# RFI on Geologic Hydrogen Resource Exploration

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003494-rfi-on-geologic-hydrogen-resource-exploration/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356964

> Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy offered grants to any type of organization. Applications closed on December 2, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003494 |
| Agency | Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 2, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.135 |

## 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 Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not seeking applications for financial assistance. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO). NO NOFO EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

## What the grant funds

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not accepting applications for financial assistance. The purpose of this RFI is solely to solicit input for ARPA-E consideration to inform the possible formulation of future programs. RFI on Geologic Hydrogen Resource Exploration The purpose of this RFI is to solicit input for a potential Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program focused on evaluating novel approaches to: 1) explore for naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen resources or geologic targets for hydrogen stimulation, and 2) develop methodologies to determine the recoverable reserves of hydrogen from natural accumulation or available through stimulation. These approaches will accelerate the discovery and economic evaluation of these resources and inform management steps needed to harness them. ARPA-E is soliciting information for how the agency can foster innovation in technologies and methodologies that can accomplish the following goals: 1. Produce a suite of exploration technologies specific to detecting either naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen concentrations or viable formations for hydrogen stimulation on land and offshore; 2. Increase the accuracy and precision of detection for either naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen concentrations or viable formations for hydrogen stimulation; 3. Reduce the cost of exploration efforts for either naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen concentrations or viable formations for hydrogen stimulation; 4. Accelerate the discovery process of either naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen concentrations or viable formations for hydrogen stimulation; 5. Define the geologic processes surrounding production of naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen through either serpentinization or radiolysis of water; 6. Quantify the recharge of hydrogen reservoirs from hydrogen generative processes of naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen through either serpentinization or radiolysis of water; and 7. Inform resource prediction, site management, economic returns, subsurface engineering efforts, environmental impact and mitigation actions through better characterization and monitoring. To view the RFI in its entirety please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003494 still open?

No. It closed on December 2, 2024. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003630, closes November 20, 2026 (13 days left).

### Who can apply for RFI on Geologic Hydrogen Resource Exploration?

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for RFI on Geologic Hydrogen Resource Exploration?

Closed December 2, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### Who has won Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were RTX Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC. The program made 729 awards worth $1.4 billion in that time.