Notice of Intent No. DE-FOA-0003433 to Issue Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0003434

Background
The Department of Energy (DOE), through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), is issuing a Notice of Intent to announce its intention to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This initiative aims to improve the economics, recovery, reuse, and state of health of electric drive vehicle batteries. The BIL represents a significant investment in infrastructure aimed at creating a sustainable and equitable energy economy while addressing climate change.

The anticipated FOA will support research, development, and demonstration projects related to battery recycling and second-life applications for electric drive vehicle batteries.

Grant Details
The anticipated FOA will focus on the following areas:
1) Research and development of second-life applications for electric drive vehicle batteries that have been used;
2) Technologies and processes for the final recycling and disposal of electric drive vehicle batteries.

Specific Areas of Interest include:
1. Improving the Economics of Recycling Lithium Iron Phosphate-Based Li-ion Batteries;
2. Improving the Recovery and Re-use of Electrolyte Components from Lithium-Ion Batteries;
3. Upcycling and Improving the Value of Recovered Materials from Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries;
4. Demonstrating Improved State of Health (SOH) Evaluation and Safety for Second-Use Applications of Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be incorporated or otherwise formed under the laws of a state or territory of the United States, with a physical location for business operations in the U.S. Foreign entities may apply if they designate a U.S.-incorporated subsidiary or affiliate as the prime recipient.

Period of Performance
The estimated period of performance for each award will be approximately 3-4 years.

Grant Value
The BIL section 40208 provides $200 million over five years for electric drive vehicle battery recycling and second-life applications program. The anticipated FOA may include up to $70 million across various Areas of Interest.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to be performed within the United States.