| Summary The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has added a competitive grant pilot program to Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector to encourage the use of plugin electric drive vehicles or other emerging electric vehicle technologies for up to 30 geographic areas. State governments, local governments, and/or metropolitan transportation authorities, in partnership with an active designated Clean Cities Coalition(s), are eligible to apply. Eligible projects include acquisition of alternative fueled vehicles, fuel cell vehicles or hybrid vehicles. The installation or acquisition of infrastructure necessary to directly support a project funded by the grant is also eligible. Operation and maintenance of vehicles, infrastructure and other associated equipment acquired through the program are also allowable within specified limits. The total funding for this pilot program amounts to $300 million. The funding minimum per project is $5 million to a maximum of $15 million. The round 2 application deadline is September 30, 2009, with the anticipated award date of February 2010. Eligibility State governments, local governments, and/or metropolitan transportation authorities, in partnership with an active designated Clean Cities Coalition(s), are eligible to apply. See a list of Clean Cities Coalitions. Uses of Funds There are four areas of interest for Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector in general. Under the Area of Interest 4 (Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles Pilot Grant Program), the ARRA funds are being offered for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The installation or acquisition of infrastructure necessary to directly support an alternative fueled vehicle or advanced technology vehicle is also eligible. Operation and maintenance of vehicles, infrastructure and other associated equipment acquired through the program are also allowable within specified limits. Projects are sought that will contribute to a sustainable market for these vehicles with a potential for future growth in the absence of additional Federal funding. The total funding for this pilot program amounts to $300 million. The funding minimum per project is $5 million to a maximum of $15 million. The non-federal cost share must be at least 50% of the total allowable costs of the project for the Area of Interest 4. Evaluation Criteria DOE proposes to use the following criteria to evaluate projects under the Area of Interest 4: Criterion 1: Probability of Project Success based on Technical approach and Work Plan /Statement of Project Objectives (30%)
Criterion 2: Probability of Project Success based on Team Expertise and Prior Experience (20%)
Criterion 3: Ability to Preserve or create Jobs through Rapid Project Implementation (20%)
Criterion 4: Energy Security and Environmental Benefits from Petroleum Displacement and Emissions Reduction (20%)
Criterion 5: Project Cost and Cost Share (10%) In addition, special consideration will be given to projects that promote and enhance the objectives of the ARRA, especially job creation, preservation and economic recovery, in an expeditious manner. Geographic distribution of project sites will also be considered. How to apply Applications must be submitted through the Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) at the Department of Energy e-Center. The round 2 application deadline is September 30th. For more information or for questions, please visit the DOE’s ARRA Funding Opportunities site. (click on Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects > under the Link to Full Announcement, click to view the Opportunity > under Full Announcement and Other Files, click on Clean Cities FY09 FOA Modification 004.pdf) Find more information about the Clean Cities program. | 
