HGEO Solicitations and Business Opportunities

Where to Find HGEO funding 

• View current open funding opportunities on HGEO's website
• Search FedConnect, NETL Exchange, and Grants.gov

Sign up for email alerts

• Subscribe to HGEO's email distribution list
• Register with FedConnect and Grants.gov

Check out other funding and business opportunities

• To submit self-generated, unsolicited proposals that are relevant to HGEO's research and development mission visit Unsolicited Proposals
• For small business opportunities visit Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer
• For NETL inventions available to the private sector for licensing visit Available Technologies
• For surplus equipment for sale to the public and opportunities for colleges and universities to acquire laboratory equipment visit Available Property

Complete necessary registration requirements 

There are several one-time actions that must be completed before applying for HGEO funding. These actions include:

• Registering with the System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
• Registering with Grants.gov to apply
• Registering with FedConnect to submit questions and negotiate awards

It is vital that applicants complete the necessary registration requirements as soon as possible. Some processes may take several weeks, and failure to complete them could interfere with an applicant’s ability to apply for HGEO funding. 

Registration requirements may vary by funding opportunity. Carefully review the funding opportunity for details about registration requirements. 

Understand the application process

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HGEO uses FedConnect, NETL Exchange, and Grants.gov to post solicitations, funding opportunity announcements, and amendments; receive proposals and applications; answer funding opportunity questions; and disseminate award information. Entities wishing to participate in these solicitations will need to register at these websites. Proposals will be accepted only through the websites indicated in the solicitation document.

Please pay close attention to the funding opportunity instructions and prepare and submit all applications according to those instructions. 

Full Application

Each funding opportunity describes the specific documents to include with the full application submission. Required documents typically include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Application for Federal Assistance
• Technical Volume
• Statement of Project Objectives
• Budget Justification
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
• Project Summary/Abstract for Public Release

Cost Sharing

Most recipients must contribute to the project’s total cost. Cost sharing augments federal funding to increase the project’s impact. It also ensures that recipients have a financial stake in the project’s success.

Generally, research and development projects must provide a minimum of 20% cost share, and demonstration projects must provide a minimum of 50% cost share.

Please read the funding opportunity document for important information about its cost sharing requirements.

How to submit questions for funding opportunities posted on FedConnect 

Questions regarding the content of a funding opportunity posted on FedConnect must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to submit questions and to view responses to questions.

How to submit questions for funding opportunities posted on NETL Exchange

Questions regarding the content of a funding opportunity posted on NETL Exchange should be sent to the email address provided in the funding opportunity document.

Troubles with Grants.gov

Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. DOE/HGEO cannot answer these questions.

Troubles with NETL Exchange 

Questions relating to NETL Exchange must be emailed to NETL-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov and include the funding opportunity name and number in subject line.