DE-FOA-0003520 Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY)

DE-FOA-0003520 Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY)

ID: 358255Type: Posted

Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358255

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Description

The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is offering a funding opportunity titled "DE-FOA-0003520 Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY)" aimed at addressing technical challenges in algal systems to enhance algae as a domestic bioenergy resource. This cooperative agreement seeks applications for high-impact, applied research and development focused on improving the economics of biofuels and bioproducts through the alleviation of cultivation and preprocessing challenges. With an estimated total program funding of $10 million and an award ceiling of $3.5 million, the agency anticipates making approximately six awards. Interested applicants must submit a Concept Paper by February 21, 2025, and a Full Application by May 15, 2025, with further inquiries directed to FY25BETOMASYNOFO@ee.doe.gov.

Point(s) of Contact

FY25BETOMASYNOFO@ee.doe.gov

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