The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) invests in research and development to lower the cost of clean energy technologies, protect the private sector from financial risk, and ensure an equitable transition to a decarbonized economy.

Funding is awarded through an open, competitive process hosted primarily on the EERE Funding Opportunity eXCHANGE. Project selections are merit-based with an emphasis on potential energy, environmental, and economic benefits.

Learn more about EERE’s mission and goals.
Learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Learn more about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

Funding, Prize, and Competition Opportunities

Below are the current open EERE funding opportunities. Visit EERE Exchange to see past opportunities. 

Technology AreaSolicitation TitleOpen DateClose Date
GeothermalBipartisan Infrastructure Law Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Pilot Demonstrations6/25/20247/18/2024
SolarFiscal Year 2024 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator FOA6/6/20247/19/2024
SolarSolar Technologies' Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES)5/28/20247/25/2024
WaterPower at Sea Prize11/13/20237/26/2024
WaterWater Power Innovation Network6/26/20248/7/2024
WaterHydropower Testing Network (HyTN) - Phase 16/26/20248/8/2024
Joint Office of Energy and TransportationCharging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program - Round 25/30/20248/28/2024
Advanced Manufacturing and MaterialsElectronics Scrap Recycling Advancement Prize (E-SCRAP)3/6/20249/4/2024
GeothermalGeothermal Resources’ Value in Implementing Decarbonization (GRID)6/12/20249/9/2024
SolarAmerican-Made Solar Prize Round 86/14/20249/26/2024
Advanced Materials and ManufacturingSmart Manufacturing Technologies for Material and Process Innovation7/18/202411/5/2024
Industrial Efficiency and DecarbonizationFraming the Future: Industrial Technologies Photo Contest6/20/202411/21/2024

Requests for Information

Below are the current open EERE requests for information (RFI). Visit EERE Exchange to see past RFIs.

Technology AreaRFI TitleClose Date
BuildingsNational Definition of a Zero Emissions Building: Part 1 Operating Emissions (Version 1.00), Draft Criteria 
WindU.S. Domestic Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Innovation7/30/2024
BioenergyRenewable Propane Production Technologies and Uses8/5/2024

 

Funding by Topic