Research Development and Demonstration Program grants Service

The Washington State government authority in Olympia is seeking a vendor to provide Research, Development, and Demonstration (RDD) Program grant services. The agency is trying to fund clean energy projects focused on emerging technologies that may provide breakthroughs in the clean energy sector. This program funds the research, development, and demonstration of new and emerging clean energy generation, storage, and climate change technologies, including greenhouse gas removal. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide generic guidance to research, development, and demonstration applicants. The agency prioritizes projects that leverage the greatest amount of matching funds. The selected vendor will perform the work either onsite or offsite over a contract period of two years. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget. Key dates for this opportunity include a pre-proposal conference on July 13, 2026, and a deadline for submitting all questions no later than August 07, 2026.