DE-FOA-0003003: Science Foundations for Energy Earthshots
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot (DE-FOA-0003673). Status: Closes January 12, 2027 (66 days left). It is in our archive of Office of Science notices from 2023.
Office of Science offered grants of up to $6.0 million (at least $1.5 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $150 million in total. Applications closed on June 21, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 3, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$6.0 million
- Award floor$1.5 million
- Total funding$150 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant, Other
Key dates
| Posted | March 21, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 21, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 21, 2023 |
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 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program awards averaged $1.2 million; this notice allows up to $6.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Office of Science (SC) hereby announces its interest in applications to advance basic research in support of the Department of Energy’s Energy Earthshots™ initiative.[1] The Energy Earthshots drive integrated program development and execution across the Department of Energy’s basic science and energy technology offices. They are part of an all-hands-on-deck approach to provide science and technology innovations that address the tough technological challenges required to achieve our climate and economic competitiveness goals.[2],[3] The Energy Earthshots will accelerate breakthroughs towards more abundant, affordable, and reliable clean energy solutions. This FOA will support small teams to build the scientific foundations for the Energy Earthshot goals. [1] https://www.energy.gov/policy/energy-earthshots-initiative [2] U.S. Innovation to Meet 2050 Goals: Assessing Initial R&D Opportunities (2022). https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/U.S.-Innovation-to-Meet-2050-Climate-Goals.pdf [3] The U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization: A Joint Strategy to Transform Transportation (2023). https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/EERE-Decarbonization-Transportation-Report-508.pdf
Who has won Office of Science Financial Assistance Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (81.049) awarded $7.7 billion across 6,205 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University Foundation | Michigan | 84 | $573 million |
| General Atomics | California | 30 | $495 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 101 | $275 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 118 | $238 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 61 | $201 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DE-FOA-0003673, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0003003 still open?
No. It closed on June 21, 2023. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003673, closes January 12, 2027 (66 days left).
Who can apply for Science Foundations for Energy Earthshots?
Office of Science accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Science Foundations for Energy Earthshots?
Closed June 21, 2023. 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 $6.0 million each. About $150 million in total across about 25 awards.
Who has won Office of Science Financial Assistance Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Michigan State University Foundation, General Atomics, University of Wisconsin System. The program made 6,205 awards worth $7.7 billion in that time.