Minority Economic Impact

 

The program objectives are to enhance the participation and sustainability of MSIs and MBEs in energy and STEM sectors throughout the country, including the DOE complex, particularly its national laboratories. This initiative is to increase the number of sustained, strategic, public-private partnerships that will provide professional development to underserved communities to include: minority students; minority workers; minority businesses; women; veterans; and returning citizens. This programs interest includes: Minority Education: Increasing the participation of students enrolled in MSIs across the nation in STEM disciplines. Workforce Development: providing individuals the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and training to improve their opportunities for employment. Capacity Building: Strengthening the STEM capabilities of MSIs by collaborating with the Departments national laboratories and scientific facilities. Technical Assistance: to enhance competitiveness through sharing information and expertise, instruction, skills, and working knowledge relative to particular needs and priorities. Training: certification, apprenticeship, placement preparation, and partnerships with community colleges to develop and deliver targeted training for regional energy sector employment opportunities. Workforce/Pipeline Analysis: DOE/ED recognizes the importance of research on disparities and opportunities for people in minority communities, minority serving institutions (MSIs), and minority business enterprises.

Active 81.137 Department of Energy A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants Not applicable. Executive Order 13515, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, October 14, 2009 as amended
Executive Order 13592, Tribal Colleges and Universities, December 8, 2011 as amended
Executive Order 13532, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, October 19, 2010, as amended
National Energy Conservation Act, Title NECPA, Section 641, Public Law -95-619, 42 U.S.C. 7141
Executive Order 13532, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, February 26, 2010, as amended
The Office of Minority Economic Impact (OMEI) was established in Fiscal Year 1979 pursuant to Section 641 Title VI, Part 3 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (Public Law 95-619) dated November 9, 1978. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Serving Institutions, and non-profit institutions servicing HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and AAPIs. Additionally, minority business enterprises, and organizations the primary purpose which is to assist in the development of those communities will be able to participate in the research, development, demonstration, and contract activities of the Department. The general public, scientists, researchers, student/trainee, graduate students, institutions of higher learning, DOE, minority business enterprises, and organizations the primary purpose which is to assist in the development of those communities and other US government agencies will benefit. Middle and high school will also benefit due to the institutions of higher learning's programs supported by DOE. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Various Deadline determined by Funding Opportunity Announcements Not applicable. Not applicable. From 30 to 60 days. Merit Review Panel Process as specified by the Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, stipends, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication and training, and services required for conducting research, training, and related activities. Funding is provided for the purpose of exploring an idea that does not duplicate work already in progress or contemplated by DOE, is not already known to DOE, or has previously unrecognized merit. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on grant provisions. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. One Base Year, with two option years if funding available, for most financial assistance agreement Lump Sum and Incrementally Funded None/Not specified. John Shea
1000 Independence Ave. SW.
Washtington, DC 20585 US
john.shea@hq.doe.gov
Phone: 2025867898
Fax: 2025863075 http://energy.gov/diversity 89-0228-0-1-050 (Formula Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 22$31,266,269.00; FY 23 est $2,503,422.00; FY 24 est $2,293,621.00; - Range $150,000 to $475,000 Average $390,000 10 CFR Part 602, 605, 733; 2 CFR 200, 910; PL95-224; PL106-107; DOE Guide to Financial Assistance. Fiscal Year 2020 In the last two years, consistent with the statutory authority,the Department of Energy Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (DOE/ED) has funded 18 financial assistance agreements to establish critical linkages amongst Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), industry, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies and state and local government agencies to promote economic development in underserved communities and build a more diverse and inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and energy workforce.