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The Department of Energy's goal is to advance national, economic and energy security in the U.S.; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that goal; and to ensure environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Fraunhofer Usa, Inc. | $ 1,749,127 | 2010-09-28 | 2015-03-31 | |
| University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees, The | $ 1,685,210 | 2010-09-28 | 2015-03-31 | |
| University Of California, San Diego | $ 1,392,827 | 2010-09-28 | 2014-09-30 | |
| Clean Energy Trust | $ 1,750,000 | 2010-09-28 | 2014-03-31 | |
| University Of Utah, The | $ 1,745,640 | 2010-09-28 | 2014-03-31 | |
| Adept Science And Technologies Llc | $ 173,700 | 2006-09-06 | 2009-08-30 | |
| Ceralink Inc. | $ 249,287 | 2006-08-09 | 2009-08-14 | |
| Biosynthetic Technologies, Llc | $ 181,664 | 2006-08-03 | 2009-07-30 | |
| Biosynthetic Technologies, Llc | -$ 68,336 | 2006-07-31 | 2009-07-30 | |
| $ 0 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The assistance provides financial assistance for research and development of innovative, energy-saving ideas and invention.
Inventions and Innovations support energy efficiency and renewable energy technology development in focus areas that align with the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
N/A.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Only proposals prepared in response to the requirements contained in the annual competitive solicitation will be accepted. The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement posted on the EERE Exchange website (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/) and the grants.gov website at http://www.grants.gov/.
Award Procedures
The Application is deemed meritorious by the review committee and the Recipient abides by all award terms and conditions, either explicitly stated or incorporated by reference.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Public Law 111-5 ?American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?; Public Law 110?140 ?Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007?; Public Law 109?58 ?Energy Policy Act of 2005?; Public Law 102-486 ?Energy Policy Act of 1992?; Public Law 95-91 ?Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977?; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, Section 14, Public Law 93-577, 88 Stat. 1894, 42 U.S.C 5913, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C 7101; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, Section 14, Public Law 577-93, 88 Stat. 1894, 42 U.S.C 5913.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Unsuccessful applicants are entitled to a debriefing by DOE program officials with a clear explanation of why the proposal was not accepted for funding.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. Cost sharing is not required, however cost sharing is highly encouraged. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Award project periods range from 1 to 3 years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds awarded are subject to Congressional Appropriation.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No program reports are required.
No cash reports are required.
For research and development (R&D) and demonstration and commercialization awards a quarterly Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) is required.
For non-R&D awards a quarterly Progress Report is required.
Every quarter, the Prime Recipient is required to submit a completed SF-425 for the project ? i.e., the entirety of work performed by the Prime Recipient, Subrecipients, and contractors.
For research and development (R&D) and demonstration and commercialization awards a quarterly Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) is required.
For non-R&D awards a quarterly Progress Report is required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Audit procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200.501 and 2 CFR 910.501 are required.
Records
Access to process implementation and efficiency data must be available for 10 years after project completion to measure performance against expectation and to support commercialization of the technology.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0203-0-1-270.
Obigations
(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 16 $0; FY 17 est $0; and FY 18 est $0 - This program has not been regularly funded since 2012, and it is unlikely that it will receive significant funding in future periods.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$500,000 to $1,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Regulations: Financial Assistance Regulations 2 CFR 200 as amended by 2 CFR 910.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
James Cash 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401 Email: james.cash@ee.doe.gov Phone: 240-562-1456
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Uniqueness, technical feasibility, marketability, energy relationship (including energy savings).
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