Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000035
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- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced SynchroPhasor Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.122 Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2009 and posted on Mar 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,250,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Advanced SynchroPhasor Research funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000035) was issued by the U.S. Department of Energy through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) on behalf of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), specifically under OE's Visualization and Controls (VC) Program. The central aim of the opportunity is to support innovative, applied research and development projects that make better use of synchrophasor data to strengthen the reliability of the nation's electric power delivery system. In practical terms, the DOE was looking for work that can take time-synchronized measurements from the grid (often produced by phasor measurement units, or PMUs) and turn them into improved monitoring, analysis, visualization, and control capabilities that help operators detect problems earlier, understand system behavior more clearly, and prevent or mitigate disturbances.
The award mechanism for this opportunity was a cooperative agreement, which typically means DOE expected to have substantial involvement during the project, such as participating in technical direction, milestone reviews, and coordination activities, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The funding category falls under Energy, and the CFDA listing is 81.122 (Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis). Applications were open to an unrestricted range of eligible applicants, meaning a wide variety of organizations could apply (for example, private companies, universities, national labs, nonprofits, utilities, and other entities), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
In terms of project scale, DOE set a minimum (award floor) of $750,000 and a maximum (award ceiling) of $2,250,000 per award. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to plan on contributing a portion of the project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with the specific terms described in the full solicitation. This cost share requirement signals that DOE wanted applicants to have meaningful financial commitment and a path toward real-world deployment or adoption rather than purely exploratory studies.
The opportunity timeline indicates it was posted on March 27, 2009, with a closing deadline of May 27, 2009. The record shows a creation date of May 1, 2009, and an archive date of July 27, 2009, reflecting that it was a time-bound competitive call. Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement or having technical issues were directed to the IIPS HelpDesk (iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov). Specific NETL contacts were also provided, including Lisa Kuzniar and Erin Kirchoff (erin.kirchoff@netl.doe.gov), which suggests DOE anticipated questions about both administrative access and technical or programmatic fit.
Overall, the solicitation was designed to accelerate applied R and D that turns high-resolution synchrophasor measurements into operational reliability benefits for the bulk power system. While the short description does not list topic areas in detail, the framing around "visualization and controls" and "use of synchrophasor data" indicates a focus on tools and methods that can help grid operators and planners improve situational awareness, detect instability or anomalies, and support more informed and faster decision-making to reduce the risk and impact of outages.
Advanced SynchroPhasor Research (DE-FOA-0000035) FAQs
What is the Advanced SynchroPhasor Research funding opportunity?
The Advanced SynchroPhasor Research funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000035) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) solicitation intended to support innovative, applied research and development projects that improve how synchrophasor data is used to strengthen the reliability of the nation's electric power delivery system.
Which DOE offices and organizations issued and administered this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by DOE through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) on behalf of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), specifically under OE's Visualization and Controls (VC) Program.
What is the main goal of the funding opportunity?
The central aim is to accelerate applied R&D that turns time-synchronized grid measurements (synchrophasors, often produced by phasor measurement units or PMUs) into improved monitoring, analysis, visualization, and control capabilities. The intended outcome is better situational awareness and reliability benefits for the bulk power system, such as earlier detection of issues, clearer understanding of system behavior, and improved ability to prevent or mitigate disturbances.
What kinds of projects were DOE looking to fund?
Based on the description provided, DOE was looking for innovative, applied R&D projects that make better use of synchrophasor data to support operational reliability. The framing emphasizes tools and methods for monitoring, analysis, visualization, and controls that help operators detect problems earlier, interpret system behavior more effectively, and support faster, better-informed decisions during emerging or active grid events.
What is synchrophasor data and how is it relevant here?
Synchrophasor data refers to time-synchronized measurements from the electric grid, commonly produced by phasor measurement units (PMUs). In this opportunity, DOE emphasized using these high-resolution synchronized measurements to improve grid monitoring and controls, with the practical goal of enhancing reliability and reducing the risk and impact of disturbances and outages.
What award mechanism was used for this opportunity?
Awards were to be made as cooperative agreements. This typically implies DOE expected substantial involvement during the project, such as participation in technical direction, milestone reviews, and coordination activities, rather than acting only as a funder with minimal interaction.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for project oversight and collaboration?
In this context, a cooperative agreement indicates DOE anticipated an active role during performance of the work. The description notes involvement may include participating in technical direction, conducting milestone reviews, and coordinating activities with the project team and potentially other related efforts.
What is the funding category and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding category is Energy. The CFDA listing is 81.122, titled "Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis."
Who was eligible to apply?
Applications were open to an unrestricted range of eligible applicants, meaning a wide variety of organizations could apply (for example, private companies, universities, national labs, nonprofits, utilities, and other entities), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
DOE set an award floor (minimum) of $750,000 and an award ceiling (maximum) of $2,250,000 per award.
Was cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources. The specific cost share terms were described in the full solicitation.
Why did DOE include a cost share requirement?
The description suggests the cost share requirement was intended to ensure applicants had meaningful financial commitment and a path toward real-world deployment or adoption, rather than proposing purely exploratory work without a plan to translate results into operational reliability benefits.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 27, 2009, and the closing deadline was May 27, 2009.
What do the creation and archive dates mean for this opportunity?
The record shows a creation date of May 1, 2009, and an archive date of July 27, 2009. Along with the posted and closing dates, these indicate it was a time-bound, competitive call that is no longer active.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement or resolving technical issues?
Applicants needing assistance with access to the full announcement or having technical issues were directed to the IIPS HelpDesk at iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov.
Were there specific DOE/NETL contacts listed for questions?
Yes. NETL contacts included Lisa Kuzniar and Erin Kirchoff. Erin Kirchoff's email was provided as erin.kirchoff@netl.doe.gov.
What program area within OE was associated with this solicitation?
The opportunity was associated with OE's Visualization and Controls (VC) Program, indicating an emphasis on tools and capabilities that improve how grid conditions are understood and acted upon through better visualization, analytics, and control approaches using synchrophasor data.
Does the description list specific topic areas or subtopics?
No specific topic areas are listed in the short description provided. However, the stated focus on "visualization and controls" and making better use of synchrophasor data indicates projects were expected to deliver practical operator- or planner-relevant monitoring, analysis, visualization, and control capabilities that improve reliability outcomes.
What types of operational benefits was DOE trying to achieve?
The description highlights benefits such as earlier detection of problems, clearer understanding of grid/system behavior, improved situational awareness, and better ability to prevent or mitigate disturbances, all aimed at strengthening the reliability of the nation's electric power delivery system.
Is this opportunity still accepting applications?
No. Based on the provided timeline (closing deadline of May 27, 2009 and archive date of July 27, 2009), this solicitation is an archived, time-limited funding opportunity and is no longer open.
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