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European Commission - LIFE2027

Scaling up smart and clean energy solutions for affordability in EU cities. Call: LIFE Clean Energy Transition. Programme: LIFE2027. Open call from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy

The purpose of this modification is to clarify the meaning of the Program Policy Factors in Section V.C. To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to the ARPA-E website at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider concept papers submitted through other means. For problems with ARPA-E eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq. For questions that have not already been answered, email ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov. AGENCY OVERVIEW The Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E), an organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), is chartered by Congress in the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-69), as amended by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-358), as further amended by the Energy Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260): (A) to enhance the economic and energy security of the United States through the development of energy technologies that (i) reduce imports of energy from foreign sources; (ii) reduce energy-related emissions, including greenhouse gases; (iii) improve the energy efficiency of all economic sectors; (iv) provide transformative solutions to improve the management, clean-up, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; and (v) improve the resilience, reliability, and security of infrastructure to produce, deliver, and store energy; and (B) to ensure that the United States maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies. ARPA-E issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under its authorizing statute codified at 42 U.S.C. 16538. The NOFO and any cooperative agreements or grants made under this NOFO are subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as supplemented by 2 C.F.R. Part 910. ARPA-E funds research on, and the development of, transformative science and technology solutions to address the energy and environmental missions of the Department. The agency focuses on technologies that can be meaningfully advanced with a modest investment over a defined period of time in order to catalyze the translation from scientific discovery to early-stage technology. For the latest news and information about ARPA-E, its programs and the research projects currently supported, see: http://arpa-e.energy.gov/. ARPA-E funds transformational research. Existing energy technologies generally progress on established learning curves where refinements to a technology and the economies of scale that accrue as manufacturing and distribution develop drive improvements to the cost/performance metric in a gradual fashion. This continual improvement of a technology is important to its increased commercial deployment and is appropriately the focus of the private sector or the applied technology offices within DOE. In contrast, ARPA-E supports transformative research that has the potential to create fundamentally new learning curves. ARPA-E technology projects typically start with cost/performance estimates well above the level of an incumbent technology. Given the high risk inherent in these projects, many will fail to progress, but some may succeed in generating a new learning curve with a projected cost/performance metric that is significantly better than that of the incumbent technology. ARPA-E will provide support at the highest funding level only for submissions with significant technology risk, aggressive timetables, and careful management and mitigation of the associated risks. ARPA-E funds technology with the potential to be disruptive in the marketplace. The mere creation of a new learning curve does not ensure market penetration. Rather, the ultimate value of a technology is determined by the marketplace, and impactful technologies ultimately become disruptive that is, they are widely adopted and displace existing technologies from the marketplace or create entirely new markets. ARPA-E understands that definitive proof of market disruption takes time, particularly for energy technologies. Therefore, ARPA-E funds the development of technologies that, if technically successful, have clear disruptive potential, e.g., by demonstrating capability for manufacturing at competitive cost and deployment at scale. ARPA-E funds applied research and development (R&D). The Office of Management and Budget defines applied research as an original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective and defines experimental development as creative and systematic work, drawing on knowledge gained from research and practical experience, which is directed at producing new products or processes or improving existing products or processes. 0F1 Applicants interested in receiving financial assistance for basic research (defined by the Office of Management and Budget as experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts )1 should contact the DOE s Office of Science (http://science.energy.gov/). Office of Science national scientific user facilities (http://science.energy.gov/user-facilities/) are open to all researchers, including ARPA-E Applicants and awardees. These facilities provide advanced tools of modern science including accelerators, colliders, supercomputers, light sources and neutron sources, as well as facilities for studying the nanoworld, the environment, and the atmosphere. Projects focused on early-stage R&D for the improvement of technology along defined roadmaps may be more appropriate for support through the DOE applied energy offices including: the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (http://www.eere.energy.gov/), the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (https://www.energy.gov/fecm/office-fossil-energy-and-carbon-management), the Office of Nuclear Energy (http://www.energy.gov/ne/office-nuclear-energy), and the Office of Electricity (https://www.energy.gov/oe/office-electricity). ARPA-E encourages submissions stemming from ideas that still require proof-of-concept R&D efforts as well as those for which some proof-of-concept demonstration already exists. Submissions can propose a project with the end deliverable being an extremely creative, but partial solution. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) Ready program provides a vital mechanism for the support of innovative energy R&D that complements ARPA-E s primary focus on early-stage transformational energy technologies that require proof of concept. Technologies that achieve substantial technical advancement under ARPA-E support may still face significant technical and commercial challenges upon completion of an award's funding period, and thus are at risk of being stranded in their development path once ARPA-E funding ends. Experience across ARPA-E s diverse energy portfolios, and input from a wide range of investors and industry stakeholders, indicate that pre-commercial scaling projects are critical to establish practical performance and cost parameters. These pre-commercial scaling projects aim to 1) translate the performance achieved at bench scale to commercially scalable versions of the technology, 2) integrate the technology with broader systems, 3) provide extended performance data, and 4) validate the manufacturability and reliability of new energy technologies. Successful scaling projects should enable industry stakeholders to justify the substantial commitments of financial resources, personnel, manufacturing facilities, and materials necessary to subsequently deploy the technologies at a commercial scale. SCALEUP Ready seeks to scale the most promising technologies previously funded by ARPA-E. The possibility of ARPA-E-funded technologies becoming stranded along their development pathways leaves substantial intellectual property developed with American taxpayer dollars vulnerable to adoption by foreign competitors, who capture it for continued development and economic benefit overseas. This harms national competitiveness, as U.S. industries often fall behind on the development, scaling, and manufacturing of technologies necessary to compete in rapidly evolving global energy markets. Thus, projects selected for SCALEUP Ready will meet ARPA-E s statutory goals by accelerating transformational technological advances in areas that industry by itself is not likely to undertake because of technical and financial uncertainty."

Sierra Club Foundation

Funds environmental protection, clean energy advocacy, and outdoor access initiatives.

European Commission - LIFE2027

Strengthening national frameworks for renewable and efficient heating and cooling in existing buildings. Call: LIFE Clean Energy Transition. Programme: LIFE2027. Open call from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

European Commission - LIFE2027

Supporting digitalisation of Distribution System Operators for a smart energy transition (Smart Grid Academy). Call: LIFE Clean Energy Transition. Programme: LIFE2027. Open call from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

European Commission - LIFE2027

Supporting the clean energy transition of European industry and businesses. Call: LIFE Clean Energy Transition. Programme: LIFE2027. Open call from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

European Commission - LIFE2027

Supporting the delivery of actionable, integrated, and comprehensive local heating and cooling plans. Call: LIFE Clean Energy Transition. Programme: LIFE2027. Open call from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Bureau of Reclamation

Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non- Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability. The WaterSMART Program demonstrably advances Trump administration priorities, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14154 (January 20, 2025): Unleashing American Energy (E.O. 14154) and Secretarial Order 3418, and aligns with other priorities and requirements, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14332 (August 7, 2025): Improving Oversight in Federal Grantmaking (E.O. 14332). The WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects NOFO invites eligible applicants to submit proposals for the planning, design, and/or construction of water reclamation and reuse projects. Title XVI projects develop and supplement urban and irrigation water supplies through water reuse, which provides growing communities with new sources of clean water, increases water management flexibility during times of shortage, and makes the water supply more reliable.

European Commission - LIFE2027

Towards an effective implementation of key legislation in the field of sustainable energy. Call: LIFE Clean Energy Transition. Programme: LIFE2027. Open call from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Turner Foundation

Funds habitat protection, clean energy, and water conservation.

UNEP

Provides technical assistance and seed capital to clean energy enterprises in developing countries. Supports renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean technology projects.

Idaho Field Office

A. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVESThis Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to award multiple cooperative agreements to accredited United States (U.S.) two- and four-year colleges and universities (Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)) to receive and administer scholarship and fellowship funding provided through the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) and as administered by the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) on behalf of selected students attending these U.S. IHEs. The selection of students to receive scholarships and fellowships through the program will occur via a separate DOE-NE process.A.1 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVESUNLP works to attract qualified nuclear science and engineering students (NS&E) to nuclear energy professions by providing undergraduate level scholarships and graduate level fellowships. The scholarships and fellowships are focused on two-, four-year, and graduate programs in science and engineering disciplines related to nuclear energy such as nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, health physics, nuclear materials science, radiochemistry, applied nuclear physics, nuclear policy, radiation protection technology, nuclear power technology, nuclear maintenance technology, nuclear engineering technology, computer science, cybersecurity, nuclear safety, nuclear operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and radiation protection.NE s mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation: Keep existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating Deploy new nuclear reactors Secure and sustain our nuclear fuel cycle Expand international nuclear energy cooperationCollectively, all NE-sponsored activities support the Department s priorities to combat the climate crisis, create clean energy jobs with the free and fair chance to join a union and bargain collectively, and promote equity and environmental justice by delivering innovative clean energy technologies for nuclear energy systems.UNLP supports NE s Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP), which enables outstanding, cutting-edge, and innovative research at U.S. IHEs through the following: Integrating research and development (R&D) at U.S. IHEs, national laboratories, and industry to revitalize nuclear education and support NE s Programs Attracting the brightest students to the nuclear professions and supporting the nation s intellectual capital in science and engineering disciplines Improving U.S. IHE s infrastructure for conducting R&D and educating students Facilitating knowledge transfer to the next generation of workersEducating undergraduate and graduate students in NS&E will: Support the ongoing need for personnel who can develop and maintain the nation s nuclear power technology Enhance the R&D capabilities of U.S. IHEs Fulfill national demand for highly trained scientists and engineers to work in NS&E areas

Idaho Field Office

<p><strong>A. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to award multiple cooperative agreements to accredited United States (U.S.) two- and four-year colleges and universities (Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)) to receive and administer scholarship and fellowship funding—provided through the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) and as administered by the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE)—on behalf of selected students attending these U.S. IHEs. The selection of students to receive scholarships and fellowships through the program will occur via a separate DOE-NE process.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A.1 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>UNLP works to attract qualified nuclear science and engineering students (NS&amp;E) to nuclear energy professions by providing undergraduate level scholarships and graduate level fellowships. The scholarships and fellowships are focused on two-, four-year, and graduate programs in science and engineering disciplines related to nuclear energy such as nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, health physics, nuclear materials science, radiochemistry, applied nuclear physics, nuclear policy, radiation protection technology, nuclear power technology, nuclear maintenance technology, nuclear engineering technology, computer science, cybersecurity, nuclear safety, nuclear operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and radiation protection.</p><p><br></p><p>NE’s mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation:</p><p><br></p><p>• Keep existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating</p><p>• Deploy new nuclear reactors</p><p>• Secure and sustain our nuclear fuel cycle</p><p>• Expand international nuclear energy cooperation</p><p><br></p><p>Collectively, all NE-sponsored activities support the Department’s priorities to combat the climate crisis, create clean energy jobs with the free and fair chance to join a union and bargain collectively, and promote equity and environmental justice by delivering innovative clean energy technologies for nuclear energy systems.</p><p><br></p><p>UNLP supports NE’s Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP), which enables outstanding, cutting-edge, and innovative research at U.S. IHEs through the following:</p><p><br></p><p>• Integrating research and development (R&amp;D) at U.S. IHEs, national laboratories, and industry to revitalize nuclear education and support NE’s Programs</p><p>• Attracting the brightest students to the nuclear professions and supporting the nation’s intellectual capital in science and engineering disciplines</p><p>• Improving U.S. IHE’s infrastructure for conducting R&amp;D and educating students</p><p>• Facilitating knowledge transfer to the next generation of workers</p><p><br></p><p>Educating undergraduate and graduate students in NS&amp;E will:</p><p><br></p><p>• Support the ongoing need for personnel who can develop and maintain the nation’s nuclear power technology</p><p>• Enhance the R&amp;D capabilities of U.S. IHEs</p><p>• Fulfill national demand for highly trained scientists and engineers to work in NS&amp;E areas</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Washington Department of Commerce

Administers Community Development Block Grants, Clean Energy Fund, and building communities fund grants.

New York Power Authority (NYPA)

As part of NYPA's funding of its workforce training incentives is the renewable energy field, NYPA is supporting Willdan?s Clean Energy Academy. The course is designed as a two-course progression?an introductory (30-hour) HVAC Systems 101- level course, followed by a more advanced (30-hour) Heat Pump Systems 201-level course.

Hewlett Foundation

Funds clean energy, climate policy, and western US conservation.

William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Funds climate and clean energy policy, Western conservation, and environmental justice. Major supporter of the clean energy transition.

New York Power Authority (NYPA)

As part of NYPA's funding of its workforce training incentives is the renewable energy field, NYPA is supporting the WVI Dolphin Foundation?s Leadership Mentor Program that provides clean energy career knowledge and opportunities for underserved high school students.