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Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS)

National Energy Technology Laboratory

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-18

About This Grant

Amendment 000001 to DE-FOA-0001558. To view the changes associated with this amendment, please refer to the EERE Exchange website. The U.S. DOE Building Technologies Office Emerging Technologies program is announcing the availability of up to 3 million dollars in funding to develop energy efficient replacement lamps in general illumination applications. DOE seeks projects to develop suitable replacement lamps that meet or exceed the 45 lm/W backstop requirement for one or more incandescent general service lamp categories and that maintain the base, shape, and lumen output of the incandescent lamps they are designed to replace. The objectives of this funding opportunity are to: Accelerate development of replacement lamps that maintain the needed performance attributes of the incandescent lamps they replace while eliminating or minimizing any performance compromises Overcome technical challenges that inhibit widespread market acceptance and impede the design, development and future sale of suitable and compliant lighting products for the identified general service lamp categories Offer consumer choice The full Funding Opportunity Announcement is posted on the EERE eXCHANGE website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE website to be considered for award. Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the announcement and where to submit questions regarding submission of applications is found in the full FOA posted on the EERE Exchange website.

Grant Summary

Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS) is a National Energy Technology Laboratory grant providing $750K to $1.5M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

energyclean energy

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$750K$1.5M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS) from National Energy Technology Laboratory, 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 National Energy Technology Laboratory before the deadline.
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Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS)?

Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS) is offered by National Energy Technology Laboratory 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 Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS) provide?

Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS) provides between $750K and $1.5M per award from National Energy Technology Laboratory. 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 Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS) deadline?

Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Energy Technology Laboratory, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS)?

To apply for Lighting Alternatives Maximizing Performance & Suitability (LAMPS), 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 National Energy Technology Laboratory.

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