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The Central Asia Energy Fellows Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity intended to support stronger regional energy security and economic growth across Central Asia. The program centers on creating a sustained convening forum where partner-country energy professionals and stakeholders can engage in practical, hands-on learning and exchange. Through structured capacity-building, targeted advisory support, and technical exchanges, the initiative aims to improve how power sectors in the region are developed, managed, and governed, with particular emphasis on energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy deployment, and broader clean energy transition planning.
This opportunity was issued by the Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR), under the funding opportunity title CENTRAL ASIA ENERGY FELLOWS PROGRAM (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008963). It is categorized as a discretionary award and will be administered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government is likely to have substantial involvement during implementation (for example, in shaping priorities, coordinating activities, or collaborating on program design and delivery). The funding activity category is Energy, and the assistance listing is CFDA 19.027.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The program anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $296,296. The opportunity was created on May 10, 2022, with an original application closing date of June 24, 2022.
In practical terms, the grant is designed to fund an organization that can bring together a cohort or network of energy fellows and relevant stakeholders, then deliver activities that strengthen institutional capacity and technical know-how in the power sector. The intended subject matter includes improving governance and planning in electricity systems, advancing energy efficiency policies and implementation, supporting the development and integration of clean and renewable energy, and enabling a cleaner energy mix over time. The overarching goal is regional: helping Central Asian partners share lessons learned, coordinate approaches, and build durable professional connections that can contribute to a more secure, reliable, and modern energy sector that supports economic development.Apply for SFOP0008963
- The Department of State, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CENTRAL ASIA ENERGY FELLOWS PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.027.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $296,296.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Central Asia Energy Fellows Program?
The Central Asia Energy Fellows Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity designed to strengthen regional energy security and support economic growth across Central Asia. It focuses on building a sustained forum where energy professionals and stakeholders from partner countries can learn from each other through practical, hands-on engagement.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to improve how power sectors across Central Asia are developed, managed, and governed. The program is intended to build institutional capacity and technical know-how, especially in areas like energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy deployment, and broader clean energy transition planning.
Which U.S. government entity is offering this funding?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR).
What is the official funding opportunity title and number?
The funding opportunity title is CENTRAL ASIA ENERGY FELLOWS PROGRAM, and the Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008963.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary award that will be administered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the U.S. government is likely to have substantial involvement during implementation. Based on the opportunity description, that could include involvement in shaping priorities, coordinating activities, or collaborating on program design and delivery.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Energy.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number?
The assistance listing for this opportunity is CFDA 19.027.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Institutions of higher education are excluded.
Are universities or colleges eligible to apply?
No. Even if an institution of higher education is a nonprofit, the opportunity explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling for this opportunity is $296,296.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 10, 2022.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 24, 2022.
What kinds of activities is the funded organization expected to carry out?
The grant is designed to fund an organization that can convene a cohort or network of energy fellows and relevant stakeholders and deliver programming that strengthens institutional capacity and technical expertise in the power sector. The description highlights structured capacity-building, targeted advisory support, and technical exchanges.
What does the program mean by a "sustained convening forum"?
Based on the description, it refers to an ongoing platform or network where partner-country energy professionals and stakeholders can regularly engage in learning and exchange, rather than a one-time event.
What subject areas does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes improving governance and planning in electricity systems, advancing energy efficiency policies and implementation, supporting the development and integration of clean and renewable energy, and enabling a cleaner energy mix over time through clean energy transition planning.
Is the program focused on a specific region?
Yes. The overarching goal is regional, focused on Central Asia and supporting stronger regional energy security and economic growth across the region.
How does the program aim to support regional energy security?
It aims to support regional energy security by improving power-sector governance and planning, strengthening capacity through hands-on learning and technical exchanges, and helping partners share lessons learned and coordinate approaches that contribute to a more secure and reliable energy sector.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve in the power sector?
The program is intended to contribute to improved development, management, and governance of power sectors, better institutional capacity, stronger technical know-how, and progress on energy efficiency and clean energy deployment, ultimately supporting a more modern, reliable energy sector tied to economic development.
Does the opportunity mention clean energy transition planning?
Yes. The description specifically notes an emphasis on broader clean energy transition planning as part of enabling a cleaner energy mix over time.
Is energy efficiency included as a priority area?
Yes. Energy efficiency is called out as a key emphasis, including advancing energy efficiency policies and implementation.
Does the program include renewable energy deployment and integration?
Yes. The opportunity highlights clean and renewable energy deployment and the development and integration of clean and renewable energy into power systems.
What kinds of participants are involved in the program?
The program is described as bringing together partner-country energy professionals and stakeholders, organized as a cohort or network of energy fellows, along with relevant stakeholders engaged through convenings and exchanges.
Is this grant intended to fund direct infrastructure construction or equipment purchases?
The description focuses on convening, structured capacity-building, targeted advisory support, and technical exchanges aimed at improving governance, planning, and technical know-how. It does not describe infrastructure construction or equipment procurement as a primary purpose.
What is the broader development rationale behind the program?
The program’s stated rationale links stronger regional energy security and improved power-sector performance to economic growth, with an emphasis on modernizing the sector and supporting a cleaner, more efficient energy mix over time.
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