U.S.-Danish Floating Offshore Wind Energy Mooring and Anchoring Research and Development
ID: 356582Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$200K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356582

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is offering a funding opportunity for U.S.-Danish consortia focused on floating offshore wind energy mooring and anchoring research and development. This initiative aims to advance mooring technologies towards cost-effective commercialization, foster bilateral collaboration between the U.S. and Denmark, and support research at minority-serving institutions in the U.S. The total estimated program funding is $2.1 million, with individual awards ranging from $200,000 to $500,000, and the application deadline is January 14, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via the EERE Exchange website or by contacting WETOFOA@ee.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WETOFOA@ee.doe.gov
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