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Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities

Golden Field Office

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from utilities, industry, academia, EV service providers, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings in Connected Communities. EERE is specifically interested in information on the draft Connected Communities FOA goals and design. This is solely a request for information and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). EERE is not accepting applications. This RFI is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA); therefore, EERE is not accepting applications at this time. EERE may issue a FOA in the future based on or related to the content and responses to this RFI; however, EERE may also elect not to issue a FOA. There is no guarantee that a FOA will be issued as a result of this RFI. Responding to this RFI does not provide any advantage or disadvantage to potential applicants if EERE chooses to issue a FOA regarding the subject matter. Final details, including the anticipated award size, quantity, and timing of EERE funded awards, will be subject to Congressional appropriations and direction. Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to CCPilotsRFI@ee.doe.gov no later than 5:00pm (ET) on May 12, 2020. Responses must be provided as attachments to an email. It is recommended that attachments with file sizes exceeding 25MB be compressed (i.e., zipped) to ensure message delivery. Responses must be provided as a Microsoft Word (.docx) attachment to the email, and no more than 10 pages in length, 12 point font, 1 inch margins. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the Request for Information (RFI) and where to submit responses can be found in the full RFI document posted on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.

Grant Summary

Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities is a Golden Field Office grant providing $0K to $0K for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

energyclean energy

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$0K$0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities from Golden Field Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Golden Field Office before the deadline.
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Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities?

Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities is offered by Golden Field Office and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities provide?

Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities provides between $1 and $2 per award from Golden Field Office. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities deadline?

Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Golden Field Office, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities?

To apply for Request for Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement 2206 - Connected Communities, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Golden Field Office.

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