Opportunity Title:
BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL), SECTION 41006(A)(2): U.S. TIDAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT
Funder/Agency:
Department of Energy
Golden Field Office
Opportunity Number:
DE-FOA-0002845
Description:
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)
Eligibility:
Unrestricted
Award Details:
Total Amount Available: $45M
Maximum Award: $35M
Minimum Award: $500k
Deadline:
Concept Paper - 6/5/23
Full Application - 7/25/23
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