DE-FOA-0002519: Natural Gas Demand Response Pilot Program
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 $2.5 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on December 31, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 9, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards4
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | September 9, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 31, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 30, 2022 |
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"
To be considered for substantive evaluation, an Applicant‘s submission must meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fossil Energy Research and Development awards averaged $4.9 million; this notice allows up to $2.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (38% 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
DE-FOA-0002519 titled Natural Gas Demand Response Pilot Program. The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to solicit and award Research and Development cooperative agreements for the development of multiple, regional, natural gas demand response pilot programs in collaboration with utilities, local distribution companies, and public utility commissions.
Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Fossil Energy Research and Development (81.089) awarded $3.2 billion across 648 grant awards, an average of $4.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 7 | $334 million |
| Institute of Gas Technology | Illinois | 7 | $257 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 26 | $146 million |
| Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | Texas | 1 | $134 million |
| University of North Dakota | North Dakota | 26 | $118 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-0002519 still open?
No. It closed on December 31, 2021.
Who can apply for Natural Gas Demand Response Pilot Program?
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 Natural Gas Demand Response Pilot Program?
Closed December 31, 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 $2.5 million each. About $10.0 million in total across about 4 awards.
Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Institute of Gas Technology, University of Illinois. The program made 648 awards worth $3.2 billion in that time.
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