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. Announcements from across the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), including WPTO, are posted on the EERE Exchange. Types of announcements include:
- Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA)
- Request for Information (RFI)
- Notice of Technical Assistance (NOTA)
- Notice of Intent (NOI)
- Prizes & Competitions
- Other
In addition to the EERE Exchange, the U.S. Department of Energy has other funding mechanisms available. Please see the Related Opportunities page.
| Technology Area | Type of Funding | Solicitation Title | Open Date | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Energy | Prize | Ocean Observing Prize | 11/14/2019 | 2/12/2020 |
| Marine Energy | Prize | Waves to Water Prize | 6/13/2019 | 3/13/2020 |
| Hydropower | Prize | Fish Protection Prize | 1/27/2020 | 4/24/2020 |
To explore previous funding opportunities, please visit the Past Opportunities page.