Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED)
🏛 National Energy Technology Laboratory
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to strengthen domestic energy grid supply chains and manufacturing. Eligible applicants typically include for-profit companies, nonprofits, universities, and national laboratories. The program supports projects that address supply chain vulnerabilities, develop grid technologies, and enhance U.S. energy independence. Activities may include manufacturing development, supply chain mapping, research, and pilot projects for grid modernization.
Applicants must demonstrate technical capacity and commitment to the program's objectives. Cost sharing is required as part of the project budget. The program prioritizes solutions that reduce reliance on foreign energy supply chains and strengthen domestic capabilities.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED)
This initiative will deploy a multi-faceted approach to bolster domestic capabilities to withstand supply chain shocks, ensure a reliable energy infrastructure, and position the U.S. as a global leader in foundational grid technologies.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project narrative and technical approach
- Budget and cost-sharing narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from stakeholders or end-users
- CV or biographical sketches of key personnel
Program contact
- 👤 National Energy Technology Laboratory
- 📧 alissa.temperine@netl.doe.gov
- 📞 304-285-4298
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 81.122 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$25,000,000
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$11,348,690
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$9,500,000
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$9,418,106
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$8,916,382
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$7,309,488
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$6,025,000
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$6,000,000
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$5,000,000
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$5,000,000
Top States by Funding
- CA 7 awards $37.0M
- VA 5 awards $22.0M
- NY 8 awards $19.7M
- DC 3 awards $14.3M
- VT 3 awards $13.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 81.122). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $52,692,461 | |
| 2025 | $31,833,981 | |
| 2026 est. | $49,920,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
For-profit companies, nonprofits, universities, national laboratories, and consortia can apply. You must have technical capacity to execute grid supply chain projects.
What is the deadline?
The application deadline is February 8, 2027. This is a fixed deadline; no extensions are typically granted.
What activities are supported?
The program funds supply chain development, manufacturing, research, pilot projects, and technologies that strengthen domestic grid capabilities and reduce foreign dependency.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. You must provide cost sharing as part of your project budget. The required percentage varies by project scope.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $1 to $237 million depending on project scope, with $237 million as the total program pool.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your project reduces U.S. dependence on foreign energy supply chains. Domestic sourcing and manufacturing are key priorities.
- Show you understand the specific supply chain vulnerabilities in grid technologies. Name the critical gaps your project addresses.
- Include letters of support from grid operators, utilities, or other stakeholders who will benefit from or use your technology or supply chain solution.
- Detail your technical team's relevant experience in grid infrastructure, supply chain management, or energy manufacturing. Highlight any past successes.
- Clearly explain how cost sharing strengthens your project and shows organizational commitment. Define whether contributions are cash, in-kind, or both.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Focusing only on research without demonstrating clear pathways to domestic manufacturing or deployment. Underestimating the importance of supply chain analysis—vague descriptions of vulnerabilities weaken proposals. Failing to identify and engage potential end-users (utilities, grid operators) who validate market demand for your solution.
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