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Up to $12.5 Million Funding Available to Establish The Circular Supply Chains Accelerator
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Office (AMMTO) announced up to $12.5 million to establish a multi-year effort to accelerate the deployment of technologies to improve product and material circularity in support of secure and sustainable supply chains. The envisioned accelerator will conduct system-level analyses and facilitate collaboration across industries to catalyze learning and increase the impact of DOE investments.
Prior to submitting a full application for this opportunity, a concept paper is due on March 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET.
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New Energy Storage Systems Prize Offers $4.8 Million to Advance Industrial Innovation
Innovative energy storage technologies will be critical to help the United States meet rising electricity demand and position the nation to lead in global markets. DOE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) launched the Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize, a $4.8 million challenge seeking cost-effective energy storage solutions that can support an industrial facility’s thermal or electric energy needs.
Applications for Phase 1 of the Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize are due April 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET. Register for an informational webinar on Jan. 28, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET.
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Up to $10 Million Available for Algal Systems Research and Development to Expand U.S. Bioenergy Feedstock
DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced up to $10 million in funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) focused on algae system cultivation and preprocessing. The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), Maximizing Algal System Yield, will support BETO’s R&D priorities in the area of renewable carbon resources for advancing algal systems.
Required concept papers are due Feb. 21, 2025 by 5 p.m. ET.
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$19 Million Available to Expand Regional Geothermal Data
DOE's Geothermal Technologies Office has opened a $19 million funding opportunity for Regional Partnerships for Geothermal Data.
Funding will support partnerships to identify regional data gaps and prioritize, plan, and execute geothermal data collection and dissemination activities. The ultimate aim is to incentivize and stimulate follow-up geothermal exploration and development activities.
Join an information session on Jan. 27, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET, to provide more details about the scope, scale, and intent of the opportunity and ask questions. Concept papers are encouraged and due Feb. 24, 2025 by 5 p.m. ET.
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$7.1 Million Available to Support Tribal Engagement on Offshore Wind
To support Tribal capacity to engage in offshore wind energy decision-making, planning, and regulatory processes, the Capacity Accelerator for Tribal Offshore Wind Engagement, funded by DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office and managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is offering a $7.1 million prize pool to Tribal nations and collectives.
Join a webinar on Feb. 13, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET. Phase 1 submissions are due April 1, 2025, by 5 p.m. ET.
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Coming Soon: New Funding for Interconnection Stakeholder Collaboration and Technical Assistance
DOE’s Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) announced two upcoming interconnection funding opportunities expected to open for applications in spring 2025.
The i2X Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Solutions Collaboratives (DERISC) PIA will provide up to $8 million to support local, state, or regional collaborative teams to prioritize and tailor solutions in the DER Interconnection Roadmap.
The i2X Accelerating Transmission System Interconnection Strategies (ATSIS) voucher program PIA will provide up to $8 million to offer specialized technical assistance to transmission owners and providers. The assistance will help evaluate cost-saving interconnection solutions using grid-enhancing technologies and other advanced capabilities, ultimately accelerating grid interconnection timelines and reducing overall cost.
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Coming Soon: New Funding for DOE’s Industrial Technology Validation Program
IEDO announced the Industrial Technology Validation (ITV) program will soon offer industrial facilities up to $400,000 to support real-world testing and validation of emerging technologies. The ITV program pairs industrial sites with technology developers to evaluate novel industrial technologies designed to reduce energy and water use, cut costs, and increase resilience. Participating in the ITV program is a valuable opportunity to mitigate many of the risks associated with installing and implementing an emerging technology.
The next ITV solicitation period will take place in spring 2025. If your industrial facility is considering installing and testing a new technology, we encourage you to visit the ITV funding opportunity webpage to sign up for the ITV program teaming partner list.
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Learn more about other funding opportunities within DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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