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Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP)

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-18

About This Grant

The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to provide potential applicants advance notice that the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of the Technology-to-Market Team in the Office of Strategic Programs, a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled ?Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP)?, Number DE-FOA-0001271. The full Notice of Intent DE-FOA-0001284 is posted on the EERE eXCHANGE website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. The Cleantech UP program seeks to catalyze clean energy start-up formation on college campuses, support novel training and educational opportunities that equip the next generation of energy entrepreneurs and innovators across the country, establish a national-level training program and competition for America?s top clean energy student entrepreneurs, and create a sustained and diverse community to support student entrepreneurs. The mission of EERE?s Technology-to-Market Team is to aid EERE technology offices and American energy innovation stakeholders in addressing the technological and financial barriers to bring new intellectual property to market. To advance this mission, the Technology-to-Market Sub-Program supports a variety of commercialization and entrepreneurship activities in partnership with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, universities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations around the country. Existing activities include the DOE National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition (DOE NCEBPC), National Incubator Initiative for Clean Energy, Lab-Corps, and Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR); past activities include the Innovation Ecosystem Development Initiative, i6 Green Challenge, Technology Commercialization Fund, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, and other initiatives. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THIS NOTICE. Please do not submit questions or respond to this Notice of Intent. Prospective applicants to the FOA should begin developing partnerships, formulating ideas, and gathering data in anticipation of the issuance of this FOA. DOE plans to issue the FOA around mid-February 2015. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE eXCHANGE website. A User Guide for EERE eXCHANGE can be found on the EERE website https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx after logging in to the system.

Grant Summary

Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP) is a Golden Field Office grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

other

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP) from Golden Field Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Golden Field Office before the deadline.
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Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP)?

Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP) is offered by Golden Field Office and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP) provide?

Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP) provides an amount that varies by award per award from Golden Field Office. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP) deadline?

Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Golden Field Office, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP)?

To apply for Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001271 Cleantech University Prize (Cleantech UP), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Golden Field Office.

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