Eligible: Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

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$1,000,000 - $2,500,000

Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals (SPARC)

From U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

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.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Cooperative Agreement

    • Title

      Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals (SPARC)

    • Source

      U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $23,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      12

    • Award Range

      $1,000,000 - $2,500,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

    • Status

      Active

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

    • Sector

      Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste & Organics Management, Water & Natural Resources

    • Activity

      Energy Efficiency Improvements, Planning, Program Implementation, Program Management, Research & Development

    • Eligibility

      DOE/NNSA FFRDCs are eligible to participate as a subrecipient but are not eligible to apply as a recipient.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      May 30, 2025

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficulties with a submission that results in a late submission, the Applicant should contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance (exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov). The eXCHANGE helpdesk and/or the EERE eXCHANGE System Administrators (eXCHANGE@ee.doe.gov)

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