NOFO: DE-FOA-0003373, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Provision 41007 (b)(2), Wind Turbine Technology Recycling
ID: 357675Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$2M - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

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

    The Golden Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) is offering a funding opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for projects focused on Wind Turbine Technology Recycling. This initiative aims to support research and development efforts that enhance the reuse and recycling of wind energy technologies, with specific goals including improving the efficiency of raw material recovery, minimizing environmental impacts, and advancing disassembly and recycling technologies. The funding opportunity is significant, with an estimated total program funding of $20 million, an award ceiling of $8 million, and a floor of $2 million, expecting to make approximately seven awards. Interested applicants can find more details and submit inquiries via the EERE Exchange Helpdesk at EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov, with applications due by February 11, 2025.

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