Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000250
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- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Innovative and Advanced Technologies for Geologic Sequestration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2010 and posted on Mar 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2010 Applications must be received by April 30, 2010, not later than 80000 PM Eastern Time. You are encouraged to transmit your application well before the deadline. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 other Federal agencies, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Development of Innovative and Advanced Technologies for Geologic Sequestration" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000250) is a U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) funding announcement focused on advancing carbon dioxide (CO2) geologic storage. The central goal is to support research and development that improves how CO2 can be injected, stored, monitored, and verified in underground formations in a way that is both safe and cost-effective. In practical terms, the program is looking for new technologies and approaches that strengthen long-term storage reliability, reduce uncertainty in storage performance, and make large-scale storage more predictable and manageable across different geology and operational stages.
This FOA targets the full life cycle of geologic sequestration projects, meaning it is not limited to a single phase such as site screening or monitoring. Instead, it covers the spectrum from understanding reservoir behavior and injection performance through long-term containment, monitoring, and assurance of storage permanence. The work falls under the Carbon Sequestration Program's Core R and D Focus Area (2), called Geologic Storage, which is specifically aimed at tackling the scientific and engineering barriers that limit confidence and scalability in geologic CO2 storage.
A key theme throughout the announcement is that CO2 storage performance depends heavily on the reservoir type and on the physical and chemical processes that occur underground after injection. NETL emphasizes five reservoir categories that are considered major candidates for storage but each comes with different technical challenges and opportunities: depleted oil and gas reservoirs, deep saline formations, unmineable coal seams, oil and gas rich organic shales, and basalts. Applicants are expected to design research that recognizes the specific characteristics of one or more of these settings, such as differences in permeability, porosity, trapping behavior, geochemical reactivity, and the presence of existing wells or legacy infrastructure.
The FOA identifies several major uncertainties that storage projects must overcome to be deployed widely and responsibly. One is CO2 injectivity, or the ability to put CO2 into a formation at practical rates without creating unsafe pressures or operational problems. Another is plume migration, which refers to how CO2 moves through the subsurface over time and how far it may spread laterally or vertically. Storage capacity is also a central concern, including both how much CO2 a formation can hold and how accurately that capacity can be estimated. Finally, the effectiveness of the containment system is critical, meaning the combined ability of the reservoir, the overlying seal (caprock), and the well system to keep CO2 securely trapped over long periods.
To address those issues, the announcement lays out research pathways that applicants can use as the backbone of their proposed work. These pathways include improving understanding of reservoir types and rock properties; modeling and measuring dynamic fluid flow and pressure migration; analyzing trapping mechanisms (such as structural, residual, solubility, and mineral trapping); evaluating geochemical reactions between CO2, brine, and minerals that can alter porosity, permeability, and sealing behavior; and advancing geomechanical and petrophysical characterization to better predict fracture risk, stress changes, and formation response to injection. The FOA also highlights seal integrity and well integrity as priority topics, reflecting the reality that caprock performance and leakage pathways along wells are among the most important risk factors in long-term storage security.
The program outcomes are framed in terms of stronger assurance and better quantification. Specifically, selected projects are intended to support the Carbon Sequestration Program's broader push to develop technologies that can demonstrate 99 percent storage permanence and to estimate storage capacity within 30 percent. Those targets reflect an emphasis on both long-term containment confidence and decision-grade capacity estimates that are accurate enough for planning, investment, and regulatory purposes.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project, such as technical coordination, reporting, or collaboration expectations beyond a standard grant. The opportunity sits within the Energy, Science and Technology, and other R and D category and is associated with CFDA number 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development). Cost sharing is required, so applicants should plan for a non-federal contribution as part of the total project budget.
The FOA is structured around two Areas of Interest designed to cover both earlier-stage and later-stage technology maturation. Area of Interest 1 is "Applied Science and Engineering Studies for Proof of Feasibility," which is geared toward studies that demonstrate whether a concept can work and reduce key scientific or engineering uncertainties, often before building full prototypes. Area of Interest 2 is "Prototype Development and Test," which is intended for more mature concepts where the next step is building and testing hardware, tools, or integrated systems under relevant conditions. Applicants must select the single Area of Interest that best matches the majority of the work proposed, and they are explicitly told not to submit the same application under multiple areas. A procedural detail that matters for compliance is that the application title in the SF-424 and all submitted documents must include the Area of Interest in the specified format: "Area X (project title)."
Eligibility is broadly open to most entity types, with specific exclusions. Other federal agencies are not eligible, nor are Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors. In addition, nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are not eligible. Aside from those restrictions, the FOA is described as unrestricted, meaning it is generally open to applicants across academia, industry, state and local entities, and other research organizations that can meet the technical and administrative requirements.
The opportunity was posted March 10, 2010, with an application deadline of April 30, 2010 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, and it states clearly that late applications will not be reviewed or considered. The archive date is July 30, 2010. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed contact is Anne M. Cary at NETL (412-386-5885, anne.cary@netl.doe.gov), and an additional information link is provided through FedConnect.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Development of Innovative and Advanced Technologies for Geologic Sequestration" and the Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000250.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This funding announcement is issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The FOA supports research and development to improve how carbon dioxide (CO2) can be injected, stored, monitored, and verified in underground geologic formations in ways that are safe and cost-effective. The emphasis is on strengthening long-term storage reliability, reducing uncertainty in storage performance, and improving predictability and manageability at large scale across different geologic settings and project stages.
What part of the DOE Carbon Sequestration Program does this FOA fall under?
The work falls under the Carbon Sequestration Program's Core R&D Focus Area (2), Geologic Storage, which targets scientific and engineering barriers that limit confidence and scalability in geologic CO2 storage.
Does the FOA focus on one phase of a storage project, or the full project life cycle?
It targets the full life cycle of geologic sequestration projects. It is not limited to a single phase (such as site screening or monitoring) and spans reservoir behavior and injection performance through long-term containment, monitoring, and assurance of permanence.
What reservoir types does NETL emphasize for geologic CO2 storage research?
NETL highlights five reservoir categories as major candidates for storage: depleted oil and gas reservoirs, deep saline formations, unmineable coal seams, oil and gas rich organic shales, and basalts.
Why does the FOA emphasize differences among reservoir types?
Because CO2 storage performance depends heavily on reservoir type and on underground physical and chemical processes after injection. Applicants are expected to account for formation-specific characteristics such as permeability, porosity, trapping behavior, geochemical reactivity, and the presence of existing wells or legacy infrastructure.
What major uncertainties in geologic storage does the FOA aim to address?
The FOA calls out several key uncertainties: CO2 injectivity (injecting at practical rates without unsafe pressures or operational problems), plume migration (how CO2 moves and spreads over time), storage capacity (how much can be stored and how accurately it can be estimated), and containment effectiveness (the combined performance of the reservoir, caprock/seal, and well system to keep CO2 securely trapped long-term).
What is meant by "CO2 injectivity" in this FOA?
Injectivity refers to the ability to inject CO2 into a formation at practical rates without creating unsafe pressures or operational issues.
What is "plume migration" in the context of this opportunity?
Plume migration refers to how injected CO2 moves through the subsurface over time, including how far it may spread laterally or vertically.
What does the FOA mean by "containment system effectiveness"?
It refers to how well the overall system prevents leakage over long periods, including the reservoir, the overlying seal (caprock), and the well system (including existing/legacy wells where applicable).
What research pathways or topic areas are highlighted as foundations for proposals?
The FOA highlights pathways including: improving understanding of reservoir types and rock properties; modeling and measuring dynamic fluid flow and pressure migration; analyzing trapping mechanisms (structural, residual, solubility, and mineral trapping); evaluating geochemical reactions among CO2, brine, and minerals that may alter porosity, permeability, and seal behavior; and advancing geomechanical and petrophysical characterization to better predict fracture risk, stress changes, and formation response to injection.
Are seal integrity and well integrity specifically emphasized?
Yes. Seal integrity and well integrity are identified as priority topics, reflecting that caprock performance and leakage pathways along wells are among the most important risk factors for long-term storage security.
What performance outcomes or targets are referenced in the FOA?
Selected projects are intended to support broader program targets including technologies that can demonstrate 99 percent storage permanence and estimate storage capacity within 30 percent.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project (for example, technical coordination, reporting, or collaboration expectations beyond a standard grant).
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The FOA requires cost sharing, meaning applicants should plan for a non-federal contribution as part of the total project budget.
What CFDA number is associated with this FOA?
The FOA is associated with CFDA 81.089, Fossil Energy Research and Development.
How is the FOA structured in terms of Areas of Interest?
The FOA has two Areas of Interest: (1) Applied Science and Engineering Studies for Proof of Feasibility, and (2) Prototype Development and Test.
What is the focus of Area of Interest 1?
Area of Interest 1, "Applied Science and Engineering Studies for Proof of Feasibility," is geared toward studies that demonstrate whether a concept can work and reduce key scientific or engineering uncertainties, often prior to building full prototypes.
What is the focus of Area of Interest 2?
Area of Interest 2, "Prototype Development and Test," is intended for more mature concepts where the next step is building and testing hardware, tools, or integrated systems under relevant conditions.
Can an applicant submit the same application under both Areas of Interest?
No. Applicants must select the single Area of Interest that best matches the majority of the proposed work, and they are explicitly instructed not to submit the same application under multiple areas.
How should the Area of Interest be reflected in the application title?
The application title in the SF-424 and all submitted documents must include the Area of Interest in the specified format: "Area X (project title)."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to most entity types, and the FOA is described as unrestricted, meaning it is generally open to applicants across academia, industry, state and local entities, and other research organizations that can meet the technical and administrative requirements.
Which organizations are not eligible to apply?
Other federal agencies are not eligible. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors are not eligible. Also not eligible are nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
When was the opportunity posted?
The FOA was posted on March 10, 2010.
What is the application deadline and time zone?
The application deadline is April 30, 2010 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
Will late applications be accepted?
No. The FOA states that late applications will not be reviewed or considered.
What is the archive date listed for this FOA?
The archive date is July 30, 2010.
Who is the contact person for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Anne M. Cary at NETL. Phone: 412-386-5885. Email: anne.cary@netl.doe.gov.
Where is an additional information link provided?
An additional information link is provided through FedConnect.
What general technical themes should proposals align with?
Based on the FOA description, proposals should align with improving confidence and scalability of geologic CO2 storage by addressing injectivity, plume behavior, capacity estimation, and containment integrity, while tailoring methods to one or more of the highlighted reservoir categories and considering relevant subsurface physical, chemical, and mechanical processes.
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