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Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals (SPARC)

Agency: Golden Field Office

Assistance Listings: 81.087 -- Renewable Energy Research and Development

Last Updated: January 10, 2025
This NOFO supports BETO’s research and development (R&D) priorities in the areas of Conversion R&D. Specifically, it supports research and development of domestic chemicals and fuels from a variety of biomass and waste resources. Producing chemicals and propane/liquid petroleum gas (LPG) from renewable feedstocks helps to safeguard domestic supply chains, secure energy independence, support rural economies, and improve global competitiveness of the industry.This NOFO contains two topics:Topic Area 1: Bio-based ChemicalsThis Topic Area will support development and adoption of new production methods...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Miscellaneous

  • Other
  • Individuals

Government

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • City or township governments

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts

Additional information

DOE/NNSA FFRDCs are eligible to participate as a subrecipient but are not eligible to apply as a recipient.

Grantor contact information

Description

sparcnofo@hq.doe.gov sparcnofo@hq.doe.gov

Email

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sparcnofo@hq.doe.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
DE-FOA-0003518_Sustainable_Propane_and_Renewable_Chemicals_SPARC_NOFO_Part_1.docx
DE-FOA-0003518 Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals (SPARC) NOFO Part 1
Jan 10, 2025 03:46 PM UTC
DE-FOA-0003518_Sustainable_Propane_and_Renewable_Chemicals_SPARC_NOFO_Part_2.docx
DE-FOA-0003518 Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals (SPARC) NOFO Part 2
Jan 10, 2025 03:46 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: June 29, 2025

Application process

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Award

$23,000,000

Program Funding

12

Expected awards

$1,000,000

Award Minimum

$2,500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DE-FOA-0003518

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Energy

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

2

Posted date:

January 10, 2025

Archive date:

June 29, 2025

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