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What's Available, How to Apply, and What Pitfalls to Avoid
Date/Location:
Friday, April 2, 2010 in Bethesda, MD
Time: 8:30 a.m. - Refreshments, Coffee, Bagels, Juice
Course: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST
Cost: $350 per person
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In recent years, the federal government has greatly increased funding for Renewable Energy and Cleantech companies, as well as a wide range of other businesses. Federal funding is provided in many forms, including grants, loans, and loan guarantees. In most cases, these funds are allocated through a competitive application process. These programs present enormous funding opportunities for emerging and established companies. But obtaining these funds requires an effective strategy for navigating a competitive application process, and the acceptance of federal funds also presents a wide range of risks and compliance obligations.
Program Topics
The program will cover:
- An overview of federal funding programs, including grants, loans and loan guarantees for a wide range of projects.
- How to find the funding program that best fits your business.
- Strategies for successful applications.
- LWhat to expect in each stage of the application process.
- The strings attached when you accept federal funding.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is tailored to the needs of company owners, executives, and in-house counsel who work in the areas of Cleantech and Renewable Energy.
Why Should You Attend?
This seminar will help you locate Cleantech and Renewable Energy opportunities, effectively respond to those opportunities, and understand the risks and obligations associated with them.
Speakers
Bill Malley, a Partner in Perkins Coie's Environment, Energy and Resources group, focuses his practice on environmental counseling, litigation, and strategic advice on matters relating to infrastructure project development. In the Cleantech field, Bill has advised a number of clients in preparing applications for loans and other forms of federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy under programs designed to encourage the development of more energy-efficient technologies. These programs include the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturers Program and the Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program.
Eric Aaserud, Of Counsel in Perkins Coie's Government Contracts and Energy groups, focuses his practice on government contract law, bid protests, contract claims, audits and investigations, small business contracting, GSA schedule contracting, federal grants and cooperative agreements, contract negotiation, and software and technical data rights counseling. Eric has advised a number of energy clients in preparing applications for grants and other forms of federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy under programs designed to encourage the development of more energy-efficient technologies.
Seminar Content
DOE Funding
What's Available and How to Apply
- The Big Picture
- Types of DOE Funding Programs
- DOE Grants
- DOE Loans
- DOE Loan Guarantees
- Tax Credits
- What's available now?
- Navigating the Application Process:
A Step-by-Step Guide
- Navigating the Application Process
- Finding & Evaluating Opportunities
- Preparing and Filing the Application
- Eligibility & Completeness Reviews
- Merit Reviews
- Financial/Due Diligence Reviews
- What due diligence does DOE perform?
- NEPA Reviews
- Final Approval / Agreements
- Tips for Applicants
DOE Grant Obligations and Risks
- Data Rights
- Patents
- Technology Investment Agreements
- Davis-Bacon Act
- Recovery Act Reporting
- Recovery Act Audits
- Buy American Provisions
- Whistleblower Protections
- Lobbying Rules
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Cancellations & Rescheduling
Cancellation notification must be received one week prior to the seminar date. Upon notification, your registration fee will be refunded less a $100 non-refundable processing fee. Any cancellations beyond the one week period are non-refundable. You may reschedule at anytime; if you reschedule to attend another seminar, we will apply your payment toward your new registration fee. Personnel substitutions may be made at any time. Payment must be received prior to the seminar date. No-shows are liable for the full seminar fee.
