DEAR0001567
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
New Competitive Cooperative Agreement with The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York under DE-FOA-00002459 (Open 2021) and Control Number: 2459-2592
Project Title: High Capacity Electrolyzers Based on Ultrathin Proton-Conducting Oxide Membranes
We propose a low-temperature water electrolyzer for hydrogen production that is based on ultrathin (< 1 um) oxide membranes. These membranes have the potential to increase electrolysis efficiency by 20% (absolute) at high current densities (> 4 A/cm2) compared to conventional polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzers.
Project Title: High Capacity Electrolyzers Based on Ultrathin Proton-Conducting Oxide Membranes
We propose a low-temperature water electrolyzer for hydrogen production that is based on ultrathin (< 1 um) oxide membranes. These membranes have the potential to increase electrolysis efficiency by 20% (absolute) at high current densities (> 4 A/cm2) compared to conventional polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzers.
Funding Goals
THIS FOA MARKS THE FIFTH OPEN SOLICITATION IN THE HISTORY OF ARPA-E. THE PREVIOUS OPEN SOLICITATIONS WERE CONDUCTED AT THE INCEPTION OF THE AGENCY IN 2009 AND AGAIN IN 2012, 2015, AND 2018. OPEN 2021 THEREFORE CONTINUES THE THREE-YEAR PERIODIC CYCLE FOR ARPA-E OPEN SOLICITATIONS. AN OPEN SOLICITATION PROVIDES A VITALLY IMPORTANT MECHANISM FOR THE SUPPORT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY R&D THAT COMPLEMENTS ARPA-E’S PRIMARY MECHANISM, WHICH IS THROUGH THE SOLICITATION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS IN FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
New York,
New York
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/25 to 12/31/25 and the total obligations have increased from $3,375,712 to $3,403,712.
The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York was awarded
High Capacity Electrolyzers with Ultrathin Proton-Conducting Oxide Membranes
Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001567
worth $3,403,712
from Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy in July 2022 with work to be completed primarily in New York New York United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity OPEN 2021.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 6/3/25
Period of Performance
7/1/22
Start Date
12/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$3.4M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.4M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for DEAR0001567
Transaction History
Modifications to DEAR0001567
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DEAR0001567
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
897030 ADVANCED RSRCH PROJ AGENCY ARPA-E
Funding Office
897002 ADVANCED RSRCH PROJ AGENCY ARPA-E
Awardee UEI
F4N1QNPB95M4
Awardee CAGE
1B053
Performance District
NY-10
Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Energy Programs, Energy (089-0337) | Energy supply | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $3,375,712 | 100% |
Modified: 6/3/25