Fiscal Year 2024 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator FOA
ID: 354748Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1M - $6M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354748

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/FOAReviewPublish.aspx?FoaId=67d668d9-160a-447c-9549-f01a632f8623
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office has announced the Fiscal Year 2024 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator funding opportunity, aimed at enhancing solar technology through innovative research and development projects. This initiative seeks to support projects that de-risk solar hardware, manufacturing processes, and software products, with a focus on advancing technologies such as photovoltaics, concentrating solar-thermal power, and systems integration. The program is critical for achieving the Biden Administration's climate goals, including carbon-free electricity by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The total funding available is $39 million, with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $6 million, and a mandatory concept paper is due by July 19, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the grantor at solar.incubator@ee.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    solar.incubator@ee.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DE-FOA-0003289_EERE_SETO_FY24 Supply Chain Incubator_FOA.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2024 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aims to support research, development, and demonstration of solar technologies by offering approximately $38 million in funding for qualified applicants. Key milestones include a submission deadline for concept papers on July 19, 2024, full applications by October 7, 2024, and expected award notifications by March 25, 2025. The FOA encourages collaboration among diverse participants, emphasizing the importance of equity, environmental justice, and innovative solar technology to achieve national decarbonization goals.
    DE-FOA-0003289_EERE_SETO_FY24.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2024 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications to advance solar technology innovations aligned with the administration's clean energy goals. Concept papers are due by July 19, 2024, with around $39 million available across three topic areas focused on solar research, demonstration, and software for equipment permitting. Eligibility requires domestic entities, compliance with System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and a commitment to cost-sharing, while maintaining diverse partnerships and ensuring equity in energy access.
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