Assistance Listing 81.137
Minority Economic Impact
Assistance Listing 81.137, “Minority Economic Impact,” is a federal program administered by Department of Energy. It provides formula grants and formula grants (cooperative agreements) assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $3.38M in obligations for fiscal year 2023.
Program objective
The program objectives are to enhance the participation and sustainability of MSIs and MBEs in energy and STEM sectors throughout the country, including the DOE complex, particularly its national laboratories. This initiative is to increase the number of sustained, strategic, public-private partnerships that will provide professional development to underserved communities to include: minority students; minority workers; minority businesses; women; veterans; and returning citizens. This program’s interest includes: Minority Education: Increasing the participation of students enrolled in MSIs across the nation in STEM disciplines. Workforce Development: providing individuals the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and training to improve their opportunities for employment. Capacity Building: Strengthening the STEM capabilities of MSIs by collaborating with the Department’s national laboratories and scientific facilities. Technical Assistance: to enhance competitiveness through sharing information and expertise, instruction, skills, and working knowledge relative to particular needs and priorities. Training: certification, apprenticeship, placement preparation, and partnerships with community colleges to develop and deliver targeted training for regional energy sector employment opportunities. Workforce/Pipeline Analysis: DOE/ED recognizes the importance of research on disparities and opportunities for people in minority communities, minority serving institutions (MSIs), and minority business enterprises.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 81.137
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Small business (less than 500 employees)
- Other public institution/organization
- Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
- Minority group
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Serving Institutions, and non-profit institutions servicing HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and AAPIs. Additionally, minority business enterprises, and organizations the primary purpose which is to assist in the development of those communities will be able to participate in the research, development, demonstration, and contract activities of the Department.
Intended beneficiaries: Health Professional, Education (13+), Education (9-12), Education (0-8), Scientist/Researchers, Graduate Student, Student/Trainee, Education Professional, Minority group, Small business and 1 more.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range $150,000 to $475,000 Average $390,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 81.137. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 81.137
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)Environmental Management Consolidated Business Cen | Closed | $1M – $3M | Oct 15, 2024 | 81.137 |
2023 Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP)Environmental Management Consolidated Business Cen | Closed | $1M – $5M | Sep 19, 2023 | 81.137 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 81.137?
81.137 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Minority Economic Impact.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 81.137?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Small business (less than 500 employees), Other public institution/organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals and Minority group. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 81.137 provide?
The agency reported $3,381,169 in obligations for FY2023 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.