Notice of Intent to Issue NOFO DE-FOA-0003649: Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels and Feedstocks
Updated
Other from the Golden Field Office, open to any type of applicant. Closes Apr 26, 2027, 188 days left.
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003648 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Funding type | Other |
| Field | Energy |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 81.117 |
| Posted | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Closes | Apr 26, 2027 (188 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- Unrestricted: any type of applicant
Description
CMEI intends to issue, on behalf of AFFO, a NOFO titled, “Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels, and Feedstocks”. This NOFO will seek applications for financial assistance awards that would support AFFO’s vision to push the frontiers of science and engineering, advance energy addition, and unleash American energy innovation. The purpose of the potential NOFO is to solicit innovative technologies that harness existing domestic biomass and pipeline resources to expand energy production and distribution.
The NOFO will advance multiple alternative fuels and feedstock technology areas to maximize the benefits of these existing resources: the production of liquid intermediate products made from biomass, that are chemically, thermally, and physically stable, and that could be sold as commodities for various end applications, including for further upgrading to renewable fuels and chemicals; production of commodity chemicals and fuels at market prices from alternative feedstocks, leveraging existing refinery assets; and establishing pilot sites for blended hydrogen-natural gas that closely simulate actual gas distribution networks, to improve reliability, scalability, suitability, performance, and durability.
This NOI is for informational purposes only; we are not requesting comments or applications at this time. All information provided here is subject to change. This notice serves to inform interested parties that the DOE may issue a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
Please be aware that any future NOFO could differ significantly from what is described here, or one may not be issued at all. We will provide a designated channel for questions once a NOFO is officially released. Complete information, including the full Notice of Intent, can be found on the DOE Funding Opportunities website: exchange.energy.gov/.
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Energy grants right now
There are 6 open federal grants in energy that small businesses may apply for; 1 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $14.0 million. The agencies offering the most are Golden Field Office, Idaho Field Office and National Energy Technology Laboratory. Grants in this field stay open a median of 124 days; this one is open for 195 days.
Who has won this program before
- State Of Indiana $90.8 million · from Feb 1, 2024
- State Of California Energy Commission $30.9 million · from Jan 1, 2025
- Massachusetts Department Of Energy Resources $20.0 million · from Jan 1, 2025
- Seattle, City Of $17.2 million · from Jan 1, 2025
- Pennsylvania Department Of Environmental Protection $14.7 million · from Jan 1, 2025
The largest grants and cooperative agreements under assistance listing 81.117 with payments since Oct 1, 2025, from USAspending.gov. Amounts are each award's total.
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