Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000647
Apply for DE FOA 0000647
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Atmospheric System Research (ASR)" 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 Jan 20, 2012 and posted on Jan 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 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, except 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. Researchers from other Federal Agencies interested in submitting an application are encouraged to submit a pre application referencing DE FOA 0000647 if a formal application is encouraged, Federal agencies should follow instructions at this website http://www.sc.doe.gov/grants/fedprop.asp on how to submit a formal application.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science is offering this grant opportunity through its Atmospheric System Research (ASR) Program, housed in the Climate and Environmental Sciences Division within the Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER). The core purpose of ASR is to support research on clouds, aerosols, and radiative transfer, with a clear end goal: improving how well regional and global climate models represent these processes. In practical terms, DOE is looking for studies that reduce key uncertainties in how particles in the air (aerosols) affect cloud formation and behavior, how clouds influence sunlight and heat moving through the atmosphere, and how all of that ultimately shapes precipitation and climate outcomes. The FOA also signals that DOE wants to strengthen parts of the ASR portfolio that have been underrepresented, meaning applicants who can credibly fill gaps in the program’s current research coverage may be especially competitive.
A major emphasis in this announcement is leveraging the upgraded capabilities of the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) facility instrumentation that was enhanced through Recovery Act investments. Applications are prioritized if they directly use, validate, or extend these newer ARM measurement capabilities, particularly in ways that translate field observations into better process understanding and model improvement. Another central priority area is Aerosol-Cloud-Precipitation Interactions, which typically includes questions such as how aerosol number, composition, and size distribution influence cloud droplet formation, cloud lifetime, cloud brightness (albedo), storm development, and the efficiency of precipitation formation. The FOA also highlights the importance of connecting proposed work to DOE-relevant field efforts by encouraging studies that use data from, or are tightly aligned with, the recent and ongoing measurement campaigns listed in the FOA’s supplementary information. In other words, proposals that are rooted in real campaign datasets and that make strong use of ARM observations are positioned as best fits for the program’s immediate interests.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary, competitive grant program in the science and technology research and development category. DOE anticipated making around 25 awards with an estimated total funding level of about $3.5 million. Individual project budgets were expected to fall between $50,000 and $250,000, establishing both a floor and a ceiling for award size. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers barriers for many academic and research organizations and keeps the focus on scientific merit and relevance rather than institutional financial contribution.
Eligibility was broadly open to most entity types (the announcement describes it as “unrestrictedâ€), but there are specific exclusions. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors were not eligible to apply under this FOA, and certain nonprofit organizations classified under IRS section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 were also excluded. The FOA also notes a pathway for researchers at other federal agencies: they were encouraged to submit a pre-application referencing the FOA number (DE-FOA-0000647). If DOE encouraged a full submission after that step, federal agencies would then follow DOE’s formal interagency proposal instructions.
Key dates for this opportunity reflect its 2012 cycle. The FOA was posted on January 20, 2012, with an application deadline of April 16, 2012, and an archive date of July 16, 2012. The identifying details include Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000647 and CFDA number 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). For applicant support and administrative questions, DOE provided points of contact including the grant analyst Kimberlie J. Laing (kim.laing@science.doe.gov, 301-903-3026) and program manager Ashley D. Williamson (ashley.williamson@science.doe.gov, 301-903-3120), with the full announcement accessible via FedConnect.
Overall, this FOA is best understood as DOE’s targeted push to fund observationally grounded atmospheric science that directly informs climate model improvement, with a strong preference for proposals that capitalize on modern ARM instrumentation and that advance the specific, high-impact problem of aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions using data and context from DOE-relevant field campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, offered through the Atmospheric System Research (ASR) Program in the Climate and Environmental Sciences Division within the Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER).
What is the main purpose of the ASR Program in this FOA?
The core purpose is to support research on clouds, aerosols, and radiative transfer with a clear end goal: improving how well regional and global climate models represent these processes. The opportunity prioritizes studies that reduce key uncertainties in aerosol effects on clouds, cloud impacts on radiation, and the resulting influences on precipitation and climate outcomes.
What scientific topics are emphasized?
The FOA emphasizes research on clouds, aerosols, and radiative transfer, especially where the work leads to better process understanding and climate model improvement. A central priority area called out is Aerosol-Cloud-Precipitation Interactions.
What does DOE mean by “Aerosol-Cloud-Precipitation Interactions†in this context?
In this FOA, aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions typically include questions such as how aerosol number, composition, and size distribution influence cloud droplet formation, cloud lifetime, cloud brightness (albedo), storm development, and the efficiency of precipitation formation.
How important is the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) facility to this opportunity?
ARM is a major emphasis. Applications are prioritized if they directly use, validate, or extend upgraded ARM facility instrumentation capabilities (enhanced through Recovery Act investments), particularly when the work translates field observations into improved process understanding and model improvement.
What kinds of proposals are most strongly aligned with DOE’s stated priorities?
Based on the FOA description, best-aligned proposals are observationally grounded studies that (1) make strong use of ARM observations and upgraded ARM measurement capabilities, (2) focus on aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions and related uncertainty reduction, and (3) connect tightly to DOE-relevant field efforts by using data from, or being closely aligned with, measurement campaigns listed in the FOA’s supplementary information.
Does DOE indicate interest in filling gaps in its current research portfolio?
Yes. The FOA signals DOE interest in strengthening underrepresented parts of the ASR portfolio. Applicants who can credibly fill gaps in current research coverage may be especially competitive.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a discretionary, competitive grant program in the science and technology research and development category.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making, and what was the total expected funding level?
DOE anticipated making about 25 awards with an estimated total funding level of approximately $3.5 million.
What were the expected award sizes (minimum and maximum project budgets)?
Individual project budgets were expected to range from $50,000 to $250,000, establishing both a floor and a ceiling for award size.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broadly open (“unrestrictedâ€) to most entity types, subject to specific exclusions stated in the FOA.
Who was not eligible to apply?
The FOA specifically excluded Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors from applying. It also excluded certain nonprofit organizations classified under IRS section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Could researchers at other federal agencies participate?
Yes, there was a pathway described for researchers at other federal agencies. They were encouraged to submit a pre-application referencing the FOA number. If DOE encouraged a full submission after that step, federal agencies would then follow DOE’s formal interagency proposal instructions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this FOA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000647.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program).
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The FOA was posted on January 20, 2012. The application deadline was April 16, 2012. The archive date was July 16, 2012.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The FOA indicated the full announcement was accessible via FedConnect.
Who were the DOE points of contact listed for applicant support or questions?
DOE listed a grant analyst and a program manager as contacts: Kimberlie J. Laing (kim.laing@science.doe.gov, 301-903-3026) and Ashley D. Williamson (ashley.williamson@science.doe.gov, 301-903-3120).
What type of research approach is DOE pushing for overall?
Overall, the FOA reflects a targeted push to fund observationally grounded atmospheric science that directly informs climate model improvement, with a strong preference for proposals that capitalize on modern ARM instrumentation and advance aerosol-cloud-precipitation interaction science using DOE-relevant field campaign data and context.
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