The Department of Energy is seeking valuable feedback through this Request for Information (RFI) concerning a potential Rare Earth Element (REE) demonstration facility. Derived from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this grant’s purpose is to gather comprehensive insights on the facility’s design and optimal location(s), with a strong emphasis on environmental justice, energy transition, and engagement with Tribal and other potentially impacted communities. The Department aims to solicit diverse input from industry members, investors, developers, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and various community stakeholders. It’s crucial to note that this is solely an information-gathering initiative and not a funding opportunity; therefore, no applications are being accepted.
Opportunity ID: 338067
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002686 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Rare Earth Element Demonstration Facility |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2022 Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to REEdemoRFI@netl.doe.gov, with the subject line “DE-FOA-0002686-RFI” no later than 8:00 p.m. (ET) on March 31, 2022. Responses must be provided as attachments to an email. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2022 Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to REEdemoRFI@netl.doe.gov, with the subject line “DE-FOA-0002686-RFI” no later than 8:00 p.m. (ET) on March 31, 2022. Responses must be provided as attachments to an email. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Request for Information DE-FOA-0002686 titled Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Rare Earth Element Demonstration Facility. The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from industry members, investors, developers, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, potentially impacted communities, customers, and other stakeholders on a REE demonstration facility and its associated location(s) all while considering environmental justice, energy transition, Tribes, and other impacted communities.
This is solely a request for information and is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement. The Department of Energy is not accepting applications to this Request for Information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patrick Lanford Mayle 304-285-4454
Patrick.mayle@netl.doe.gov Email:Patrick.mayle@netl.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 338067 Other Supporting Documents-FedConnect URL Instructions -> Grants.gov RFI URL Instructions.pdf
Packages
There are no packages on this grant.
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
