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Virginia Power Innovation Program is sponsored by Virginia Energy. This program funds research and development of innovative energy technologies, including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization, and energy storage.
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Virginia Power Innovation Program Virginia Power Innovation Program Virginia Power Innovation Program The Virginia Power Innovation Fund and Program is for the purposes of research and development of innovative energy technologies, including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization, and energy storage; and to award grants on a competitive basis from the Fund to support energy innovation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Section 45. 2-1734. Virginia Power Innovation Fund and Program The Virginia Power Innovation Program (the Program) is hereby established for the purpose of (i) establishing a Virginia nuclear innovation hub from such funds as may be available from the Fund and (ii) awarding grants on a competitive basis from such funds as may be available from the Fund to support energy innovation.
The Program shall be administered by the Department.
In administering the Program, the Department shall, in collaboration with the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium, establish and publish guidelines and criteria for disbursement of funds pursuant to clause (i), including providing grants to support higher education research on advanced nuclear technologies and advanced reactor technologies, to fund nuclear energy workforce development programming, and to assist with site selection for future small modular reactor projects in Virginia.
In administering the Program, the Department shall, in collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, establish and publish guidelines and criteria for disbursement of funds pursuant to clause (ii). The Department shall oversee each grant awarded through the Program and ensure thorough reporting on each such grant.
Overview For This Round of Grants The Virginia Department of Energy invites proposals to address the emerging regional and local needs and opportunities for nuclear power, innovation, and research, to 1. Bring nuclear and nuclear supply chains to the Commonwealth based on technology and supply chain needs and 2.
Identify gaps that need to be addressed, including projects and programs to further enable development and demonstration of nuclear in the Commonwealth. October 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025 $100,000-$2,000,000, pending available funds for up to 2 grants.
Grant awards are made at the discretion of the Virginia Department of Energy and in determining grant amounts, the following criteria will be considered: impact on energy affordability, reliability, and impact on the energy supply chain in the Commonwealth utilization of research-based technologies General Reporting Requirements Each project must provide updates related to deliverables or contracted actions per initial agreement.
It will include details of cost share, information on additional leveraged funding, and a summary of potential economic benefits. Grants may be made for more than one project for a single company, entity, or locality, but the projects must clearly represent separate investments for separate projects.
Confidentiality: Each grantee should be aware that information regarding the grantee may be subject to FOIA and may be shared by the Virginia Department of Energy with the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, and the public.
If the terms of the performance agreement have not been met by the applicable performance period date, demand for repayment or a grant reduction, if appropriate, will be made by the Virginia Department of Energy within thirty (30) days of the date of verification. If appropriate, Virginia Department of Energy may agree to accept repayment in installments.
The Department may direct the Office of the Attorney General to assist with the enforcement of a repayment. The applicant shall submit a completed application (below) to: Deputy Director Julianne Szyper Virginia Department of Energy VaEnergyGrants@energy. virginia.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include state and local government agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private sector entities in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Virginia Power Innovation Program is funded by Virginia Energy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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