Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000818
Apply for DE FOA 0000818
- The Idaho Field Office in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced Reactor Research and Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2013 and posted on Feb 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 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 3 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 as the primary applicant, 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. Federally owned independent corporations may apply as either the primary applicant or as a teaming partner, but should contact the DOE (see Part VII, B of this funding opportunity announcement) for an eligibility determination. FFRDC Contractors may participate as members of a team, partnership or consortium, but may not apply as the prime. Nonprofits engaged in lobbying as described above are precluded from participating.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Advanced Reactor Research and Development funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0000818) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) grant program aimed at accelerating research, development, and demonstration work for advanced, non-light-water reactor concepts. The underlying purpose is to move promising advanced reactor technologies closer to viability by tackling specific, practical technical gaps, while also strengthening direct collaboration between DOE and private-sector reactor developers and related industry partners. DOE framed this solicitation as a way to turn earlier planning and expert review into funded, cost-shared projects that address the most important R&D needs for advanced reactor concepts.
This FOA builds on a Technical Review Panel (TRP) process DOE launched in FY2012. In that earlier phase, DOE collected input from industry through a Request for Information (RFI) and then had technical experts evaluate reactor concepts and identify research and development needs that would have the biggest impact on concept maturity and feasibility. With those needs identified, DOE’s next step, reflected in this FOA, is a procurement-style partnering approach where DOE shares costs with industry to complete targeted R&D activities that the TRP process highlighted as priorities. The FOA lists nine eligible R&D activities, but because of limited FY2013 resources DOE planned to fund only three to six awards in that year.
Funding is structured as cost-shared assistance, with at least a 20% industry cost share and up to 80% federal cost share for awarded projects. Total federal funding available for FY2013 was estimated at $3,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $300,000 (floor) and $1,000,000 (ceiling), with an anticipated total of about three awards. DOE also noted that additional funding could become available in FY2014, but only if appropriations and program funds allowed. A key constraint in the solicitation is that DOE expected to fund only one R&D activity per applicant, meaning applicants needed to focus on a single, well-scoped activity rather than proposing multiple tasks under one submission.
Eligibility was broadly open (unrestricted) to most entity types, with several important exclusions and conditions. Other federal agencies could not apply as the primary applicant. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors were not allowed to apply as the prime recipient, but they could participate on a team, partnership, or consortium as a supporting member. Certain nonprofit organizations were also excluded, specifically 501(c)(4) organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Federally owned independent corporations could apply either as a prime or a teaming partner, but DOE advised them to contact the agency for an eligibility determination.
Administratively, the opportunity was managed through DOE’s Idaho Field Office and was distributed via FedConnect. Applicants were required to register on fedconnect.net and formally acknowledge the FOA in the system, which was also the channel DOE used for official communications such as answers to submitted questions and other notifications. DOE planned roughly a 60-day response window from the posting date. Key dates included a posted date of February 13, 2013; a letter of intent due date of March 20, 2013; and a final application due date of April 16, 2013 (the closing date was updated from an original March 28 deadline). DOE also scheduled an applicant webinar on March 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to walk through project details and application instructions, with login details provided in Appendix D of the FOA.
In summary, this grant opportunity is a targeted, cost-shared DOE effort to pay down specific technical risks for advanced non-light-water reactors using industry partnerships. It offers modest-sized awards with a required private cost share, focuses on a limited number of predefined R&D activities selected from a TRP-driven needs assessment, and emphasizes structured engagement and accountability through FedConnect-based submission and communications. For access or technical issues obtaining the full announcement, DOE listed a point of contact: Mark B. Payne at the Idaho Field Office (208-526-3127, paynemb@id.doe.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Advanced Reactor Research and Development funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0000818)?
It is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) funding opportunity intended to accelerate research, development, and demonstration work for advanced, non-light-water reactor concepts by funding targeted, practical R&D activities.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to move promising advanced reactor technologies closer to viability by addressing specific technical gaps and strengthening direct collaboration between DOE and private-sector reactor developers and related industry partners through cost-shared projects.
What types of reactor concepts does this program focus on?
The FOA focuses on advanced, non-light-water reactor concepts.
How does this FOA relate to DOE's earlier Technical Review Panel (TRP) process?
DOE launched a TRP process in FY2012 that gathered industry input via a Request for Information (RFI) and had technical experts evaluate concepts and identify high-impact R&D needs. This FOA is DOE's next step to fund cost-shared projects that address those TRP-identified priority needs.
What approach is DOE using to fund the work?
DOE described the approach as a procurement-style partnering model where DOE and industry share costs to complete targeted R&D activities highlighted as priorities through the TRP process.
How many eligible R&D activities are listed in the FOA?
The FOA lists nine eligible R&D activities.
How many awards did DOE expect to make with FY2013 resources?
Due to limited FY2013 resources, DOE planned to fund only three to six awards in that year, and also anticipated a total of about three awards.
How is the funding structured (cost share vs. federal share)?
Awards are cost-shared assistance. The FOA states at least a 20% industry cost share is required, and up to 80% of the project cost may be covered by federal funds.
How much total federal funding was estimated to be available for FY2013?
Total federal funding available for FY2013 was estimated at $3,000,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $300,000 (floor) to $1,000,000 (ceiling).
Could additional funding be available beyond FY2013?
DOE noted that additional funding could become available in FY2014, but only if appropriations and program funds allowed.
Can an applicant propose more than one R&D activity in a single application?
No. A key constraint is that DOE expected to fund only one R&D activity per applicant, so applicants needed to focus on a single, well-scoped activity rather than proposing multiple tasks under one submission.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broadly open (unrestricted) to most entity types, with specific exclusions and conditions described in the FOA.
Are other federal agencies eligible to apply as the primary applicant?
No. Other federal agencies could not apply as the primary applicant.
Can Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors apply?
FFRDC contractors were not allowed to apply as the prime recipient, but they could participate as a supporting member on a team, partnership, or consortium.
Are any nonprofit organizations specifically excluded?
Yes. The FOA excludes 501(c)(4) organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Can federally owned independent corporations participate?
Federally owned independent corporations could apply either as a prime or a teaming partner, but DOE advised them to contact the agency for an eligibility determination.
Which DOE office managed this opportunity?
The opportunity was managed through DOE's Idaho Field Office.
Where was the opportunity distributed and managed for applicant communications?
The FOA was distributed via FedConnect, and FedConnect was also the channel DOE used for official communications such as answers to submitted questions and other notifications.
What registration steps were required to apply?
Applicants were required to register on fedconnect.net and formally acknowledge the FOA in the system.
How long was the planned response window?
DOE planned roughly a 60-day response window from the posting date.
What was the FOA posted date?
The posted date was February 13, 2013.
Was a letter of intent required, and when was it due?
A letter of intent due date was provided: March 20, 2013.
When was the full application due?
The final application due date was April 16, 2013.
Was the closing date ever changed?
Yes. The closing date was updated to April 16, 2013 from an original March 28 deadline.
Did DOE offer an applicant webinar?
Yes. DOE scheduled an applicant webinar on March 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to walk through project details and application instructions.
Where could applicants find the webinar login details?
Login details were provided in Appendix D of the FOA.
What is the overall focus of the funded work?
The FOA is a targeted effort to reduce specific technical risks for advanced non-light-water reactors using cost-shared industry partnerships, funding a limited number of predefined R&D activities selected from TRP-driven needs.
Who is the point of contact for access or technical issues obtaining the full announcement?
DOE listed Mark B. Payne at the Idaho Field Office as the point of contact: (208-526-3127, paynemb@id.doe.gov).
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