Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000674
Apply for DE FOA 0000674
- The Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ENERGY STORAGE SBIR/STTR 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 May 23, 2012 and posted on Apr 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2012 Submission Deadline for Full Applications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,225,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses.
- SBIR A Small Business Concern may apply as a Standalone Applicant or as the lead organization for a Project Team. If applying as a lead organization, the Small Business Concern must perform at least 66.7 of the effort in Phase I and at least 50 of the effort in Phase II and Phase IIS, as measured by the Total Project Cost. STTR A Small Business Concern may apply only as the lead organization for a Project Team. The Small Business Concern must perform at least 40 of the effort in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase IIS, as measured by the Total Project Cost. Please note that every Full Application for STTR funding must include at least one Research Institution as a member of the Project Team (i.e., as a Subrecipient to a Small Business Concern). See FOA under ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
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Opportunity Summary:
The ENERGY STORAGE SBIR/STTR FOA (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000674) is an ARPA-E funding opportunity aimed at supporting small-business-led research and development in energy storage under the federal SBIR and STTR programs. It is a discretionary science and technology R&D solicitation administered by the U.S. Department of Energy through ARPA-E, with an estimated total funding amount of about $13,000,000 and an expectation of roughly 8 awards. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $225,000 up to a ceiling of $3,225,000. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
This notice is specifically an amendment to the original FOA and makes two procedural/clarifying changes. First, it shifts the deadline for submitting Replies to Reviewer Comments from June 20 to June 26. Second, it revises and clarifies language in a prior modification description by removing a sentence and replacing it with clearer wording stating, "It does not apply to any other form of financial assistance." In other words, the amendment is primarily administrative: it updates the schedule for reviewer-comment responses and tightens the meaning of earlier modification language so applicants understand the scope of what the modification affects.
Applications must be submitted through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, ARPA-E's online application portal, and ARPA-E will not accept or review applications submitted through other channels. The FOA itself, submission instructions, required forms, and mandatory templates are all accessed through that same ARPA-E eXCHANGE system. Applicants are directed to use the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide for step-by-step instructions on navigating the portal and completing submissions.
For full applications, the required forms are provided within ARPA-E eXCHANGE and include standard federal assistance forms and ARPA-E-specific disclosures, such as SF-424, SF-424A, a Business Assurances Form, and an Other Sources of Funding Disclosure form. The FOA also provides example attachments to help applicants complete key pieces correctly, including a sample Summary Slide (Appendix 1) and a sample response for the Other Sources of Funding Disclosure (Appendix 2). In addition to forms, applicants must use ARPA-E-provided templates for the Technical Volume, the Technical Milestones section, the Summary Slide, and the Reply to Reviewer Comments, which helps standardize review and ensures proposals contain the required information in the expected format.
Eligibility centers on small businesses, consistent with SBIR and STTR rules, but the participation requirements differ depending on whether the applicant is pursuing SBIR or STTR funding. Under SBIR, a Small Business Concern can apply either as a standalone applicant or as the lead of a project team. If leading a team, the small business must perform at least 66.7% of the work in Phase I and at least 50% in Phase II and Phase IIs, measured by total project cost. Under STTR, the Small Business Concern must apply as the lead organization for a project team and must perform at least 40% of the work in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase IIs. STTR applications also must include at least one research institution as part of the team (as a subrecipient to the small business), which reflects the STTR program's focus on formal collaboration between small businesses and research institutions.
Key dates shown in the record indicate the FOA was posted April 3, 2012, with a full application deadline of May 23, 2012, and an archive date of July 1, 2013. The amendment highlighted here does not change the full application deadline; it changes the deadline for replies to reviewer comments and clarifies the applicability of prior modification language. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Jemal G. Williams (202-287-1483, jemal.williams@hq.doe.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ENERGY STORAGE SBIR/STTR FOA (DE-FOA-0000674)
What is the ENERGY STORAGE SBIR/STTR FOA (DE-FOA-0000674)?
This is an ARPA-E funding opportunity supporting small-business-led research and development (R&D) in energy storage under the federal SBIR and STTR programs. It is a discretionary science and technology R&D solicitation administered by the U.S. Department of Energy through ARPA-E.
Who is administering this funding opportunity?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy) administers this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount and number of awards?
The estimated total funding amount is about $13,000,000, with an expectation of roughly 8 awards.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $225,000 up to a ceiling of $3,225,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
What does this amendment change?
This notice is an amendment to the original FOA and makes two procedural/clarifying changes: (1) it shifts the deadline for submitting Replies to Reviewer Comments from June 20 to June 26, and (2) it revises and clarifies language in a prior modification description by removing a sentence and replacing it with clearer wording stating, "It does not apply to any other form of financial assistance."
Does the amendment change the full application deadline?
No. The amendment does not change the full application deadline; it changes the deadline for replies to reviewer comments and clarifies the scope of prior modification language.
What is the updated deadline for Replies to Reviewer Comments?
The deadline for submitting Replies to Reviewer Comments is June 26 (shifted from June 20).
What does the clarified language "It does not apply to any other form of financial assistance" mean in this context?
It means the referenced prior modification applies only within the scope intended by ARPA-E for this FOA and does not extend to other forms of financial assistance. The amendment is meant to tighten and clarify how applicants should interpret the earlier modification language.
Where must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, ARPA-E's online application portal.
Will ARPA-E accept applications submitted by email or other submission channels?
No. ARPA-E will not accept or review applications submitted through channels other than ARPA-E eXCHANGE.
Where do applicants find the FOA, submission instructions, required forms, and mandatory templates?
They are accessed through the ARPA-E eXCHANGE system.
Is there guidance available for using the ARPA-E eXCHANGE portal?
Yes. Applicants are directed to use the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide for step-by-step instructions on navigating the portal and completing submissions.
What standard forms are required for a full application (as listed in the provided information)?
For full applications, required forms provided within ARPA-E eXCHANGE include SF-424 and SF-424A.
What ARPA-E-specific disclosures or forms are mentioned?
The information provided mentions a Business Assurances Form and an Other Sources of Funding Disclosure form.
Are there example attachments to help applicants complete the application?
Yes. The FOA provides example attachments including a sample Summary Slide (Appendix 1) and a sample response for the Other Sources of Funding Disclosure (Appendix 2).
Are applicants required to use ARPA-E templates for proposal content?
Yes. Applicants must use ARPA-E-provided templates for the Technical Volume, the Technical Milestones section, the Summary Slide, and the Reply to Reviewer Comments.
Why does ARPA-E require the use of specific templates?
The templates help standardize review and ensure proposals contain the required information in the expected format.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility centers on small businesses, consistent with SBIR and STTR rules, with participation requirements that differ depending on whether the application is submitted under SBIR or STTR.
Under SBIR, can a small business apply by itself or must it have a team?
Under SBIR, a Small Business Concern can apply either as a standalone applicant or as the lead of a project team.
Under SBIR, how much of the work must the small business perform?
If leading a team under SBIR, the small business must perform at least 66.7% of the work in Phase I and at least 50% in Phase II and Phase IIs, measured by total project cost.
Under STTR, what is the required team structure?
Under STTR, the Small Business Concern must apply as the lead organization for a project team, and the application must include at least one research institution as part of the team (as a subrecipient to the small business).
Under STTR, how much of the work must the small business perform?
Under STTR, the small business must perform at least 40% of the work in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase IIs.
How are the SBIR and STTR workshare percentages measured?
The SBIR workshare requirements are measured by total project cost, as stated in the provided information. The STTR workshare thresholds are also expressed as percentages of the work for each phase (Phase I, Phase II, and Phase IIs).
What are the key dates listed for this FOA?
The record indicates the FOA was posted on April 3, 2012, with a full application deadline of May 23, 2012, and an archive date of July 1, 2013.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Jemal G. Williams at 202-287-1483 or jemal.williams@hq.doe.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000674.
Is this opportunity specifically focused on energy storage?
Yes. It is described as an energy storage SBIR/STTR FOA aimed at supporting small-business-led R&D in energy storage.
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