The Department of Energy's goal is to advance national, economic and energy security in the U.S.; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that goal; and to ensure environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
Fiscal Year 2012: Provided Scholarships, supported pre-college Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) program and funded Sustainable Campus Community Initiative. Fiscal Year 2013: Plan to provide Scholarships, supported pre-college Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) program and funded Sustainable Campus Community Initiative. Fiscal Year 2014: Plan to provide Scholarships, supported pre-college Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) program and funded Sustainable Campus Community Initiative.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, stipends, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication and training, and services required for conducting research, training, and related activities.
Funding is provided for the purpose of exploring an idea that does not duplicate work already in progress or contemplated by DOE, is not already known to DOE, or has previously unrecognized merit.
Restrictions on the use of funds depend on grant provisions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
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.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The general public, scientists, researchers, student/trainee, graduate students, institutions of higher learning, DOE, and other US government agencies will benefit. Middle and high school will also benefit due to the institutions of higher learning"s programs supported by DOE.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedures
Various.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
National Energy Conservation Act, Title NECPA, Section 641, 42 U.S.C 7141; Executive Order Executive Order 13592, Tribal Colleges and Universities, December 8, 2011 as amended; Executive Order Executive Order 13515, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, October 14, 2009 as amended; Executive Order Executive Order 13532, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, February 26, 2010, as amended; Executive Order Executive Order 13532, President"s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, October 19, 2010, as amended.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
From 30 to 60 days.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Two Years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not Applicable.
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
No Data Available.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0228-0-1-050.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 12 $1,000,000; FY 13 est $710,000; and FY 14 est $1,100,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
10CFR Part 600 and cfr Part Part 2
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Annie Whatley 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washtington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: diversity@hq.doe.gov Phone: 2025868383 Fax: 2025863075
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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