– Advancing Designs for Floating Offshore Wind Mooring Lines and Anchors
Can you apply?
This grant is for applied research and development projects that advance floating offshore wind (FOSW) mooring lines, anchors, or both. Projects must align with California's Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Interim Investment Plan initiatives 8a and 8c. Work must address environmental conditions in California's Wind Energy Areas and optimize costs through efficient designs.
Cost sharing is required. Organizations must have capacity to conduct applied research and development in marine technology and renewable energy.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for applied research and development projects that advance floating offshore wind (FOSW) mooring lines, anchors, or both. Projects must align with California's Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Interim Investment Plan initiatives 8a and 8c. Work must address environmental conditions in California's Wind Energy Areas and optimize costs through efficient designs.
Cost sharing is required. Organizations must have capacity to conduct applied research and development in marine technology and renewable energy.
Program description
The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that support the 2021 Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Interim Investment Plan initiatives 8a. “Manufacturing and Testing of Floating Offshore Wind (FOSW) Components” and 8c. “Environmental Research for FOSW Development.” Projects resulting from this solicitation will advance the designs of FOSW mooring lines, anchors, or both to withstand the environmental conditions of California’s Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) and optimize costs by developing efficient designs.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for applied research and development projects that advance floating offshore wind (FOSW) mooring lines, anchors, or both. Projects must align with California's Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Interim Investment Plan initiatives 8a and 8c. Work must address environmental conditions in California's Wind Energy Areas and optimize costs through efficient designs.
Cost sharing is required. Organizations must have capacity to conduct applied research and development in marine technology and renewable energy.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 Phil.Dyer@energy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-891-8474
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 13 | 4 | 31% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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