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["ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER LOG"]
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["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","AOI","Answer","Date Posted"]
[1,"2024-08-05","Eligibility","Does “local governments” include Tribal governments?",2,"No, tribal government is not considered a unit of local government.","2024-08-09"]
[2,"2024-08-06","Eligibility","Would a mobile processing unit be an allowable expense?",2,"The FOA states that programs “…do not need to address or propose industrial or chemical processes for recycling”.  However, it is the responsibility of the applicant to read the FOA objectives to determine the most appropriate project and related expenses.  In the application stage, DOE will not make determinations about the allowability of a proposed cost.   ","2024-08-09"]
[3,"2024-08-06","Eligibility","Are U.S. Territories such as American Samoa eligible to apply?","Both","Yes, American Samoa is an eligible entity to apply to AOI 1 or AOI 2. Please refer to Section III. A of the FOA.\n\nEligibility for AOI 1 is restricted to States. \"State means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any agency or instrumentality thereof exclusive of local governments.\" (2 CFR 200.1)\n\nEligibility for AOI 2 is restricted to States and units of local government. \"State means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any agency or instrumentality thereof exclusive of local governments.\" (2 CFR 200.1)","2024-08-09"]
[4,"2024-08-06","Webinar","Was the Smart Manufacturing and Recycling Tactics for States webinar recorded? If so can you please provide a link to where it is stored?","Both","The link has been posted on the Clean Energy Infracture Exhange under DE-FOA-0003376.","2024-08-19"]
[5,"2024-08-07","Eligibility","What quantity do we need to have to qualify? ",2,"It is unclear what quantity this question is referring to.  There is no minimum recycling quantity required for eligibility.","2024-08-09"]
[6,"2024-08-07","Eligibility","Can a company located in Boulder, CO apply?",1,"Please refer to Section III. A of the FOA. Eligibility for award under AOI 1 is restricted to States.\nPlease refer to Section III. A ii of the FOA (\"Domestic Entities\") for information about subrecipient eligibility.","2024-08-09"]
[7,"2024-08-08","Webinar","I was unable to participate in the informational Smart Manufacturing and Recycling Tactics for States webinar that took place on 8/6/2024. I am greatly interested in the subject and was wondering if the webinar, slide show or related information was going to be made available to individuals who were unable to participate. ","Both","See response to Question #4.","2024-08-19"]
[8,"2024-08-09","Eligibility","I am interested in the definition of a state entity based on the FOA.  We are interested in submitting to DE-FOA-0003376: Smart Manufacturing and Recycling Tactics for States (SMART).  There are two entities that we would consider going through and both receive state funding.  ","Both","See response to Question #6.","2024-08-19"]
[9,"2024-08-13","Eligibility","Can you confirm the definition of \" Consumer Battery Electronics collection\" in the line \"Project run by a state or local unit of government that will help establish or enhance used consumer electronics battery collection, recycling, and reprocessing to support a domestic battery and critical materials supply chain.\"",2,"As described in Area of Interest 2, programs can focus on any or all of these recycling steps, such as collecting, handling, sorting, storing, and transporting spent and discarded batteries and electronics containing batteries.  Per BIL § 40207(f)(1)(B) “The term ‘battery’ means a device that—(i) consists of 1 or more electrochemical cells that are electrically connected; and (ii) is designed to store and deliver electric energy.”  Electronic equipment not containing a battery is outside the scope of this FOA."]
[{"$nulls":6},"2024-08-19"]
[null,null,null,"More specifically, we would like to clarify the scope of electronic equipment covered under this funding opportunity. If an organization collects a wide range of electronics, some containing batteries and some that do not, would this grant allow for the collection, recycling, and reprocessing of all electronic equipment, or only electronics that contain a battery?"]
[10,"2024-08-15","Cost Sharing"," Can you please confirm whether Generated Program Income is allowable to be used as cost share?","Both","Please refer to Section III.B.ii and iii of the FOA Cost Share Allocation and Cost Share Types and Allowability. ","2024-08-19"]
[11,"2024-08-15","Other","Can an entity who has an active project funded by the State Manufacturing Leadership Program (BIL Section 40534) apply for a project under this funding opportunity?",1,"Please refer to Section II.A.iii of the FOA.  \"Entities who have existing DOE-funded awards may only submit a new application under this FOA for work that is not duplicative of that already funded by DOE.\"  As such, yes, an entity with an existing DOE-funded award can apply for funding under this opportunity as as the work under the proposed project is not duplicative of work being completed under the existing DOE-funded award.","2024-08-19"]
[{"$nulls":6},"2024-08-19"]
[null,null,null,"If so, can the projects have performance periods that are concurrent or will the performance period for the new project begin after completion of the performance periods for the active project?",null,"A proposed project's performance period may overlap with the performance period(s) of an existing DOE-funded award.  In the case that an applicant is selected for an award under AOI1 and has an existing award under DE-FOA-0002969, DOE will work with the entity to ensure tasks and performance periods are appropriately scheduled during the award negotiation process following selections.","2024-08-19"]
[12,"2024-08-15","Cost Sharing","How much percentage of the grants should be allocated to primary recipient and subrecipients?",2,"Please refer to Section III.B.ii and iii of the FOA Cost Share Allocation and Cost Share Types and Allowability. There is no required percentage that must be allocated to primary recipients and/or subrecipients.","2024-08-19"]
[13,"2024-08-18","Eligibility","How can we get our state to apply for this opportunity?  We are a company and not eligible to apply for an award under AOI 1 of this FOA.",1,"Please refer to Section III. A.ii of the FOA regarding eligility to participate as a subrecipient of this FOA.  Eligible subrecipients include Domestic Entities such as (but not limited to) for-profit and nonprofit entities.\nAn entity interested in participating as a subrecipient of this FOA should reach out to eligible entities in their state who may be interested in applying for an award under this FOA. For AOI 1, this may include state entities such as a state economic development office, state energy office, or state department of commerce, assuming they meet the definition of an agency or instrumentality of a state as defined by 2 CFR 200.1 and detailed in Question #3.","2024-08-20"]
[14,"2024-08-18","Application Content/Format","If the prime and subrecipients do not have any of the listed foreign connections, do we need to submit the Transparency of Foreign Connections form?","Both","All prime applicants and subrecipients must provide a Transparency of Foreign Connections PDF document.  A Transparency of Foreign Connections template is available on the S3 Infrastructure Exchange website.","2024-08-20"]
[15,"2024-08-18","Application Content/Format","What is the difference between “partners” and “subrecipient” in terms of the need to complete some of the forms? Would any local government whose battery collection site might receive funding through this FOA be a subrecipient? If we were to cover costs by using a state contractor program to provide service to local government collection sites, rather than providing funds to them, would they be subrecipients?","Both","A subrecipient is any entity that receives a subaward from a pass-through entity to carry out part of a Federal program; but does not include an individual that is a beneficiary of such program.  A subrecipient may also be a recipient of other Federal awards directly from a Federal awarding agency.  A partner is any entity (besides the prime applicant) who assists with a project.  A partner may not necessarily receive pass through funding.","2024-08-20"]
[16,"2024-08-18","Application Content/Format","Do we need to include sites that are already battery collection sites in the Environmental Volume (for example, an existing household hazardous waste collection facility)? Much of it seems to be aimed at new construction.",2,"Applicants must provide information about all sites relevant to the project proposed, whether new or previously established.  If an existing collection site will be used, in the EIV the applicant should make efforts to describe operation activities, including the duration and schedule, as well as, both beneficial and detrimental impacts, and any major risks associated with constructing, operating, maintaining, and dismantling/disposing of the proposed facility, if applicable.  The EIV template is available on the S3 Infrastructure Exchange website.","2024-08-20"]
[17,"2024-08-13","Eligibility","In Section IV. H. iii. vi. on Equipment and Supplies, what is the definition of “American made?”  We are budgeted to pay for a forklift for material handling, especially, for batteries management.  The local forklift dealers that the County has contracts with are having supplies chain issue.  They can only get forklifts from a specific company. They claimed that its forklifts were assembled in the USA, not necessarily all the parts are made in the USA. ",2,"Regarding the forklift, the Department will not make a cost allowability determination absent a full application. If a purchase falls under the Build American Buy America (BABA) Requirements for Infrastructure Projects, more information about what qualifies as American made can be found at: https://www.energy.gov/management/build-america-buy-america."]
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[null,null,null,"1) Would a company specific forklift be qualified for this grant then? ",null,null,"2024-08-20"]
[null,null,null," "]
[null,null,null,"2) If we would get the forklift late due to supplies chain issue but before the project completion date, would the expense of purchasing a new forklift still be qualified for this grant?"]
[18,"2024-08-14","Eligibility","Could you clarify whether retired Electric Vehicles battery pack and cell collections would also qualify for this program?",2,"The definition of battery provided is correct.  Collection of retired EV battery pack and cell collections is within the scope of this FOA.","2024-08-20"]
[null,null,null,"Below is the definition of \"battery\" provided on page 10 of the FOA (which would also qualify non-consumer electronic batteries such as Electric Vehicle batteries). “battery” in BIL § 40207(f)(1)(B): “The term ‘battery’ means a device that—(i) consists of 1 or more electrochemical cells that are electrically connected; and (ii) is designed to store and deliver electric energy.” "]
[19,"2024-08-15","Eligibility","When looking at the FOA I noticed in the Program Overview it states “the recycling of batteries and battery-containing devices to support the establishment of a robust domestic critical material supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.” Would this part of the grant be only limited to vehicle batteries, and can you please define vehicle batteries. I am curious if it is limited to cars or how broad is the term “electric vehicle”. ",2,"Per the funding opportunity, the program covers the collection of \"batteries or battery-containing electronics.\"  Per BIL § 40207(f)(1)(B) “The term ‘battery’ means a device that—(i) consists of 1 or more electrochemical cells that are electrically connected; and (ii) is designed to store and deliver electric energy.”  The term \"electric vehicle\" has not been defined for the purposes of this FOA.  The FOA is not limited to electric vehicle batteries.","2024-08-20"]
[20,"2024-08-19","Application Content/Format","On the Environmental Questionnaire and Environmental Volume. Do we need to include locations of office work (e.g., no battery or electronics collection will take place, only administration of the project) on these forms?",2,"Applicants must provide information about ALL sites relevant to the project proposed.","2024-08-20"]
[21,"2024-08-19","Eligibility","Looking for funding regarding a software project. ","Both","Software is outside the scope of this FOA.  See Section I.A.B. for the Areas of Interest.","2024-08-23"]
[22,"2024-08-20","Eligibility","I have a question about AOI 2 of the FOA. The description uses the terms “collection”, “recycling” and “reprocessing”, and I wonder if a 2nd use application, wherein a battery that has degraded such that it can no longer fulfill its primary application is moved to a (less demanding) secondary application (either as a reconstituted pack of 2nd use cells or even the original pack remaining intact), would be within the scope of the FOA.",2,"While applications must provide data and documentation to support anticipated downstream activities, the focus of AOI 2 of this FOA is to support the collection, recycling, and reprocessing of batteries and battery-containing devices.","2024-08-23"]
[23,"2024-08-21","Other","If a state is successful in obtaining a $2 million allocation, is there a limit on how much it can disperse to qualifying companies?  Is it possible for the state to give the entire allocation to one company?",1,"Please refer to Section I.A.i this AOI will support state entities in accelerating the deployment of smart manufacturing and high-performance computing technologies across their small\u0002and medium-sized manufacturing firm base."]
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[{"$nulls":5},"Please also refer to Section I.B.i. DOE is seeking applications for projects under this AOI from state entities to establish new or expand existing programs that (1) provide assistance to SMMs to implement smart manufacturing technologies and practices and (2) facilitate access to high-performance computing resources for SMMs.","2024-08-28"]
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[{"$nulls":5},"While the intent of funding under AOI 1 is to support state-run programs that support multiple SMMs, there is no prohibition against a state supporting a single SMM."]
[{"$nulls":5}," "]
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[24,"2024-08-22","Eligibility","I am seeking clarification on eligibility to apply for AOI 1: State Manufacturing Leadership Program under DE-FOA-0003376.  The FOA indicates that eligible for AO1 is restricted to States, which are defined as “State means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any agency or instrumentality thereof exclusive of local governments.”",1,"Please refer to  Section III.A.i and III.A.ii"]
[null,null,null," ",null," ","2024-08-28"]
[null,null,null,"Under this guidance…",null,"For the purposes of this Program, an individual public/state university is not considered an agency or instrumentality of a state and is not an eligible prime recipient.  A state agency that oversees the state university system could, however, submit an application with a State university/universities as a subrecipient, assuming that agency meets the definition of an agency or instrumentality of a state as defined by 2 CFR 200.1 and detailed in Question #3."]
[null,null,null,"Would a public university established by the state legislature be considered a state instrumentality eligible to apply for AOI 1?  "]
[24,"2024-08-22","Eligibility","Would a nonprofit corporation established by the state legislature and with a board of directors appointed by the Governor be considered a state instrumentality eligible to apply for AOI 1?",1,"See questions 3 and 13"]
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[null,null,null,"Would the state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership be considered a state instrumentality eligible to apply for AOI 1? ",null,"Please refer to Section III.G. DOE will not make eligibility determinations for potential applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FOA must be submitted. The decision whether to apply in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
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[{"$nulls":5},"Please refer to Section III.A.of the FOA regarding eligility for an award as a prime applicant or to participate as a subrecipient of this FOA.","2024-08-28"]
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[{"$nulls":5},"An entity interested in participating as a subrecipient of this FOA should reach out to eligible entities in their state who may be interested in applying for an award under this FOA. For AOI 1, this may include state entities such as a state economic development office, state energy office, or state department of commerce, assuming they meet the definition of an agency or instrumentality of a state as defined by 2 CFR 200.1 and detailed in Question #3."]
[25,"2024-08-27","Application Content/Format","Environmental Questionnaire: the form requests respondent to select project work activities in three different groups. Should the applicant select ALL applicable boxes OR the box that most encapsulates the scope of work? The challenge we have is our current scope of work is a hybrid of Group A, B, and C – including demonstration projects with hard physical improvements to facilities/operations/equipment AND robust technical assistance. How best should a broad application like ours proceed filling this part of the form out?",1,"Please see Question II.A.9 of the Environmental Questionnaire:  \"Identify and select the checkbox with the predominant project work activities under Group A, B, or C.\"  As such, the applicant should select one box, either Group A, B, or C."]
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[{"$nulls":5},"See question II.A.7 of the Environmental Questionnaire, which provides space for the applicant to list the full scope of activities planned.","2024-08-28"]
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[{"$nulls":5}," "]
[26,"2024-08-27","Application Content/Format","Environmental Questionnaire: as part of the proposed project, the applying agency, has not selected specific locations for direct technology implementation projects. Therefore, we are unsure how to describe specific locations of where project activities will occur. Is it permissible the applicant simply say projects will occur in the “state?” OR, does the applicant need to have technology implementation project pre-determined prior to application?",1,"For AOI 1, please refer to Section IV.C.iii, the Technical Volume Content Requirements.  As described in the Technical Description, Innovation, and Impact section, applications should indicate the SMM base that the applicant intends to reach, whether broadly across the state or targeted based on specific industries, geographies or demographics.  As such, specific smart manufacturing implementation projects for SMMs do not need to be pre-determined at the time of application.","2024-08-28"]
[null,null,null,"For context, our current scope of work includes the identification of projects through the project schedule of activities. All projects would have to adhere to both state and federal requirements per the stated rules and guidelines. In part, our plan was to leverage enhanced technical assistance to identify pilot/demonstration projects to deploy smart technology investments. As this Environmental Questionnaire reads, it appears this may be difficult to accomplish or be competitive if specific sites/projects are not pre-determined. Please advise."]
[27,"2024-08-29","Other","In some other cooperative agreement programs, facilitated projects that serve the mission but aren't funded by the agreement are eligible to be included as clients served for the program.  (Ex: state funding applied to pay for a smart manufacturing roadmap implementation).  Does MESC have a similar perspective?",1,"When estimating project impacts, applicants should specify the outcomes that may directly result from funds spent during the project's performance period (both federal share and cost share). Applicants may also elaborate on any anticipated impact of the project after the performance period is complete. Impacts from other programs and funding sources are distinct from and should not be included under the anticipated impacts from this funding opportunity. See section IV.C.iii - Technical Volume for more information on how to discuss and justify \"Project Impact\".","2024-09-05"]
[28,"2024-08-30","Eligibility","We are an eligible subrecipient who wants another organization to submit an application to the Smart Manufacturing and Recycling Tactics for States (SMART) FOA to expand our workforce training and help our state's manufacturing move forward. One of the major issues we are having is finding a state entity that will partner with us, as the applicant.",1,"DOE will not make eligibility determinations for potential applicants prior to the date on which applications to this FOA must be submitted. The decision whether to apply in response to this FOA lies solely with the applicant."]
[{"$nulls":6},"2024-09-05"]
[null,null,null,"We have a specific entity in mind that may be considered a state entity.  How do we know if the organization we want to partner with is considered a state entity?",null,"An entity interested in participating as a subrecipient of this FOA should reach out to eligible entities in their state who may be interested in applying for an award under this FOA. For AOI 1, this may include state entities such as a state economic development office, state energy office, or state department of commerce, assuming they meet the definition of an agency or instrumentality of a state as defined by 2 CFR 200.1 and detailed in Question #3."]
[29,"2024-09-03","Eligibility","From a company, can you confirm that only state and local governments are eligible for this funding?",2,"Please refer to Section III. A.i of the FOA regarding eligibility for AOI 2, which is restricted to States and units of local government.  "]
[null,null,null," "]
[null,null,null,"If you have any additional resources, programs, or information available to share it would be greatly appreciated.",null,"Please also refer to Section III. A.ii of the FOA regarding eligility to participate as a subrecipient of this FOA.  Eligible subrecipients include Domestic Entities such as (but not limited to) for-profit and nonprofit entities."]
[{"$nulls":6},"2024-09-06"]
[{"$nulls":5},"An entity interested in participating as a subrecipient should reach out to eligible entities who may be interested in applying for an award under this FOA.  You may consider reaching out to state or local government entities such as (but not limited to) a state environmental protection agency, county waste managment division, or city department of sanitation, assuming they meet the definition of a state as defined by 2 CFR 200.1 and detailed in Question #3 or local government entity."]
[30,"2024-09-05","Application Content/Format","Regarding the lobbying form – Our agency does not lobby. Can we enter mostly “N/A” in the blanks of that form?","Both","It is permissable to enter \"N/A\" in any fields that do not apply to the applicant."]
[{"$nulls":6},"2024-09-06"]
[null,null,null,"Is the correct CFDA number 81.253?",null,"The CFDA number is 81.253."]
[31,"2024-09-05","Application Content/Format","We are preparing our application for the SMART funding opportunity, and in the FOA guidance for the application components, it lists “ControlNumber” as the first part of a naming convention for application files. Can you please let me know where to find our control number for our application?","Both","In order to obtain a control number for your application, you must begin the application process. To begin the application process, click on either the FOA Number or Title of the applicable funding opportunity.  Click the 'Apply' button to create the Full Application submission. The Exchange system will generate and assign the control  number.","2024-09-06"]
[32,"2024-09-10","Application Content/Format","Currently working on our application for the State Manufacturing Leadership Program. We are a bit confused on what funding and/or programs would need to be disclosed in the Current and Pending Support section of the application. The state runs a multitude of programs using state and federal funds. These programs do not necessarily interact with the planned offerings under our State Manufacturing Leadership Program proposal. For other grant applications, we have created a grant history document to show these funding streams. Would the required response for the Current and Pending Support section be similar to this?",1,"Please refer to Section IV.C.xxii for the complete list of requirements of Current and Pending Support.  The requirement applies to the Principal Investigator or Lead Project Manager and all Senior/Key Personnel at both the applicant and subrecipient level. ","2024-09-11"]
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[33,"2024-09-11","Eligibility","Are state funded universities and/or state funded community college districts eligible to serve as a prime recipient who is submitting an application under AOI 1?",1,"Per the FOA Section III.A.i and ii \"AOI 1: In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to States.\""]
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[{"$nulls":5},"\"The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a subrecipient of this FOA:"]
[{"$nulls":5},"1. Institutions of higher education;"]
[{"$nulls":5},"2. For-profit entities;"]
[{"$nulls":5},"3. Nonprofit entities;"]
[{"$nulls":5},"4. State and local governmental entities; and"]
[{"$nulls":5},"5. Indian Tribes, as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, 25 U.S.C. § 530424\""]
[{"$nulls":6},"2024-09-11"]
[{"$nulls":5},"State funded universities and/or state funded community college districts are considered Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) please refer to 2 CFR 200.1 and 20 U.S.C. 1001.  "]
[{"$nulls":5},"As such, a state funded university, or state funded community college district, or IHE does not meet the definition of a State, and is not eligible for an award (i.e. is not eligible to serve as a prime recipient who is submitting an application) for AOI 1). "]
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[{"$nulls":5},"An Institution of Higher Education interested in participating as a subrecipient of an application under AOI 1 should reach out to an eligible prime recipient (i.e. State) who may be interested in applying for an award. For AOI 1, state entities may include the state governor's office, state economic development office, state energy office, or state department of commerce, assuming they meet the definition of an agency or instrumentality of a state as defined by 2 CFR 200.1 and detailed in Questions #3 and #28."]
[34,"2024-09-11","Other","Will there be future rounds for the BIL Smart Manufacturing and Recycling Tactics for States (SMART)? If so, is it an annual or biennial grant program?","Both","Please refer to the first page of DE-FOA-0003376 for all official dates.  DE-FOA-0003376 is not intended to be an annual or biennial grant program."]
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[null,null,null,"Would you, by chance, be able to point us to any of your other grant opportunities for lithium-ion battery recycling?",null,"For updates and upcoming announcements regarding our program please refer to our website, www.energy.gov/mesc.  Applicants are encouraged to monitor the competitive funding opportunities through the following sources: Infrastructure Exchange (https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov), Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) Exchange (https://oced-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx), and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Exchange (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/).  Interested applicants should also monitor grants.gov for opportunities at all Federal agencies.  ","2024-09-12"]
[35,"2024-09-11","Application Content/Format","In comparing the Full Application requirements with the S3 Exchange and the required documents on page 26 of the FOA, there appear to be 4 documents not on the S3 Exchange. Can you please advise on the reason there is a discrepancy between the two and/or where to locate the 4 documents OR if they are not in fact required as part of the full application?","Both","Of the 4 items noted, S3 Exchange only has a template for the Subrecipient Budget Justification."]
[null,null,null," ",null,"For details on how these items, please refer to the following sections:"]
[null,null,null,"1. Community Partnership Documentation",null,"Section IV.C.vi. Community Partnership Documentation."]
[null,null,null,"2. Subrecipient Budget Justification",null,"Section IV.C.viii Subrecipient Budget Justification (if applicable)","2024-09-12"]
[null,null,null,"3. DOE Work Proposal for FFRDC",null,"Section E.i. Requirements for DOE/NNSA and Non-DOE NNSA FFRDCs included as a Subrecipient (if applicable)"]
[null,null,null,"4. Authorization from cognizant Contract Officer for FFRDC",null,"Section IV.C.xvii Budget for DOE/NNSA FFRDC (if applicable) and Section IV.C.xviii Authorization for Non-DOE/NNSA or DOE/NNSA FFRDCs (if"]
[{"$nulls":5},"applicable)."]
[36,"2024-09-12","Eligibility","Can a State designate a state college or state university as an instrumentality of the State for this funding opportunity under AOI 1 per DOE M 321.1 – 1?  If so, would a letter from the state designating the college or university as instrumentality be sufficient to include in the proposal application?   ",1,"For the purpose of the approved Restricted Eligibility established for AOI 1 of this FOA, institutions of higher education are not considered instrumentalities of a State.","2024-09-12"]
[37,"2024-09-12","Other","Will there be another round of funding opened for AOI2 in the event that the $41M is not allocated in this cycle? ",2,"For updates and upcoming announcements regarding our program please refer to our website, www.energy.gov/mesc.  Applicants are encouraged to monitor the competitive funding opportunities through the following sources: Infrastructure Exchange (https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov), Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) Exchange (https://oced-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx), and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Exchange (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/).  Interested applicants should also monitor grants.gov for opportunities at all Federal agencies.  ","2024-09-13"]
[38,"2024-09-13","Eligibility","I'd like to know if the mentioned grant is a one time only or a recurring one and how often.","Both","Refer to Question #34."]
[null,null,null,"Also, can entities in Puerto Rico apply?"]
[{"$nulls":5},"For AOI 1, in accordance with 2 CFR 910.126, competition, eligibility for award is restricted to States, and AOI 2 is restricted to States and units of local government.","2024-09-16"]
[{"$nulls":5},"“State means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any agency or instrumentality thereof exclusive of local governments.” 2 CFR 200.1."]