FOA: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Deployment Initiatives
Posted by admin on Jul. 17, 2014 / Clean Fuels Funding, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Awards & Grants / Subscribe 0
Energy Department announced up to $4.5 million to expand the use of alternative fuel vehicles through the Clean Cities program
We are pleased to announce a new DOE Funding Opportunity, which was posted on July 16th on the Grants.gov and EERE Exchange.
The Energy Department announced up to $4.5 million to expand the use of alternative fuel vehicles through the Clean Cities program (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId334a63fc-6925-4d5a-a148-226905821333), including plug-in electric, natural gas, propane, and flexible fuel vehicles. Through consumer outreach, training, and strategic planning, these investments will increase America’s economic, energy, and environmental security. Concept papers to apply for this funding are required and due August 1, 2014. Full applications are due October 1, 2014. You can view the full announcement here: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/FileContent.aspx?FileID=1aec0ea7-0156-4423-9214-f1339b6e6b08.
This funding will support seven to fifteen deployment projects in three major areas: on-the-road demonstrations, safety-related training, and emergency preparedness.
-Demonstration Projects (50% Cost share, $250,000 to $500,000 per award, 2-4 awards)
The first area of funding focuses on increasing the number of drivers that can experience alternative fuel vehicles first-hand. Projects in this area will help potential buyers drive these vehicles for extended periods of time and gather data about their experiences. By increasing access to these vehicles through car-sharing, rental car, and commercial fleet leasing programs, more drivers will understand their benefits and be more likely to purchase them.
-Training (20% Cost share, $250,000 - $1,000,000 per award, 4-10 awards)
Projects under the second area of funding will develop and/or deliver training on alternative fuel vehicles to emergency first responders, public safety officials, and automotive technicians. This area may fund in-person workshops and on-line training courses to educate these vital personnel on safely handling and responding to incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles.
-Emergency Preparedness (20% Cost share, up to $1,000,000, one award nationwide)
The third area of funding will support efforts to incorporate alternative fuels into city, state, and regional emergency management plans. Because natural disasters often interrupt gasoline and diesel fuel supplies, alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure can be valuable resources for disaster relief and emergency response teams.
Applicants must register with and submit application materials through EERE Exchange (https://eere-Exchange.energy.gov), the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s application portal. For additional information about this funding opportunity, visit the listing on EERE Exchange (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId334a63fc-6925-4d5a-a148-226905821333).
Anyone interested in participating in this FOA should contact Louisiana Clean Fuels as soon as possible for more information on applicable projects under this grant opportunity.
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