DE-FOA-0002502: Request for Information on Risks in the High Capacity Batteries, including Electric Vehicle Batteries Supply Chain
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 $2 (at least $1) to any type of organization. Applications closed on April 14, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 26, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2
- Award floor$1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | March 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 14, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 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"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Conservation Research and Development awards averaged $2.5 million; this notice allows up to $2 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
Request for Information on Risks in the High Capacity Batteries, including Electric Vehicle Batteries Supply Chain The Vehicle Technologies Office, within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the US Department of Energy seeks public comment on its Request for Information regarding the Risks in the High Capacity Batteries, including Electric Vehicle Batteries Supply Chain. On February 24, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive order regarding the Supply Chains in the United States, which directs several Federal agency actions to secure and strengthen the supply chains in our nation. One of these directions is for the Secretary of Energy, to submit, within 100 days and in consultation with the heads of appropriate agencies, a report to the President identifying risks in the high capacity batteries, including electric vehicle batteries, supply chain and policy recommendations to address these risks. This is solely a request for information and is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement. The Department of Energy is not accepting applications to this Request for Information. Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to VTO@ee.doe.gov no later than 5:00 PM ET April 14, 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-0002502 still open?
No. It closed on April 14, 2021.
Who can apply for Request for Information on Risks in the High Capacity Batteries, including Electric Vehicle Batteries Supply Chain?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Request for Information on Risks in the High Capacity Batteries, including Electric Vehicle Batteries Supply Chain?
Closed April 14, 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 $2 each.
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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