Promoting Domestic and International Consensus on Clean Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Technologies
ID: 353374Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Headquarters (DOE-01)

Award Range

$1 - $10M

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/353374
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0003355, aimed at promoting clean fossil energy and carbon management technologies through cooperative agreements. This initiative seeks to engage consortia of domestic entities, including universities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and government entities, to advance technologies that minimize environmental impacts while striving for net-zero emissions. The program emphasizes the importance of technological advancements in carbon management and includes areas of interest such as technology consultation, outreach programs, and educational workshops for stakeholders. Approximately $12.06 million is available for two awards, with applications due by August 20, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Ryan Miller at ryan.miller@hq.doe.gov or by phone at 202-287-1487.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ryan.miller@hq.doe.gov
    Files
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    DE-FOA-0003355_00001.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0003355.00001 aimed at promoting clean fossil energy and carbon management technologies. Applications for financial assistance will be accepted until August 20, 2024, with approximately $12.06 million available for two cooperative agreements targeting two program areas: Clean Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Technologies, and Domestic and International Oil, Natural Gas, Methane Hydrates, Hydrogen, Critical Minerals, and Carbon Management. Eligible applicants must form consortia comprised of domestic entities such as universities, for-profits, non-profits, and government entities. Notably, the announcement underscores the importance of technological advancements to minimize environmental impacts while striving for net-zero emissions. Areas of interest include technology consultation, outreach programs, and workshops to educate stakeholders on carbon management practices. Each application must include components such as a project narrative, budget justification, a project management plan, and evidence of compliance with registration requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Grants.gov. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capabilities, proposal quality, and experience in organizing relevant events. Award notifications are anticipated by late September 2024, marking a critical step in the federal government's climate change strategies.
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