DE-FOA-0002468: RFI - Stationary Hydrogen Storage Technology Development
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK) (DE-FOA-0003630). Status: Closes November 20, 2026 (13 days left). It is in our archive of Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy notices from 2021.
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy offered grants of up to $1 (at least $1) to any type of organization. Applications closed on March 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 11, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1
- Award floor$1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | January 11, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 14, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
This is a Request for Information Only. This RFI is not requesting applications for financial assistance. The purpose of this RFI is solely to solicit input for ARPA-E consideration to inform the possible formulation of future programs.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy awards averaged $1.9 million; this notice allows up to $1 per award.
- Most of the program's money (43% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Request for Information - Stationary Hydrogen Storage Technology Development The purpose of this modification is to revise the due date for responses to March 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ET. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not requesting applications for financial assistance. The purpose of this RFI is solely to solicit input for ARPA-E consideration to inform the possible formulation of future programs. The purpose of this RFI is solely to solicit input for ARPA-E's consideration and to inform the possible initiation of an R&D program on stationary hydrogen storage technologies. In particular, ARPA-E is interested in information regarding safe, low-cost, flexible scale from large to small, transportable, and widely deployable hydrogen storage technology for ultralong-duration seasonal energy storage. The hydrogen storage systems of interest are turn-key systems ready to be integrated with hydrogen fuel cell power generation, hydrogen capable CHP, microgrid, and other distributed power generation systems. The goal is to develop technologies and validate their reliability under variable conditions, manufacturability, and favorable economics at scale. To review the RFI, visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Who has won Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (81.135) awarded $1.4 billion across 729 grant awards, an average of $1.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation | Connecticut | 15 | $33.9 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 16 | $31.4 million |
| BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC | Virginia | 1 | $30.9 million |
| Ge Vernova Operations LLC | New York | 8 | $26.4 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 11 | $23.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DE-FOA-0003630, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0002468 still open?
No. It closed on March 15, 2021. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003630, closes November 20, 2026 (13 days left).
Who can apply for RFI - Stationary Hydrogen Storage Technology Development?
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for RFI - Stationary Hydrogen Storage Technology Development?
Closed March 15, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1 each.
Who has won Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were RTX Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC. The program made 729 awards worth $1.4 billion in that time.