Closed · DE-FOA-0003396 · CFDA 81.122 · Discretionary

Office of Electricity (OE) and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (EERE WETO)

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Energy Technology Laboratory, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$3.3M
Award range
Closed
Status
February 28, 2025
Close date
3
Expected awards

The verdict

Office of Electricity (OE) and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (EERE WETO) is a closed discretionary listing from National Energy Technology Laboratory that offered $1 -- $3,250,000 across 3 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$3.3M
award range
Closed
application status
3
expected awards
81.122
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Office of Electricity (OE) and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (EERE WETO) - is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0003396 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.122, posted by National Energy Technology Laboratory. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 12, 2024 and last updated on January 15, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $3,250,000. The agency has projected $8.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 3 awards. If the agency funds the expected 3 awards from the $8.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.7 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 February 28, 2025. 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

$1 -- $3,250,000

Close Date

February 28, 2025

Posted

December 12, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$8,000,000

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Renewable Integration Management with Innovative High Voltage Direct Current Power Circuit Breakers (REIMAGINE BREAKERS). Developing standards for High Voltage Direct Current Circuit Breakers (HV DCCB) will support the protection and interoperability of hardware within Multi-Terminal HVDC (MTDC) transmission systems and allow for seamless interconnection and coordination of HV DCCBs into existing high voltage AC & DC transmission systems. Standardization will provide key stakeholders with guidance to ensure all HV DCCBs developed are compatible with existing and future transmission networks. Additionally, the advancement of HV DCCB designs will aid in the development of novel ideas to reduce overall cost and footprint of the technology.

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.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Nataly Dimopoulos 412.298.2875 nataly.dimopoulos@netl.doe.gov

Key Dates

Posted December 12, 2024
Close Date February 28, 2025
Archive Date March 30, 2025
Last Updated January 15, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Office of Electricity (OE) and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (EERE WETO)", offered by National Energy Technology Laboratory. It is associated with CFDA program 81.122. Renewable Integration Management with Innovative High Voltage Direct Current Power Circuit Breakers (REIMAGINE BREAKERS). Developing standards for High Voltage Direct Current Circuit Breakers (HV DCCB...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 28, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $3,250,000. Total estimated funding: $8,000,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
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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