DE-FOA-0002829: BIL - Carbon Utilization Procurement Grants under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40302
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 2023.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $1) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $50.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 30, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 16, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$50.0 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 24, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 30, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 30, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section III of the Funding Opportunity Announcement for a full description of restricted eligibility.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fossil Energy Research and Development awards averaged $4.9 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 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
Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0002829, titled BIL-Carbon Utilization Procurement Grants Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40302 The overall objective of the planned Funding Opportunity Announcement is to support DOE’s current vision of the Carbon Utilization Procurement Grants Program which will illustrate that several incumbent products can be replaced or supplemented with alternatives that are derived from the conversion of anthropogenic carbon oxides, demonstrating that significant net reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are possible. These grants will illustrate that more sustainable alternatives are viable and will promote the deployment of these products even after the grant ends.
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-0002829 still open?
No. It closed on April 30, 2025.
Who can apply for BIL - Carbon Utilization Procurement Grants under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40302?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BIL - Carbon Utilization Procurement Grants under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40302?
Closed April 30, 2025. 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 $5.0 million each. About $50.0 million in total across about 50 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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