Notice of Intent (NOI) to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies to Drive National Decarbonization DE-FOA-0003439
ID: 356383Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1M - $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/356383

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
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    The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is preparing to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies to Drive National Decarbonization." This initiative aims to advance clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, focusing on research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) in areas such as hydrogen production, storage, and fuel cell applications, particularly for heavy-duty transportation and long-duration energy storage. The funding, estimated at $46 million, will support approximately 20 awards, with individual grants ranging from $1 million to $10 million, and is intended to promote participation from underserved communities and partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions. Interested applicants should prepare to register on the EERE eXCHANGE platform and are encouraged to submit a Community Benefits Plan addressing diversity, equity, and environmental justice, with the NOFO expected to be released around October 2024.

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    The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is preparing to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies to Drive National Decarbonization." This initiative aims to promote clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, targeting heavy-duty transportation and long-duration energy storage, which are essential for achieving a carbon pollution-free electric grid by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The NOFO will focus on research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) in four main areas: 1) scaling up photoelectrochemical water splitting devices to reduce hydrogen production costs; 2) developing high-performance materials for hydrogen storage and transportation; 3) creating sustainable high-temperature proton exchange membranes for fuel cells; and 4) developing and demonstrating hydrogen fuel cell electric motorcoach buses. EERE emphasizes participation from underserved communities and encourages partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions. A Community Benefits Plan addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice is required. The anticipated funding period is 24 to 48 months, with the NOFO expected to be issued around October 2024. Interested applicants must register on EERE eXCHANGE and complete several prerequisite registrations, including with SAM and FedConnect.
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