Clean Energy and Power

Solar Energy Research and Development

Agency NameDepartment of Energy
Funding Amount
Bureau Name Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Funding Mechanism Cooperative Agreement
New? No
Funding Mechanism Cooperative Agreement

Funding Amount Notes

Period of Availability Available until expended
Program Description To fund research, development, demonstration, and commercialization activities to improve solar energy technologies.
Eligible Uses Research, development, demonstration, and commercialization activities, including: (i) awarding grants and awards, on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis; (ii) performing precompetitive research and development; (iii) establishing or maintaining demonstration facilities and projects, including through stewardship of existing facilities; (iv) providing technical assistance; (v) entering into contracts and cooperative agreements; (vi) providing small business vouchers; (vii) establishing prize competitions; (viii) conducting education and outreach activities; (ix) conducting workforce development activities; and (x) conducting analyses, studies, and reports.
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Statutory Location 41007
Federal Cost Share Requirement TBD