The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the "Technologies to Emend and Obviate Synthetic Nitrogen’s Toll on Emissions (TEOSYNTE)" program, which aims to reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from corn and sorghum cultivation by 50%. The program seeks innovative strategies that minimize the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer while maintaining crop yields, with a total estimated funding of approximately $36 million available for multiple awards ranging from $1 million to $10 million. This initiative is crucial for advancing sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with national goals for energy security and environmental protection. Interested applicants must register and submit their proposals through the ARPA-E eXCHANGE platform by 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2024, and can direct inquiries to arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov.