# Marine Energy University Foundational R&D

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003097-marine-energy-university-foundational-r-d/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351842

> Golden Field Office offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $200,000) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 32 awards worth $14.5 million in total. Applications closed on May 6, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003097 |
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 6, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 32 |
| Total funding | $14.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.087 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

Modification 0001: The purpose of this modification is to revise the deadlines for the Full Application and Reply to Reviewer Comments submissions. _____________________________________________________________ The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) on behalf of the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) and the Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO). This FOA supports foundational research at domestic institutions of higher education, including Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), to address challenges faced by marine energy industries and spur innovation and development. Universities offer an array of exceptional capabilities and resources that create a rich ecosystem for high-level research combining intellectual capital, advanced infrastructure, a commitment to knowledge creation and dissemination, and a training ground for the next generation of scientists and scholars. This FOA will provide funding for foundational R&D activities to advance marine energy and offshore wind technologies, enabling broader utilization of ocean renewable energy sources through the following topic areas: 1. Publicly Available Marine Energy Data Analysis & Test Platform(s) to Produce Publicly Available Data 2. Sustainable & Scalable Offshore Wind, Marine Energy, and Aquaculture 3. Undergraduate Senior Design and/or Research Project 4. Open Topic Area To view the entire FOA document, visit the EERE Exchange Website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003097 still open?

No. It closed on May 6, 2024. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003647, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for Marine Energy University Foundational R&D?

Golden Field Office accepted applications from colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for Marine Energy University Foundational R&D?

Closed May 6, 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 $1.0 million each. About $14.5 million in total across about 32 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.