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Page shows selections already announced (September 5, 2024); negotiations resumed April 27, 2026. No open solicitation is present.
Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office (GDO). This program, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides funding to strengthen hydroelectric infrastructure, improve grid resilience, and promote equitable access to clean energy.
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Section 247: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives Selections | Department of Energy Section 247: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives Selections On September 5, 2024, the Grid Deployment Office announced the selection of 293 capital improvement projects for negotiations across 33 states to receive over $430 million in Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive payments.
DOE resumed negotiations with the selectees on April 27, 2026. Note, per the statutory requirement, DOE will fund all qualified capital improvement projects at the limits set forth in Section 247 (30% of total project costs, not to exceed $5,000,000) within a qualified hydroelectric facility. In some cases, a qualified facility submitted multiple project applications, but the total incentive per facility cannot exceed $5,000,000.
This accounts for the discrepancy between the funding totals sum and the actual aggregate award value. Projects: 39 in California Total incentive payments requested: $68.
6M Capital Improvement Categories: Environmental Improvements: 4 The 39 projects in California will provide economic benefits including: Committing to hiring local workers or contractors Providing apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and youth education programs to showcase the opportunities available in the clean energy workforce Over 30 contracts are already in place with, or commitments have been made to a contractor preference for, businesses majority owned or controlled by underrepresented persons or groups of underrepresented persons Projects: 47 throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania Total incentive payments requested: $50M Capital Improvement Categories: Environmental Improvements: 10 The 47 projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region will provide economic benefits including: Committing to hiring local workers or contractors Providing apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and youth education programs to showcase the opportunities available in the clean energy workforce Nearly 26 contracts are already in place with, or commitments have been made to a contractor preference for, businesses majority owned or controlled by underrepresented persons or groups of underrepresented persons Projects: 42 throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Total incentive payments requested: $63.
5M Capital Improvement Categories: Environmental Improvements: 1 The 42 projects in the Midwest Region will provide economic benefits including: Committing to hiring local workers or contractors Providing apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and youth education programs to showcase the opportunities available in the clean energy workforce Nearly 40 contracts are already in place with, or commitments have been made to a contractor preference for, businesses majority owned or controlled by underrepresented persons or groups of underrepresented persons Projects: 80 throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Total incentive payments requested : $65.
5M Capital Improvement Categories: Environmental Improvements: 25 The 80 projects located in New England will provide economic benefits including: Committing to hiring local workers or contractors Providing apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and youth education programs to showcase the opportunities available in the clean energy workforce Over 56 contracts are already in place with, or commitments have been made to a contractor preference for, businesses majority owned or controlled by underrepresented persons or groups of underrepresented persons Projects: 47 throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Total incentive payments requested: $83M Capital Improvement Categories: Environmental Improvements: 8 The 47 projects in the Southeast Region will provide economic benefits including: Committing to hiring local workers or contractors Providing apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and youth education programs to showcase the opportunities available in the clean energy workforce Nearly 70 contracts are already in place with, or commitments have been made to a contractor preference for, businesses majority owned or controlled by underrepresented persons or groups of underrepresented persons Projects: 38 throughout Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington Total incentive payments requested: $99.
5M Capital Improvement Categories: Environmental Improvements: 8 The 38 projects in the Western Region will provide economic benefits including: Committing to hiring local workers or contractors Providing apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship programs, and youth education to showcase the opportunities available in the clean energy workforce Nearly 50 contracts are already in place with, or commitments have been made to a contractor preference for, businesses majority owned or controlled by underrepresented persons or groups of underrepresented persons Adapting more quickly to changing grid conditions Providing ancillary services, such as black start capabilities or voltage support Integrating other variable sources of electricity generation Managing accumulated reservoir sediments, which removes sediment and debris from the reservoir floor to allow for an increase in reservoir storage capacity Maintenance/upgrade of spillways or other structures related to the safety of a dam Dam stability improvements, including erosion repair and enhanced seepage controls Upgrades/replacements of floodgates or natural infrastructure restoration Environmental Improvements Adding or improving existing fish passage Promoting downstream sediment transport processes and habitat maintenance to protect the surrounding area and migration of aquatic species Improving recreational access Jeff L.
Taylor – Pine Flat Hydroelectric Project, Kings River Conservation District, Piedra, California ($5M requested) will add a new small hydroelectric unit to the existing plant that can be brought up to full speed within a minute and made available for synchronizing to the grid, as well as ramped up to full capacity within a couple minutes.
This will result in increased energy to the grid and also supports grid frequency and voltage in times when the other renewable resources are not available or when the grid needs a quick boost. The facility is located on the Kings River and began operations in 1984. Vischer Ferry Hydroelectric Project, New York Power Authority, Rexford, New York ($2.
5M requested) will perform a life extension and modernization project to include rehabilitation to mechanical and electrical systems and modifications for a possible future turbine replacement. The facility is currently considering installation of a turbine technology to replace an aging turbine. The facility is located on the Mohawk River and began operations in 1920.
Greenup Hydroelectric Project, City of Hamilton Ohio & American Municipal Power, Inc., Franklin Furnace, Ohio ($976K requested) will modernize control systems, replace cabling, and install a new transformer resulting in increased plant reliability and overall efficiency. The facility is located on the Ohio River and began operations in 1982. Housatonic River Project, FirstLight CT Housatonic LLC, Southbury, Connecticut ($3.
6M requested) will conduct a turbine runner replacement to increase efficiency, power, and operating range. A controls and excitation upgrade will increase grid reliability through advanced controls and improved ramp rates. The project will also include the replacement of a transformer with the goal of increasing grid reliability.
This facility is Connecticut’s largest hydroelectric generation station and is also the second largest source of carbon-free electricity in the state. The facility is located on the Housatonic River in Connecticut and began operations in 1919. Smoky Mountain Hydroelectric Project, Brookfield Renewable, Robbinsville, North Carolina, ($1.
5M requested) will make grid resilience upgrades that will provide faster and more reliable response to rapidly changing grid conditions and increase overall grid resiliency. Much of the equipment in the plant is original. The facility impounds Lake Santeetlah and began operations in 1928.
Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project, Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, Juneau, Alaska ($5M requested) will replace a portion of the original penstock with a modern welded penstock. This replacement will reduce penstock losses, thereby increasing system efficiency and the amount of power that can be produced by the turbines.
The project will provide reliable hydroelectricity to Juneau, and it will provide water to both the City and Borough of Juneau municipal water utility and a private fish hatchery. This facility is located on Salmon Creek in Juneau and began operations in 1914. Scotts Flat Spillway, Nevada Irrigation District, Grass Valley, California ($5M requested) will rebuild and reshape the spillway to address water flow capacity and erosion issues.
The dam was originally constructed in 1949, subsequently raised by 35 feet in 1964, and began generating power in 1985. It is located on the Deer Creek River and is a multi-use facility providing domestic and agricultural water needs, as well as recreation and power generation.
Oswego High Dam Hydroelectric Station, City of Oswego, Oswego, New York ($400K requested) will conduct structural dam safety upgrades to the spillway toe scour and structural inspections of the spillway surface to locate toe scours, pockets or voids that naturally form under a dam and need to be periodically filled. The facility is located on the Oswego River and began operations in 1929.
Kaukauna City Plant Hydroelectric Project, Kaukauna Utilities, Kaukauna, Wisconsin ($117K requested) will complete concrete and other repairs to the left tailrace and forebay walls to prevent seepage and ensure the stability of the dam. The facility is located on the Lower Fox River and began operations in 1941. Five Channels Dam, Consumers Energy, Oscoda, Michigan ($1.
4M requested) will retire and fill in a bay where a turbine was never installed and replace gates and a training wall that has deteriorated. This project will increase safety for the facility's personnel as well as the overall safety of the dam. The facility is located on the Au Sable River and began operations in 1912.
Clyde River Hydropower, Great Bay Hydro Corporation, Newport, Vermont ($1. 1M requested) will conduct a water conveyance repair and improvement, as well as upgrade a surge tank which will increase the safety of these water carrying structures. Additionally, this project will include grid resiliency improvements such as upgrading the generating units to increase reliability and efficiency of power production.
An environmental component has also been added to provide improvements to fish passage. The facility is located on the Clyde River of northern Vermont and began operations in 1936.
Buzzards Roost Hydroelectric Facility, Greenwood County, Chappells, South Carolina ($5M requested) will redesign and construct an emergency spillway channel and structure to prevent spilling of water over the top of the dam and continued water supply to two counties in the event of major flooding. The facility is located at the outfall of Lake Greenwood and began operations in 1939.
Carmen-Smith Hydropower Project, Eugene Water & Electric Board, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon ($5M requested) will design and build an auxiliary spillway to increase capacity and prevent overtopping of the dam in the event of prolonged flooding.
The spillway expansion will serve a dual role in water management during high precipitation and snow melt events, while also providing an expanded habitat for the endangered Chinook Salmon and Bull Trout. The facility is located on the upper McKenzie River and began operations in 1963.
Environmental Improvements Feather River Salmonid Habitat, California State Depart of Water Resources, Oroville, California ($832K requested) will enhance the Feather River’s salmonid spawning habitat by increasing the amount of clean spawning gravel at multiple existing spawning sites. This will provide benefits to Central Valley Spring-run Chinook Salmon, Central Valley Fall-run Chinook Salmon, and Central Valley Steelhead.
This project is located on the Feather River, below Oroville Dam, which began operations in 1968. York Haven, York Haven Power Company, LLC, York Haven, Pennsylvania ($5M requested) is constructing a fabricated natural fishway to provide upstream fish passage for American shad during their annual spring spawning migration, as well as river herring and American eel during their spring upstream migrations.
The improvements will also establish connectivity of the entire aquatic community above and below the facility. The project is located on the Susquehanna River and began operations in 1904. Penacook Lower Falls, Briar Hydro Associates, Boscawen, New Hampshire ($905K requested) will replace the existing trash rack with a new trash rack structure to improve downstream fish passage for eels.
The facility is located on the Contoocook River in the Village of Penacook and began operations in 1983. Dearborn Dam, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Great Falls, South Carolina ($5M requested) conducted a major habitat and recreational water flow project on two natural whitewater river channels, the Long Bypass Reach and the Short Bypass Reach along the Great Falls Reservoir.
The project resulted in the creation of whitewater river channels, the enhancement of natural habitats, construction of a large access area, and restoration of a historic building. The facility is located on the Catawba River and began operations in 1923. T.
W. Sullivan Hydroelectric Dam, Portland General Electric, Oregon ($782K requested) will replace three rubber dams, which are currently water flow control structures, to enhance the passage of juvenile fish near the facility. The project is located on the West Linn side of the Willamette River and was constructed in 1895, making it Oregon’s oldest hydroelectric plant in current operation and the third oldest in the United States.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, and tribal governments, as well as utilities and other entities involved in hydroelectric power generation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) was awarded $8 million in 2024. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive Program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office (GDO). 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.
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The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories designated and managed for research and educational purposes (Reserve) as specified in 15 C.F.R. Part 921. By funding Reserve lead agencies and universities to conduct land acquisition and construction projects that support the NERRS mission, NOAA will strengthen protection of key land and water areas, enhance long-term protection of Reserve areas for research and education, and provide for facility and exhibit construction activities that meet the highest sustainable design standards possible. Each Reserve was designated to ensure its effectiveness as a conservation unit and as a site for long-term research and monitoring. In maintaining their effectiveness, the Reserves may find it necessary to expand their boundaries through strategically planned land acquisitions and/or to develop or enhance their reserve facilities, including their in-situ monitoring infrastructure, to meet the demands of research, monitoring, and education program objectives. NOAA anticipates approximately $8.5 million in Fiscal Year 2026 will be available to designated lead Reserve agencies or universities in coastal states. NOAA anticipates funding between 5-20 construction, acquisition, and/or planning & design projects. Project periods are expected to range from 12–36 months. Complex construction projects may request extended project periods, but the cumulative must not exceed 60 months. Final project selections are subject to availability of funds and negotiation with NOAA. Acquisition or construction projects have a $3,000,000 federal funding cap . Stand-alone planning and design projects have a $500,000 federal funding cap. At the discretion of NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management, up to 10% of the Fiscal Year 2026 funds will be reserved for critical reserve vehicle or vessel needs. These funds will be awarded noncompetitively to stand-alone vehicle or vessel project applications that address a critical reserve need. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-OCM-2026-33239. Assistance Listing: 11.420. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ENV,NR,ST. Award Amount: $500K – $3M per award.
Ensuring continuous effectiveness of protected areas in conserving habitats and species while facing intensifying drivers of biodiversity loss is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes: the effectiveness of the protection of habitats and species in protected areas is maintained even under intensifying impacts of the drivers of biodiversity loss, including climate change, thanks to an improved understanding of how they affect the conservation status of the protected habitats and species, for the benefit of society; managers of protected areas are able to anticipate the future impacts of drivers of biodiversity loss and can take better informed decisions for the protection of terrestrial, freshwater and/or marine habitats and species. Scope: Protected areas are key to ensure the conservation of species and habitats. However, the intensification of the main drivers of biodiversity loss is raising questions on how their effectiveness will be maintained in the future. This topic is expected to support the EU commitment to legally protect a minimum of 30% of the EU’s land area and a minimum of 30% of the EU’s sea area of the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 (target 1) and the related legislation, and the corresponding target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (target 3). Knowledge generated under this topic is also expected to inform deliberations on EU biodiversity policy after 2030 and the design and implementation of climate policies. Proposals should seek to address some knowledge gaps identified by the relevant IPBES assessments and if appropriate provide recommendations to policy makers. Proposals should: analyse trends over time of the effects of drivers of biodiversity loss and their possible cumulative impacts. Direct drivers (changing use of sea and land, direct exploitation of organisms, climate change, pollution and invasive alien species) and indirect drivers should be considered, including socio-economic related ones; develop predictive tools to anticipate how the intensity of impacts will develop in the medium and long terms, taking into account relevant possible cumulative impacts; assess expected future impacts on the conservation status of protected habitats and species in protected areas; assess whether novel adaptive approaches for protection are needed and if so, explore options, possibly building on results of relevant LIFE projects and on the experience of climate refugia (areas where ecosystems sustain stability and resilience despite climate change) and of bright spots (where targeted conservation actions, climate adaptation strategies, or natural resilience mechanisms mitigate biodiversity loss). Assess the opportunity to rely on (new) practices such as assisted migration; define best practices and test innovative management approaches of protected areas, with performance indicators. To assess the effectiveness of management approaches, projects should build on methods and indicators developed under LIFE PAME Europe [1] . Proposals should address various types of protected areas and assess how the results might be transposable; consider the need for long-term ecological monitoring of protected habitats and species, provide recommendations and consider possible options for such long-term monitoring; involve public authorities and/or entities which manage protected areas, and civil society organisations to ensure that the processes and outcomes of the R&I align with the needs, including for policy implementation, and values and expectations of society. Proposals should address research field A: terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems or research field B: marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Both research fields may include freshwater ecosystems. The research field (A or B) should be clearly indicated on the application. This topic requires the effective contribution of SSH disciplines and the involvement of SSH experts, institutions as well as the inclusion of relevant SSH expertise, in order to produce meaningful and significant effects enhancing the societal impact of Programme areas: Horizon Europe (HORIZON), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Biodiversity and Natural Resources Keywords: Biodiversity conservation, Climate change adaptation, Climate change mitigation, Conservation biology, ecology, genetics, Cultural and economic geography, Earth Observation / Services and applications, Ecology (theoretical and experimental; population, species and community level), Environmental Conservation, Environmental protection, Environmental sciences (social aspects), Environmental toxicology at the population and ecosystems level, Macroeconomics, Marine biodiversity conservation, Microeconomics, behavioural economics, Nature conservation, Nature-based solutions, Political science, Population biology, population dynamics, population genetics, Population dynamics, Population genetics, Public administration, EU biodiversity strategy, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, SSH, bright spots, climate change, climate refugia, drivers of biodiversity loss, ecological monitoring, freshwater ecosystems, marine ecosystems, nature conservation, nature protection, protected areas, protected areas management, protected habitats, protected species, terrestrial ecosystems
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