GFO-22-402 – Advancing Designs for Floating Offshore Wind Mooring Lines and Anchors

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that support the 2021 Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Interim Investment Plan initiatives 8a. “Manufacturing and Testing of Floating Offshore Wind (FOSW) Components” and 8c. “Environmental Research for FOSW Development.” Projects resulting from this solicitation will advance the designs of FOSW mooring lines, anchors, or both to withstand the environmental conditions of California’s Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) and optimize costs by developing efficient designs. Program Details CA Energy Commission is a state agency that offers the GFO-22-402 – Advancing Designs for Floating Offshore Wind Mooring Lines and Anchors grant program to support clean energy, environment energy, and rd grants. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Energy Commission through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for clean energy, environment energy, and rd grants should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA Energy Commission or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by December 13, 2022. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports clean energy, environment energy, and rd grants. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541715, 31, 32, 33, 221115. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to research and development
• Programs related to manufacturing
• Programs related to wind energy
• Programs related to wildlife

Award details

Applications close on December 13, 2022.

Categories

Clean Energy · Environment Energy · Rd Grants