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Small Business Vouchers (SBV) Pilot Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Manufacturing and Competitiveness team. This program provides small businesses with access to technical assistance from national laboratories to overcome technology and commercialization challenges for clean energy technologies.
Vouchers are awarded competitively for solar projects, and can be used for prototyping, materials characterization, and modeling.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses operating in the clean energy sector. Vouchers are awarded on a competitive basis. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Vouchers (SBV) Pilot Program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Manufacturing and Competitiveness team. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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