Assistance Listing 81.254
Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience
Assistance Listing 81.254, “Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience,” is a federal program administered by Department of Energy. It provides cooperative agreement, grant and other financial assistance assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $5.39B in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Funding up 193% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed +193% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
The objective of Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience is to strengthen, enhance, and expand the electric system's capacity to reliably and affordably meet growing demand.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 81.254
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)
- Local
- Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
- State
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Small Business Person
- Other
All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, such as profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, universities, research organizations, state and local governments, and Indian Tribes, unless the funding opportunity announcement contains a "Determination of Restricted Eligibility". All information regarding eligibility requirements will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement
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): Awards range from approximately $50,000 - $450,000,000 with an average award size of $6,500,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 81.254. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 81.254
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grid Resilience and Innovative Partnerships (GRIP)National Energy Technology Laboratory | Closed | $1 – $250M | May 24, 2024 | 81.254 |
BIL Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships ( GRIP)National Energy Technology Laboratory | Closed | $1 – $250M | May 19, 2023 | 81.254 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 81.254?
81.254 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience.” 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 81.254?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Local, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), State, Nonprofit Organization, Not-for-Profit Organization, For-Profit Organization, Small Business Person and Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 81.254 provide?
The agency reported $5,391,157,917 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.