Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000854
Apply for DE FOA 0000854
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clean Energy Supply Chain and Manufacturing Competitiveness Analysis for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.117 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2014 and posted on May 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2014 Potential applicants are encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent by 05/30/2014. However, a Letter of Intent is not required to submit a full application.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, released Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0000854 titled "Clean Energy Supply Chain and Manufacturing Competitiveness Analysis for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies." This opportunity is designed to support "Outreach and Analysis" projects that strengthen the U.S. position in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies by improving domestic supply chain capability and by developing a clearer, data-driven picture of how U.S. manufacturing competes globally. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect active federal involvement during the project (for example, coordination, review, and engagement as the work progresses), rather than a simple pass-through grant.
The FOA is structured around two main topic areas. Topic 1 focuses on domestic supply chain outreach and strategy development for hydrogen and fuel cell components and systems. DOE is looking for efforts that map and diagnose the current supply chain, identify gaps or weak links, and propose practical ways to close those gaps. The work under this topic is meant to be action-oriented, emphasizing strategies and new approaches that can accelerate development and expansion of U.S.-based suppliers and manufacturing capacity. Examples named in the announcement include creating online supply chain exchanges, conducting targeted supply chain outreach to connect buyers and suppliers, and organizing supply chain exchange events that bring relevant stakeholders together to build partnerships and reduce barriers to sourcing and scaling within the United States.
Topic 2 is centered on global manufacturing competitiveness analysis for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The goal here is a comprehensive assessment of the factors that influence the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing for hydrogen and fuel cell components and complete systems. This includes manufacturing-related market analysis that tracks and explains global fuel cell industry trends. A specific deliverable area highlighted in the FOA is the reporting of global shipment data, including the number of fuel cell units shipped and the total size of those shipments in megawatts, categorized by country and by application type. In practical terms, DOE is seeking analytical work that can help decision-makers understand where the U.S. stands, why competitors may be advantaged in certain segments, and what conditions or interventions could improve domestic manufacturing competitiveness.
From an applicant and award perspective, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the energy area, with an expected three awards. The estimated total program funding is $2,000,000, with individual awards anticipated between $200,000 (floor) and $600,000 (ceiling). The CFDA listing associated with the program is 81.117, covering Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy information dissemination, outreach, training, and technical analysis/assistance. Notably, the FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce financial barriers for applicants and make the program more accessible to a broader range of organizations.
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may appear in the full FOA text. In other words, applicants should still review the detailed announcement for any conditions or limitations, but the headline eligibility is broad. The FOA encouraged, but did not require, submission of a Letter of Intent by May 30, 2014. The application deadline (closing date) was June 30, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on September 30, 2014. While those dates indicate the original solicitation is no longer open, the structure and requirements described reflect how DOE framed this specific funding push at the time.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE system (eere-exchange.energy.gov). Applicants needed to register and create an account in that portal to submit, and DOE referenced a user guide available through the EERE website to help with navigation and submission. The FOA also indicated that the full announcement contains instructions for where to direct questions about the content of the solicitation versus technical questions about the submission process. For content-related questions, the listed contact was Carlo DiFranco, Grants Management Specialist, reachable via FCTOmanufacturing@go.doe.gov, with a note that applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could also use that channel.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted DOE effort to move the hydrogen and fuel cell sector forward by combining two levers: practical supply chain coordination and gap-closing activity inside the United States, and rigorous global competitiveness and market analysis that quantifies shipments, trends, and structural advantages across countries and applications. The underlying intent is to translate outreach and analysis into better-informed investment and policy decisions, stronger domestic supplier networks, and a more competitive U.S. manufacturing base for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and FOA number for this opportunity?
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, issued Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0000854 titled "Clean Energy Supply Chain and Manufacturing Competitiveness Analysis for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies."
What is the main purpose of this DOE funding opportunity?
The opportunity supports "Outreach and Analysis" projects intended to strengthen the U.S. position in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. It focuses on improving domestic supply chain capability and producing a clearer, data-driven understanding of how U.S. manufacturing competes globally for hydrogen and fuel cell components and systems.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The FOA uses a cooperative agreement. That means recipients should expect active federal involvement during the project (such as coordination, review, and engagement as the work progresses), rather than a hands-off, pass-through grant.
How is the FOA organized?
The FOA is organized into two main topic areas: (1) domestic supply chain outreach and strategy development, and (2) global manufacturing competitiveness analysis for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
What is Topic 1 focused on?
Topic 1 focuses on domestic supply chain outreach and strategy development for hydrogen and fuel cell components and systems. DOE is looking for work that maps and diagnoses the current supply chain, identifies gaps or weak links, and proposes practical, action-oriented strategies to close those gaps and accelerate U.S.-based supplier and manufacturing capacity growth.
What kinds of activities are examples under Topic 1?
Examples named in the FOA include creating online supply chain exchanges, conducting targeted outreach to connect buyers and suppliers, and organizing supply chain exchange events to bring stakeholders together to build partnerships and reduce barriers to sourcing and scaling within the United States.
What is Topic 2 focused on?
Topic 2 centers on global manufacturing competitiveness analysis for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. DOE is seeking a comprehensive assessment of factors influencing the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing for hydrogen and fuel cell components and complete systems, including manufacturing-related market analysis of global fuel cell industry trends.
Does Topic 2 include any specific deliverables?
Yes. A specifically highlighted deliverable area is reporting global shipment data, including the number of fuel cell units shipped and the total size of shipments in megawatts, categorized by country and by application type.
How many awards did DOE expect to make under this FOA?
The FOA indicated an expectation of three awards.
What was the estimated total program funding?
The estimated total program funding was $2,000,000.
What was the anticipated award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $200,000 to a ceiling of $600,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA listing is associated with this program?
The FOA referenced CFDA 81.117, which covers Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy information dissemination, outreach, training, and technical analysis/assistance.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may appear in the full FOA text.
Was a Letter of Intent required?
No. The FOA encouraged, but did not require, submission of a Letter of Intent.
What were the key dates for the original solicitation?
The Letter of Intent was encouraged by May 30, 2014. The application deadline (closing date) was June 30, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on September 30, 2014.
Is this FOA currently open?
Based on the provided dates, this specific FOA is no longer open. It closed on June 30, 2014 and was archived on September 30, 2014.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE system at eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applicants needed to register and create an account in the portal to submit.
Was submission help available for navigating the portal?
Yes. DOE referenced a user guide available through the EERE website to help applicants with navigation and submission.
Who was the contact for content-related questions about the FOA?
For content-related questions, the listed contact was Carlo DiFranco, Grants Management Specialist, reachable via FCTOmanufacturing@go.doe.gov.
What if an applicant could not access the full announcement electronically?
The FOA noted that applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could use the same email channel: FCTOmanufacturing@go.doe.gov.
What is the overall intent behind combining outreach and analysis in this FOA?
The FOA is positioned as a targeted DOE effort to advance the hydrogen and fuel cell sector by pairing practical supply chain coordination and gap-closing activities in the U.S. with rigorous global competitiveness and market analysis. The intent is to support better-informed investment and policy decisions, stronger domestic supplier networks, and a more competitive U.S. manufacturing base for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
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