Vision OPEN 2024
ID: 354407Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$250K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354407

Additional Information

https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is offering the Vision OPEN 2024 funding opportunity, aimed at advancing transformative energy technologies with an estimated total program funding of approximately $150 million. This initiative seeks innovative projects that address three critical goals for achieving a sustainable energy future by 2050: the development of GHG-free abundant primary energy, the establishment of an intermodal energy superhighway for efficient energy distribution, and the re-envisioning of carbon as a sustainable building block for materials. Eligible applicants, including individuals and domestic or foreign entities, can request funding ranging from $250,000 to $10 million, with concept papers due by July 16, 2024, via the ARPA-E eXCHANGE platform. For further inquiries, applicants can contact ARPA-E at arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DE-FOA-0003387 Vision OPEN 2024.pdf
    DE-FOA-0003387.pdf
    The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) by the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) aims to advance transformative energy technologies through its Vision OPEN 2024 initiative. The FOA, numbered DE-FOA-0003387, announces approximately $150 million in funds for innovative projects addressing three primary goals by 2050: achieving GHG-free abundant primary energy, developing an intermodal energy superhighway for efficient energy distribution, and re-envisioning carbon as a sustainable building block for materials. Each submission must focus on one subtopic under a selected goal, such as rapid deployment of GHG-free energy technologies or novel energy transport systems. Eligibility criteria include individuals and domestic or foreign entities, with varying federal funding shares between $250,000 and $10 million. Applicants are mandated to submit concept papers by July 16, 2024, via ARPA-E eXCHANGE, and questions are to be directed to the specified ARPA-E contacts. The program emphasizes disruptive innovations that can substantially alter energy systems, reduce greenhouse emissions, and stimulate economic growth in line with environmental sustainability goals. This FOA reflects a strategic government initiative to foster research and commercialization of advanced energy solutions, preparing for a sustainable future.
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