# Office of Electricity (OE) and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (EERE WETO)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003396-office-of-electricity-oe-and-the-office-of/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357679

> National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $3.3 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $8.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 28, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003396 |
| Agency | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 28, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $3.3 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $8.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.122 |

## 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"

This is a full and open competition available to the following applicants:1. Domestic Entities2. Incorporated Consortia3. Unincorporated Consortia4. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors are excluded as a prime. However, FFRDC contractors may be proposed as a team member on another entity's application subject to guidelines.

## What the grant funds

Renewable Integration Management with Innovative High Voltage Direct Current Power Circuit Breakers (REIMAGINE BREAKERS). Developing standards for High Voltage Direct Current Circuit Breakers (HV DCCB) will support the protection and interoperability of hardware within Multi-Terminal HVDC (MTDC) transmission systems and allow for seamless interconnection and coordination of HV DCCBs into existing high voltage AC & DC transmission systems. Standardization will provide key stakeholders with guidance to ensure all HV DCCBs developed are compatible with existing and future transmission networks. Additionally, the advancement of HV DCCB designs will aid in the development of novel ideas to reduce overall cost and footprint of the technology.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003396 still open?

No. It closed on February 28, 2025. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003641, closes February 8, 2027 (93 days left).

### Who can apply for Office of Electricity (OE) and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (EERE WETO)?

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 Office of Electricity (OE) and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office (EERE WETO)?

Closed February 28, 2025. 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 $8.0 million in total across about 3 awards.

### 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.