Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002943
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and administered by the Golden Field Office, issued this notice as a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence and Synergies between Offshore Wind, Marine Energy, and Aquaculture" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0002943; CFDA 81.087). The central goal is to gather input from a broad set of stakeholders, including industry, universities, national and private research laboratories, government agencies, and other interested parties, to help DOE understand needs, gaps, and opportunities in two closely related areas: how future Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence could be structured and what capabilities they should have, and how offshore wind might be developed in ways that create practical synergies with marine energy technologies and aquaculture operations.
A key point is that this is strictly an information-gathering exercise, not a funding competition. DOE is not accepting grant applications or proposals, there is no award funding associated with this notice (award ceiling is listed as $0), and DOE will not pay respondents for the time or cost of preparing and submitting information. The notice also makes clear that no project will be supported as a direct result of responding to the RFI. DOE may decide to release a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) after reviewing the feedback, but it is not obligated to do so, and the RFI itself should not be treated as a promise or precursor of guaranteed funding.
In the first topic area, DOE is looking for ideas about what "Centers of Excellence" for offshore wind should look like in practice. That typically includes questions such as what roles these centers should play across research, development, demonstration, testing, validation, standards, workforce training, and coordination across supply chains and stakeholders. The RFI is meant to surface practical recommendations on the structure, governance, core technical competencies, facilities, and services that would make such centers valuable to the offshore wind sector. DOE is essentially asking stakeholders to help define what capabilities would accelerate offshore wind deployment, reduce technical and non-technical barriers, and strengthen U.S. leadership and domestic capacity in offshore wind-related innovation and implementation.
In the second topic area, DOE is asking for perspectives on "synergies" among offshore wind energy, marine energy, and aquaculture production. This is about co-location and multi-use of ocean space and infrastructure, and how these sectors might support each other rather than compete. Feedback could include opportunities where shared platforms, subsea cabling, marine operations, ports, vessels, data systems, monitoring tools, or grid interconnection approaches could serve multiple purposes. It also includes considerations around environmental monitoring, permitting and regulatory pathways, stakeholder engagement (including fishing and coastal communities), and design concepts that could allow aquaculture (such as shellfish or seaweed cultivation, depending on region and regulations) to operate alongside energy generation while managing safety, navigation, and ecosystem impacts. DOE is seeking real-world insights on what is technically feasible, what is commercially attractive, what barriers exist, and what research or pilot activities would most effectively de-risk multi-use approaches.
The RFI is open to all respondents (eligible applicants listed as unrestricted) because it is not a financial assistance opportunity. Responses had to be submitted electronically by email to WindEnergyRFI@ee.doe.gov as attachments no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, March 15, 2023. The full RFI document was made available through DOE's EERE eXCHANGE portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/), where respondents could review the detailed questions and submission instructions.Apply for DE FOA 0002943
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Information: Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence and Synergies between Offshore Wind, Marine Energy, and Aquaculture" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-02-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-03-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this DOE notice about?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focused on two related topics: (1) how future Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence could be structured and what capabilities they should have, and (2) how offshore wind development could create practical synergies with marine energy technologies and aquaculture operations.
Is this a grant or funding opportunity I can apply for?
No. This is strictly an information-gathering RFI, not a funding competition. DOE is not accepting grant applications or project proposals under this notice.
Is there any funding available through this RFI?
No. There is no award funding associated with this RFI. The award ceiling is listed as $0.
Will DOE reimburse respondents for time or costs to prepare a response?
No. DOE will not pay respondents for the time or cost of preparing and submitting information in response to this RFI.
Will any project be supported as a direct result of responding to the RFI?
No. The notice states that no project will be supported as a direct result of responding to the RFI.
Could this RFI lead to a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)?
Possibly. DOE may decide to release a future Funding Opportunity Announcement after reviewing feedback, but it is not obligated to do so. The RFI should not be treated as a promise or guarantee of future funding.
Who issued and administered this RFI?
The RFI was issued by DOE through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and administered by the Golden Field Office.
What is the official title of the RFI?
The RFI is titled "Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence and Synergies between Offshore Wind, Marine Energy, and Aquaculture."
What are the identifying numbers for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0002943 and the CFDA number listed is 81.087.
Who is this RFI intended for?
DOE is seeking input from a broad set of stakeholders, including industry, universities, national and private research laboratories, government agencies, and other interested parties.
Are eligibility requirements restricted to certain applicant types?
No. The RFI is open to all respondents. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted because this is not a financial assistance award.
What is DOE trying to learn from stakeholders?
DOE is seeking input on needs, gaps, and opportunities related to (1) practical design and capabilities of potential Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence and (2) real-world opportunities and barriers for co-location or multi-use synergies among offshore wind, marine energy, and aquaculture.
What is Topic Area 1 about (Offshore Wind Centers of Excellence)?
Topic Area 1 asks stakeholders to provide recommendations on what offshore wind Centers of Excellence should look like in practice, including possible roles in research, development, demonstration, testing, validation, standards, workforce training, and coordination across supply chains and stakeholders. DOE is looking for practical input on structure, governance, core technical competencies, facilities, and services.
What kinds of capabilities might DOE be asking about for Centers of Excellence?
Based on the notice, DOE is interested in capabilities that could accelerate offshore wind deployment, reduce technical and non-technical barriers, and strengthen U.S. leadership and domestic capacity in offshore wind-related innovation and implementation. Examples of capability categories mentioned include testing, validation, standards, workforce training, and cross-stakeholder coordination.
What is Topic Area 2 about (Synergies between offshore wind, marine energy, and aquaculture)?
Topic Area 2 focuses on co-location and multi-use of ocean space and infrastructure, and how offshore wind, marine energy, and aquaculture could support each other rather than compete. DOE is seeking perspectives on what is technically feasible, commercially attractive, and what barriers exist, along with what research or pilot activities could de-risk multi-use approaches.
What types of shared infrastructure or resources are included in the "synergies" discussion?
The notice highlights potential sharing of platforms, subsea cabling, marine operations, ports, vessels, data systems, monitoring tools, and grid interconnection approaches that could serve multiple purposes across the sectors.
Does DOE want input on environmental and regulatory considerations?
Yes. The RFI includes considerations around environmental monitoring, permitting and regulatory pathways, and stakeholder engagement (including fishing and coastal communities), as well as how to manage safety, navigation, and ecosystem impacts in multi-use settings.
What kinds of aquaculture concepts are within scope?
The notice references aquaculture operating alongside energy generation, including examples such as shellfish or seaweed cultivation, depending on region and regulations.
How were responses required to be submitted?
Responses had to be submitted electronically by email as attachments.
What email address was used for RFI submissions?
Responses were submitted to WindEnergyRFI@ee.doe.gov.
What was the submission deadline for responses?
The deadline was 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, March 15, 2023.
Where could respondents find the full RFI document and detailed instructions?
The full RFI document was made available through DOE's EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/, including the detailed questions and submission instructions.
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