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:
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Technology Area |
Type of Funding |
Solicitation Title |
Open Date |
Close Date |
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Hydropower |
RFI |
Testing Capabilities and Facilities to Validate Hydropower Technology Innovations |
8/24/21 |
11/1/21 |
| Marine Energy | FOA |
Advancing Wave Energy Technologies through Open Water Testing at PacWave |
7/7/21 |
Concept Paper Submissions: 8/13/21 Full Application: 10/5/21 |
|
Marine Energy |
Prize |
Ocean Observing Prize << Visit the competition website for more details. |
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Marine Energy |
Prize |
Waves to Water Prize << Visit the competition website for more details. |
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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.