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Concept paper due April 2, 2026; full application due May 20, 2026.
Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) - Grid Innovation Program (Topic Area 3) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) is a grant from the U. S.
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Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) | Department of Energy Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) Light Text on a Dark Overlay (Default) Office: Office of Electricity NOFO number: DE-FOA-0003580 FOA Amount: Approximately $1.
9 billion On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity announced an approximate $1. 9 billion to catalyze electricity infrastructure investments to meet electricity demand growth and resource adequacy requirements, while reducing costs for American households and businesses.
Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program was authorized to provide up to $10. 5 billion in competitive funding over five years to states, tribes, electric utilities, and other eligible recipients to strengthen grid resilience and innovation.
To provide clarity with the program’s updated emphasis, this funding opportunity has been renamed to Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK).
Successful applications will highlight how reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs), as complementary technologies, expand the ability to transfer power between regions of the country, strengthen reliability and resource adequacy, and reduce consumer cost impact while utilizing existing rights of way.
DOE will prioritize projects that can be implemented quickly to deliver durable physical upgrades and dynamic operation gains that together increase the value, performance, security, resilience, affordability, and reliability of the nation’s electric grid. The kinds of projects OE is prioritizing include: Reconductoring with advanced conductors.
Advanced Transmission Technologies that can increase the usable capacity of existing assets in real time. Large-scale, cross-regional transmission upgrades and coordinated planning. Applicants must submit a concept paper by April 2, 2026 to be eligible to submit a full application.
Full applications are due by May 20, 2026. Topic Area 1: Grid Resilience This topic area supports projects that strengthen grid reliability and resilience through reconductoring and deploying other ATTs. These projects must expand the ability to transfer power between regions of the country of existing transmission or sub-transmission, improve system flexibility, and reduce the likelihood and consequences of disruptive events.
This topic area supports projects focused on deploying advanced grid technologies, which may include new devices, materials, engineering designs, or software tools. These projects must enhance the efficiency, reliability, and operational flexibility of the electric grid through smart grid technologies that enable real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of grid assets.
Topic Area 3: Grid Innovation Program This topic area supports high-impact, innovative projects that enhance grid reliability and resilience, with a focus on transmission systems that facilitate development of new large loads. This topic prioritizes large-scale, multi-jurisdictional demonstrations aimed at expanding the ability to transfer between transmission planning regions in the country.
The following domestic entities are eligible to participate as a recipient of this NOFO: Topic Area 1: Grid Resilience Electricity storage operators Transmission owners or operators Fuel suppliers Topic Area 2: Smart Grid Institutions of higher education State and local government entities Topic Area 3: Grid Innovation Program A combination of two or more states Units of local government Public utility commissions NOFO Issue Date March 12, 2026 Informational Webinar Posted March 20, 2026 Concept Paper Deadline April 2, 2026 Application Deadline May 20, 2026 Anticipated Selection Notification Date August 2026 Anticipated Award Date October 2026 – January 2027 Additional Information Download the full notice of funding opportunity on Infrastructure eXCHANGE For NOFO-specific questions, please contact DE-FOA-0003580@netl.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States or state combinations, Indian tribes, units of local government, and public utility commissions for Topic Area 3. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) - Grid Innovation Program (Topic Area 3) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). 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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Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) Direct Funding Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). C-MAP expands access to affordable energy, strengthens grid reliability, and bolsters national security by supporting innovative OE-funded research. The program provides direct funding, access to technical experts, and educational resources to energy providers and partners to build, operate, and enhance microgrid systems in rural and remote areas of the U.S.
Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership Direct Funding Opportunity (C-MAP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). The C-MAP program expands access to affordable energy, strengthens grid reliability, and bolsters national security by supporting the implementation of innovative OE-funded research to improve energy delivery to Americans in rural and remote areas.
Empowering Communities Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation. These grants enrich the overall vitality of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve people's lives. Focus areas include environmental stewardship and education. Projects involving native plant pollinator habitat restoration within the Schuylkill watershed could align with environmental stewardship goals.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
On June 2, 2026, the Department of Energy's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation selected two demonstration-scale facilities — Phoenix Tailings (with MIT and the University of Minnesota) for $66 million, and the Colorado School of Mines (with ElementUSA, PNNL, Principal Mineral, and Rare Earth Technologies Inc.) for the balance — under the Rare Earth Elements Demonstration Facility Program. Both projects pull rare earths from industrial waste — red mud at the Gramercy refinery in Louisiana, and a mix of mine and refining tailings elsewhere. Here is what the selections tell researchers, small businesses, and downstream magnet customers about where DOE thinks the chokepoint actually is, and what to do before the next demonstration-scale solicitation opens.
Read articleThe Energy Department's flagship Early Career Research Program is funded at $145M for FY2026 — $79M in current-year dollars, the rest contingent on FY27 appropriations. Full applications are due June 2 from the ~150 researchers DOE pre-cleared in March. Here's what the program rewards, why this year's announcement leans hard into Executive Order 14303 on Gold Standard Science, what untenured PIs at academic institutions vs. national labs should expect, and how to position for the FY27 pre-application gate next March.
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