DE-FOA-0003014: Regional Initiative for Technical Assistance Partnerships (RITAP)
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 $40.0 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $50.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 13, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 19, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$40.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$50.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | December 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 13, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 14, 2024 |
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"
See Section III. B. of the FOA for a full description of Eligibility requirements.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fossil Energy Research and Development awards averaged $4.9 million; this notice allows up to $40.0 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
Regional Initiative for Technical Assistance Partnerships (RITAP) to Advance Deployment of Basin-Scale Carbon Transport and Storage and Community Engagement, will establish partnerships comprised of stakeholders with extensive technical, managerial, regulatory and business expertise specific to carbon transport and storage that will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of multiple storage-based carbon management projects within a single geologic basin or sub-basin. Results of their efforts will provide a valuable public information resource for project developers, accelerating the socially equitable and environmentally responsible deployment of storage-based carbon management projects.
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-0003014 still open?
No. It closed on February 13, 2024.
Who can apply for Regional Initiative for Technical Assistance Partnerships (RITAP)?
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 Regional Initiative for Technical Assistance Partnerships (RITAP)?
Closed February 13, 2024. 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 $40.0 million each. About $50.0 million in total across about 10 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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