# Notice of Intent (NOI) DE-FOA-0003607, is to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. DE-FOA-0003606, titled, "Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants"

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003607-notice-of-intent-noi-de-foa-0003607-is/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360732

> National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $2 (at least $1) to any type of organization. Applications closed on October 31, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003607 |
| Agency | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 31, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $2 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.089 |

## 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"

Eligibility requirements will be identified in any Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that may result from this Notice of Intent (NOI), however, it is anticipated the NOFO will be Unrestricted

## What the grant funds

This Notice of Intent (NOI) is for informational purposes only and the Department of Energy (DOE) is not seeking comments on the information contained in this notice. Applications are not accepted at this time. Any information contained in this notice is subject to change. This Notice of Intent (NOI) DE-FOA-0003607, is to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. DE-FOA-0003606, titled, "Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants" The objectives of the planned projects are to facilitate the development of advanced wastewater management systems, dual firing retrofits, and natural gas cofiring systems for coal-fired facilities with a compelling opportunity for strategic refurbishment. Achieving this goal would help enable a rapid and cost-effective path to ensuring affordable, reliable, secure power at scale to address the surging demand from national defense installations, semiconductor fabrication plants, AI data centers, critical mineral processing, and industrial re-shoring, all of which require access to power.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003607 still open?

No. It closed on October 31, 2025.

### Who can apply for Notice of Intent (NOI) DE-FOA-0003607, is to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. DE-FOA-0003606, titled, "Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants"?

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 Notice of Intent (NOI) DE-FOA-0003607, is to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. DE-FOA-0003606, titled, "Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants"?

Closed October 31, 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 $2 each.

### Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Institute of Gas Technology, University of Illinois. The program made 648 awards worth $3.2 billion in that time.