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ARPA-E OPEN (next cycle)

Funds high-risk energy technologies in United States with cross-cutting potential for climate and industrial transformation.

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ARPA-E OPEN is the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy's broad-aperture call for transformational energy technologies that do not fit within the agency's existing focused programs. It is the largest and most inclusive ARPA-E solicitation by eligibility, accepting proposals from companies, universities, non-profits, and national laboratories across any energy technology domain that addresses…

Transformational energy and climate technologies that fall outside ARPA-E's existing focused programs. Recent Vision OPEN themes: greenhouse-gas-free abundant primary energy; intermodal energy transport; sustainable carbon transition for polymers and materials.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Biennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.β€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.36 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$150M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.grants.gov