OpportunityTitle: SOLAR POWERING AMERICA BY RECOGNIZING COMMUNITIES (SPARC)
Description: The purpose of modification 000001 is to update the Program Policy Factors is Section V.C.1. of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). All other parts of the FOA remain unchanged. This FOA will establish a prominent national recognition and technical assistance program for local governments that will signal to installers and the public that a community is receptive to solar businesses and has established a supportive solar market environment. This, in turn, will reduce market barriers and lower soft costs, thus contributing to SunShot goals. The program will also assist marginal communities in improving their solar markets. The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE Exchange website to be considered for award. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE Exchange website. A User Guide for the EERE Exchange can be found on the EERE website https://eere- exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx after logging in to the system. Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the announcement and where to submit questions regarding submission of applications is found in the full FOA posted on the EERE Exchange website.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: SPARC@ee.doe.gov
GrantorContactText: SPARC@ee.doe.gov&lt;br/&gt;SPARC@ee.doe.gov&lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Applicants must submit a Concept Paper by 5:00pm ET on March 5, 2015 to be eligible to submit a Full Application.