Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity: University Training and Research for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management

Office: Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
FOA number: DE-FOA-0003436
Download the full notice of intent: FedConnect
 

Background Information

On August 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) released a notice of intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) in support of its University Training and Research program. The University Training and Research Program primary mission objectives: 1) educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; 2) support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; 3) increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; 4) ensure that students are being equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that will allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career. The University Training and Research Program encompasses the University Carbon Research and Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) programs.

The “Notice of Intent to Issue” is for informational purposes only. DOE is not seeking comments on the information in this notice. Applications are not being accepted at this time. Any information contained in this notice is subject to change. 

Potential Areas of Interest 

If released, the funding opportunity announcement is expected to focus on the following research and development activities: 

1. Curriculum to Grow Carbon Management Education Capacity – address the challenge of a relatively low number of institutions, especially among Minority Serving Institutions, with an educational focus on carbon management. 
2. Critical Mineral Supply Chain Career Awareness Outreach Program – address key gaps in the talent pipeline for the critical mineral supply chain sector. 
3. Soil carbon sequestration: Establishing technical and social baselines to enable broader adoption – address two key gaps in the terrestrial carbon storage space: (1) the need for localized baseline measurements of soil carbon stock to enable determination of best practices for techniques improving soil carbon stock and other soil health parameters in various regions, and (2) the lack of understanding of specific barriers preventing local farmers from adopting soil health techniques improving terrestrial carbon stock. 
4. Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Advance Point Source Capture and Train the Next Generation of Engineers (HBCU-MSI only) – address the need for development of next-generation carbon-capture materials by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning tools. 

Key Dates

Additional Information

• There are several registration requirements that must be completed in order to submit an application, which can take a minimum of 44 days to complete. Failure to complete these requirements could interfere with an applicant's ability to apply. Download the full notice of intent on FedConnect for detailed submission and registration requirements.

Last Updated: August 26, 2024