WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through the National Energy Technology Laboratory, is inviting applications for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant program titled Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK). This funding initiative aims to enhance the electric transmission infrastructure across the nation, facilitating a shift towards cleaner energy solutions. The SPARK program is fo more ST

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Office of Insular Affairs (OIA), has announced the launch of the FY 2026 Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program. This initiative is designed to promote the use of domestically produced energy in U.S. territories, thereby enhancing economic and national security while supporting military preparedness. With an award ceiling of $15 million and an estimated total funding amount of $15 million, the EIC program aims to pro more ST

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy, through the National Energy Technology Laboratory, has launched a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the nation's battery materials processing, manufacturing, and recycling capabilities. This initiative falls under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Section 40207 and is designed to bolster the domestic supply chain for battery materials critical to energy storage and electrification efforts. With award amounts ranging from  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to North Macedonia, has announced the launch of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Program for fiscal year 2026. This initiative is designed to support innovative projects proposed by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in North Macedonia. Awards from the program will range between $5,000 and $35,000, aimed at empowering alumni to engage their communities while promoting U.S. values and fosterin more ST