Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000670
Apply for DE FOA 0000670
- The Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ARPA E OPEN FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (OPEN FOA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2012 and posted on Mar 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2012 Applicants must submit a separate Notice of Intent for each Concept Paper through ARPA E eXCHANGE by the deadline stated in the FOA. Failure to comply with this requirement will render the Applicants Concept Paper ineligible for consideration.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals.
- For profit entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits that are incorporated in the United States, including U.S. territories, are eligible to apply for funding as a Standalone Applicant, as the lead organization for a Project Team, or as a member of a Project Team. FFRDCs are eligible to apply for funding as the lead organization for a Project Team or as a member of a Project Team, but not as a Standalone Applicant. DOE/NNSA GOGOs are not eligible to apply for funding. Non DOE/NNSA GOGOs are eligible to apply for funding as a member of a Project Team, but not as a Standalone Applicant or as the lead organization for a Project Team. State and local government entities are eligible to apply for funding as a member of a Project Team, but not as a Standalone Applicant or as the lead organization for a Project Team. Federal agencies and instrumentalities (other than DOE) May apply as member of a Project Team Foreign entities, whether for profit or otherwise, are eligible to apply for funding as Standalone Applicants, as the lead organization for a Project Team, or as a member of a Project Team. All work by foreign entities must be performed by subsidiaries or affiliates incorporated in the United States (including U.S. territories). The Applicant may request a waiver of this requirement in the Business Assurances Form, which is submitted with the Full Application. Please refer to the Business Assurances Form for guidance on the content and form of the request. Consortia, which may include domestic and foreign entities, must designate one member of the consortium as the consortium representative to the Project Team. The consortium representative must be incorporated in the United States. The eligibility of the consortium will be determined by reference to the eligibility of the consortium representative under Section III.A of the FOA. Each consortium must have an internal governance structure and a written set of internal rules.
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Opportunity Summary:
The ARPA-E Open Funding Opportunity Announcement (OPEN FOA), funding opportunity number DE-FOA-0000670, is a broad, discretionary competitive funding solicitation from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) aimed at supporting high-impact, high-risk energy technologies and other advanced research and development. The amendment described in the notice primarily updates or incorporates changes to the original FOA text, and it directs applicants to retrieve the official, complete FOA from ARPA-E's website at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. This opportunity supports research and development under the Science and Technology/other R and D activity category and anticipates making a large number of awards, reflecting ARPA-E's role in building a portfolio of transformational energy projects rather than funding only a small set of incremental improvements.
A key feature of this OPEN FOA is that ARPA-E requires all application materials to be submitted through its dedicated online portal, ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/). The agency is explicit that it will not review or consider submissions provided by any other method. Applicants are expected to follow the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (available at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx) for step-by-step instructions on using the system, and to use the templates provided as appendices to the FOA for required components such as the Concept Paper, the Technical Volume for the Full Application, and the Reply to Reviewer Comments. In practice, this means applicants should plan around a structured, template-driven process where formatting, required sections, and portal compliance are not optional details but basic eligibility requirements.
The funding mechanics are flexible in terms of award instruments, with ARPA-E indicating it may use cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, or other mechanisms depending on the project and ARPA-E's desired level of programmatic involvement. Total estimated funding for this solicitation is listed as $150,000,000, with an expected 80 awards. Individual award sizes span a wide range, with a floor of $250,000 and a ceiling of $10,000,000, which suggests ARPA-E intends to support both smaller, targeted efforts and larger multi-year, multi-partner demonstrations or integrated development programs. Cost sharing is required, meaning awardees should expect to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with the FOA's rules, and should be prepared to document those contributions clearly and credibly during application and award negotiation.
The application process is staged and compliance-driven. Applicants must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for each Concept Paper, and the notice emphasizes that this is not a one-time blanket registration: a separate NOI is required for every Concept Paper an applicant wishes to submit. Missing this step, or failing to meet the deadline specified in the FOA, makes the associated Concept Paper ineligible, which can effectively end the application path for that specific project idea. From there, the process typically proceeds from Concept Paper to Full Application for those invited or encouraged to advance, and later may include an opportunity to submit a Reply to Reviewer Comments, which is why ARPA-E provides a specific template for that response. The timeline provided in the source data reflects the solicitation's lifecycle: it was posted March 2, 2012, originally slated to close April 12, 2012, later updated with a current closing date of July 13, 2012, and eventually archived June 10, 2014. Those dates matter for the historical record of this specific FOA, but the more lasting takeaway is the procedural model ARPA-E uses: NOI and concept screening, structured full proposal submission, and formal responses to reviewer feedback, all managed through the eXCHANGE portal.
Eligibility under this OPEN FOA is broad, but with specific constraints based on organization type and role (standalone applicant, lead organization, or team member). Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities), and even individuals, along with certain "other" categories clarified in the FOA. U.S.-incorporated for-profit entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits, including those in U.S. territories, can apply as standalone applicants, serve as the lead for a project team, or participate as a team member. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) can participate and can even lead a project team, but they cannot apply as standalone applicants. Government-owned, government-operated entities under DOE/NNSA are not eligible to apply at all, while non-DOE/NNSA GOGOs, and state and local government entities, can participate only as members of a project team (not as standalone applicants or as team leads). Federal agencies and instrumentalities other than DOE may also participate as project team members.
Foreign participation is permitted but structured to ensure U.S. incorporation for performance in most cases. Foreign entities, whether for-profit or nonprofit, may apply as standalone applicants, lead a project team, or participate as a member; however, the solicitation states that all work by foreign entities must be performed by subsidiaries or affiliates incorporated in the United States (including U.S. territories). If an applicant needs an exception, the FOA allows the applicant to request a waiver through the Business Assurances Form submitted with the Full Application, with the FOA providing guidance on what such a request must include. This structure signals ARPA-E's openness to global expertise while still emphasizing U.S.-based execution and legal accountability. For consortia, ARPA-E requires one designated consortium representative, and that representative must be incorporated in the United States. The consortium's eligibility is evaluated based on the consortium representative, and each consortium must maintain internal governance and written rules, reinforcing ARPA-E's expectation that multi-party collaborations be organized, accountable, and capable of managing IP, decision-making, and cost share responsibilities.
Administratively, the opportunity is associated with CFDA number 81.135, reflecting ARPA-E's advanced energy research mission. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or encountering issues can use the listed contact: Jemal G. Williams at 202-287-1483 or jemal.williams@hq.doe.gov. Overall, this OPEN FOA is best understood as a large-scale, portfolio-oriented ARPA-E solicitation designed to capture novel energy technology ideas across many domains, with strong emphasis on strict portal submission, staged review, required cost sharing, and clearly defined eligibility rules for diverse applicant types and collaborations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ARPA-E Open Funding Opportunity Announcement (OPEN FOA) DE-FOA-0000670
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the ARPA-E Open Funding Opportunity Announcement (OPEN FOA), funding opportunity number DE-FOA-0000670. It is a broad, discretionary, competitive solicitation from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to support high-impact, high-risk energy technologies and other advanced research and development.
What types of projects does the OPEN FOA support?
The OPEN FOA supports research and development under the Science and Technology/other R and D activity category. ARPA-E describes this solicitation as portfolio-oriented, aiming to fund transformational energy projects rather than only incremental improvements.
Where do applicants find the official and complete FOA?
Applicants are directed to retrieve the official, complete FOA from ARPA-E's website at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.
What is the amendment described in the notice doing?
The amendment primarily updates or incorporates changes to the original FOA text and directs applicants to use ARPA-E's website to access the official, complete FOA.
How must application materials be submitted?
ARPA-E requires all application materials to be submitted through its dedicated online portal, ARPA-E eXCHANGE, at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/.
Can applications be submitted by email, mail, or Grants.gov instead of ARPA-E eXCHANGE?
No. ARPA-E is explicit that it will not review or consider submissions provided by any method other than the ARPA-E eXCHANGE portal.
Is there guidance on how to use the ARPA-E eXCHANGE portal?
Yes. Applicants are expected to follow the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide, available at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx, which provides step-by-step instructions on using the system.
Are there required templates for the application?
Yes. Applicants are expected to use the templates provided as appendices to the FOA for required components such as the Concept Paper, the Technical Volume for the Full Application, and the Reply to Reviewer Comments.
How much funding is available under this solicitation?
The total estimated funding for this solicitation is listed as $150,000,000.
How many awards does ARPA-E expect to make?
The solicitation anticipates making a large number of awards and lists an expected 80 awards.
What is the range of individual award sizes?
Individual award sizes are listed as ranging from $250,000 to $10,000,000.
What types of award instruments might ARPA-E use?
ARPA-E indicates it may use cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, or other mechanisms, depending on the project and ARPA-E's desired level of programmatic involvement.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, and applicants should be prepared to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with the FOA's rules and to document those contributions during application and award negotiation.
Is there a staged application process (Concept Paper and Full Application)?
Yes. The process is staged and typically proceeds from Concept Paper to Full Application for those invited or encouraged to advance. The FOA also anticipates a later stage where applicants may submit a Reply to Reviewer Comments using a provided template.
Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
Yes. Applicants must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for each Concept Paper.
Is one NOI sufficient for multiple Concept Papers?
No. The notice emphasizes that a separate NOI is required for every Concept Paper an applicant wishes to submit. It is not a one-time blanket registration.
What happens if an applicant misses the NOI step or the NOI deadline?
Missing the NOI step, or failing to meet the deadline specified in the FOA, makes the associated Concept Paper ineligible, which can end the application path for that specific project idea.
What are the key dates mentioned for this FOA?
The source data indicates the solicitation was posted March 2, 2012; it was originally slated to close April 12, 2012; it was later updated with a closing date of July 13, 2012; and it was eventually archived June 10, 2014.
What is the main procedural takeaway from the timeline information?
Beyond the historical dates for this specific FOA, the key takeaway is ARPA-E's procedural model: NOI and concept screening, structured full proposal submission, and formal responses to reviewer feedback, all managed through the eXCHANGE portal.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 81.135.
Who is eligible to apply under this OPEN FOA?
Eligibility is broad and includes private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities), individuals, and certain "other" categories clarified in the FOA.
Can U.S.-incorporated entities apply as standalone applicants, leads, or team members?
Yes. U.S.-incorporated for-profit entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits (including those in U.S. territories) can apply as standalone applicants, serve as the lead for a project team, or participate as a team member.
Can Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) apply?
FFRDCs can participate and can even lead a project team, but they cannot apply as standalone applicants.
Are DOE/NNSA government-owned, government-operated (GOGO) entities eligible?
No. Government-owned, government-operated entities under DOE/NNSA are not eligible to apply.
Can non-DOE/NNSA GOGOs participate?
Yes, but only as members of a project team. They cannot apply as standalone applicants or serve as team leads.
Can state and local government entities participate?
Yes, but only as members of a project team, not as standalone applicants or as team leads.
Can federal agencies other than DOE participate?
Yes. Federal agencies and instrumentalities other than DOE may participate as project team members.
Is foreign participation allowed?
Yes. Foreign entities (for-profit or nonprofit) may apply as standalone applicants, lead a project team, or participate as a member, but foreign-entity work is structured with performance requirements described in the FOA.
Where must work by foreign entities be performed?
The solicitation states that all work by foreign entities must be performed by subsidiaries or affiliates incorporated in the United States (including U.S. territories).
Is there a way to request an exception to the U.S.-incorporated performance requirement for foreign entities?
Yes. If an applicant needs an exception, the FOA allows the applicant to request a waiver through the Business Assurances Form submitted with the Full Application, and the FOA provides guidance on what the request must include.
What are the requirements for consortia?
For consortia, ARPA-E requires one designated consortium representative, and that representative must be incorporated in the United States. The consortium's eligibility is evaluated based on the consortium representative. The consortium must maintain internal governance and written rules.
Why does ARPA-E emphasize templates and portal compliance?
The notice indicates the process is structured and template-driven, and that formatting, required sections, and portal compliance are not optional details but basic eligibility requirements.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about the opportunity?
Applicants can use the listed contact: Jemal G. Williams at 202-287-1483 or jemal.williams@hq.doe.gov.
Where can applicants find ARPA-E eXCHANGE manuals?
The ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide and related manuals are available at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx.
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