Grant Opportunities
Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Program Wide
Deadline: April 1, 2025 Concept Papers; June 18, 2025 Full Application
Award Amount: Depends on topic area $2 million to $6 million per award
Match: 20% non-federal cost share required
Eligible Entities: State, City, Township, County or Tribal Governments, Higher Education Entities, Nonprofits, Small Businesses
Description: This NOFO seeks applications to address improved battery technology for both light- and heavy-duty applications, smart charging infrastructure, sustainable farming, workforce development, and demonstration and deployment of these new innovative technologies. The research and development work performed under this program will lead to economic and environmental benefits including extended battery reliability, improved battery packaging, decreased cost of driving, increased vehicle and system efficiency, and a competent workforce serving the transportation sector. Detailed technical descriptions of the specific Topic Areas are provided in the sections that follow.