DE-FOA-0003371 FY24 Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries
ID: 356393Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$2M - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356393
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is offering a funding opportunity titled "DE-FOA-0003371 FY24 Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries," aimed at advancing bioenergy technologies ready for commercialization. This cooperative agreement seeks to support cost-shared research, development, and demonstration projects that will help scale biofuel technologies and produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable chemicals from biomass and waste resources. With an estimated total program funding of $12 million, the agency anticipates awarding up to 12 grants, with individual awards ranging from $2 million to $3 million. Interested applicants must submit a Concept Paper by November 7, 2024, and a Full Application by January 16, 2025, with inquiries directed to FY24BETOSCALE-UP@ee.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    FY24BETOSCALE-UP@ee.doe.gov
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