Empower Your Business Growth Now with DOE’s EV Innovation Grant

The Department of Energy (DOE) is taking a big step toward a sustainable future with an exciting new grant opportunity aimed at boosting the electric vehicle revolution. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this initiative is all about changing the game in how we recover and reuse electric vehicle batteries, fueling innovation and economic growth across the country. With millions in funding up for grabs, this grant is set to turn challenges into opportunities, empowering communities and driving technological advances. Get ready to join a transformative journey toward a cleaner, more equitable energy economy!

The upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Improving Economics, Recovery and Reuse, and State of Health,” targets key aspects of the EV battery lifecycle. The grant aims to support projects that enhance the recovery and reuse of materials from electric vehicle batteries, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient battery supply chain.

Key Areas of Interest:

1. Economics of Recycling Lithium Iron Phosphate-Based Li-ion Batteries: Focused on creating cost-effective recycling methods for LFP cathodes, this area aims to efficiently recover valuable materials for reintegration into the supply chain, with up to $22M in funding.
2. Recovery and Reuse of Electrolyte Components: This program seeks innovative ways to recover electrolyte components from recyclable feedstocks, ensuring they meet or exceed the performance of new materials. Up to $18M is anticipated for this area.
3. Upcycling and Improving the Value of Recovered Materials: Aiming to boost the value of materials like graphite and manganese recovered from batteries, this area focuses on developing technologies for upcycling these materials into new products, with potential funding of up to $18M.
4. State of Health (SoH) Evaluation and Safety for Second-Use Applications: This program is about developing methods to assess the state of health of used EV batteries, enabling their safe second-life applications, such as in energy storage systems, with up to $12M in funding.

Benefits of the Grant:

• Economic and Environmental Impact: Encouraging recycling and upcycling of battery materials to reduce raw material dependency and improve the economic feasibility of recycling processes.
• Technological Innovation: Funding R&D projects that develop new methods for evaluating the health of used EV batteries, supporting their safe reuse.
• Community and Workforce Development: Ensuring that 40% of the benefits reach disadvantaged communities, in line with the Justice40 Initiative.

Navigating the ins and outs of grant applications, especially significant ones like the DOE’s upcoming FOA, can be complex. That’s where Lohfeld Consulting Group shines. With a strong track record in helping organizations secure funding, our team brings unmatched expertise in government contracting and proposal development. We offer tailored strategies to boost your proposal’s competitiveness, making sure it stands out.  Contact us to help you navigate the grant process, turning your innovative ideas into funded projects and positioning your organization at the forefront of the clean energy movement.

Relevant Information

• COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: Navigating the Complex Landscape – Top Challenges Facing Grant Bidders in 2025

• COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS: How to Elevate Your Grant Proposal with Expert Design

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