Notice of Intent No. DE-FOA-0003433 to Issue Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0003434
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National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL)

Award Range

$1 - $2

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
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    The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding a forthcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) aimed at enhancing the economics, recovery, and reuse of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This initiative is critical for advancing U.S. decarbonization efforts and economic competitiveness, with a focus on improving lithium iron phosphate battery recycling, recovering valuable components, and developing technologies for assessing battery health for second-use applications. The anticipated FOA will support research and development activities aligned with the Justice40 Initiative, promoting equitable benefits from federal investments, and is expected to be released in late 2024 to early 2025. Interested applicants, who must be U.S.-incorporated entities, can find more information and updates by registering on the EERE Exchange platform, and may contact Ursula J. Drake at 412-386-9293 or via email at Ursula.Drake@netl.doe.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to announce plans for a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This FOA aims to improve the economics, recovery, and reuse of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, critical for the U.S. decarbonization efforts and economic competitiveness. The BIL allocates over $7 billion for battery supply chain investments from 2022 to 2026, promoting sustainable practices from raw material sourcing to recycling. The FOA will address key areas such as improving the economics of lithium iron phosphate battery recycling, recovering valuable electrolyte components, enhancing the upcycling of lower-value materials, and developing technologies for assessing battery health for second-use applications. EERE emphasizes engagement with diverse stakeholders, especially disadvantaged communities, aligning with the Justice40 Initiative, which targets equitable benefits from federal investments. Applicants must be U.S.-incorporated entities, with an expected FOA release in late 2024 to early 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the EERE Exchange platform for updates and application submission details.
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