Assistance Listing 81.255
Clean Energy Demonstrations
Assistance Listing 81.255, “Clean Energy Demonstrations,” is a federal program administered by Department of Energy. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $6.16B in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The mission of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has been to deliver clean energy demonstration projects at scale in partnership with the private sector to accelerate deployment, and market adoption. OCED has multiple technology offices with demonstrations that include clean hydrogen, advanced nuclear reactors, long-duration energy storage, demonstration projects in rural or remote areas and on current and former mine land, and more. The technologies in OCED’s portfolio face significant barriers to scale. OCED’s role is to address these barriers and help de-risk them. Central to OCED’s approach is consistent engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and pursuit of projects that advance an equitable transition by providing benefits to communities across America. Most of OCED’s projects are structured as collaborative partnerships that use cost share agreements. OCED will provide up to 50 percent of the funding in its public-private partnerships, assisting its industry partners with the early steps to commercialization and deployment.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 81.255
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)
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
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): See DOE funding opportunity announcements for details on award size and amounts.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 81.255. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 81.255
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $10M – $25M | Jan 29, 2024 | 81.255 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 81.255?
81.255 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Clean Energy Demonstrations.” 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 81.255?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 81.255 provide?
The agency reported $6,159,542,779 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.