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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Energy | SBIR/ STTR | Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs | 12/14/20 | 1/4/21 |
| 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. | ||
For a complete list of announcements from across the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), including WPTO, see the EERE Exchange. To explore closed funding opportunities, please visit the Past Opportunities page.