Smart Grid Research and Development
National Energy Technology Laboratory · Department of Energy
At a glance
Smart Grid Research and Development is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the National Energy Technology Laboratory (Department of Energy). The application deadline was June 24, 2010. Individual awards are listed as $500K – $6M, with about 11 awards expected and $30M in total estimated funding. The notice is unrestricted by applicant type, subject to any clarifications in the notice. Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 81.122 (Electricity Research, Development and Analysis).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2010
- Close date
- Jun 24, 2010
- Award floor
- $500,000
- Award ceiling
- $6,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $30,000,000
- Expected awards
- 11
- Cost sharing
- Required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (any entity type)
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), in accordance with Title XIII of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), is tasked with accelerating the deployment and integration of advanced digital systems that are needed to modernize the nation's electric delivery network for enhanced interoperatability and cyber security. The goal of the Smart Grid R&D Program it to develop an integrated, national electric/communication/information technology infrastructure with the ability to dynamically optimize grid operations and resources and incorporate demand response and consumer participation.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 81.122
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Energy Technology Laboratory
carla.winaught@netl.doe.gov
304-285-4084
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Smart Grid Research and Development”?
The notice lists eligibility as unrestricted — open to any type of entity — subject to clarifications in the notice's additional eligibility information.
How much funding is available through “Smart Grid Research and Development”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k – $6m, total estimated program funding is $30,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 11 awards.
How do I apply for “Smart Grid Research and Development”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity DE-FOA-0000313), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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