Catalyzing Innovative Research for Circular Use of Long-Lived Advanced Rechargeables SBIR/STTR (CIRCULAR SBIR/STTR)
ID: 352128Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$500K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352128

Additional Information

https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Jan 31, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Mar 19, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The federal grant notice titled "Catalyzing Innovative Research for Circular Use of Long-Lived Advanced Rechargeables SBIR/STTR (CIRCULAR SBIR/STTR)" is being offered by the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E). This grant opportunity falls under the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The funding instrument type is a Procurement Contract.

The purpose of this grant is to support the development of innovative solutions that can overcome both the technological and economic barriers to broad commercial adoption of a circular economy for electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chains. A circular economy refers to an economy that uses a systems-focused approach to optimize the full vehicle life cycle, reduce material use, and minimize waste through the design of materials, products, and systems.

The CIRCULAR program aims to create a domestic circular supply chain for EV batteries by maintaining materials and products in circulation at their highest level of performance and safety for as long as possible. This program seeks to decrease energy-related imports, reduce emissions, and improve energy efficiency within the EV battery supply chain.

The grant is open to Small Businesses and does not require cost sharing or matching. The award ceiling is $5,000,000, with an award floor of $500,000. The estimated total program funding is $30,000,000, and the expected number of awards is 0.

The deadline for submissions to this grant is March 19, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit at least 48 hours in advance of the due date. For more information and to access the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), please visit the ARPA-E website at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov
Files
Title
Posted
CIRCULAR SBIR STTR Concept Paper FOA Mod 1.pdf
4/10/2024
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