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DE-FOA-0003641: Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED)

DOE Program Office: Office of Electricity (OE)

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Announcement Type: Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

This NOFO targets the manufacture of distribution and power transformers, their associated components and materials, and other essential electric grid equipment. It will deploy a dual-pronged approach to address critical needs facing the nation as the grid is being upgraded and expanded to meet new loads. First, it seeks to promote greater refurbishment and reuse of transformers and other grid components. This approach offers a quicker turnaround and a more cost-effective solution compared to procuring entirely new components, supplementing available inventory to meet growing demand. Second, the initiative aims to fast-track the identification, qualification, and integration of domestically sourced, alternative materials and subcomponents used by U.S. grid equipment manufacturers. This will accelerate the adoption of alternatives or innovative solutions that will reduce reliance on constrained or foreign-dominated inputs.

Documents

  • DE-FOA-0003641_SCALED_NOFO_Part_1 (Last Updated: 10/30/2026 09:09 AM ET)
  • DE-FOA-0003641_SCALED_NOFO_Part_2 (Last Updated: 10/27/2026 11:50 AM ET)

Application Forms and Templates

The following forms and templates may be used as part of the application submission. Note that these forms and templates do not necessarily constitute all the documents required for a complete application. Please refer to the 'Application and Submission Information' of the published announcement to learn more about the required application content requirements.

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Submission Deadlines

Topic Area 1: Refurbishment and Reuse of Critical Grid Equipment

  • Concept Paper Submission Deadline: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM ET
  • Full Application Submission Deadline: 2/8/2027 5:00 PM ET
  • View Concept Paper Reviewer Comments Period: 11/23/2026 12:00 AM ET – 1/6/2027 5:00 PM ET
  • View Full Application Reviewer Comments Period: 2/18/2027 9:00 AM ET – 3/22/2027 5:00 PM ET

Topic Area 2: Alternative Materials and Subcomponents

  • Concept Paper Submission Deadline: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM ET
  • Full Application Submission Deadline: 2/8/2027 5:00 PM ET
  • View Concept Paper Reviewer Comments Period: 11/23/2026 12:00 AM ET – 1/6/2027 5:00 PM ET
  • View Full Application Reviewer Comments Period: 2/18/2027 9:00 AM ET – 3/22/2027 5:00 PM ET

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