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Participants in the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) will receive technical support and/or funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) to design or deploy a microgrid that aligns with community-defined priorities or to improve performance of an existing microgrid technology.
Microgrids that generate power from renewable energy reduce the dependency on imported fuels, contributing to community self-sufficiency and resilience.
Applications are now open. View program details below and apply on sam.gov by Dec. 20, 2024.
C-MAP recognizes that each community has different needs and is in its own stage of adopting microgrid technology. OE is offering various opportunities to meet proponents where they are, from supporting early-stage development planning to helping communities improve or repair existing microgrids.
Outcomes of participating in C-MAP may include:
The pilot program will focus on communities in Alaska and Hawaii, and Indigenous Tribes, primarily in the Great Plains and Southwest.
Every community has unique interests and is in its own stage of microgrid development. C-MAP offers four different topic areas that provide funding and other resources to meet key stages of development. Proposals will be evaluated based on the published criteria, but here are example projects that illustrate each topic:
OE is now accepting competitive proposals from state or local government, Tribal organizations, and non-profits. Find the instructions on the sam.gov opportunity page.
If you are interested in multiple tracks, you may submit multiple proposals, but do not combine topics into one proposal.
There are several one-time actions that must be completed before submitting an application to this funding opportunity. It is vital that applicants address these items as soon as possible, as some may take several weeks. These actions are:
C-MAP held an informational webinar, Nov. 11, 2024, to cover the structure, technical focus, and eligibility criteria for the first Request for Proposals (RFP).
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Communities can rely on their project coordinator and regional partners for support services, whether that means workforce development for clean energy jobs, raising capital, planning for long-term sustainability, or other challenges they face in developing and maintaining microgrid systems. C-MAP partners also facilitate knowledge sharing for further microgrid innovation. Active partners include:
The goal of C-MAP is to empower communities to climb the energy value chain by improving operational efficiency of microgrids and incorporating more locally available renewable energy, enhancing energy resilience and reliability, and lowering customers'' bills. The structure of the partnership brings together much needed knowledge and data to advance innovation in the microgrid technology market. Decreasing microgrid capital costs and reducing project development, construction, and commissioning times is a strategic priority of OE.
C-MAP supports communities, or groups of communities, that are either developing or have developed microgrid energy systems. Funds can be used to identify technical needs for improving or expanding an existing microgrid system and support the repair or replacement of failed equipment. For example, this award could cover a detailed assessment or design needed to undertake a microgrid redevelopment or enhancement. Funding can also be used to train local utility staff in successful microgrid design, operation, or optimization.
Yes, C-MAP can support capacity building for microgrid operations or maintenance through workforce development programs led or coordinated by a regional partner organization. Topic Area 1 on Regional Microgrid Community Operations Assistance would be a good fit for this type of proposal.
Individual community projects are expected to be completed in 18 to 24 months. Once the project is concluded, communities will continue to partake in the knowledge sharing and resources offered by their peers in the microgrid innovation network.
The microgrid innovation network provides a supportive pathway for communities interested in developing or improving microgrid systems to gain experience with the technology and identify funding streams. Not only does it provide service to energy burdened communities, it is also representative of their voices, priorities, and perspectives. Members include communities seeking technical assistance, organizations that support the development of sustainable energy systems, and microgrid users interested in helping others navigate the challenges they have faced. Knowledge sharing among engaged partners will take various forms including an annual in-person workshop.
Yes. Communities are encouraged to apply to C-MAP for focused microgrid assistance that may complement support received from other federal programs, such as Connected Communities, Communities LEAP, the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project, or the Office of Indian Energy.
The competitiveness depends on the total number of communities that apply. When a community is not selected, C-MAP will notify the applicant and the regional partner will continue their support to revise the proposal, and identify other resources or funding opportunities that can better address the specific challenges of the community.
C-MAP uses the U.S. Department of Energy definition of a microgrid as, ''''a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the grid." Community microgrids are often designed to operate primarily in grid-connected mode. However, to be eligible for C-MAP the microgrid is expected to operate independently or in island-mode for long periods of time.
This opportunity is focused on underserved and Indigenous communities that are either remote, rural, or islanded. For purposes of C-MAP, underserved is defined as:
Indigenous communities include Tribal Nations, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
Interested parties that do not specifically meet these data points are still encouraged to contact their regional partner and describe how they may be eligible.
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