DE-FOA-0003209 Regional Resource Hubs for Purpose-Grown Energy Crops

The DE-FOA-0003209 Regional Resource Hubs for Purpose-Grown Energy Crops is a grant that aims to facilitate research and development towards affordable, low-carbon intensity transportation fuels and chemical products. This effort is part of a wider government initiative to address climate change by promoting the innovation and deployment of clean energy technologies.

The grant focuses specifically on supporting the BETO Renewable Carbon Resources Program's goal of reducing the cost and increasing the quantity of renewable carbon resources. It aims to do this through funding research that improves the cultivation of purpose-grown energy crops across various geographic landscapes. The research would look at improving aspects such as the quality, yield, cost-effectiveness, carbon intensity reduction, pest management, ecosystem services and more.

There is one main Topic Area within this grant, which is Purpose-Grown Energy Crops. This is further divided into four subtopics - Algae, Herbaceous Energy Crops, Intermediate Energy Crops, and Short Rotation Woody Crops. Applicants must choose one subtopic to focus their research on.

Successful applications will be part of the larger Regional Biomass Resource Hub Initiative (RBRH), working with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to coordinate research plans and data sharing. However, please note that due to its role as Initiative Coordinator, INL cannot apply for funding or be part of another application for this grant.

All questions regarding this grant should be emailed to FY24RRHCropsFOA@ee.doe.gov. The deadline to submit the Concept Paper is 5PM ET on March 14, 2024, and the Full Application is due at 5PM ET on June 13, 2024. Further details about the grant can be viewed on the EERE-Exchange.energy.gov website.