Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|ProgramName=Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants |ProgramType=Initiative |OrgSponsor=Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains |TopOrganization=Department of Energy |CreationLegislation=Inflation Reduction Act |Purpose=To support the conversion of domestic facilities from producing internal combustion engine vehicles to manufacturing electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. It aims to preserve jobs and bolster the U.S. in the transition to clean energy transportation.Expansion depth limit exceeded |Website=https://www.energy.gov/mesc/domestic-manufacturing-conversion-grants |ProgramStart=2023 |InitialFunding=$2 billionExpansion depth limit exceeded |Duration=Until September 30, 2031Expansion depth limit exceeded |Historic=No }} Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants is an initiative by the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to support the conversion of domestic facilities from producing internal combustion engine vehicles to manufacturing electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Its purpose is to preserve jobs, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and advance the U.S. in the transition to clean energy transportation.Expansion depth limit exceeded
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Goals
- Convert existing automotive manufacturing facilities to produce electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.Expansion depth limit exceeded
- Support job retention and creation in the automotive sector during the transition to clean energy vehicles.
- Enhance U.S. competitiveness in the global clean vehicle market.
Organization
This initiative is managed by the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) within the Department of Energy. The program is led by the Director of MESC.
Partners
- No specific partnerships are listed for this program, as it's managed directly by the DOE's MESC.
History
The Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants were established through the **Inflation Reduction Act** in 2022, aiming to retool U.S. manufacturing for the electric vehicle era.Expansion depth limit exceeded A Notice of Intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement was published in June 2023, with the actual FOA expected in August 2023.Expansion depth limit exceeded The program has since moved forward with project selections announced in 2024, focusing on various types of electrified vehicles.
Funding
The initiative received an initial funding of $2 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act.Expansion depth limit exceeded This funding is available until September 30, 2031.Expansion depth limit exceeded Grants provide up to 50% of the cost for conversion projects, with the remainder expected to be covered by private or other investments.
Implementation
The program involves:
- Issuing requests for information and funding opportunity announcements to select projects.
- Supporting the conversion of facilities to manufacture hybrid, plug-in electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles across light, medium, and heavy-duty classes.
- Requiring Community Benefits Plans as part of the application process, focusing on worker training, community engagement, and environmental justice.
The initiative is set to conclude by September 30, 2031, unless extended by further legislation.
Related
External links
- https://www.energy.gov/mesc/domestic-manufacturing-conversion-grants
- wikipedia:Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants
Social media
- No specific social media accounts for this program; follow the Department of Energy for updates.