Closed · DE-FOA-0002845 · CFDA 81.087 · Discretionary

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL), SECTION 41006(A)(2): U.S. TIDAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT

Federal grant opportunity posted by Golden Field Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$500K-$35M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 25, 2023
Close date
4
Expected awards

The verdict

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL), SECTION 41006(A)(2): U.S. TIDAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT is a closed discretionary listing from Golden Field Office that offered $500,000 -- $35,000,000 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$500K-$35M
award range
Closed
application status
4
expected awards
81.087
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL), SECTION 41006(A)(2): U.S. TIDAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT - is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0002845 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.087, posted by Golden Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 8, 2023 and last updated on May 25, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $500,000 -- $35,000,000. The agency has projected $45.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $45.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $11.3 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 25, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$500,000 -- $35,000,000

Close Date

July 25, 2023

Posted

May 8, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$45,000,000

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Modification 0001: 1. The purpose of this modification is to clarify language on Page 17: WPTO's longer term vision for the site is to have this site expand to include additional devices. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) is issuing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Section 41006(a)(2): U.S. Tidal Energy Advancement” to significantly advance the state of tidal and/or current technologies in the U.S. Awards made under this FOA will be funded with funds appropriated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act[1], more commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Through this FOA, DOE will invest $35,000,000 under Section 41006(a)(2) to fund the first large-scale investment for the development of a pilot tidal and/or current Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) site in the U.S., with the aim to position tidal and/or current energy generation as a key clean energy contributor ready for net-zero emissions power sector while creating good jobs. An additional $10,000,000 under Section 41006(a)(2) will be invested in a community-led tidal and/or current energy project, where balancing community energy priorities and technology innovation will accelerate tidal and current energy technologies for the generation of power to promote the resilience and economic development of coastal communities. Topic Area 1: Tidal and/or Current Site Development Topic Area 2: Community-Led Tidal and/or Current Energy Planning and Project Execution (Applications must be submitted under DE-TA2-0002845) To view the full FOA document, visit EERE Exchange at https://eere-Exchange.energy.gov.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

Marine Energy FOA MarineEnergyFOA@ee.doe.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 8, 2023
Close Date July 25, 2023
Archive Date August 24, 2023
Last Updated May 25, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL), SECTION 41006(A)(2): U.S. TIDAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT", offered by Golden Field Office. It is associated with CFDA program 81.087. Modification 0001: 1. The purpose of this modification is to clarify language on Page 17: WPTO's longer term vision for the site is to have this site expand to include additional devices. ____________...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 25, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $500,000 -- $35,000,000. Total estimated funding: $45,000,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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