Federal Energy Grants

This initiative provides up to $100,000 in technical assistance vouchers to businesses and organizations seeking to commercialize scientific innovations through collaboration with experts at U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories.

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) intends to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) entitled Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas FY24. The goals of this investment area are to deliver measurable and sustained benefits to people who live in rural or remote areas by funding replicable clean energy projects that lower energy costs, improve energy access and resilience, increase economic opportunity, and/or reduce environmental harm; demonstrate rural or remote energy system approaches using climate-resilient technologies, business structures that promote economic resilience, accessible and appropriate financing mechanisms, and/or best practices in community leadership and engagement, and workforce development; and build clean energy knowledge, capacity, and self-reliance in rural and remote parts of America. Funding will support materials, equipment, time, labor, and other resources to build clean energy projects in rural or remote communities and run other allowable activities as proposed (e.g., collaboration, outreach, and engagement with Tribes and stakeholders, or workforce development programs). This Notice of Intent (NOI or Notice) describes a preliminary plan that will evolve during the Notice of Funding Opportunity development process.

This grant provides financial support for innovative projects that integrate solar energy production with cattle grazing, aimed at U.S.-based teams of solar developers and cattle ranchers.

This funding opportunity provides up to $100,000 to community-based nonprofit organizations for energy efficiency upgrades to their buildings, helping them reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while supporting essential local services.

This initiative seeks input from gas turbine manufacturers and suppliers in the U.S. to identify challenges in the domestic supply chain and inform future investments for reliable electricity generation.

This funding opportunity is designed to support domestic industrial facilities in recovering critical minerals and materials from byproducts, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources.

FOA Modification 000001: The purposes of this modfication are to: 1. Extend the Letter of Intent submission deadline on FOA page 1; 2. Revise the Letter of Intent submission process in FOA Section V.C; and 3. Increase the resume page limit in FOA Section V.D.iii. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022: State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Competitive Grant Program: The State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants, also known as the Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) Program, seeks to accomplish three goals: (1) reduce the cost of training contractor employees by providing workforce development tools for contractors, their employees, and individuals including, but not limited to, subsidizing available training, testing certifications, and licenses for high-quality jobs; (2) provide testing and certifications of contractors trained and educated to install home energy efficiency and electrification technologies and deliver residential energy efficiency and electrification improvements; and (3) fund states to partner with nonprofit organizations to develop and implement a State sponsored workforce program that attracts and trains a diverse set of local workers to deliver the influx of new federally-funded energy efficiency and electrification programsincluding the IRA-funded Home Efficiency Rebates Program, Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (Home Energy Rebates Programs); and Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Credit. This program was established by Section 50123 of the Inflation Reduction Act. For this competitive program, DOE is making up to $40 million in TREC funds available to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to complement the previously announced TREC formula funding. Topic Area Description Topic Area 1: Training Small Contractor Firms State Energy Offices may use topic area one funding to train and certify small contractor firms and their employees to deliver energy efficiency and electrification improvements. DOE will fund States to support existing small contractor firms through training and certifications so that the contractor firm employees can deliver energy efficiency and electrification improvements eligible for rebates under the Home Efficiency Rebates Program or the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program. Topic Area 2: Innovative, Effective, and Equitable Workforce Development Programs State Energy Offices may use topic area two funding to implement innovative, effective, and equitable workforce development program models that deliver contractor training program curriculum. States can collaborate with nonprofit organizations to design/enhance and implement workforce development, training, certification, and employment programs that train, test, and certify underrepresented populations, new entrants to the workforce, youth ages 17-25, incumbent workers, displaced workers, and contractors to conduct home energy efficiency and electrification improvements under the Home Energy Rebates Programs. To view the full FOA Document and to register to apply for the FOA, go to Infrastructure eXCHANGE at https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov, the online application portal for the DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP).

This funding opportunity provides financial support for domestic organizations to develop innovative technologies that enhance the supply chain for enriched uranium, ensuring its availability for nuclear reactors and strengthening U.S. energy security.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in microsystems technology, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, small businesses, and minority institutions, to develop advanced microelectronic systems that enhance U.S. national security.

This grant provides funding for projects that develop innovative recycling technologies and sustainable materials for wind turbine components, targeting manufacturers, researchers, and recycling specialists in the renewable energy sector.

This program provides funding to communities facing extremely high energy costs to improve their energy infrastructure and promote renewable energy solutions.

This program provides funding to nonprofit partnerships between industry and labor organizations to train individuals in energy efficiency technologies, helping them gain certifications and secure good jobs, particularly in underserved communities.

This initiative provides funding opportunities for private sector entities in Jordan to collaborate with USAID in addressing key development challenges, focusing on economic growth, water security, governance, education, and the empowerment of women and youth.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist developers of direct air capture technologies in securing investment and operational support to scale up their projects and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations, including private companies, universities, and nonprofits, to advance the development of innovative fuel cell and electrolysis technologies for efficient hydrogen production.

This competition invites multidisciplinary student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to design and model innovative solar energy systems for specific districts or campuses, fostering real-world learning and skills in renewable energy development.

This grant provides financial incentives to U.S.-based manufacturers of solar photovoltaic modules and inverters to achieve environmental certification and promote sustainable energy products.

This program provides funding to state entities and educational institutions to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced technologies that improve efficiency and competitiveness.

This competition invites teams of students from U.S. educational institutions to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for producing and processing algal biofuels and bioproducts, with a total of $250,000 in prizes available.

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.