The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has released resources for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), previously known as Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), applicants which will include a step–by-step tutorial and general funding opportunity Frequently Asked Questions. These materials are in response to stakeholder feedback to BETO and the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) and is intended to provide NOFO resources, especially for first-time and new-to-BETO applicants. NOFOs may vary, so it is always important to review individual NOFOs to understand and address requirements.
The tutorial will include a review of the NOFO key areas that will help applicants determine whether the NOFO topic is a good fit for them and offers insight into the NOFO application and process. The tutorial includes:
- Technology space and strategic goals review
- Navigation of the topic area description section
- Eligibility information
- Review criteria and proposal organization
- Reviewer comments response period
- Process for answering NOFO-related questions.
Tutorial slides coming soon.