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The page is for the 2022-2023 Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization FOA (DE-FOA-0002804). Concept papers were due October 12, 2022; full applications due January 4, 2023. The stored deadline of 2026-06-30 does not match — this FOA is fully closed.
The DOE Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Funding Opportunity Announcement provides up to $104 million to support transformational technology and innovation necessary to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions and move toward a net-zero economy.
The program funds AI-enabled smart manufacturing solutions across multiple industrial sectors including iron and steel, food and beverage, cement and concrete, paper products, and cross-sector technologies.
Projects may address AI-driven process optimization, machine learning for energy efficiency, intelligent waste heat recovery systems, predictive maintenance using AI, smart manufacturing integration, and digital twin technologies for industrial decarbonization.
The DOE's Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office also renewed funding for the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) with an initial $6 million commitment to advance AI-driven smart manufacturing adoption across U.S. industry.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based entities including universities, national laboratories, industry (for-profit companies of all sizes), nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and tribal nations. Cost sharing is typically required at 20-50% depending on project type. Teams should demonstrate expertise in manufacturing technology, energy efficiency, AI/ML, and industrial processes. Multi-partner collaborations with industry involvement are strongly encouraged. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $104 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DOE Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization FOA for AI-Enabled Smart Manufacturing are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DOE Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization FOA for AI-Enabled Smart Manufacturing is funded by Department of Energy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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