DE-FOA-0002475: Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Energy Technology Laboratory notices from 2021.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $62.8 million in total. Applications closed on July 12, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 15, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$62.8 million
- Expected awards30
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0002478 | March 10, 2021 | Closed April 10, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 15, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 11, 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 FOA will restrict foreign entities from applying as prime recipients unless they have a U.S. incorporated subsidiary or affiliate with a physical location for business operations in the United States. No waivers will be offered for this restriction.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Conservation Research and Development awards averaged $2.5 million; this notice allows up to $4.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (31% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), is issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled, “Low GHG Vehicle Technologies Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment Funding Opportunity Announcement.” The Department of Energy is committed to pushing the frontiers of science and engineering, catalyzing clean energy jobs through research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D), and ensuring environmental justice and inclusion of disadvantaged communities. The RDD&D activities to be funded under this FOA will support the government-wide approach to the climate crisis by driving the innovation in the transportation sector that can lead to the deployment of clean energy technologies, which are critical for climate protection. Link to Additional Information: https://epicweb.ee.doe.gov. Please note that EERE is moving all applications to this announcement to EERE Exchange: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx. The announcement is anticipated to be available in EERE Exchange no later than February 3, 2021.
Who has won Conservation Research and Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Conservation Research and Development (81.086) awarded $1.7 billion across 710 grant awards, an average of $2.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | Indiana | 10 | $35.1 million |
| General Atomics | California | 3 | $28.2 million |
| North Carolina State University | North Carolina | 8 | $27.8 million |
| Arizona State University | Arizona | 1 | $27.2 million |
| Cummins Inc | Indiana | 7 | $24.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0002475 still open?
No. It closed on July 12, 2021.
Who can apply for Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment?
Closed July 12, 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 $4.0 million each. About $62.8 million in total across about 30 awards.
Who has won Conservation Research and Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Purdue University, General Atomics, North Carolina State University. The program made 710 awards worth $1.7 billion in that time.
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