Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #DE-FOA-0003647

DOE NOFO for Research and Pre-pilot Testing of Chemical Technologies Using Alternative Feedstocks

Buyer

Golden Field Office

Posted

September 04, 2026

Respond By

December 01, 2026

Identifier

DE-FOA-0003647

NAICS

541715, 325199

This opportunity from the Department of Energy's Golden Field Office supports research and pre-pilot testing of chemical technologies using alternative and waste feedstocks. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Golden Field Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; focus is on advancing chemical technology solutions - Products/Services Requested: - Research, development, and pre-pilot testing of innovative chemical technologies - Technologies must utilize alternative and waste feedstocks - Activities include design, construction, and operation of pre-pilot facilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Two main topic areas, each with subtopics for different technology maturity levels - Eligible applicants: government entities, individuals, for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses), nonprofits, and higher education institutions - Participation limitations for certain entity types - Cost sharing is required - Funding instrument is a cooperative agreement - Total program funding: $58,000,000 - Expected award range: $2,000,000 to $20,000,000

Description

The Department of Energy's Critical Materials Energy Innovation (CMEI) program is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support research, development, and pre-pilot testing of innovative chemical technologies that utilize alternative and waste feedstocks. The NOFO is divided into two main topic areas, each with subtopics focusing on advancing technologies from early-stage research to pre-pilot scale and operations. Eligible applicants include government entities, individuals, for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses), nonprofits, and higher education institutions. The program aims to mobilize America's abundant alternative feedstock resources to advance promising chemical technologies through various maturity levels.

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