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U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office Announces $99.5 Million FY23 Funding Opportunity

Posted by admin on May. 22, 2023  /  Awards & Grants  /  Subscribe 0

The U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) today announced a new $99.5 million funding opportunity in support of projects to reduce soft costs to improve EV charging infrastructure in underserved communities, provide consumer education on EVs and EV charging, and develop batteries that use low-cost, abundant materials. This funding opportunity seeks the participation of underserved communities and underrepresented groups, and applicants are required to submit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plans describing actions taken to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, support people from underrepresented groups in STEM, and advance equity. 

We would like to draw your attention to the following areas of interest (AOI) where Clean Cities is specifically called out as encouraged and/or required partners:

• Area of Interest 11: Reducing Soft Costs of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure to Enable Widespread Deployment– Clean Cities coalitions are encouraged as partners
• Area of Interest 12: Consumer Education Campaign for Electric Vehicles and Charging– Clean Cities coalitions are encouraged as partners
• Area of Interest 13: Demonstration and Deployment – Open Topic- “The project team must include at least one active and DOE designated Clean Cities coalition with a significant role (at least 25% of project budget)”
• Area of Interest 14: Clean Cities Coalition Network Outreach, Education and Training– “To be eligible an applicant must have a minimum of 75% of the project budget allocated to DOE-designated Clean Cities coalitions or their host organizations”.

Submission Deadlines:

• Concept Paper Submission Deadline: 6/26/2023 5:00 PM ET
• Full Application Submission Deadline: 8/11/2023 5:00 PM ET

Documents:

• FOA: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaIda9a59972-6e45-4e62-aa45-7fa07d2c7ced
• SF424 (Last Updated: 5/5/2023 04:02 PM ET)
• Budget Justification (Last Updated: 5/5/2023 04:03 PM ET)
• SOPO Template (Last Updated: 5/5/2023 04:03 PM ET)
• Summary Slide Template (Last Updated: 5/5/2023 04:04 PM ET)
• Lobbying Disclosure Template (Last Updated: 5/5/2023 04:04 PM ET)
• Location of Work Template (Last Updated: 5/5/2023 04:05 PM ET)
• FFRDC Field Work Authorization Form (Last Updated: 5/15/2023 09:36 AM ET)

Read the full VTO Fiscal Year 2023 program wide FOA here. Applicants must submit a concept paper by June 26, 2023, and full applications are due on August 11, 2023.  Those interested in partnering with Louisiana Clean Fuels on a concept paper should reach out to Ann Vail at [email protected] 

Learn more about VTO and DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. 

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