The Department of Energys (DOE) Hydropower Foundation (HFTO) Annual Merit Review 2025 is a competitive peer-review process that provides funding for hydropower research and development projects. The goal of the program is to advance the state-of-the-art in hydropower technology and to support the development of new and innovative hydropower projects.
The Annual Merit Review is an important part of the DOEs hydropower research and development program. It provides funding for projects that have the potential to make a significant contribution to the advancement of hydropower technology. The program also helps to identify and support promising new hydropower projects.