Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000069
Apply for DE FOA 0000069
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced Water Power" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2009 and posted on Apr 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 2009 In order for the Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program to meet programmatic requirements.. (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 $1,500,000.00 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 Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, released a discretionary grant funding opportunity titled Advanced Water Power (FOA number DE-FOA-0000069; CFDA 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development). The opportunity sits under DOE's Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program (WHTP), which focuses on improving U.S. energy, national, and economic security by expanding clean domestic electricity supplies and reducing barriers that slow the adoption of renewable energy. In practical terms, this FOA is meant to push forward water power and marine hydrokinetic technologies by funding research, development, and market-oriented work that can make these systems more effective, more acceptable to regulators and communities, and more ready for broader deployment.
The FOA is organized around three topic areas that DOE may fund. The first area, Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Conversion Device or Component Design and Development, targets technical innovation in devices or key components that convert energy from waves, tides, currents, or similar water resources into usable power. The second area, Marine and Hydrokinetic Site-specific Environmental Studies/Information, supports environmental data collection and analysis tied to particular locations, with the goal of improving understanding of impacts and helping projects navigate permitting and stakeholder concerns. The third area, Advanced Water Power Market Acceleration Projects/Analysis and Assessments, is aimed at speeding market readiness through studies, evaluations, and other work that addresses non-technical barriers such as adoption challenges, commercialization gaps, and broader market or deployment planning. Alongside this FOA, DOE also issued a parallel Program Announcement aimed specifically at DOE laboratories to tackle technical challenges in water power development and issues related to market acceptance, which signals that DOE intended a coordinated push across both external applicants and national labs.
Applications were required to be submitted through FedConnect, and DOE emphasized that submission through that portal was mandatory for award consideration. Applicants were responsible for verifying that their application transmission was successful before the deadline. To use FedConnect, applicants needed to be registered, and DOE highlighted that organizations should plan ahead because registration could take time. The registration prerequisites included a DUNS number (including the plus-four extension if applicable), an active Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account (noting that CCR registrations require annual updates), and in some cases the CCR MPIN for the person setting up the initial company account in FedConnect. DOE recommended allowing at least 21 days to complete CCR and FedConnect registration if an applicant was not already registered, and encouraged registering early to be able to submit questions and see DOE responses as they were posted.
For questions about the substance of the FOA, DOE directed applicants to submit inquiries through the FedConnect portal, where responses would also be posted for interested parties. DOE indicated it would generally try to respond within three business days unless the question had already been addressed. Technical help for the FedConnect submission process was routed to FedConnect Support (support@fedconnect.net, 1-800-899-6665). The opportunity listing also provided points of contact, including Sara Wilson and Pamela Brodie (pamela.brodie@go.doe.gov), and reiterated that applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically should contact FedConnect support.
Key administrative details included a cost sharing or matching requirement (meaning DOE expected applicants to contribute a share of project costs), an award ceiling of $1,500,000, and eligibility described as unrestricted (open broadly to entity types, subject to any clarifications in the full FOA text). The FOA was posted April 9, 2009, with an original closing date of June 4, 2009, later extended to June 18, 2009. The overall intent of the funding, as described, was to strengthen the technology base and the practical deployment pathway for advanced water power and marine hydrokinetic systems by supporting both engineering advances and the environmental and market knowledge needed to move projects forward.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary grant funding opportunity titled Advanced Water Power, released through DOE's Golden Field Office.
What is the FOA number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number is DE-FOA-0000069. The CFDA listing is 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Which DOE program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is under DOE's Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program (WHTP).
What is DOE trying to accomplish with this FOA?
DOE is aiming to move water power and marine hydrokinetic technologies forward by funding research, development, and market-oriented work that can make these systems more effective, more acceptable to regulators and communities, and more ready for broader deployment. This supports DOE goals tied to U.S. energy, national, and economic security by expanding clean domestic electricity supplies and reducing adoption barriers for renewable energy.
What types of projects does the FOA support?
The FOA is designed to support work that strengthens both the technology base and the practical pathway to deployment for advanced water power and marine hydrokinetic systems, including engineering advances and the environmental and market knowledge needed to move projects forward.
What are the topic areas under this FOA?
DOE may fund projects under three topic areas:
- Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Conversion Device or Component Design and Development
- Marine and Hydrokinetic Site-specific Environmental Studies/Information
- Advanced Water Power Market Acceleration Projects/Analysis and Assessments
What does the Device or Component Design and Development topic area cover?
This topic targets technical innovation in devices or key components that convert energy from waves, tides, currents, or similar water resources into usable power.
What does the Site-specific Environmental Studies/Information topic area cover?
This topic supports environmental data collection and analysis tied to particular locations, with the goal of improving understanding of impacts and helping projects navigate permitting and stakeholder concerns.
What does the Market Acceleration Projects/Analysis and Assessments topic area cover?
This topic is aimed at speeding market readiness through studies, evaluations, and other work that addresses non-technical barriers such as adoption challenges, commercialization gaps, and broader market or deployment planning.
Did DOE indicate any coordinated effort with national laboratories?
Yes. Alongside this FOA, DOE issued a parallel Program Announcement aimed specifically at DOE laboratories to address technical challenges in water power development and issues related to market acceptance, signaling a coordinated push across external applicants and national labs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open broadly to entity types), subject to any clarifications that may be included in the full FOA text.
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning DOE expected applicants to contribute a share of total project costs.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,500,000.
When was the FOA posted and when did it close?
The FOA was posted on April 9, 2009. The original closing date was June 4, 2009, and it was later extended to June 18, 2009.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through FedConnect, and DOE emphasized that submission through FedConnect was mandatory for award consideration.
What should applicants do to confirm their application was submitted correctly?
Applicants were responsible for verifying that their application transmission through FedConnect was successful before the deadline.
Do applicants need to register in FedConnect?
Yes. Applicants needed to be registered in FedConnect to submit an application.
What registration items were highlighted as prerequisites?
DOE highlighted these prerequisites for registration and submission readiness:
- A DUNS number (including the plus-four extension if applicable)
- An active Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account (with annual updates required)
- In some cases, the CCR MPIN for the person setting up the initial company account in FedConnect
How much time did DOE recommend for CCR and FedConnect registration?
DOE recommended allowing at least 21 days to complete CCR and FedConnect registration if an applicant was not already registered.
Why did DOE encourage registering early?
DOE encouraged early registration because it can take time, and because registering early allowed applicants to submit questions and view DOE responses as they were posted in FedConnect.
How should applicants ask questions about the FOA?
DOE directed applicants to submit questions about the substance of the FOA through the FedConnect portal. DOE responses would also be posted there for interested parties.
How quickly would DOE respond to submitted questions?
DOE indicated it would generally try to respond within three business days, unless the question had already been addressed.
Who provides technical help with FedConnect submission issues?
Technical help for the FedConnect submission process was routed to FedConnect Support at support@fedconnect.net or 1-800-899-6665.
Who were the points of contact listed for the opportunity?
The listing provided points of contact including Sara Wilson and Pamela Brodie (pamela.brodie@go.doe.gov).
What if someone could not access the full announcement electronically?
DOE indicated that applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically should contact FedConnect Support.
What kinds of barriers is DOE trying to reduce through this FOA?
Based on the stated goals and topic areas, DOE is aiming to reduce barriers that slow adoption of renewable energy, including non-technical barriers such as permitting and stakeholder concerns (addressed through site-specific environmental information) and broader market adoption and commercialization gaps (addressed through market acceleration work).
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