Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E)
Due Dates: December 31, 2024 (Concept Paper) | August 28, 2025 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Awards from $1.5M–$4M each; total program funding up to $40M; 10–16 awards anticipated; up to 3-year project duration.
Summary: Supports SBIR/STTR projects to develop technologies for recovering high-value energy materials (e.g., ammonia, critical metals) from domestic aqueous waste streams to enhance U.S. energy security and reduce emissions.
Key Information: Indirect cost reimbursement is capped at 15% of total project costs; no cost sharing required; small businesses only.