DOE Opens $915k for Elective Pay - Blueprints for Communities
Applications close: August 8th at 3pm ET. Expecting to notify applicants of selection by August 2024, and this engagement will continue through February 2025.
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is accepting applications)
Opportunity: Elective Pay - Blueprints for Communities
Overview and Eligible Uses: The Elective Pay – Blueprints for Communities opportunity was launched in July 2024 to support the development of additional resources for these communities as they plan and execute projects which are eligible for clean energy tax credits through Elective Pay or the 179d energy efficient commercial building property tax deduction. The opportunity envisions blueprints as documents that will help guide interested entities through all stages of a sample project, identifying important considerations, opportunities, and restrictions along the road to claiming Elective Pay.
Blueprints developed through this funding opportunity will address multiple topics central to planning and implementing an eligible project, potentially including but not limited to the following: building a project team; funding and financing; designing an eligible project; documentation and record keeping; tax year determination; prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content requirements; IRS pre-registration; and tax return filing.
Amount: A total of $915K in funding will be awarded to 3-10 selectees, applicants can request up to $305K to execute proposed activities over 6 months.
Eligible Applicants:
Applicant is a domestic entity.
Applicant must certify it is not owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of government of Country of Risk.
Persons participating in a Foreign Government-Sponsored Talent Recruitment Program of a Foreign Country of Risk are prohibited from participating in projects selected for federal funding under this Opportunity.
Competitive applicants (or applicant teams) will have:
Established networks among those eligible for elective pay
Demonstrated community education and outreach expertise
Tax Credit and/or Tax Policy Expertise
Relevant renewable energy project expertise
Clear Vision for Blueprint deliverables
Key Dates: Applications close: August 8th at 3pm ET. Expecting to notify applicants of selection by August 2024, and this engagement will continue through February 2025.
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