DE-FOA-0003230: NOI: Distribution Communication and Control Technologies Research, Development, and Demonstration”
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED) (DE-FOA-0003641). Status: Closes February 8, 2027 (93 days left). It is in our archive of National Energy Technology Laboratory notices from 2023.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $2 (at least $1) to any type of organization. Applications closed on January 25, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 20, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2
- Award floor$1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | November 20, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 25, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 24, 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"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Electricity Research, Development and Analysis awards averaged $2.0 million; this notice allows up to $2 per award.
- Most of the program's money (31% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This is a Notice of Intent DE-FOA-0003230 to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0003198 “Distribution Communication and Control Technologies Research, Development, and Demonstration”. Around the January 2024 timeframe, the United States (U.S.) Department of Energy (DOE) intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeking applications for financial assistance awards that would support the Office of Electricity (OE). This FOA would support the OE priorities of enabling a reliable, resilient, secure, and affordable electricity grid. Secure communications are essential for reliable operation, response to and recovery from disruptions, and protection from effects of natural disasters or malicious actors on grid operations. DISCLAIMER This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) only. DOE may issue an FOA as described herein, may issue an FOA that is significantly different than the FOA described herein, or may not issue an FOA at all. This NOI is issued so that interested parties are aware that DOE may issue an FOA as described herein. Any information contained in this NOI is subject to change without notice. No Concept Papers or Full Applications are being accepted at this time. DOE will not entertain questions at this time. Details on how to submit questions will be provided in the FOA (if issued).
Who has won Electricity Research, Development and Analysis grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Electricity Research, Development and Analysis (81.122) awarded $98.2 million across 48 grant awards, an average of $2.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Transportable Power Systems, Inc. | Vermont | 1 | $9.5 million |
| Corvias Military Living, LLC | Rhode Island | 1 | $9.4 million |
| National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners | District of Columbia | 1 | $8.5 million |
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | Georgia | 2 | $5.9 million |
| The National Association of State Energy Officials | Virginia | 1 | $5.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DE-FOA-0003641, 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-0003230 still open?
No. It closed on January 25, 2024. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003641, closes February 8, 2027 (93 days left).
Who can apply for NOI: Distribution Communication and Control Technologies Research, Development, and Demonstration”?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for NOI: Distribution Communication and Control Technologies Research, Development, and Demonstration”?
Closed January 25, 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 $2 each.
Who has won Electricity Research, Development and Analysis grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Nomad Transportable Power Systems, Inc., Corvias Military Living, LLC, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. The program made 48 awards worth $98.2 million in that time.