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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

Funding opportunity

Summary

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

For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Other

Individuals

State governments

Small businesses

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

County governments

Public and Indian housing authorities

Special district governments

Private institutions of higher education

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

City or township governments

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Public and state institutions of higher education

Independent school districts

Other Native American tribal organizations

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

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Link to additional information

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Closing: May 30, 2025

Application process

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Award

$23,000,000

Program Funding

12

Expected awards

$2,500,000

Award Ceiling

$1,000,000

Award Floor

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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