Notice of Intent (NOI) related to Aligning Manufacturability & Pre-production Design (AMPD) for Storage Technologies
ID: 355885Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL)

Award Range

$1 - $2

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355885

Additional Information

https://www.fedconnect.net
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Posted Aug 6, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jun 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding the upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) No. DE-FOA-0003425, titled "Aligning Manufacturability & Pre-production Design (AMPD) for Storage Technologies." This initiative aims to facilitate innovative designs for energy storage technologies, focusing on enhancing manufacturability and reducing production costs through improved design methodologies. The program is crucial for advancing energy storage systems, aligning pre-production designs to support manufacturing scale-up. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is June 1, 2025, and for further inquiries, they can contact Todd C. Zandier II at 412-386-9204 or via email at Todd.Zandier@netl.doe.gov. The funding amounts range from $1 million to $2 million, with no specified total program funding or expected number of awards.

Point(s) of Contact
Todd.Zandier@netl.doe.gov
Files
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Posted
A-014
Aug 8, 2024, 4:17 PM UTC
A-014.doc
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding the forthcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) No. DE-FOA-0003425, titled "Aligning Manufacturability & Pre-production Design (AMPD) for Storage Technologies." This NOI informs potential applicants of the intended funding for projects aimed at enhancing the manufacturability and design processes for energy storage technologies. The full NOI details can be accessed via FedConnect. It is important to note that this document serves solely for informational purposes, and the Department of Energy is not seeking feedback on its content. Overall, the initiative seeks to promote advancements in energy storage systems through improved design and manufacturing methodologies.
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