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Alternative Feedstocks for the U.S. Chemical Sector (ASPECT) - Bench ASPECT (expected NOFO) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO). The Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) expects to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in August 2026 for its ASPECT program.
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DOE Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office Announces Intent to Advance Innovative Chemical Technologies | Department of Energy DOE Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office Announces Intent to Advance Innovative Chemical Technologies The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced its intent to fund the advancement of novel, high-impact chemical technologies.
Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office Proposed DOE funding will accelerate domestic chemical production WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced its intent to fund the advancement of novel, high-impact chemical technologies .
The proposed funding opportunity, Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT), will advance technologies for producing chemicals from alternative and waste feedstocks. In accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Unleashing American Energy , this funding opportunity will strengthen domestic supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign imports, and accelerate American technology innovation.
More than 96% of manufactured goods rely on products from the U.S. chemical sector, which directly employs more than half a million Americans. The ASPECT funding opportunity will reinforce domestic manufacturing and chemical supply chains by expanding the use of alternative feedstocks. Funding provided through ASPECT will target chemical technologies that improve performance, reduce costs, and show large market growth potential.
AFFO expects to issue a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) in August 2026, making up to $58 million available for projects that address the following topic areas: Topic Area 1: Bench ASPECT – to support the development and adoption of new technologies for producing chemicals from alternative feedstocks, moving beyond proof-of-concept to bench and pre-pilot scale.
Topic Area 2: Pre-pilot ASPECT – to accelerate the development and market entry of strategically valuable, domestically produced chemicals. Following the NOFO announcement, AFFO will host an informational webinar to discuss a new, streamlined application and review process. Learn more about the topic areas, applicant eligibility and registration requirements, and the Teaming Partner List.
Visit DOE eXCHANGE to view the full NOI .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not specified yet, but generally open to a range of entities involved in chemical technology R&D. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Alternative Feedstocks for the U.S. Chemical Sector (ASPECT) - Bench ASPECT (expected NOFO) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is a grant from NVIDIA providing up to $60,000 per award to PhD students conducting research that advances accelerated computing and its applications. Now in its 25th year, the program invites nominations from doctoral students pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields. Recipients receive not only research funding but also access to NVIDIA technology, products, and engineering expertise, along with a mandatory in-person summer internship. Students are nominated by their faculty advisors and selected based on academic achievement and research area alignment.
CalSEED Concept Award is a grant from the California Energy Commission that provides $150,000 in funding to early-stage clean energy innovators in California. The program targets individuals, businesses, and nonprofits developing hardware, software, or integrated solutions at Technology Readiness Levels 2-4. Eligible technology areas rotate each cycle and have included battery recycling and reuse, long-duration energy storage, medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, industrial electrification, and advanced EV charging. Applicants must be located in California, have under $1 million in private funding, and propose innovations that benefit California ratepayers. Concept Award winners also receive professional development resources and access to accelerator programs, and may compete for a subsequent $450,000 Prototype Award.
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