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Type of Opportunity	Title	Tracking ID	Announced	Deadline	Official Description	Application Link	Brief Description	DOE Office	DOE Program	Total Funding Available	Eligible Entities
Capability	Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) Test Bed Scheduling	N/A	5/19/2025	06/05/2025: Interested applicants must provide contact information consisting of company name, contact name, telephone number and email 06/19/2025: Respondents will receive additional instructions and a secure link via email for submitting applications	Article	Application	The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications to schedule fueled reactor experiments in the Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) — the world’s first microreactor test bed at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). DOME is intended to defray costs and accelerate American microreactor development and commercialization by providing reactor developers with access to a state-of-the-art containment structure and INL expertise to conduct fueled advanced reactor experiments.	Office of Nuclear Energy	National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC)	This a notification for application to the DOME test bed, not a funding opportunity. All applicants are expected to self-fund their DOME test campaign.	Any U.S. reactor developer, either private industry or government agency, may request access to DOME for scheduling their microreactor experiments through the formal application process outlined in the current notice of opportunity. The U.S. Department of Energy has released an application guide to help reactor developers through the submission process. The sequencing of reactor experiments will be based on several criteria including technology readiness, fuel type and availability, regulatory approval plan, and the developer’s capabilities.
Committee Membership	Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee	N/A	5/15/2025	6/13/2025	Article	Application	The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking nominations to serve on the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC). ITIAC advises the Secretary of Energy on technologies, policies, and programs that will support DOE’s goals to increase the competitiveness of America’s industrial base, ensure continued U.S. leadership in technological innovation, and strengthen energy and supply chain security.	Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)	Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office (IEDO)	This is a notice of solicitation of nominations to serve on DOE's Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC).	The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 20 members, who shall be appointed by the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (Director). The members shall be appointed by the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, to serve as representatives, Federal Government employees, and special Government employees (SGEs) in accordance with the following membership requirements articulated in the EISA: •Not less than 1 representative of each relevant Federal agency, as determined by the Secretary; •Chair of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, if that position is filled; •Not less than 2 representatives of labor groups; •Not less than 3 representatives of the research community, which shall include academia and National Laboratories; •Not less than 2 representatives of nongovernmental organizations; •Not less than 6 representatives of small- and large-scale industry, the collective expertise of which shall cover every focus area described in section 454(c) of EISA; •Not less than 1 representative of a State government; and •Any other individuals the Secretary, in coordination with the Director, determines to be necessary to ensure that the Committee is comprised of a diverse group of representatives of industry, academia, independent researchers, and public and private entities.
Fellowship	Energy Innovator Fellowship	DOE-EIF-CANDIDATE-2025	5/19/2025	6/6/2025	Article	Application	The Energy Innovator Fellowship is seeking talented candidates with an interest in advancing solutions for critical energy organizations. Innovator Fellows will engage in hands-on learning experience supporting projects that the Host Institutions identify as solutions that will modernize the power system, improve energy infrastructure for transportation and industry, and make the U.S. power system more reliable, affordable, and resilient. Innovator Fellows can spend up to two years participating in the program.	Grid Deployment Office (GDO), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) and Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE)	N/A	Grid Deployment Office (GDO), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) and Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE)	Grid Deployment Office (GDO), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) and Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE)
NOFO	Spurring Projects to Advance Energy Research and Knowledge Swiftly (SPARKS)	DE-FOA-0003164	10/18/2024	Open Continuously until otherwise amended	Article	Application	The broad objective of this FOA is to identify disruptive concepts in energy-related technologies that challenge the status quo and represent a leap beyond today’s technology. An innovative concept alone is not enough; the idea must also have the potential to be impactful. This FOA seeks concepts that, if successful, would represent a fundamentally new paradigm in energy technology with the potential to make a significant impact on ARPA-E’s statutory goals. Concepts of particular interest have the potential to (1) achieve percentage-level reductions in U.S. energy consumption, energy-related imports, or greenhouse gas emissions; (2) improve the resilience, reliability, and security of energy infrastructure; and/or (3) improve the management, clean-up, and disposal of nuclear byproducts. Awards under this program may take the form of analyses or exploratory research that provide the agency with information useful for the subsequent development of focused technology programs. Alternatively, awards may support proof-of-concept research for a particular new technology, either in an area not currently supported by the agency or as a potential enhancement to an ongoing focused technology program.	The broad objective of this FOA is to identify disruptive concepts in energy-related technologies that challenge the status quo and represent a leap beyond today’s technology. An innovative concept alone is not enough; the idea must also have the potential to be impactful. This FOA seeks concepts that, if successful, would represent a fundamentally new paradigm in energy technology with the potential to make a significant impact on ARPA-E’s statutory goals. Concepts of particular interest have the potential to (1) achieve percentage-level reductions in U.S. energy consumption, energy-related imports, or greenhouse gas emissions; (2) improve the resilience, reliability, and security of energy infrastructure; and/or (3) improve the management, clean-up, and disposal of nuclear byproducts. Awards under this program may take the form of analyses or exploratory research that provide the agency with information useful for the subsequent development of focused technology programs. Alternatively, awards may support proof-of-concept research for a particular new technology, either in an area not currently supported by the agency or as a potential enhancement to an ongoing focused technology program.	N/A	Up to $500K per award	Eligible entities include individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents or For-profit entities, educational institutions and nonprofits that are incorporated in the United States, including U.S. territories. Foreign entities, whether for-profit or otherwise, are eligible to apply for funding. Foreign entities must designate in the Full Application a subsidiary or affiliate incorporated (or otherwise formed or to be formed) under the laws of a State or territory of the United States to receive funding. The Full Application must state the nature of the corporate relationship between the foreign entity and domestic subsidiary or affiliate. All work under the ARPA-E award must be performed in the United States. The Applicant may request a waiver of this requirement in the Business Assurances & Disclosures Form, which is submitted with the Full Application.
Prize	Re-X Before Recycling Price (Phase2: Prepare!)	N/A	4/11/2025	10/22/2025	Article	Application	The prize is seeking innovations to unlock new or expanded supply chains that can reintegrate end-of-use products into the economy via re-use, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and/or repurposing (“Re-X”) before recycling. Extending the lifecycles of these products reduces the embodied energy and carbon of manufactured goods, strengthens regional manufacturing supply chains, increases U.S. security of supply, create jobs, and reduces environmental burdens related to landfilling, incineration, and extraction.	Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)	Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office	$5.6M	Eligible participants to compete in Phase 2: Prepare!: • Can include winner and nonwinners from Phase 1: Identify! as well as new competitors. • Must be private entities (for-profits and nonprofits) or nonfederal government entities (such as states, counties, tribes, municipalities, and academic institutions). Individuals or groups of individuals are not eligible to compete. • Private entities must be incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States. • Academic institutions must be based in the United States. • Must form a legal entity to participate in Phase 2: Prepare! if they were an individual winner from Phase 1: Identify!
Prize	Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3	N/A	1/15/25	6/5/25	Article	Application	This prize contains two phases—Plan and Progress—to incentivize energy sector partners to connect with interdisciplinary teams of software developers and data experts to facilitate the transformation of digital systems and data analytics for the electric grid. Round 3 of this competition aims to incentivize technology development partnerships with interdisciplinary teams of utility and energy sector partners with software developers and data experts to facilitate the transformation of digital systems, data analytics, and grid resource integration for the electric sector. There are 3 tracks for this prize which include Resource Integration Under Uncertainty, Sensors and Datasets for Integration of Inverter-Based Resources and Large Loads, and a bonus prize on extreme applications.	Office of Electricity	N/A	$2.5M	DOE invites utilities and other energy sector partners to connect with interdisciplinary teams of software developers, data experts, and risk and decision scientists to facilitate the transformation of digital systems, data analytics, and risk-informed resource integration for electric utilities. Non-utility or energy sector partner teams must partner with an energy sector partner in order to be eligible to compete in the prize.
PIA (Business-to-Business Agreement)	Industrial Training & Assessment Centers Program	N/A	12/24/24	TBD	Article	Application	The ITAC Implementation Grants program provides grants of up to $300,000 per project to small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to implement recommendations made by DOE and other qualified energy assessments. These grants will help small businesses lower their energy costs, improve efficiency, and reduce harmful emissions, while strengthening our domestic manufacturing sector.	Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC)	N/A	$14.8M	This opportunity is for small- and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy efficiency; material efficiency; cybersecurity; or productivity; or reduce waste production; greenhouse gas emissions; or non-greenhouse gas pollution.
PIA (Business-to-Business Agreement)	State Manufacturing Leadership Program Round 3	N/A	1/15/25	TBD	Article	Application	The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)—in collaboration with its Partnership Intermediary, ENERGYWERX —seeks applications to establish new or expand existing programs to support small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to: 1) implement smart manufacturing technologies and practices; and 2) facilitate access to high-performance computing (HPC) resources.	Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC)	N/A	$13M	Through this solicitation, MESC aims to support state entities, state-funded universities, and state-funded community and technical colleges to support SMMs in accessing and implementing smart manufacturing technologies and HPC resources; anticipated outcomes include improved facility efficiency, increased product quality, and accelerated innovation that leads ultimately to greater global competitiveness.
NOFO	FY 2025 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program	DE-FOA-0003432	9/30/24	9/30/25	Article	Application	The DOE SC program hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Isotope R&D and Production, and Accelerator R&D and Production. This NOFO is our annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in SC and is open throughout the Fiscal Year. Any research within SC’s Congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this NOFO.	Office of Science (SC)	ALL	$500M	All types of applicants are eligible to apply, except nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Prize	MAKE IT Prize Round 2	N/A	9/30/24	TBD	Article	Application	The Manufacture of Advanced Key Energy Infrastructure Technologies (MAKE IT) Prize aims to catalyze the domestic manufacturing of critical energy technology components, moving manufacturing facilities for these components from planning to shovel-ready.	Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) and Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED)	N/A	$32M	U.S.-based entities with demonstrated capabilities and commitment to domestic manufacturing of the following components and processes are eligible for the prize: •Manufacturing and/or recycling of components for the production, processing, delivery, and storage of hydrogen and/or hydrogen fuel cells. •Manufacturing of components related to the upgrade and modernization of the electric grid. •Manufacturing and assembly of Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) components and systems. •Manufacturing of equipment and components to support industrial decarbonization. •Manufacturing of components for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. •Manufacturing of components for Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems. •Manufacturing of materials, components, and systems for advanced nuclear power applications.
Prize	Community Energy Innovation Prize Round 2	N/A	1/15/25	6/20/25	Article	Application	The Community Energy Innovation Prize incentivizes organizations working to establish affordable, reliable, and secure energy resources in communities across the U.S. and advance innovations in clean energy, manufacturing, and vehicle technology ecosystems (3 separate tracks in the competition). Competitors have the chance to win part of $8.42 million in prizes to help them advance in the competition and accelerate the development of their solution.	Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)	Integrated Strategies Office (ISO), Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Office (AMMTO), and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO).	$8.42M	The Clean Energy Ecosystem, Manufacturing Ecosystem, and Vehicles Ecosystem Tracks are open only to private entities (for-profits and nonprofits); nonfederal government entities such as states, counties, tribes, and municipalities; academic institutions; and individuals.
NOI	Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands	DE-FOA-0003547	1/16/25	N/A	Article	Application	Through this planned NOFO, the Office of Indian Energy intends to solicit applications from Indian Tribes, which include Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations, Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations, to: • Install energy generating system(s) and/or energy efficiency measure(s) for Tribal building(s) • Deploy community-scale energy generating system(s) or energy storage on Tribal lands • Install integrated energy system(s) for autonomous operation (independent of the traditional centralized electric power grid) to power a single or multiple essential Tribal building(s) during emergency situations or for Tribal community resilience • Power unelectrified Tribal buildings.	Office of Indian Energy	Indian Energy Policy and Programs	$25M	Pursuant to its authorizing statute, the DOE Office of Indian Energy will only consider applications from: (1) an Indian Tribe; (2) Intertribal Organization, or (3) Tribal Energy Development Organization; and (4) on whose Tribal Lands the project(s) will be located. Applications from a consortium of Indian Tribes (Tribal Consortium) will be accepted but must be submitted by a single Indian Tribe acting as the Applicant and representing the Consortium. Applications may also be submitted on behalf of Indian Tribe(s) by an authorized Tribal Organization, provided evidence of that authority is included as part of the application.