To build State and municipal capacity for accelerating
biomass technology deployment, in partnership with industry; and provide
assistance in outreach, public education, and behavior modification
activities. To conduct a balanced, near-term demonstration of biomass
technologies tailored to specific regions of the country for feedstock
production, conversion technologies, and feasibility studies. Request for
proposal solicitations will be offered to develop and transfer technology to
various regions of the United States.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Assistance may be used to develop and transfer any of
several biomass energy technologies to the scientific and industrial
communities. For regional programs, such technologies will be appropriate for
the needs and resources of particular regions of the United States.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Profit
organizations; private nonprofit institutions/organizations; intrastate,
interstate, State and local government agencies, and universities may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Profit organizations; private nonprofit institutions/organizations;
intrastate, interstate, State and local government agencies, universities will
benefit.
Credentials/Documentation:
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State
and local governments.
Pre-application Coordination:
The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required
by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is
excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure:
Unsolicited proposals should be submitted in accordance with DOE "Guide
for the Submission of Unsolicited Proposals." This program is subject to
the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure: Evaluation
and award will be performed by personnel at the Coalition of Northeastern
Governors (DOE Boston Regional Office); Council of Great Lakes Governors, (DOE
Chicago Regional Office); the Southern States Energy Board (DOE Atlanta
Regional Office); the DOE Seattle Regional Office; and the Nebraska Energy
Office (DOE Denver Regional Office).
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
From 60 to 180 days.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Grants may be
modified or extended prior to grant expiration.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
This program has no statutory formula, but cost sharing is encouraged and is a
factor in the award decision process.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Assistance is available from 2 months to 1 year.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Quarterly progress
and expenditure reports. Final report at conclusion.
Audits: In accordance with
the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, (Revised, June 24, 1997),
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations,"
nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in
Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for
that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in
Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements that year, except as
noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
89-0224-0-1-271.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01
$3,500,000; FY 02 est $4,000,000; and FY 03 est $4,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Varies depending upon region and degree of cost-sharing.
The development of biomass energy technologies have been
advanced on a regional basis.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
"Guide for the Submission of Unsolicited
Proposals," Office of Procurement and Assistance Management, Department
of Energy, Washington, DC 20585.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: See
Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office: Ann
Hegnauer, Office of Fuels Development, Mgr., Regional Biomass Energy Program,
EE-31, Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: (202) 586-8014.
Fax: (202) 586-9815.
Web Site Address: http://www.ott.doe.gov/rbep/organization.html
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Great Lakes, and
Western Regional Biomass Energy Programs received funding.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Merit of the proposal is determined by: (1) Technical
relevance to program objectives; (2) potential contribution of the feedstock
or conversion process to the energy needs of the region; (3) environmental and
employment considerations; and (4) amount of cost-sharing by recipient.
