Funding for wind projects may be available through other offices in the U.S. Department of Energy or other federal agencies. Financial opportunities not related to the Wind Energy Technologies Office are listed below.
For more information about state and federal incentives for wind power, see the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency.
Other Financial Opportunities from DOE
The EERE Funding Opportunities Web page provides links to Funding Opportunities, Prizes, Competitions, Requests for Information, and Notices of Intent.
DOE awards funding to small businesses for energy research and development (R&D) projects through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Visit DOE's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer website to learn more about the program and to apply for grants.
DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) sponsors R&D grants for earlier-stage, high-potential, high-impact energy technologies. Visit ARPA-E's website for more information on grant opportunities or to apply.
Under the Title XVII Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program, DOE's Loan Programs Office (LPO) finances large-scale energy and efficient energy projects. For more information, visit the LPO website.
In addition, DOE's Tribal Energy Program provides financial and technical assistance, education and training to tribes for the evaluation and development of energy resources on tribal lands.
If you are interested in applying for funding, but your project does not fit within the scope of the posted solicitations, funding opportunities, or past opportunities, please submit your proposal to DOE's Unsolicited Proposal Office.
For information about the Rural Energy for America Program, see the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website.