Simpler Grants.gov #DE-FOA-0003580

DOE SPARK Program: Funding for Advanced Transmission Technology and Grid Upgrades

This opportunity from the Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) seeks proposals for the SPARK program to modernize and strengthen the U.S. electric grid. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Electricity (OE) - National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) - Scope and Funding: - Total anticipated funding: approximately $1.9 billion - Individual awards: $10 million to $250 million - Project period: up to 48 months - Products/Services Requested: - Physical grid upgrades (e.g., reconductoring, infrastructure improvements) - Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs) for operational efficiency and flexibility - Projects in three topic areas: Grid Resilience, Smart Grid, Grid Innovation - Eligibility and Requirements: - Domestic entities eligible; special cost share (25%) for small utilities (otherwise 50%) - Projects must use existing rights of way - Must demonstrate measurable improvements in grid transfer capability, reliability, resource adequacy, and cost reduction - Prioritization of projects that can be implemented quickly and deliver durable upgrades - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; focus is on technology categories and infrastructure solutions - Notable Requirements: - Minimum cost share, measurable grid improvements, use of existing rights of way, and rapid implementation emphasized

Description

The SPARK funding opportunity aims to enhance electric grid capacity and system value by supporting projects that combine physical capacity improvements, such as reconductoring and infrastructure upgrades, with operational efficiency and flexibility from Advanced Transmission Technologies. The program seeks to improve transfer capability, reliability, resource adequacy, and reduce consumer costs while utilizing existing rights of way. Priority is given to projects that can be implemented quickly to deliver durable physical and operational gains, enhancing the grid's value, performance, security, resilience, affordability, and reliability. Eligible applicants include miscellaneous and other entities, with detailed eligibility criteria provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

View original listing