Grants for State governments - Energy

This funding opportunity provides financial support for academic institutions in underrepresented U.S. states to collaborate with Department of Energy National Laboratories on fundamental energy research, fostering workforce development and research infrastructure.

This program provides funding to enhance hydropower infrastructure in Massachusetts, targeting projects that improve energy output and reduce ecological impacts at eligible facilities.

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

This program provides funding for projects that electrify mobile sources to improve air quality and reduce emissions in Illinois.

This program provides financial support to underrepresented businesses in Massachusetts, particularly Minority- and Women-owned enterprises, to help them overcome barriers and thrive in the clean energy sector.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects from various organizations to advance Army technologies in ground vehicle systems, focusing on areas like power, mobility, and survivability.

This funding opportunity is designed to support research and projects that improve the efficiency and environmental performance of existing coal power plants in the U.S., targeting energy companies and technology developers focused on enhancing grid reliability and reducing emissions.

The Rural program is dedicated to enhancing surface transportation infrastructure within rural communities, with $780 million allocated for this purpose. It supports highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that improve freight, safety, and access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities critical to a rural area's economy. This program recognizes the unique challenges faced by smaller communities in accessing funding and aims to support projects that address these needs directly. The submission deadline is May 6, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state workforce agencies for developing targeted training programs in high-demand skilled trades and emerging industries, fostering partnerships with employers to enhance workforce skills and job retention.

This funding opportunity provides up to $30 million for projects that develop publicly accessible hydrogen refueling and charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities along key highway corridors in California.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that develop clean hydrogen production technologies using alternative feedstocks like biomass and waste, targeting a diverse range of applicants including businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits.

This initiative provides $52.5 million in cash awards to teams developing innovative technologies for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, with a focus on promoting environmental equity and community benefits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. organizations to develop and certify safe transportation packages for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium, ensuring a reliable supply chain for nuclear materials.

The Ramsey County's Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure program is a redevelopment grant, offering $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that intensify land use, facilitate multifamily housing, improve pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure, and promote development in disinvested areas within transit, economic, and cultural corridors in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Smart Manufacturing and Recycling Tactics for States (SMART) The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Smart Manufacturing and Recycling Tactics for States (SMART) funding opportunity announcement (FOA) will provide funding to support access to smart manufacturing technologies and high-performance computing resources for small- and medium-sized manufacturers by states and the recycling of batteries and battery-containing devices by states and units of local government.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to dairy farmers in the Northeast to improve their milk storage and handling systems, enhancing efficiency and food safety.

This program provides funding for innovative energy startups nominated by previous incubators, with cash prizes awarded to top pitch competitors and their supporting organizations.

This funding opportunity supports universities and other eligible organizations in developing cybersecurity solutions to protect energy infrastructure from cyber threats over a five-year period.

The Silicon Carbide (SiC) Packaging Prize, a three-phase competition launched by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Electricity, aims to accelerate the development of state-of-the-art SiC packaging prototypes. This initiative aligns with the DOE's mission to advance energy technologies and strengthen grid-based applications. The program's core objective is to push the industry beyond its current limitations in semiconductor packaging, specifically targeting the expansion of SiC power module capabilities to handle higher voltage and current. By fostering innovation in SiC packaging, the DOE seeks to enable more efficient and robust high-performance power electronics for future grid applications. The target beneficiaries of this prize are private entities (for-profits and nonprofits), nonfederal government entities (states, counties, tribes, and municipalities), academic institutions, and individuals based in the United States. The impact goal is to develop 10-kV, 2,000-A rated SiC power modules, addressing existing challenges such as parasitic inductance and heat dissipation that limit the performance of current SiC power modules. The program prioritizes solutions related to the SiC semiconductor packaging industry, with the majority of activities performed in the U.S. and benefiting the U.S. market. It seeks innovations that move the industry forward, are based on fundamental technical principles, and demonstrate a clear intent for commercialization and the establishment of viable U.S.-based businesses. The competition is structured into three phases, each with specific focuses and expected outcomes. Phase 1, "Design Study," requires competitors to describe their teams, plans, and current prototypes, with the goal of developing design documents for a Phase 2 prototype. Phase 2, "Initial Demonstration," will see winners from Phase 1 showcasing advancements in packaging solutions, aiming for progress towards Phase 2 performance metrics and innovation beyond the state-of-the-art. Finally, Phase 3, "Final Demonstration," focuses on achieving high voltage and high current targets for SiC modules, demonstrating significant improvements in packaging solutions and creating transformative technologies. Measurable results are tied to the prize structure, with financial incentives at each phase. Phase 1 offers up to 10 winners $50,000 each, Phase 2 provides up to 4 winners $250,000 each, and Phase 3 culminates with up to 1 winner receiving $750,000. These prizes incentivize progress towards the ultimate goal of developing advanced SiC power modules, with the program's strategic priority being the commercialization of early-stage technology and the growth of U.S.-based businesses. The theory of change behind this prize is that by fostering competition and providing financial support, the DOE can stimulate rapid innovation in a critical technology area, thereby improving grid reliability and performance while bolstering domestic manufacturing capabilities.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based businesses, academic institutions, and non-profits in developing innovative solutions for sustainable supply chains that reduce waste and promote recycling, while also fostering community benefits and workforce development.