This federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Deployment Office (GDO) solicits applications for grants to support transmission siting and permitting activities as well as economic development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by the construction and operation of interstate electricity transmission lines. Eligible applicants include state, local, and Tribal governmental entities involved in transmission siting or other types of governmental organizations. Applications will be evaluated based on technical merit, impact, and team capabilities, with concept papers due by November 17, 2023 and full applications due in multiple rounds through Winter 2026.
The total anticipated federal funding available is $300 million, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $10 million for siting/permitting activities and $100,000 to $50 million for economic development initiatives. The period of performance is 24-48 months, and the funding is provided through the Inflation Reduction Act's Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254), supporting the Biden-Harris Administration's clean energy and climate goals.
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