Notice of Intent to Issue NOFO DE-FOA-0003649: Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels and Feedstocks 2027 Grant

DOE-GFO

About this grant

The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office, on behalf of the Office of Applied Feedstocks and Fuels (AFFO), issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to say it may later issue a funding opportunity titled "Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels, and Feedstocks." The page is informational only. It does not request comments or applications, and it states that any future NOFO could differ significantly or may not be issued at all. The contemplated NOFO would seek financial assistance awards for innovative technologies that use existing domestic biomass and pipeline resources to expand energy production and distribution. It describes three technology areas: production of stable liquid intermediate products from biomass that can be sold as commodities or upgraded to renewable fuels and chemicals; production of commodity chemicals and fuels at market prices from alternative feedstocks using existing refinery assets; and pilot sites for blended hydrogen-natural gas that closely simulate real gas distribution networks, to improve reliability, scalability, suitability, performance and durability. The NOI lists the funding opportunity number as DE-FOA-0003648, while its title refers to a NOFO numbered DE-FOA-0003649. It states an original and current closing date of April 26, 2027, but gives no time or timezone. The Estimated Total Program Funding, award ceiling and award floor are all listed as $0, and the page states that no awards are expected at this stage. Further details are to be published on the DOE Funding Opportunity Exchange (https://exchange.energy.gov/), and the page says a question channel will be provided once a NOFO is released.

Eligibility

The NOI lists eligible applicants as unrestricted, meaning open to any type of entity, subject to any clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" field. That field contains only placeholder text and adds no restrictions. No geographic, stage or prior-recipient rules are stated. Any binding eligibility rules would appear only in a future NOFO.

Key requirements

• ✓Future NOFO not yet issued; the notice requests no applications or comments and may not result in a funding opportunity
• ✓Technology areas: biomass-derived stable liquid intermediates, alternative-feedstock fuels and chemicals using existing refinery assets, and blended hydrogen-natural gas pilot sites
• ✓Number discrepancy to verify: the NOI lists DE-FOA-0003648 while its title refers to DE-FOA-0003649; closing date April 26, 2027 with no time or timezone given, and funding listed as $0

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Notice of Intent to Issue NOFO DE-FOA-0003649: Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels and Feedstocks deadline?

Applications close 26 Apr 2027.

Who can apply for Notice of Intent to Issue NOFO DE-FOA-0003649: Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels and Feedstocks?

Eligibility covers organisations in US; startup, sme, large-company, university, research-institution, nonprofit, consortium. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.