site(s) policies and procedures. Applicants should clearly describe subcontractors and their related tasks in the full application. Applicants can discuss specific cases with the technology transfer office at the Lab/Plant/Site. Please also see answers to questions 30, 32, and 46."]
[72,"2024-03-05","Application","What, if any, submittal documents should partnering labs provide the lead lab? (For example, should partnering labs provide the lead with a support letter or a separate budget sheet?) Should only the leading national lab submit the Technical Volume, Budget Spreadsheet, SOW, Community Benefits Plan, and Summary Slide?","Please see pages 80 and 81 of the lab call regarding partners (sections 7. Team and required resources; 9. Appendix; and BUDGET SPREADSHEET). In the Budget Spend Plan Template, there is a tab for each partner Lab(s)/Plant(s)/Site(s), \"Partner Lab 1 Budget Summary\", \"Partner Lab 2 Budget Summary\", etc. Letters of commitment from partners should be included in the Appendix per page 81 of the lab call, a maximum of one page per letter.\n\nOnly the lead Lab/Plant/Site should submit the full application in Exchange, with the requirements outlined in the lab call."]
[73,"2024-03-06","Funding","What B&R would be associated with the funding if an award is made?","That information is not available at this time; B&Rs are assigned based on project scope and technical area. Those details are communicated to the Lab(s)/Plant(s)/Site(s) after selections are made and as funds are being transferred to the Lab(s)/Plant(s)/Site(s)."]
[74,"2024-03-06","Solicitation","What is the difference between subcontractor and subrecipient in the lab call document?","Subcontractor and subrecipient are used interchangeably in the lab call and are intended to represent the same meaning."]
[75,"2024-03-14","Application","Is it acceptable to have cost-share partner and subcontractor tasks under the same high-level task but different subtasks?","Subcontracted activities to a cost-share partner need to be clearly defined and separate from activities which have cost-share from that partner associated with them. It is up to the project team for how to number the tasks/ subtasks. "]
[76,"2024-03-14","Application","In Exchange, on the financials tab, should the cost-share amount be included in the total project costs or should it only include federal funding requested?","In Exchange, please only include the federal funds requested. "]
[77,"2024-03-17","Application","If the project scope and federal/ cost-share amount have changed, can we submit more documentation later with the reworked scope and budget plan?","Project details can be adjusted if selected. If appropriate and needed, provide an addendum on the cover page stating the application submitted provides the overall concept, however the cost share and federal requested amounts would be modified to $X and the project details would need to be adjusted. Provide justification as to how/why the project scope or funding has changed. If there are specific areas of impact known, please remove from the application or strikethrough the text. Submit all documentation today in Exchange, March 18th by 3PM EST. "]
[78,"2024-04-25","Reviewer Comments","There are no reviewer comments available/visible, is this correct?","Not all applications had reviewer questions/comments."]
[79,"2024-04-25","Reviewer Comments","Is there a page limit for the replies to reviewer comments?","There is no length limit for the replies, however, they must be submitted in Exchange by 3 pm EST on 4/26/2024."]
[80,"2024-04-25","Reviewer Comments","If my application didn't receive reviewer comments, are there any expectations from us at this point?","No, there are no expectations for applicants that did not receive reviewer comments."]
[81,"2024-04-25","Reviewer Comments","Where can I find the comments for my applications?","If there are comments for your application, they will be posted on Exchange. Please click on \"Submissions\" then click on the specific project's exchange number, the questions will be posted under the \"reviewer comments\" heading."]

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["Timeline"]
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