The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) solicits grant applications for its DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix.
Donor Name: Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/06/2023
Size of the Grant: $125,000
Details:
DOEE seeks eligible entities to produce motivated, educated students in the technical fields related to solar energy. The grant will provide hands-on educational and technical assistance to District-based high school students to prepare them for the Washington DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix (EVGP) Competition. Other green electricity/solar training activities may also be funded.
DOEE seeks applicants with expertise in the areas of engineering, science, and math concepts, and experience in teaching skills and concepts.
The primary objective is to motivate and educate students in the technical fields related to electric vehicles and solar energy in order to prepare them for participation in the Washington DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix Competition (EVGP). This grant does that with hands-on educational and technical assistance to District-based high school students. Another objective is to similarly engage high school students involved in the District’s Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP), who may not be familiar with the EVGP. A third objective is to promote green electricity and related training for solar development in the District.
The purpose of the grant is to generate enthusiasm for science and engineering principles at a crucial stage in the educational development of young adults; enhance participants’ understanding of renewable energy and associated technologies, and encourage them to consider technical careers; demonstrate the highest levels of reliability, efficiency and energy management of battery powered electric vehicles; emphasize critical thinking, leadership, team work, and project management; and educate a new generation of drivers about the environmental and financial benefits of using clean transportation.
Funding Information
The amount available for the project is $125,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The institutions below may apply for these grant funds:
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations
- Faith-based organizations
- Universities/educational institutions
- Private Enterprises
Eligible Expenses
- Rental of office space, some vehicles, and some equipment
- Employee salaries and benefits
- Contractor labor, including professional services
- Accounting and bookkeeping services
- Communications, including telephone and data services
- Printing, reproduction, including signage
- Materials and supplies
- Computers and printers
- Small tools
- Some field equipment, typically below $5,000 in value
- Postage and shipping
- Necessary travel, meals and lodging
- Insurance
For more information, visit DOEE.
