# Solar-thermal Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage via Concentrated Solar-thermal Energy

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003080-solar-thermal-fuels-and-thermal-energy-storage-via/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350272

> Golden Field Office offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $750,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $30.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 1, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003080 |
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 1, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $10.0 million |
| Award floor | $750,000 |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $30.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.087 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Domestic Entities The proposed prime recipient and subrecipient(s) must be domestic entities. The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a prime recipient or subrecipient of this FOA: 1. Institutions of higher education; 2. For-profit entities; 3. Nonprofit entities; and 4. State and local governmental entities and Indian tribes. To qualify as a domestic entity, the entity must be organized, chartered, or incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a particular state or territory of the United States; have majority domestic ownership and control; and have a physical place of business in the United States. DOE/National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA) FFRDCs are eligible to apply for funding as a prime recipient or subrecipient. Non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs are eligible to participate as a subrecipient but are not eligible to apply as a prime recipient.

## What the grant funds

Specifically, this FOA will implement two approaches to energy storage in concentrated solar-thermal (CST) systems: thermochemical storage via solar fuel production and local thermal energy storage (TES) for dispatchable energy. The two technologies will support the government-wide approach to the climate crisis by driving the innovation that can lead to the deployment of clean energy technologies, which are critical for climate protection. Modification 000001: Modified the Full Application Deadline and expected date for Selection Notifications; see the cover page of the FOA.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003080 still open?

No. It closed on February 1, 2024. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003647, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for Solar-thermal Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage via Concentrated Solar-thermal Energy?

Golden Field Office accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Solar-thermal Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage via Concentrated Solar-thermal Energy?

Closed February 1, 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 $10.0 million each. About $30.0 million in total across about 15 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.