Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E)
Due Dates: December 31, 2024 (Concept Paper) | August 28, 2025 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $40 million | Award range: $1.5M–$4M per project | 10–16 anticipated awards
Summary: Supports transformative R&D to recover high-value energy materials (e.g., ammonia, critical metals) from aqueous waste streams to reduce imports, energy use, and emissions.
Key Information: Indirect cost reimbursement is capped at 15% of total project costs; cost share required.