Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001184
Apply for DE FOA 0001184
- The Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ACCELERATING LOW COST PLASMA HEATING AND ASSEMBLY (ALPHA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 22, 2015 and posted on Aug 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 2, 2015 Full Applications are due on February 2, 2015 at 5 PM ET. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications at least 48 hours in advance of the submission deadline.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Please see section III. A of FOA DE FOA 0001184 for more information on the following eligibility information 1. INDIVIDUALS 2. DOMESTIC ENTITIES 3.FOREIGN ENTITIES 4. CONSORTIUM ENTITIES
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Opportunity Summary:
The ACCELERATING LOW COST PLASMA HEATING AND ASSEMBLY (ALPHA) opportunity is an ARPA-E funding program run by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number DE-FOA-0001184. It supports science and technology research and development aimed at advancing lower-cost approaches related to plasma heating and assembly, with awards structured as cooperative agreements. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement means DOE expects to be substantially involved during the project period (for example, through technical coordination, milestones, or active project management), which is common for ARPA-E programs that target high-impact, high-risk technical advances.
The notice provided is specifically a modification to the original FOA rather than a brand-new solicitation. The modification updates key administrative dates and clarifies regulatory references. The changes include: an updated second deadline for submitting questions; updated submission deadlines for replies to reviewer comments; updated submission deadlines for full applications; and the addition or correction of several Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) citations in multiple FOA sections (including Section II.B.3, Section III.B.6, and Section IV.G.2). It also adds a section listing the regulations that will apply to any awards that result from the FOA (inserted in Section VIII.I). In other words, the technical intent of the program remains the same, but the modified FOA tightens the process details, adjusts the calendar, and makes the compliance framework clearer for applicants.
Funding levels and award structure are clearly defined. ARPA-E anticipated making around 15 awards, with an estimated total program budget of $30,000,000. Individual project awards could range from a floor of $250,000 up to a ceiling of $10,000,000, which suggests the program is designed to accommodate both smaller, focused technical efforts and larger, more integrated development projects. The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 81.135 (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with typical ARPA-E funding rules (the FOA text and cited regulations control the exact requirement and any exceptions).
The timeline in the summary reflects both the original and updated deadlines. Concept papers were due October 14, 2014, and full applications were due February 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with ARPA-E strongly encouraging applicants to submit at least 48 hours before the deadline to avoid last-minute system or validation issues. The posting date is listed as August 28, 2014, and the opportunity ultimately moved into archive status on April 26, 2015, which indicates the submission and review cycle has concluded for that particular FOA.
Eligibility is described as broadly open, with the listing indicating "unrestricted" eligibility (open to any type of entity), subject to the specific rules and definitions in Section III.A of the FOA. The notice flags that eligibility guidance covers individuals, domestic entities, foreign entities, and consortium entities. In ARPA-E practice, consortium applications are common when a project needs multiple capabilities (for example, combining national lab expertise, university research, and private-sector engineering), but the FOA section is the controlling source for how those arrangements must be structured and documented.
Applications and concept papers had to be submitted through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, the agency's online submission portal, and ARPA-E explicitly states it would not review or consider concept papers submitted through other methods. Applicants were directed to obtain the full FOA and all instructions from the ARPA-E website (arpa-e-foa.energy.gov) and to consult the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide for step-by-step submission guidance. For access problems with the announcement itself, the posted point of contact was Nicole D. Clopton, Contract Specialist, with a phone number (202-287-5489) and email (nicole.clopton@hq.doe.gov).
ALPHA (DE-FOA-0001184) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the ALPHA funding opportunity?
ALPHA stands for Accelerating Low Cost Plasma Heating and Assembly. It is an ARPA-E funding program run by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focused on science and technology research and development (R&D) aimed at advancing lower-cost approaches related to plasma heating and assembly.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy).
What is the FOA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number is DE-FOA-0001184.
Is this a new solicitation or a modification to an existing FOA?
The notice described is a modification to the original FOA, not a brand-new solicitation. The technical intent of the program remains the same, but administrative and compliance details were updated and clarified.
What did the modification change?
The modification updates key administrative dates and clarifies regulatory references. Specifically, it includes an updated second deadline for submitting questions, updated submission deadlines for replies to reviewer comments, updated submission deadlines for full applications, and the addition/correction of several Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) citations in multiple FOA sections (including Sections II.B.3, III.B.6, and IV.G.2). It also adds a section listing regulations applicable to awards resulting from the FOA (inserted in Section VIII.I).
What type of award does ARPA-E expect to make under this FOA?
Awards are structured as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are "cooperative agreements"?
In practical terms, a cooperative agreement means DOE expects to be substantially involved during the project period. This can include technical coordination, milestone involvement, and active project management, which is common for ARPA-E programs targeting high-impact, high-risk technical advances.
How many awards were anticipated?
ARPA-E anticipated making around 15 awards.
What is the estimated total program budget?
The estimated total program budget is $30,000,000.
What is the funding range for individual awards?
Individual project awards could range from $250,000 up to $10,000,000.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources. The FOA text and cited regulations control the exact requirement and any exceptions.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 81.135 (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted" in the listing (open to any type of entity), subject to the specific rules and definitions in Section III.A of the FOA.
Does the eligibility guidance mention specific applicant types?
Yes. The notice flags that eligibility guidance covers individuals, domestic entities, foreign entities, and consortium entities, as addressed in the FOA (Section III.A is the controlling reference).
Are consortium applications allowed?
Consortium applications are contemplated in the eligibility guidance. The FOA section is the controlling source for how consortium arrangements must be structured and documented.
How were concept papers and applications required to be submitted?
Concept papers and applications had to be submitted through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, ARPA-E's online submission portal.
Could concept papers be submitted by email, mail, or other methods?
No. ARPA-E explicitly stated it would not review or consider concept papers submitted through methods other than ARPA-E eXCHANGE.
Where could applicants find the full FOA and official instructions?
Applicants were directed to obtain the full FOA and all instructions from the ARPA-E website at arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.
Is there guidance available for using the ARPA-E eXCHANGE portal?
Yes. Applicants were directed to consult the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide for step-by-step submission guidance.
What were the concept paper and full application deadlines listed in the summary?
Concept papers were due October 14, 2014. Full applications were due February 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Did ARPA-E provide any recommendation about when to submit before the deadline?
Yes. ARPA-E strongly encouraged applicants to submit at least 48 hours before the deadline to avoid last-minute system or validation issues.
What was the posting date for the opportunity?
The posting date is listed as August 28, 2014.
Is this FOA still open?
No. The opportunity moved into archive status on April 26, 2015, indicating the submission and review cycle concluded for that FOA.
Who was the point of contact for access problems with the announcement?
The posted point of contact for access problems was Nicole D. Clopton, Contract Specialist.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Nicole D. Clopton could be reached by phone at 202-287-5489 or by email at nicole.clopton@hq.doe.gov.
Which FOA sections were mentioned as having updated or corrected C.F.R. citations?
The modification referenced updates/corrections to C.F.R. citations in Section II.B.3, Section III.B.6, and Section IV.G.2.
Where were the applicable award regulations listed after the modification?
The modification added a section listing the regulations that will apply to awards resulting from the FOA, inserted in Section VIII.I.
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