Opportunity Information: Apply for EAPSHA NOFO FY24 02
The U.S. Mission to China is offering a discretionary grant to support a Cleantech Business Case Competition to be held in East China, specifically in Shanghai or the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, or Anhui. The project centers on running a student-focused business plan competition designed to surface practical, real-world clean technology ideas and, importantly, test whether those ideas can stand up as viable business cases. The goal is not only to highlight innovation in cleantech, but to push participants to explain how their concepts could realistically be developed, funded, commercialized, and deployed in the market.
This opportunity is listed under funding opportunity number EAPSHA NOFO FY24 02 and falls within business and commerce, education, energy, and environment activity areas (CFDA 19.040). The program is intended to identify concrete approaches for promoting the business rationale for clean technology, meaning proposals should emphasize commercialization pathways, market need, scalability, cost considerations, and adoption strategies rather than focusing only on technical novelty. Student participants are expected to present ideas that connect innovation with implementable plans, showing how clean technologies could move from concept to real deployment.
The maximum award amount is $40,000, and the agency expects to make one award. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding higher education institutions), and individuals. Applications were originally due July 15, 2024, and the funding notice was created on May 9, 2024. Overall, the grant supports the design and delivery of a structured competition that brings students together to propose, refine, and present cleantech business plans, with the broader aim of strengthening the case for clean technology through credible, market-aware entrepreneurship.Apply for EAPSHA NOFO FY24 02
- The U.S. Mission to China in the business and commerce, education, energy, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cleantech Business Case Competition in East China" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-05-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Mission to China to support a Cleantech Business Case Competition for students in East China. The competition is meant to surface practical clean technology ideas and test whether those ideas can hold up as viable business cases in real markets.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EAPSHA NOFO FY24 02.
What is the CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040. Based on the notice, the activity areas connected to this funding include business and commerce, education, energy, and environment.
Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Mission to China.
What is the purpose of the Cleantech Business Case Competition?
The purpose is to run a student-focused business plan competition that highlights clean technology innovation while requiring participants to explain how their ideas could realistically be developed, funded, commercialized, and deployed.
What makes this a "business case" competition rather than a technical innovation contest?
The notice emphasizes that proposals should focus on commercialization pathways, market need, scalability, cost considerations, and adoption strategies. The goal is to assess whether ideas can translate into implementable, market-aware ventures, not just demonstrate technical novelty.
Where will the competition be held?
The competition is intended to be held in East China, specifically in Shanghai or in the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, or Anhui.
Who is the competition designed for?
The competition is student-focused. Student participants are expected to present clean technology ideas paired with realistic business plans for development and deployment.
What kinds of cleantech ideas are expected from student participants?
Student participants are expected to present practical, real-world clean technology ideas that connect innovation with implementable plans. The notice specifically stresses market viability, including how the idea could be funded, commercialized, scaled, and adopted.
What are the main themes or activity areas supported by this grant?
The opportunity falls within business and commerce, education, energy, and environment activity areas.
What does a strong project emphasis look like based on the notice?
Based on the description, strong emphasis would include credible pathways to commercialization, clear market need, realistic scaling and cost considerations, and practical adoption strategies for clean technology solutions.
How much funding is available?
The maximum award amount is $40,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency expects to make one award.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), and individuals.
Are higher education institutions eligible to apply?
No. The notice states that higher education institutions are excluded from the eligible nonprofit categories listed.
Can an individual apply directly?
Yes. Individuals are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the application deadline?
Applications were originally due July 15, 2024.
When was this funding notice created?
The funding notice was created on May 9, 2024.
What is the grant intended to fund or support?
The grant supports the design and delivery of a structured competition that brings students together to propose, refine, and present cleantech business plans, with the broader goal of strengthening the business rationale for clean technology through credible entrepreneurship.
What is the broader goal of the program beyond running a competition?
Beyond the event itself, the program aims to identify concrete approaches for promoting the business rationale for clean technology by encouraging market-aware entrepreneurship and real deployment thinking.
What outcomes does the program want to see from participants?
The notice indicates participants should show how clean technologies could move from concept to deployment, including development planning, funding approaches, commercialization strategy, and market adoption.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Business and Commerce, Education, Energy, Environment
Next opportunity: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Backlog Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2024
Previous opportunity: OSERS-OSEP: Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services: Focus Area D Preparing Personnel in Minority Institutions of Higher Education to Serve Children, Including Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities CFDA Number 84.3
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for EAPSHA NOFO FY24 02
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "EAPSHA NOFO FY24 02", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.