Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technology Office Program Wide
The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory is seeking innovative solutions through a $88 million cooperative agreement program for fiscal year 2025. The program aims to support research, development, demonstration, and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies to reduce energy use and costs, improve safety and reliability, and enhance U.S. competitiveness. Key focus areas include improved battery technology, smart charging infrastructure, sustainable farming, and workforce development. Eligible applicants include domestic entities such as universities, companies, non-profits, and state/local governments. Concept papers are due April 1, 2025, with full applications due June 18, 2025. Awards are expected to be announced November 5, 2025, with an anticipated start date of February 13, 2026.
The funding will be provided through cooperative agreements, with cost sharing requirements ranging from 0-50% depending on the specific topic area. The program falls under CFDA 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development) and is administered by the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory. Award values are expected to range from $900,000 to $19.7 million, supporting research and demonstration projects at recipient facilities, partner locations, and relevant field sites across the United States.
DE-FOA-0003514 Department of Energy National Energy Technology Lab
6/18/25 1/17/25 Clean Hydrogen Production, Storage, Transport and Utilization to Enable a Net Zero Carbon Economy
Notice of Intent to Amend Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0002400 Clean Hydrogen Production, Storage, Transport and Utilization to Enable a Net Zero Carbon Economy Previously titled Fossil Energy Based Production, Storage, Transport and Utilization of Hydrogen Approaching Net-Zero or Net-Negative Carbon Emissions. Amendment 000001 to DE-FOA0002663 is being issued to correct an internal systems issue only.
DE-FOA-0002663 Department of Energy National Energy Technology Lab
1/31/22 12/16/21 Request for Information (RFI) related to Blue Sky Training Program for Grid Scale Energy Storage Systems
This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) to gather input on the creation of a Blue-Sky Training Program (BSTP) for Grid Scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The goal of the BSTP is to educate and train first responders, law enforcement, local communities, utilities, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and other stakeholders on how to respond to unanticipated ESS failures, including those caused by cyber threats, physical threats, and other operational issues. DOE is seeking information on program objectives, eligible applicants and partners, project deliverables, and effective training approaches. This RFI is not a funding opportunity announcement, and DOE will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding.
While this RFI is not associated with a specific funding opportunity, the information gathered is intended to inform the potential development of future funding opportunities related to implementing cybersecurity and emergency response measures for the energy sector. The RFI is associated with the Electricity Research, Development and Analysis federal grant program (CFDA 81.122), which supports research, development, and outreach activities to modernize and enhance the security of the electric grid infrastructure.
DE-FOA-0003282 Department of Energy National Energy Technology Lab
6/3/24 4/29/24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Accelerating CO2 Conversion Technology Development and Deployment - Biological, Catalytic, and Mineralization Pathways
The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Lab is seeking cost-shared research and development proposals to advance pilot-scale testing of carbon conversion technologies with high technology readiness levels. The grant opportunity, titled "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Accelerating CO2 Conversion Technology Development and Deployment - Biological, Catalytic, and Mineralization Pathways", competitively solicits proposals from unrestricted applicants capable of achieving significant carbon mitigation through biological, catalytic, or mineralization pathways. Key requirements include detailed techno-economic analysis, life cycle analysis, technology gap analysis, and environmental, health, and safety assessments. Proposals are due by April 11, 2025, with selections anticipated by August 1, 2025 and awards by December 5, 2025.
The funding opportunity offers $100 million across four topic areas, with individual awards ranging from $2-8 million and requiring a minimum 20% cost share. The program aims to advance the commercial viability of sustainable carbon conversion products and technologies, supporting the administration's goals of achieving a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050.
DE-FOA-0003495 Department of Energy National Energy Technology Lab
4/11/25 1/15/25 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Notice of Intent to Re-Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0003099
The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Lab is seeking applicants for the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Grants Round II" funding opportunity. This grant will support projects across the battery supply chain, including cathode and anode materials production, electrolyte and electrolyte salts manufacturing, and pre-industrial scale cell manufacturing. Key objectives include expanding domestic production capabilities and reducing foreign dependency on critical materials. Applicants will be evaluated on their technical approach, project management, and ability to execute projects within the 24-60 month performance period. Applications are due by February 10, 2025 and must be submitted through the Infrastructure Exchange platform.
This funding opportunity has approximately $725 million in total available funding, with individual awards ranging from $50-200 million. The program prioritizes applicants who will not use materials from Foreign Entities of Concern or export recovered materials to them. Projects will be performed at various locations across the United States to support an equitable transition to a decarbonized energy system.
DE-FOA-0003546 Department of Energy National Energy Technology Lab
2/10/25 1/10/25