The Golden Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE-GFO) has posted a federal grant opportunity titled "FY24 Energy and Emissions Intensive Industries". This opportunity falls under the category of Energy and is a discretionary funding activity. The grant is a Cooperative Agreement type and requires cost sharing or matching. The close date for applications is June 11, 2024.
The purpose of this grant is to accelerate decarbonization across the industrial sector and support the Biden Administration's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Specifically, the focus is on subsector-specific decarbonization approaches for industries with the highest energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. These industries include chemicals and refining, iron and steel, cement and concrete, forest and paper products, food and beverage, as well as other industries such as glass and aluminum.
The grant aims to improve efficiency and decarbonize these industries by funding projects that address their energy consumption and emissions. The total estimated program funding is $83,100,000, with an expected number of 36 awards. The award ceiling is $7,000,000, while the award floor is $500,000.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must refer to Section III.A of the Funding Opportunity Announcement, which can be found at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. The grantor contact email for any inquiries is fy24eeiifoa@ee.doe.gov.
For more information and to access the full funding announcement, please visit https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. The archive date for this grant is July 11, 2024.