Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0003386
The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is seeking input on potential future programs aimed at advancing domestic production of battery cathode active materials (CAMs) and their precursors (pCAMs). This Request for Information (RFI) is not a funding opportunity but an effort to gather insights on innovative materials, processes, equipment, and supply chain approaches that could enable more efficient, continuous, and waste-free manufacturing of these critical materials.
Lithium-ion battery performance and cost are heavily influenced by CAMs, which account for around 50% of total battery costs. Recent trends in CAM development have focused on reducing cobalt content while increasing nickel to improve energy density and lower costs. Additionally, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have gained traction due to their lower cost, improved safety, and longer cycle life, making them a strong contender for compact and economy electric vehicles. Meanwhile, nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistries remain preferred for applications requiring high torque and extended range.
This RFI invites input from industry and research stakeholders to help shape future ARPA-E programs that could drive innovation in domestic CAM and pCAM production. However, it does not solicit applications for funding or financial assistance at this stage. More details can be found at [https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov](https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov).Apply for DE FOA 0003386
- The Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy in the oz, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Information (RFI) – Industrial Chemistry and Process Innovations to Enable Continuous, Waste-Free, Domestic Manufacture of Critical Battery Cathode Active Materials" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-06-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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