Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000799
Apply for DE FOA 0000799
- The Idaho Field Office in the energy science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 10, 2012 and posted on Dec 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2013 Please follow all instructions, when completing the application, as posted in the FOA announcement.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $39,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $39,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 52 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy is offering a consolidated funding opportunity called "Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000799) to support research and development that can significantly improve advanced reactor and nuclear fuel cycle technologies. The central idea behind this opportunity is to back crosscutting nuclear energy R&D along with related infrastructure support so that new concepts and enabling technologies can move forward more efficiently. DOE frames this as a way to maximize the impact of federal resources while also encouraging creative, high-value solutions that help enable future nuclear power deployment and strengthen the overall nuclear energy innovation pipeline.
This FOA bundles multiple competitive research needs for fiscal year 2013 into one announcement, with the stated purpose of improving efficiency and ensuring more effective use of resources. Rather than issuing separate solicitations for each program area, DOE consolidates the competitive portion of its nuclear energy R&D portfolio here to streamline application and award processes and to better coordinate projects that may overlap technically or share enabling capabilities. The work supported is meant to be collaborative and integrated, commonly involving partnerships among universities, industry, international entities, and national laboratories.
Programmatically, the opportunity sits within DOE Nuclear Energy efforts that are carried out through several established channels. These include the Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP), components of the Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies (NEET) Crosscutting Technology Development Program, the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) National Scientific User Facility (NSUF), and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) pathways. A key structural detail in the description is that DOE NE sets aside up to 20 percent of funds appropriated to its R&D programs specifically for university and research institution R&D and infrastructure support via open, competitive solicitations. In addition, the NEET Crosscutting Technology Development Program is highlighted as a mechanism that can provide both direct and competitive awards for research led by universities, industry, or national laboratories when the work has crosscutting relevance across NE’s broader R&D portfolio.
Awards under this announcement are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, meaning DOE anticipates substantial involvement during the period of performance compared with a more hands-off grant structure. The funding activity category is listed as Energy, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the program is 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration). The FOA indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources according to the requirements laid out in the full announcement.
In terms of funding scale and competitiveness, DOE projected about 52 awards under this FOA, with an estimated total funding amount of $39,600,000. The listed award ceiling is also $39,600,000 and the award floor is $0, reflecting that individual awards may vary widely and that the government retains discretion based on topic areas, availability of funds, and proposal quality. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
Eligibility is broad across several applicant types, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations that are not higher education institutions), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The agency office associated with the announcement is the DOE Idaho Field Office, and additional details and official materials were made available through FedConnect, which is referenced as the additional information link in the source listing.
Key dates provided for this FOA include a posted date of December 10, 2012, with the original and current closing date both listed as June 12, 2013. The archive date is December 10, 2016. Applicants are instructed to follow all directions in the FOA itself when preparing and submitting an application, which is particularly important for cooperative agreement expectations, cost share documentation, and any topic-specific requirements or formatting rules. For access issues or questions related to obtaining the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Aaron P. Gravelle at the Idaho Field Office (208-526-0208, gravelap@id.doe.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000799.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The stated purpose is to support research and development that can significantly improve advanced reactor and nuclear fuel cycle technologies, with an emphasis on crosscutting nuclear energy R&D and related infrastructure support so concepts and enabling technologies can move forward more efficiently.
Why did DOE issue this as a consolidated FOA?
DOE bundled multiple competitive research needs for fiscal year 2013 into a single announcement to improve efficiency, streamline application and award processes, and better coordinate projects that may overlap technically or share enabling capabilities.
What types of activities does DOE expect projects to include?
Projects are expected to focus on nuclear energy research and development, including crosscutting R&D and related infrastructure support that strengthens the nuclear energy innovation pipeline and enables future nuclear power deployment.
Is collaboration expected or encouraged?
Yes. The work supported is described as collaborative and integrated, commonly involving partnerships among universities, industry, international entities, and national laboratories.
What programs or channels are referenced as part of this consolidated opportunity?
The FOA is described as sitting within DOE Nuclear Energy efforts carried out through several channels, including:
- Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP)
- Components of the Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies (NEET) Crosscutting Technology Development Program
- Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) National Scientific User Facility (NSUF)
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) pathways
What does DOE say about set-aside funding for universities and research institutions?
The description notes that DOE Office of Nuclear Energy sets aside up to 20 percent of funds appropriated to its R&D programs specifically for university and research institution R&D and infrastructure support via open, competitive solicitations.
What is the NEET Crosscutting Technology Development Program in this context?
The NEET Crosscutting Technology Development Program is highlighted as a mechanism that can provide direct and competitive awards for research led by universities, industry, or national laboratories when the work has crosscutting relevance across DOE Nuclear Energy’s broader R&D portfolio.
What type of award instrument is DOE expecting to use?
Awards under this announcement are expected to be made as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are cooperative agreements?
The FOA description indicates DOE anticipates substantial involvement during the period of performance, compared with a more hands-off grant structure.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Energy, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration).
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. The FOA indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, and applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources according to the requirements in the full announcement.
How many awards did DOE project under this FOA?
DOE projected about 52 awards under this FOA.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this FOA?
The estimated total funding amount is $39,600,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The listed award ceiling is $39,600,000 and the award floor is $0, indicating that individual awards may vary widely and that DOE retains discretion based on topic areas, availability of funds, and proposal quality.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations that are not higher education institutions)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Which DOE office is associated with this announcement?
The agency office associated with the announcement is the DOE Idaho Field Office.
Where were additional details and official materials made available?
The source listing references FedConnect as the additional information link where official materials were made available.
What are the key dates for this FOA?
- Posted date: December 10, 2012
- Closing date (original and current): June 12, 2013
- Archive date: December 10, 2016
What should applicants pay special attention to when applying?
Applicants are instructed to follow all directions in the FOA itself when preparing and submitting an application, especially requirements related to cooperative agreement expectations, cost share documentation, and any topic-specific requirements or formatting rules.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Aaron P. Gravelle at the Idaho Field Office: (208-526-0208), gravelap@id.doe.gov.
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