Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000413
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- The Chicago Service Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Funding Opportunity Announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 28, 2010 and posted on Sep 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $38,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 250 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.
- Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) are eligible to submit SBIR applications. Joint ventures, as defined in Appendices/Reference Material, may apply, provided the entity created also qualifies as a small business at the time of the award. (see Part III of the Funding Opportunity Announcement Eligibility Information)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Annual Phase I SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000413, is a discretionary grant competition administered through the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). It supports early-stage research and development by U.S. small businesses aimed at testing the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of new ideas that show commercial potential and/or could substantially benefit DOE mission needs and DOE research facilities. The central purpose of Phase I is not full product development, but rather to generate convincing proof-of-concept results that demonstrate the proposed approach can work and is worth further investment.
Awards under this FOA are expected to be made in Fiscal Year 2011, with funding levels capped at up to $150,000 for SBIR Phase I projects and up to $100,000 for STTR Phase I projects. The DOE anticipated making a large number of awards (about 250) from an estimated total funding pool of roughly $38 million. While the award ceiling is clearly defined, the listed award floor is nominal ($1), which typically just reflects administrative data entry rather than a realistic minimum project size.
A key point in the announcement is that a successful DOE Phase I award is a prerequisite for receiving further DOE support under Phase II. In practical terms, Phase I is the entry gate: it is designed to validate feasibility, reduce technical risk, and build the evidence needed to justify a larger Phase II effort. The FOA emphasizes that applications should focus tightly on the research needed to prove feasibility of the concept or approach, meaning applicants should frame clear technical objectives, measurable milestones, and a work plan that produces credible data by the end of Phase I.
Commercialization is treated as a major program goal, not an afterthought. DOE explicitly encourages Phase I awardees, once work begins, to start planning for how the technology will move beyond government-funded R&D and into the marketplace or broader deployment. The FOA recommends that companies actively seek commitments from private-sector investors, strategic partners, customers, or other non-SBIR/STTR federal funding sources in anticipation of Phase II and Phase III. Importantly, it notes that these commitments should ideally be secured before submitting the Phase II application. The message is that DOE wants to see a realistic path to adoption and follow-on funding, and that applicants who can show firm external commitment at the time of Phase II submission are likely to receive stronger commercialization planning credit during evaluation. It is also made clear that Phase III commitments can be contingent on achieving specific Phase II technical objectives, which recognizes that many partners will only commit once certain performance targets are demonstrated.
Eligibility is limited to United States small business concerns (SBCs) for SBIR submissions. Joint ventures may apply as long as the resulting entity qualifies as a small business at the time of award, consistent with definitions and requirements described in the FOA (referenced as being in Part III and the appendices/reference material). The opportunity is listed as “unrestricted” in the high-level field, but the detailed eligibility text clarifies that SBIR applicants must meet the U.S. small business requirements; any additional nuances would be in the FOA itself.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on September 28, 2010, with an original and current closing date of November 15, 2010, and an archive date of February 15, 2011. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is science and technology and other research and development. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this FOA, which generally makes Phase I more accessible to early-stage small businesses that may not have significant capital available to co-fund R&D.
The FOA is associated with the DOE Chicago Service Center, and the full announcement and related materials are available via FedConnect (as indicated by the additional information link). For applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the FOA provides points of contact: Marilyn M. Oyler (Grant Analyst) at 301-903-3604 and marilyn.oyler@science.doe.gov, and Carl C. Hebron (SBIR/STTR Program Analyst) at 301-903-1414 and carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
FAQs: DOE Annual Phase I SBIR/STTR FOA (DE-FOA-0000413)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Department of Energy (DOE) Annual Phase I SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000413. It is a discretionary grant competition administered through the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049).
What is the main purpose of Phase I under this FOA?
The central purpose of Phase I is to support early-stage research and development that tests the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of a new idea. Phase I is intended to produce convincing proof-of-concept results showing the approach can work and is worth further investment, rather than to fund full product development.
What kinds of projects does the FOA support?
The FOA supports early-stage R&D by U.S. small businesses that is aimed at proving feasibility and demonstrating commercial potential and/or the ability to substantially benefit DOE mission needs and DOE research facilities.
Is this a grant or a contract opportunity?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this FOA?
The FOA is administered through the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program and is associated with CFDA 81.049.
How much funding is available per award for Phase I?
Funding levels are capped at up to $150,000 for SBIR Phase I projects and up to $100,000 for STTR Phase I projects.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipated making a large number of awards (about 250) under this FOA.
What is the estimated total funding pool for this FOA?
The estimated total funding pool is roughly $38 million.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The listed award floor is nominal ($1). The information provided indicates this typically reflects administrative data entry rather than a realistic minimum project size.
When are awards expected to be made?
Awards under this FOA are expected to be made in Fiscal Year 2011.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is science and technology and other research and development.
Who is eligible to apply for SBIR under this FOA?
Eligibility for SBIR submissions is limited to United States small business concerns (SBCs).
Can a joint venture apply?
Yes. Joint ventures may apply as long as the resulting entity qualifies as a small business at the time of award, consistent with the definitions and requirements described in the FOA (referenced as being in Part III and the appendices/reference material).
The listing says "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
The opportunity is listed as "unrestricted" in a high-level field, but the detailed eligibility text provided clarifies that SBIR applicants must meet U.S. small business requirements. Any additional nuances beyond that are indicated as being in the FOA itself.
Is Phase I required to receive Phase II funding from DOE?
Yes. A successful DOE Phase I award is described as a prerequisite for receiving further DOE support under Phase II. Phase I is presented as the entry gate designed to validate feasibility and reduce technical risk before a larger Phase II effort.
Should Phase I proposals focus on product development?
No. The FOA emphasizes that Phase I is not intended for full product development. Applications should focus tightly on the research needed to prove feasibility and generate credible proof-of-concept data.
What does DOE expect to see in a strong Phase I application?
Based on the information provided, DOE expects applicants to frame clear technical objectives, measurable milestones, and a work plan that produces credible data by the end of Phase I, demonstrating feasibility and reducing technical risk.
How important is commercialization in this FOA?
Commercialization is treated as a major program goal. DOE encourages Phase I awardees to start planning how the technology will move beyond government-funded R&D and into the marketplace or broader deployment.
What kinds of commercialization steps does DOE encourage during Phase I?
DOE encourages companies (once work begins) to seek commitments from private-sector investors, strategic partners, customers, or other non-SBIR/STTR federal funding sources in anticipation of Phase II and Phase III.
When should commercialization commitments ideally be secured?
The FOA recommends that commitments should ideally be secured before submitting the Phase II application.
Can Phase III commitments be contingent on meeting technical milestones?
Yes. The FOA notes that Phase III commitments can be contingent on achieving specific Phase II technical objectives.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this FOA, which the provided information notes can make Phase I more accessible for early-stage small businesses.
When was the FOA posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 28, 2010.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is November 15, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is February 15, 2011.
Which DOE office or service center is associated with this FOA?
The FOA is associated with the DOE Chicago Service Center.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and related materials?
The full announcement and related materials are available via FedConnect (as indicated by the additional information link referenced in the opportunity description).
Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement electronically?
The FOA provides points of contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically: Marilyn M. Oyler (Grant Analyst) at 301-903-3604 or marilyn.oyler@science.doe.gov, and Carl C. Hebron (SBIR/STTR Program Analyst) at 301-903-1414 or carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
What is the stated DOE mission alignment for supported work?
The FOA indicates supported work should show commercial potential and/or could substantially benefit DOE mission needs and DOE research facilities.
What is the practical role of Phase I in the overall SBIR/STTR pathway?
Phase I is described as the entry gate that validates feasibility, reduces technical risk, and builds the evidence needed to justify a larger Phase II effort.
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