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Vehicle Technologies Office Research & Development Funding Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). This program funds research and development critical to unlocking innovative and efficient mobility options that are affordable for all Americans.
It supports the demonstration and deployment of new and efficient mobility options, including AI-driven applications for urban transportation, and addresses clean transportation projects around the country.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, research institutions, private companies, and transportation authorities. Community organizations, academic institutions, DOE-designated Clean Cities coalitions, and other entities are also eligible, and partnerships are encouraged. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows totaling $51.7 million across multiple projects (FY2024). Individual project amounts vary. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Vehicle Technologies Office Research & Development Funding Program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Unsolicited Proposals (Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The DOE EERE often seeks assistance from the private sector to accomplish its mission and program objectives. They encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations to submit unsolicited proposals that are relevant to DOE's research and development mission.
Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). This funding opportunity supports DOE's industrial decarbonization strategy by providing technical assistance to help industrial facilities and other large energy users increase the adoption of clean onsite energy technologies.
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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