Advancing americas energy security in the arctic

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) a $1.5M project grant under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) for the period August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2027. This award supports REAP's advanced research and educational initiatives focused on clean energy technologies and energy security in the Arctic region. As a non-profit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, REAP will leverage this funding to conduct research, develop educational programming, and build technical capacity in clean energy sectors that address the unique energy challenges of Alaska's Arctic environment. The project aligns with ONR's mission to support research with potential applications to naval operations and Marine Corps capabilities through fundamental and applied scientific investigation.

The funded initiative builds upon REAP's established track record of federal grant-supported programs, including workforce development efforts such as the "Building Clean Energy Capacity in Alaska" initiative and the "People in Power (PIP) Utility Training" program. Through this award, REAP will deliver specialized research outcomes, training programs, and technical assistance designed to advance energy innovation and develop expertise in clean energy technologies. The two-year performance period reflects the applied research and educational scope typical of ONR's Basic and Applied Scientific Research portfolio, which prioritizes merit-based proposals demonstrating scientific and technical merit, institutional capabilities, and naval relevance.