DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs

The Department of War, through its Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs, has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity to support cooperative agreements that advance environmental stewardship, energy resilience, and land management objectives tied to military readiness. This initiative is administered through the Office of the Under Secretary of War in coordination with programs such as the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program, and the Legacy Resource Management Program. These programs collectively fund projects that address environmental challenges while ensuring that military installations remain resilient and operationally effective. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit project narratives that align with national and regional priorities in environmental protection, conservation, and installation resilience. Projects must demonstrate a clear public benefit and directly support Department of War objectives, particularly in areas such as natural and cultural resource management, compatible land use, and energy resilience. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative solutions that incorporate emerging technologies, improve data management, and enhance regulatory efficiencies. The program emphasizes projects that contribute to sustaining military lands and surrounding environments, particularly those that mitigate risks from encroachment, climate impacts, and environmental hazards. Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which involve substantial collaboration between the government and the award recipient. The government may participate in determining project focus areas, reviewing and approving work plans, and providing logistical support, including access to installations. While specific funding amounts and the number of awards are not predetermined, they depend on available appropriations and the strength and relevance of submitted proposals. The period of performance varies based on project scope, and multi-year efforts with defined milestones and deliverables are expected. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as public and private organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and individuals. Applicants must be registered in the System for Award Management and possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier. Cost sharing is not required but is encouraged to strengthen proposals. Applicants must also disclose any conflicts of interest and comply with federal regulations governing cooperative agreements, including administrative and environmental compliance requirements. The application process is conducted through Grants.gov and involves submission of a project narrative and required federal forms. The narrative must include a project abstract, detailed work plan, cost estimates, personnel information, and a clear articulation of public benefits. Submissions are limited to ten pages and must follow specified formatting guidelines. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with selected applicants potentially invited to submit full proposals for further evaluation. Evaluation criteria focus on project relevance, collaboration, cost reasonableness, and alignment with Department of War mission objectives. There is no fixed deadline, as applications are accepted on a continuous rolling basis. Awards are made periodically as funding becomes available, and applicants are notified via email. The program does not guarantee funding and reserves the right to negotiate terms or decline proposals. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact program representatives via the provided email addresses for technical or administrative inquiries. This funding opportunity represents an ongoing effort to foster partnerships that enhance environmental resilience and operational readiness across military installations.

Align project clearly with Department of War mission objectives emphasize collaboration and demonstrate strong public benefit and cost reasonableness