# FY22 Carbon Utilization Technology: Improving Efficient Systems for Algae

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0002654-fy22-carbon-utilization-technology-improving-efficient/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337988

> Golden Field Office offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $2.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 9 awards worth $19.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 27, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0002654 |
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 27, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $2.0 million |
| Expected awards | 9 |
| Total funding | $19.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.087 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) develops technologies that convert domestic biomass and waste resources into fuels, products, and power to enable affordable energy, economic growth, and innovation in renewable energy and chemicals production. This FOA specifically seeks to increase the carbon utilization efficiency of algal growth systems. The impact of this FOA outcomes will be to lower the cost of fuels and products made from algal feedstocks while increasing the positive greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts that can be achieved through the deployment of algae-based technologies. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) has two topic areas, each funded separately by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), Carbon Utilization Program (CUP) in response to specific language in each Office’s respective appropriations as issued by Congress and in accordance with each Office’s strategic plans. Under this funding opportunity, BETO is interested in the following Topic Areas: Topic Area 1: Carbon Utilization Efficiency from Biomass- or Atmospheric-Based Sources of Carbon Dioxide Topic Area 2: Algae-Based Technology to Utilize Anthropogenic CO2 from Utility and Industrial Sources An informational webinar will be held on February 17th, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET. Please note, there are no particular advantages or disadvantages to the application evaluation process with respect to participating in the webinar. Your participation is completely voluntary. The webinar registration page will be found at: https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/bioenergy-technologies-office-funding-opportunities. Questions regarding the FOA must be submitted to FY22CarbonUtilizationFOA@ee.doe.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0002654 still open?

No. It closed on May 27, 2022. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003647, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for FY22 Carbon Utilization Technology: Improving Efficient Systems for Algae?

Golden Field Office accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.

### What is the deadline for FY22 Carbon Utilization Technology: Improving Efficient Systems for Algae?

Closed May 27, 2022. 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 $3.0 million each. About $19.0 million in total across about 9 awards.

### Who has won Renewable Energy Research and Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Oregon State University, University of Utah, Avapco LLC. The program made 900 awards worth $2.5 billion in that time.