Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) FY23 BIL Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second Life Applications
ID: 351544Type: Posted
Overview

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National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL)

Award Range

$1 - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/
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    Description

    The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is offering a grant opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for the fiscal year 2023, focusing on Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second Life Applications. This initiative aims to support research, development, and demonstration projects related to the second-life applications of electric drive vehicle batteries and the technologies for their recycling and disposal. The program is critical for advancing sustainable practices in energy and transportation sectors, with an estimated total funding of $37 million and an award ceiling of $8 million for individual projects. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 19, 2024, and can reach out to Mark K. Solomon at DE-FOA-0003120@netl.doe.gov for further inquiries.

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