Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DE-FOA-0003492
- Agency
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Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Department of Energy
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,000,000 to $3,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Energy
- Eligible applicants
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- City/Township Governments
- State Governments
- Special District Governments
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Other
- For Profit Organizations
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Small Businesses
- County Governments
- Independent School Districts
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is soliciting applications for the Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) program. This funding opportunity seeks projects that will improve the compatibility of large-scale solar (LSS) facilities with wildlife and ecosystems. Applicants can apply for one of two topic areas: (1) research, technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement to mitigate LSS impacts on wildlife, or (2) technical assistance and outreach to facilitate the adoption of agrivoltaics. Proposals will be evaluated based on their technical merit, innovation, team expertise, and potential for impact. Key deadlines include concept papers due February 14, 2025 and full applications due May 2, 2025.
The SolWEB2 program has approximately $11 million in total funding available, with $8 million allocated for Topic Area 1 and $3 million for Topic Area 2. Individual awards are expected to range from $1-3 million. Work under this program is anticipated to commence on January 1, 2026 and be performed within the United States at recipient facilities or field sites.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
NOFO Description: 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. Modification 000002: Updated the Informational Webinar Date; see the cover page of the NOFO Document Part 1
Update #1 ·
NOFO Description: 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.
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