Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0003362
The U.S.-Danish Floating Offshore Wind Energy Mooring and Anchoring Research and Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0003362) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), run through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and specifically the Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO). It is administered by DOE's Golden Field Office and is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect substantial technical involvement and collaboration with DOE during the project rather than a hands-off grant.
The central purpose of the program is to push forward research and development that improves mooring and anchoring technologies for floating offshore wind. In practical terms, the focus is on the systems that keep floating wind platforms reliably stationed in deep water, including mooring lines, connectors, anchors, installation approaches, and related methods and tools. The underlying theme is commercialization: the work is intended to help move these technologies and practices toward cost-effective deployment at scale, supporting industry growth and making floating offshore wind more economically competitive.
A defining feature of this FOA is that it is coordinated with Innovation Fund Denmark to form true bilateral U.S.-Danish project teams. Applicants are expected to form U.S.-Danish consortia that collaborate around shared research objectives, with each side funded by its respective national program. DOE/EERE funding under this FOA supports the work performed by U.S.-based entities, while Danish participants seek funding through Innovation Fund Denmark's corresponding call. The intent is to increase the reach and impact of the research by combining expertise, facilities, and industry connections across both countries.
The FOA also includes an explicit workforce and institutional capacity-building priority in the United States: supporting research at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and encouraging new relationships between MSIs, other research organizations, and industry partners. In effect, the program is not only trying to advance technology but also broaden participation and strengthen pathways for MSIs to engage in offshore wind research and industry collaboration.
From a funding and logistics standpoint, the opportunity lists unrestricted eligibility, indicating a wide range of applicants can apply as long as they meet the FOA requirements and form the necessary consortium structure. The award ceiling is $500,000 per award, and DOE anticipates making about six awards. The closing date is January 14, 2025. The program is categorized under the Energy funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 81.087. Full application details, compliance requirements, and topic-specific guidance are provided in the complete FOA posted on EERE Exchange at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/, and applicants should also review the linked Danish call to ensure the joint consortium is aligned on scope, budget, and submission expectations on both sides.Apply for DE FOA 0003362
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S.-Danish Floating Offshore Wind Energy Mooring and Anchoring Research and Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-09-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-01-14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S.-Danish Floating Offshore Wind Energy Mooring and Anchoring Research and Development funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0003362). It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focused on research and development for floating offshore wind mooring and anchoring systems.
Which DOE office is running the program?
The program is run through DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically the Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO). It is administered by DOE's Golden Field Office.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means awardees should expect substantial technical involvement and collaboration with DOE during the project, rather than a hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to advance research and development that improves mooring and anchoring technologies for floating offshore wind, with an emphasis on helping these technologies move toward commercialization and cost-effective deployment at scale.
What technical areas does the FOA focus on?
The focus is on the systems and approaches that keep floating wind platforms reliably stationed in deep water. This includes mooring lines, connectors, anchors, installation approaches, and related methods and tools.
Is the program focused on commercialization or basic research?
The underlying theme is commercialization. The work is intended to help move mooring and anchoring technologies and practices toward cost-effective deployment at scale and improve the economic competitiveness of floating offshore wind.
Is this a bilateral U.S.-Danish program?
Yes. A defining feature of this FOA is coordination with Innovation Fund Denmark to create true bilateral U.S.-Danish project teams.
Do applicants need to form a U.S.-Danish consortium?
Yes. Applicants are expected to form U.S.-Danish consortia that collaborate around shared research objectives, with each side funded by its respective national program.
How does funding work between the U.S. and Danish partners?
DOE/EERE funding under this FOA supports the work performed by U.S.-based entities. Danish participants seek funding through Innovation Fund Denmark's corresponding call.
Where should applicants find the official FOA and submission system?
The complete FOA is posted on EERE Exchange at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/. Full application details, compliance requirements, and topic-specific guidance are provided in the FOA there.
Should applicants review the Danish call as well?
Yes. Applicants should review the linked Innovation Fund Denmark call to ensure the joint consortium is aligned on scope, budget, and submission expectations on both the U.S. and Danish sides.
Is there a workforce or capacity-building priority included?
Yes. The FOA includes an explicit priority focused on workforce and institutional capacity-building in the United States by supporting research at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and encouraging new relationships between MSIs, other research organizations, and industry partners.
What does the MSI priority aim to achieve?
The intent is to broaden participation and strengthen pathways for minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to engage in offshore wind research and build collaborations with other research organizations and industry partners.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity lists unrestricted eligibility, indicating a wide range of applicants may apply as long as they meet the FOA requirements and form the necessary consortium structure.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $500,000 per award.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipates making about six awards.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date is January 14, 2025.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The program is categorized under the Energy funding activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 81.087.
What should applicants expect from DOE during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should plan for substantial technical involvement and collaboration with DOE throughout the project period.
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