Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000636
Apply for DE FOA 0000636
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced Oxy combustion Technology Development and Scale up for New and Existing Coal fired Power Plants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 1, 2012 and posted on Feb 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2012 Applications must be received by 4/17/2012, not later than 115959 PM Eastern Time. You are encouraged to transmit your application well before the deadline. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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.
- All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity DE-FOA-0000636, titled "Advanced Oxy combustion Technology Development and Scale up for New and Existing Coal fired Power Plants," was issued by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Department of Energy's fossil energy research and development program (CFDA 81.089). The basic purpose of the FOA is to move advanced oxy-combustion approaches for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture forward in a way that is practical for real power plants, including both newly built coal units and existing coal facilities that might be retrofitted or repowered. In oxy-combustion, fuel is burned in oxygen (often with recycled flue gas) rather than air, which produces a flue gas that is much richer in CO2 and water vapor, potentially simplifying CO2 capture compared with conventional post-combustion approaches. The FOA is aimed at technology development and scale-up, meaning it is not just early lab research; it is intended to advance designs, components, and systems toward larger scale demonstrations that can be credibly applied in the field.
A key theme of the opportunity is applicability to both new builds and retrofits. New plants can be designed around oxy-combustion from the start, while retrofit or repowering scenarios must contend with space constraints, integration with existing boilers and balance-of-plant equipment, and operational realities like maintaining reliability while modifying major systems. The FOA explicitly notes that while the main focus is coal-based power generation, the technologies developed may also translate to natural gas fired plants and industrial boilers. That language matters because it signals interest in broadly useful combustion and capture innovations, such as improved oxygen production and delivery methods, better burner and boiler designs for oxy firing, flue gas recycle configurations, materials that tolerate different heat transfer and corrosion environments, controls to manage oxygen concentration and flame stability, and process integration ideas that reduce energy penalties and cost.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects substantial involvement during the project, such as technical monitoring and collaboration with the awardees rather than a hands-off grant model. The FOA sits in the discretionary funding category and is aligned with energy science, technology, and other research and development activities. DOE anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000. Individual awards were expected to be up to $1,000,000, with no stated minimum award floor. A cost-sharing requirement applies, so applicants needed to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, a common DOE approach meant to ensure industry or institutional commitment and to stretch federal dollars further.
Eligibility was broadly open, described as unrestricted in the summary, with the important exceptions spelled out in the eligibility information. Other federal agencies were not eligible to apply. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors were excluded, and certain nonprofit organizations, specifically 501(c)(4) entities that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995, were also not eligible. Beyond those restrictions, the FOA was open to a wide range of applicants, which could include private companies, universities, non-lobbying nonprofits, state and local entities, and other organizations capable of performing the work and meeting the cost-share requirement. This broad eligibility aligns with the practical nature of oxy-combustion scale-up, which often benefits from partnerships across technology developers, equipment manufacturers, utilities, and research institutions.
The timeline was firm and emphasized strict deadline enforcement. The FOA was posted on February 17, 2012, with an application due date of April 17, 2012, by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. The announcement repeatedly stated that late applications would not be reviewed or considered for award and encouraged submission well before the deadline to avoid transmission problems. The archive date was July 17, 2012, indicating when the opportunity moved into an archived status after the solicitation period. Applicants were directed to use FedConnect as the platform for engagement, including submitting questions, and the contact listed for access issues and contracting questions was Angela M. Harshman, Contract Specialist at NETL (412-386-5038, angela.harshman@netl.doe.gov).
Taken together, the opportunity can be read as a targeted push to make oxy-combustion CO2 capture more deployable and economical, focusing on the technical and integration challenges that stand between promising concepts and workable plant-level solutions. The emphasis on scale-up, retrofits, and potential crossover into gas-fired and industrial applications suggests DOE was looking for innovations with a clear path to operational relevance, not just incremental academic advances. The relatively modest per-award ceiling paired with multiple expected awards also implies an intent to fund several competing or complementary approaches, building a portfolio of solutions that could be compared, matured, and eventually positioned for larger demonstrations in later programs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity is DE-FOA-0000636, titled "Advanced Oxy combustion Technology Development and Scale up for New and Existing Coal fired Power Plants."
Which agency issued this FOA?
This FOA was issued by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fossil Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.089).
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to move advanced oxy-combustion approaches for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture forward in a way that is practical for real power plants. The FOA emphasizes technology development and scale-up so that designs, components, and systems can credibly progress toward larger-scale demonstrations and field applicability.
What is oxy-combustion, in the context of this FOA?
In oxy-combustion, fuel is burned in oxygen (often with recycled flue gas) rather than air. This can produce flue gas much richer in CO2 and water vapor, which may simplify CO2 capture compared with conventional post-combustion approaches.
Is the FOA focused on early-stage laboratory research or later-stage development?
The FOA is aimed at technology development and scale-up, not just early lab research. It is intended to advance technologies toward larger-scale demonstrations that can be applied in real plant environments.
Does the FOA apply to new coal plants, existing plants, or both?
Both. A key theme is applicability to newly built coal units as well as existing coal facilities that might be retrofitted or repowered.
What retrofit or repowering issues does the FOA highlight?
For retrofit or repowering scenarios, the FOA highlights practical constraints such as space limitations, integration with existing boilers and balance-of-plant equipment, and operational realities like maintaining reliability while modifying major systems.
Is the FOA limited only to coal-fired power generation?
The main focus is coal-based power generation, but the FOA notes that technologies developed may also translate to natural gas fired plants and industrial boilers.
What kinds of technologies or improvements are implied as relevant to this FOA?
Based on the FOA description, relevant areas include improvements in oxygen production and delivery methods, better burner and boiler designs for oxy firing, flue gas recycle configurations, materials that can tolerate different heat transfer and corrosion environments, controls to manage oxygen concentration and flame stability, and process integration concepts that reduce energy penalties and cost.
What award type or mechanism is used?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial government involvement during the project, such as technical monitoring and collaboration, rather than a hands-off grant approach.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The FOA is in the discretionary funding category and aligns with energy science, technology, and other research and development activities.
How many awards were anticipated?
DOE anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level was $10,000,000.
What was the expected maximum amount for an individual award?
Individual awards were expected to be up to $1,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. A cost-sharing requirement applies, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broadly open (unrestricted in the summary), with specific exclusions noted in the eligibility information. Beyond those restrictions, the FOA could accommodate a wide range of applicants capable of performing the work and meeting the cost-share requirement.
Who was not eligible to apply?
The following were not eligible based on the information provided: other federal agencies; Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors; and certain nonprofit organizations, specifically 501(c)(4) entities that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
What types of organizations could potentially apply if not excluded?
The FOA description indicates it could include private companies, universities, non-lobbying nonprofits, state and local entities, and other organizations capable of doing the work and providing the required non-federal cost share.
What is the deadline for submitting an application?
The application due date was April 17, 2012, by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on February 17, 2012.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The FOA emphasized strict deadline enforcement and stated that late applications would not be reviewed or considered for award. Applicants were encouraged to submit well before the deadline to avoid transmission problems.
When did the opportunity move into archived status?
The archive date was July 17, 2012.
What platform was used for engagement and questions?
Applicants were directed to use FedConnect as the platform for engagement, including submitting questions.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues and contracting questions?
The listed contact was Angela M. Harshman, Contract Specialist at NETL. Phone: 412-386-5038. Email: angela.harshman@netl.doe.gov.
What does the FOA suggest about DOE's priorities for this topic?
From the information provided, the FOA reads as a targeted push to make oxy-combustion CO2 capture more deployable and economical, emphasizing scale-up, retrofit integration, and operational relevance rather than purely incremental academic advances.
What does the mix of multiple expected awards and a modest per-award ceiling imply?
With about 10 anticipated awards, a $10,000,000 total estimate, and up to $1,000,000 per award, the FOA suggests an intent to fund several competing or complementary approaches as a portfolio that could be compared, matured, and potentially positioned for larger demonstrations in later programs.
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