Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)

Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Funding Agency Type
Federal Government
Deadline for Application/LOI/Concept Paper
Hour of Application Deadline
1700
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
No
Funding Minimum
$1000000
Funding Maximum
$3000000
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

Private institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Independent school districts
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
All of Region 9
Description of Funding Opportunity

The goal of this funding opportunity is to improve the outcomes of large-scale solar (LSS) development for ecosystems, wildlife, and communities by soliciting projects that will a) test strategies that mitigate adverse impacts and/or maximize benefits to wildlife and ecosystems, b) provide technical assistance and stakeholder engagement opportunities to facilitate strategies that improve the compatibility of LSS facilities with wildlife, or c) provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to facilitate the adoption of agrivoltaics.

Is this a cooperative agreement?
Yes
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is 501(c)(3) status required for nonprofits?
No
Is having a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov required?
Yes
Is a cost-share required?
No
Additional Notes

Mandatory concept paper is due February 14, 2025. Full applications due May 2, 2025.

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