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Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience

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Assistance Listing
Department/Ind. Agency
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Assistance Listing Number
81.254
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Overview

Objectives

The Grid Deployment Office (GDO) works to catalyze the development of new and upgraded electric infrastructure across the country by maintaining and investing in critical generation facilities; developing and upgrading high-capacity electric transmission lines nationwide; and deploying transmission and distribution technologies.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Assistance Listing Description

The Grid Deployment Office (GDO) acts as a partner with states, Tribes, territories, industry, communities, and other energy sector stakeholders to deploy solutions to lower energy costs and improve grid reliability and resilience. It strives to work in strong partnership with those across the U.S. to support a robust generation, transmission, and distribution system, which is the backbone of the Nation’s economic, energy, and national security infrastructure. GDO provides funding through grants and cooperative agreements to stimulate the public purpose of a robust generation, transmission, and distribution system

Authorizations

Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), Public Law 109-58

Inflation Reduction Act, Public Law 117-169

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58

Financial Information

These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.gov
Obligation(s)FY 23FY 24 (est.)FY 25 (est.)
Cooperative Agreements Total$4,400,000$1,920,336,000$2,914,000,000
Project Grants Total$79,588,242$1,835,000,000$2,270,000,000
Formula Grants Total$670,393,785$561,000,000$550,000,000
Totals$754,382,027$4,316,336,000$5,734,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Awards range from approximately $50,000 - $450,000,000 with an average award size of $6,500,000

Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Account Identification

89-0318-0-1-999

Criteria for Applying

Types of Assistance

B - Cooperative Agreements, B - Project Grants, A - Formula Grants

Credentials and Documentation

No Credentials or Documentation are required.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Designations

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations), Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization

All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, such as profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, universities, research organizations, state and local governments, and Indian Tribes, unless the funding opportunity announcement contains a "Determination of Restricted Eligibility". All information regarding eligibility requirements will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement

Beneficiary Eligibility

Designations

Beneficiary eligibility is the same as applicant eligibility.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The time period is dependent upon notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) requirements and the individual project award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: financial assistance grant and cooperative agreement award documents Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Electronic funds transfer Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Funding will be used to catalyze the development of new and upgraded electric infrastructure across the country by maintaining and investing in critical generation facilities; developing and upgrading high-capacity electric transmission lines nationwide; and deploying transmission and distribution technologies

Use of Assistance

Designations

Energy, Science and Technology, Planning, Economic Development

The specific notice of funding opportunity will describe how the assistance will be used for those selected for an award.Any restrictions will be specifically identified within the notice of funding opportunity.Any discretionary funds would be awarded via a competitive announcement.Loans may be issued under the Transmission Facilitation Program

Applying for Assistance

Deadlines

Deadlines will be specifically identified within the notice of funding opportunity.

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. Any pre-application coordination will be identified within the specific notice of funding opportunity.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Any steps for applying for assistance will be identified within the notice of funding opportunity.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Evaluation and selection criteria, as well as the process and timeline, will be discussed within the specific notice of funding opportunity.

Award Procedure

All applications which pass an initial review will receive an objective merit review. The objective merit review will be based on evaluation criteria set forth in the competitive notice of funding opportunity.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

60-120 days

Renewals

Grants and Cooperative Agreements may be modified or extended as detailed within the award terms and conditions

Appeals

All information regarding appeals will be included in the specific notice of funding opportunity.

Compliance Requirements

Policy Requirements

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing:

Subpart B, General provisions

Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards

Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements

Subpart E, Cost Principles

Subpart F, Audit Requirements

The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing:

Not Applicable

Additional Information:

Reports

Progress Reports: All reporting requirements will be specifically identified within the notice of funding opportunity, and if selected for an award, the award's terms and conditions.

Expenditure Reports: All reporting requirements will be specifically identified within the notice of funding opportunity, and if selected for an award, the award's terms and conditions.

Audits

Refer to the link below for 2 CFR Subpart F Audit Requirements.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F

Records

Any record requirements will specifically be identified within the notice of funding opportunity or the award's terms and conditions. Records retention per 2 CFR 200

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Contact Information

Regional or Local Locations:

See Regional Assistance Locations.

Headquarters Office:

Diana Pry
1000 Independence Ave. SW,
Washington, DC 20585
diana.pry@hq.doe.gov
240-474-8389
Website: https://www.energy.gov/gdo/grid-deployment-office

History

  • 2024Published

    Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience

  • 2023Published

    Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience

  • 2022Published

    Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience