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AfDB

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ADB

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EU

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INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026)

Open US DE-FOA-0003624

United States

NOFO number DE-FOA-0003624 INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to ARPA-E eXCHANGE at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means. For problems with ARPA-E eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently A...

Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program

Open Energy; Environment & Water; Housing, Community and Economic Development; Libraries and Arts; Parks US

United States

IBank's ISRF Loan Fund program provides low-cost, direct loans to local governments and nonprofits sponsored by public agencies for a wide variety of public infrastructure and economic expansion projects (excluding housing) that improve and sustain communities, helping individuals and families thrive. We focus on small and mid-/moderate-sized local governments and special districts — including those in underserved regions and communities. ISRF loans can fund a wide variety of projects – including water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades or construction, venue or airport construction, or street repair and upgrades. ISRF financing is available in amounts ranging from $1 million to $65 million with loan terms for the useful life of the project up to 30 years. With IBank You: • Save ti...

High-performance Optimized Recycled Nuclear Isotopes for Gen IV reactors (HORNIG)

Open US DE-FOA-0003623

United States

NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003623 – High-performance Optimized Recycled Nuclear Isotopes for Gen IV reactors (HORNIG) Agency Overview: The Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E), an organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), is chartered by Congress in the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–69), as amended by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–358), as further amended by the Energy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–260). ARPA-E issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under its authorizing statute codified at 42 U.S.C. § 16538. The NOFO and any cooperative agreements or grants made under this NOFO are subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as supplemented by 2 C.F.R. Part 910. ARPA-E funds research on, and the development of, transformative ...

2026 Wood Innovations Grant Funding Opportunity

Open US USDA-FS-WOOD-INNOVATIONS-2026

United States

The USDA Forest Service requests proposals to substantially expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets throughout the United States to support forest management needs on National Forest System and other forest lands. The grants and agreements awarded under this announcement will support the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 Pub. L. 115-334 Sec. 8643, Rural Revitalization Technologies 7 U.S.C. Sec. 6601, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Pub. L. 117-58 Div. J Title VI to meet the nationwide challenge of disposing of hazardous fuels and other wood residues from the National Forest System and other U.S. forest lands in a manner that supports wood products and wood energy markets. This Request for Proposals focuses on the following priorities to: 1.) Reduce wildf...

2026 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program

Open US USDA-FS-COMMUNITY-WOOD-2026

United States

The USDA Forest Service is delivering the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (Community Wood) to support the Rural Revitalization Technologies 7 U.S.C. Sec. 8113 and Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 Pub. L. 115-334 Sec. 9013, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) Pub. L. 117-58 Div. J Title VI which directly support the installation of thermally led community wood energy systems or development and expansion of innovative wood product facilities. The intent of the Community Wood is to support forest health and stimulate local economies by expanding renewable wood energy use and innovative wood products manufacturing capacity. The Forest Service solicits proposals for projects that will achieve the following: Expand thermally le...

California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) Exempt Facility Bond Financing Program

Open Energy; Environment & Water US

United States $1,500,000 - $550,000,000

The Pollution Control Tax-Exempt Bond Financing Program facilitates low cost capital through private activity, tax-exempt bonds. The securities pay for acquisition, construction or installation of qualified pollution control, water furnishing, waste disposal, waste recovery facilities and equipment. Tax-exempt bond financing assists qualified borrowers to obtain lower interest rates than are available through conventional loans. CPCFA acts as a conduit issuer in the transaction. The bonds are issued to raise capital for revenue-generating projects where the funds are used by the borrower to make payments to investors. The conduit financing is typically backed by either the borrower's credit or monies pledged to the project by outside investors. If the project fails and goes into default...

The Driving the Nation Program is continuously open for applications that contribute to the Program Objectives:Overcome barriers to accelerate uptake of ZEVs

Open Energy resources AU GO8121

Australia

Optimise the integration of BEVs into the grid. Demonstrate new technology, use cases and business models for ZEVs. Increase skills, capacity and knowledge relevant to ZEV technologies. In addition, projects are required to align with one or more of the Driving the Nation Focus Areas. The current Focus Areas are Trucks, Charging, V2G and Innovation: Focus Area 1: Demonstration and deployment of heavy BEVs Focus Area 2: Deployment of heavy BEV charging solutions Focus Area 3: V2G and Innovation

The Advancing Renewables Program is continuously open for applications that address ARENA's investment focus areas:Ultra low-cost solar Optimise the transition to renewable electricity Commercialise

Open Energy resources AU GO8120

Australia

clean hydrogen Support the transition to low emissions metals Decarbonise transport ARENA wishes to attract and fund projects that align with its Investment Plan. Through the Advancing Renewables Program, ARENA is able to fund only those low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia and have a clear nexus to renewable energy and its enabling technologies.

Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities-EPIC Program

Open Energy; Science, Technology, and Research & Development US GFO-21-901

United States

The purpose is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or Follow-on funding from the U.S. DOE to continue research from a previously awarded federal grant that also received from the CEC federal cost share funding under PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO. The focus of applicant projects will vary based on the specific federal funding opportunity. Please check the Section II.A., for a list of currently eligible funding opportunities.

The Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) is open for applications supporting a range of industrial decarbonisation solutions, including but not limited, to electrification, energy efficiency, low em

Open Energy resources AU GO8104

Australia Up to $400,000,000

issions processing and fuel switching. Enabling technologies such as energy storage, demand management and critical infrastructure supporting onsite decarbonisation may also be considered. Funding is guided by the Program Focus Areas. About the program The objectives of the ITS Program are to: Support industrial facilities in regional Australia to reduce emissions in line with Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction goals and transition to net zero by 2050. Improve technology readiness and commercial readiness of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency technologies and electrification technologies that will result in a significant reduction in scope 1 and/or scope 2 emissions or improve the energy efficiency of an industrial process or processes. Encourage technology demonstration...

The Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund (the Program) administered by ARENA will provide up to $1

Open Energy resources AU GO8141

Australia Up to $1,500,000,000

5 billion in grant funding to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployment of renewable energy and low emission technologies (Technologies), to support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. FMA is an ongoing program which will remain open until funding is exhausted or ARENA closes the Program. Successful projects are expected to achieve one or more of the following Program Outcomes: increase uptake of the Technologies through innovation and commercialisation activities. improve Australia’s capability and capacity to produce or manufacture the Technologies. support and/or contribute to stronger supply chains to enable increased use of the Technologies. improve knowledge, skills and/or workforce participation associated with the Technologies. ARENA undertook tar...

Line Item - Operational Grant (FY26)

Open US

United States Up to $150,000

Awarding agency: Department Of Natural Resources. Application period: 08/23/2023 - No end date. Award range: $0 - $150000.

Second Additional Financing for Dasu Hydropower Stage I Project

Open Renewable Energy Hydro PK P181423

PK

Status: Active Country: Islamic Republic of Pakistan Region: South Asia Borrower: Islamic Republic of Pakistan Implementing agency: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), National Transmission and Despatch Company Financing instrument: Investment Project Financing World Bank commitment: USD 1,000,000,000.00 Project cost: USD 500,000,000.00

PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)

Open Education; Energy US

United States

The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade (K-12) schools in California for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy projects. Funds in this Program Opportunity Notice (PON) are made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Pub. L. No. 117-58, enacted on November 15, 2021[1]. Section 40502 of BIL states the purpose of this provision is to establish revolving loan funds (RLF) under which states can provide loans and grants for energy upgrades and retrofits to increase the energy efficiency, physical comfort, and air quality of existing building infrastructure. Loan funds for this program are...

GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities

Open Energy US GFO-21-901

United States

To provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or Follow-on funding from the U.S. DOE to continue research from PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO and the proposed project meets the requirements of this solicitation. The purpose of this solicitation is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or Follow-on funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research from a previously awarded federal grant that also received Energy Commission federa...

Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities

Open Energy; Science, Technology, and Research & Development US GFO-25-902

United States

This solicitation is issued under the Geothermal Grant and Loan Program (Geothermal Program). The purpose of this solicitation is to provide CEC cost-share funding for applicants who apply for and receive an award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation. See application manual for more info.

The Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) was announced as part of the Future Made in Australia (FMA) policy agenda of the Australian Government

Open Energy resources AU GO8123

Australia Up to $500,000,000

Central to the National Battery Strategy, the program has been designed in consultation with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and a broad range of stakeholders. Funding provided through BBI may include capital grants, production incentives or other payments deemed appropriate by ARENA for the project. ARENA may take a portfolio approach to selecting Projects for funding, giving consideration to how a Project will contribute to the Program Outcomes either uniquely or as part of a suite of complementary ARENA activities. BBI is an open, merit-based program which will remain open until funds are exhausted or otherwise terminated or extended by ARENA. The program’s objective is to fund projects that contribute to one or more of the following program outcomes: Enhance...

Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program

Open Energy; Environment & Water US GFO-22-903

United States

The purpose of this solicitation is to provide cost share funding for eligible projects (see Section II.C. of GFO-22-903) to applicants that apply for and receive an award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Before applying, applicants are encouraged to check Eligibility Requirements in Section II. of this solicitation. As new eligible cost share opportunities are released, the CEC will revise this document with corresponding information on how to apply for cost share for that funding opportunity. Information on currently eligible funding opportunities can be found in the Eligible Federal Funding Opportunities section of the Eligibility Requirements (Section II.A.). The CEC will provide cost share only to applicants that are applying for a FOA or follow-on ...

Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Industrial Decarbonization and Improvement of Grid Operations (INDIGO) Program and Food Production Investment Program (FPIP)

Open Energy US GFO-22-902

United States $500,000 - $5,000,000

An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a project that meets the requirements of this solicitation, or Subsequent funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research from a previously awarded federal grant that also received Energy Commission federal cost share funding under GFO-21-901 or this GFO (GFO-22-902) for a proposed project that meets the requirements of this solicitation. Industrial Decarbonization and Improvements to Grid Operations Program (INDIGO) This program was created under Assembly Bill (AB) 209 (The Energy and Climate Change budget bill, Chapter 251, Section 12, Chapter 7.6, Article 2, enacted in September 2022).[1] The purpose is to implement projects at industrial facilities that can provide significant benefits to t...

Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Carbon Removal Innovation Support System (CRISP)

Open Energy US GFO-22-901

United States

This solicitation only applies to the Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) for projects that meet the requirements in Section II.C and the applicable federal Funding Opportunity Announcement. Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) This program was created under Assembly Bill (AB) 209 (The Energy and Climate Change budget bill, Chapter 251, Section 13, Chapter 7.8, Article 1, enacted in September 2022). The purpose is to implement advanced technologies for direct air capture of atmospheric carbon. Program and Funding Areas Eligible projects include, but not limited to, technology research, development and demonstrations and prototype and pilot research test centers to remove atmospheric carbon. Ineligible projects do not include a project to benefit petroleum or g...

FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program

Open US FTA-2026-007-TPM-FERRYPILOT

United States

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $98 million in competitive grants for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. Eligible activities include capital projects to purchase electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure.

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program

Open Energy; Environment & Water US

United States

The GHG Reduction Loan Program provides funds to support new or expanded organics infrastructure, such as composting and anaerobic digestion facilities, as well as for facilities that manufacture fiber, plastic or glass waste materials into beneficial products. The purpose of this investment is to further the purposes of the California Global Warming Solutions Act (Assembly Bill 32), reduce methane emissions from landfills and further GHG reductions in upstream resource management and manufacturing processes; benefit disadvantaged communities by upgrading existing facilities and, where warranted, establishing new facilities that reduce GHG emissions; result in air and water quality improvements; and create jobs.

Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Competitive Grants Program

Open US FHWA-RTEP-24-001

United States

This NOFO will award up to $150 million in Federal funding to eligible entities to reduce idling and emissions at port facilities, including through the advancement of port electrification. The $150 million represents the combined amounts authorized for this program for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024, 2025, and 2026. FHWA may also award any remaining and available funds from FY 2023 under this opportunity. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. There is no minimum or maximum award amount for the RTEPF Competitive Grant Program awards.

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Open Agriculture; Energy US

United States

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FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development

Open US DE-FOA-0003620

United States

The DOE SC program in High Energy Physics (HEP) hereby announces its interest in applications to conduct cross-cutting use-inspired basic research and development (R&D) to advance accelerator science and technology (AS&T) and domestic supplier development that supports SC’s activities in physical sciences research and which is of broader benefit to other U.S. government agencies and industry. Please note that this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for cross-cutting R&D and domestic supplier development and that program-specific AS&T R&D is supported though NOFOs issued by each SC program.

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National utilities, ministries of energy, independent power producers (IPPs), grid operators, donor-funded PMUs under World Bank/AfDB/ADB projects, and municipal distribution companies.

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IEC standards for equipment, ISO 9001 for quality management, safety certification (OHSAS/ISO 45001), environmental compliance, and local content requirements vary by country.

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Yes — Green Climate Fund, AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund, IRENA, and bilateral programmes (GIZ, USAID Power Africa) fund feasibility studies, TA and capital for clean energy projects.

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