Grant opportunity
ASPECT Notice of Intent: 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 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; the notice is informational and does not request applications yet.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
Call summary
Overview
ASPECT is a DOE notice of intent for a potential NOFO supporting emerging chemical technologies, domestic alternative feedstocks, supply chain resilience and lower-cost, safer chemical production.
Who can apply
The notice is unrestricted at the notice stage and is for informational planning only. DOE is not requesting applications until the full funding opportunity is released.
What it supports
- Research, development and scale-up of technologies producing chemicals from alternative and waste feedstocks.
- Foundational molecules, high-value end-products, process intensification and bio-advantaged chemicals.
- Technologies with performance, cost, trade, security, domestic manufacturing or environmental safety advantages.
Funding and duration
- The notice does not specify award ceilings or total funding.
- Cost sharing is expected, according to the notice listing.
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 states that the ASPECT notice is for informational purposes only and that the future NOFO may differ from the notice. Interested parties should use this pre-announcement for early planning and return to the official DOE Exchange page when the full package is issued.
Eligibility
The notice is unrestricted at the notice stage and is for informational planning only. DOE is not requesting applications until the full funding opportunity is released.
Funding and benefits
The notice does not specify award ceilings or total funding.
Cost sharing is expected, according to the notice listing.
Themes and supported activities
Research, development and scale-up of technologies producing chemicals from alternative and waste feedstocks.
Foundational molecules, high-value end-products, process intensification and bio-advantaged chemicals.
Technologies with performance, cost, trade, security, domestic manufacturing or environmental safety advantages.
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.