Grant opportunity
ASPECT: Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies
DOE issued a notice of intent for a future ASPECT funding opportunity on scale-up and pre-piloting of emerging chemical technologies using alternative and waste feedstocks.
- Funder
- U.S. Department of Energy Golden Field Office
- Notice listed with 14 September 2026 close/archive timing; full NOFO expected later
- Notice listed with 14 September 2026 close/archive timing; full NOFO expected later: Sep 14, 2026
- Award
- Funding amount not yet specified in the notice of intent
- Applicant
- Prospective applicants interested in emerging chemical technologies, alternative feedstocks, waste feedstocks, scale-up, pre-piloting and domestic manufacturing resilience.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
Call summary
Overview
ASPECT is a DOE notice of intent for a future funding opportunity on emerging chemical technologies, domestic feedstocks and more resilient chemical manufacturing.
Who can apply
This is an informational notice and not yet a request for applications. Eligibility, award ceilings and application requirements will be confirmed in the full NOFO.
What it supports
- Scale-up and pre-piloting of emerging chemical technologies.
- Alternative and waste feedstocks for chemical production.
- Technologies with potential cost, performance, safety, supply-chain or environmental benefits.
Funding and duration
- The notice does not specify award ceilings or total funding.
- Applicants should wait for the full DOE funding opportunity before preparing a final submission.
Notice listed with 14 September 2026 close/archive timing; full NOFO expected later
Notice listed with 14 September 2026 close/archive timing; full NOFO expected later: Sep 14, 2026
How to apply
Monitor DOE Exchange and Grants.gov/Simpler.Grants.gov for the full ASPECT NOFO. Do not submit an application until DOE releases the formal opportunity.
Call details
Source-based overview
DOE's ASPECT notice of intent signals a future funding opportunity for emerging chemical technologies. It is useful for early planning, but the final solicitation may differ and applicants should rely on the full NOFO when released.
Eligibility
This is an informational notice and not yet a request for applications. Eligibility, award ceilings and application requirements will be confirmed in the full NOFO.
Funding and benefits
The notice does not specify award ceilings or total funding.
Applicants should wait for the full DOE funding opportunity before preparing a final submission.
Themes and supported activities
Scale-up and pre-piloting of emerging chemical technologies.
Alternative and waste feedstocks for chemical production.
Technologies with potential cost, performance, safety, supply-chain or environmental benefits.
Deadline and timeline
Notice listed with 14 September 2026 close/archive timing; full NOFO expected later: Notice listed with 14 September 2026 close/archive timing; full NOFO expected later: Sep 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Monitor DOE Exchange and Grants.gov/Simpler.Grants.gov for the full ASPECT NOFO. Do not submit an application until DOE releases the formal opportunity.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.