# Innovative DEsigns for high-performAnce Low-cost HVDC Converters (IDEAL HVDC)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003141-innovative-designs-for-high-performance-low-cost-hvdc/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350391

> Golden Field Office offered grants of up to $3.3 million (at least $2.5 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 5, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003141 |
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 5, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $3.3 million |
| Award floor | $2.5 million |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $10.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.087 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

The U.S Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is issuing, on behalf of the Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) and Office of Electricity (OE), this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The research and development (R&D) activities to be funded under this FOA 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. Specifically, this FOA will invest in R&D to support continued innovation and cost reduction for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) voltage-source converter (VSC) transmission systems. This investment is intended to enable future grid upgrades required to integrate increasing renewable energy generation on to the grid, both onshore and offshore. Topic Area 1: Innovative Designs for HVDC VSC Technology To view the entire FOA document, visit the EERE Exchange Website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003141 still open?

No. It closed on February 5, 2024. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003647, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for Innovative DEsigns for high-performAnce Low-cost HVDC Converters (IDEAL HVDC)?

Golden Field Office accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Innovative DEsigns for high-performAnce Low-cost HVDC Converters (IDEAL HVDC)?

Closed February 5, 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 $3.3 million each. About $10.0 million in total across about 4 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.