Assistance Listing 81.122
Electricity Research, Development and Analysis
Assistance Listing 81.122, “Electricity Research, Development and Analysis,” is a federal program administered by Department of Energy. It provides cooperative agreement and grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 7 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $31.8M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Office of Electricity (OE) leads the Department’s research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs to strengthen and modernize our Nation’s power grid. OE programs support activities, primarily through competitive solicitations, with key objectives: • RD&D system monitoring and diagnostics, advanced data analytics, and robust control technologies and enhance the reliability and performance of the electricity system, mitigate large-scale blackouts, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of natural disasters, and adapt to evolving system needs, emerging risks, and interdependencies. • Characterize risk and uncertainty across multiple utility and infrastructure boundaries for increased resiliency. • RD&D of technologies, tools, and techniques required by the distribution grid to maintain and improve reliability and resilience. • Develop solutions to strengthen information security and resilience of the electricity delivery system against cyber-related threats. • Accelerate bi-directional electrical energy storage technologies as a key component of a reliable, resilient, and affordable future-ready grid. • Enhance and advance the components and technologies that make up the electric power T&D infrastructure (i.e., grid hardware). • Rapidly assess new grid systems and subsystems by testing integrated technology suites in controlled pilot environments prior to the hardware and software being deployed by industry in operational environments.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 81.122
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Small Business Person
- For-Profit Organization
- Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
- Nonprofit Organization
- Local
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- State
- Other
All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, such as profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, universities, research organizations, and state and local governments. All information regarding eligibility requirements will be included in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $500,000-$5,000,000; Average $2,500,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 81.122. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 81.122
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Microgrid Research, Development, and System DesignNational Energy Technology Laboratory | Closed | Amount not specified | Apr 28, 2014 | 81.122 |
Pre-Commercial Synchrophasor Research and DemonstrationNational Energy Technology Laboratory | Closed | Amount not specified | Dec 2, 2013 | 81.122 |
Smart Grid Capable Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)National Energy Technology Laboratory | Closed | Up to $3M | Jul 18, 2011 | 81.122 |
Power Electronics Research and Development for Electric Utility ApplicationsNational Energy Technology Laboratory | Closed | Amount not specified | Mar 18, 2011 | 81.122 |
| Closed | $250K – $3M | Aug 8, 2010 | 81.087, 81.089, 81.121, 81.122 | |
Smart Grid Research and DevelopmentNational Energy Technology Laboratory | Closed | $500K – $6M | Jun 24, 2010 | 81.122 |
National Electric Sectory Cyber Security OrganizationNational Energy Technology Laboratory | Closed | Up to $16.3M | Apr 30, 2010 | 81.122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 81.122?
81.122 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Electricity Research, Development and Analysis.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 81.122?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Small Business Person, For-Profit Organization, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), Nonprofit Organization, Local, Not-for-Profit Organization, State and Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 81.122 provide?
The agency reported $31,833,981 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.