Solicitations for Business, Industry, and Universities
The majority of Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) financial opportunities are for business, industry, and universities.
To explore current EERE financial assistance solicitations and solicitation-related requests, click on the titles in the table below. If you are searching for listings in a particular technology area, be sure to also look at those labeled "crosscutting." These apply to more than one technology area.
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| Technology | Solicitation Title | Open Date | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | RFI - Reducing the Soft Costs for Utility-Scale Solar Installations on Public Lands | 12/04/2012 | 01/15/2013 |
| Vehicle Technologies | Electrochemical Storage Technologies Suitable for Automobile Industry Applications | 12/03/2012 | 01/31/2013 |
| Biomass | FOA: Carbon, Hydrogen and Separation Efficiencies in Bio-Oil Conversion Pathways (CHASE Bio-Oil Pathways) | 12/14/2012 | 02/13/2013 |
| Buildings- Solid State Lighting |
Solid-State Lighting Manufacturing Research & Development - Round 4 | 11/29/2012 | 02/21/2013 |
| Solar- Sunshot |
Rooftop Solar Challenge II | 12/20/2012 | 03/08/2013 |
| Solar | Regional Test Centers: Validation of Photovoltaic (PV) Modules and Systems | 12/18/2012 | 03/29/2013 |
For more information about obtaining funding for the opportunities listed above, see How to Apply.
For information on loan guarantees, see DOE's Loan Guarantee Program. Also see the recent Request for Information on loan guarantee solicitations.
In addition, EERE participates in DOE small business programs. To learn more about these programs, see the Web site of the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
Outside of EERE, some federal laboratories offer subcontract opportunities to business, industry, and university groups. See the laboratory subcontract section for more information. In addition, other government agencies frequently offer opportunities relevant to EERE technologies. For more information, see related solicitations.