DOE Recovery Act Solicitation

Recovery Act-Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E)– ARPA-E is a new organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), created specifically to foster research and development (R D) of transformational energy-related technologies. Transformational technologies are by definition technologies that disrupt the status quo. They are not merely better than current technologies, they are significantly better. This FOA supports the Nation’s need for transformational energy-related technologies to overcome the threats posed by climate change and energy security, arising from its reliance on traditional uses of fossil fuels and the dominant use of oil in transportation. Award Ceiling: $20,000,000.  Award Floor: $500,000. Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes. Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 02, 2009.  To access full solicitation, go to Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000065