This funding opportunity represents one of DOE’s single largest investments in offshore wind, comprised of $48 million in funding from WETO with $600,000 in funding support from the US Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE).
Together, successful projects addressing the following topic areas under this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) will speed up the use of wind power off US coasts and contribute to a robust clean energy economy driven by a carbon-free power sector.
Topics
- Topic Area 1: Floating Offshore Wind Platform Research and Development ($20 million)
- Topic Area 2: Innovation for Fixed-Bottom Offshore Wind Foundation Types and Supporting Infrastructure ($7.5 million)
- Topic Area 3: Technology Advancement to Inform Risk to Birds and Bats from Offshore Wind Energy ($8 million)
- Topic Area 4: Development of a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Offshore Wind Consortium in Great Lakes Region ($5 million)
- Topic Area 5: Floating Offshore Wind Center of Excellence ($3.8 million)
- Topic Area 6: Protecting the Future Offshore Wind Fleet against Lightning ($4.3 million)
Applicants and Teaming
Who can apply?
DOE and agency partners seek diverse applicant teams and this FOA seeks to encourage the participation of underserved communities and underrepresented groups. Applicants are highly encouraged to include individuals from groups historically underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math on their project teams. See the full FOA for specific eligibility requirements.
Join the Teaming Partner List
DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is compiling a “Teaming Partner List” to facilitate the formation of project teams for this FOA. The Teaming Partner List allows organizations that may wish to participate on a project to express their interest to other applicants and to explore potential partnerships.
View and submit a request to join the Teaming Partner List on EERE eXCHANGE. The Teaming Partner List will be regularly updated to reflect new teaming partners who provide their organization’s information.
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