The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) is advancing cutting-edge technology with research and a range of competitive opportunities to modernize the U.S. hydropower fleet and drive U.S. leadership in marine energy, with the goal of delivering low-cost, reliable power, and resiliency to the nation’s electricity grids.
Types of funding announcements include:
- Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA)
- Notice of Technical Assistance (NOTA)
- Notice of Intent (NOI)
- Prizes & Competitions
- Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR)
- Other DOE Funding Opportunities
Current Water Power funding opportunities:
Technology Area | Type of Funding | Solicitation Title | Open Date | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hydropower | Prize | Fish Protection Prize << Visit the competition website for more details. | ||
Hydropower | Prize | Groundbreaking Hydro Prize << Visit the competition website for more details. | ||
Hydropower | Prize | I AM Hydro Prize << Visit the competition website for more details. | ||
Marine Energy | Prize | Ocean Observing Prize << Visit the competition website for more details. | ||
Marine Energy | Prize | Waves to Water Prize << Visit the competition website for more details. | ||
Although WPTO attempts to maintain current information on these solicitations, the official source for funding information is EERE Exchange.
To explore closed funding opportunities, please visit the Past Opportunities page.