Opportunity Information: Apply for DE PS36 09GO99018
Apply for DE PS36 09GO99018
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhanced Geothermal Systems Component Research and Development/Analysis" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2009 and posted on Mar 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2009 In order for the Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) to meet programmatic goals. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Geothermal Technologies Program and the Golden Field Office, announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled Enhanced Geothermal Systems Component Research and Development/Analysis (Funding Opportunity Number DE-PS36-09GO99018; CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development). The goal is to fund R and D and supporting analysis that help make Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) more technically viable and cost-effective, with an emphasis on the engineered creation, management, and utilization of geothermal reservoirs. DOE is specifically looking for advanced technologies aligned with the program priorities laid out in the Geothermal Technologies Program Multi Year Research, Development, and Demonstration plan, and proposals are judged by how well they move EGS technology toward specific performance targets that support eventual commercial market growth.
Funding was projected at about $10,000,000 for FY 2009, with additional anticipated funding of $25,000,000 in FY 2010 and FY 2011, depending on Congressional appropriations and potential changes to program budgets. Individual awards could be as large as $5,000,000 (award ceiling). The funding instruments listed include cooperative agreements and grants, and cost sharing is required; applicants proposing cost share above the minimum required level may receive more favorable consideration during review. DOE also notes it may choose to make one award, multiple awards, or no awards within any specific topic area, which means each area is effectively competitive on its own and not guaranteed to be funded.
Eligibility is broad for domestic applicants, including universities and other institutions of higher education, nonprofit entities (including those described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code), for-profit companies, state and local governments, and Indian tribes. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), National Laboratories, and federal agencies can participate only as subrecipients to an eligible prime applicant rather than applying as the main recipient. Foreign entities are also limited to subrecipient roles and only when they are included under a domestic prime applicant. DOE encourages teams that combine academia, industry, and national lab or FFRDC capabilities, reflecting the program’s interest in moving from foundational research through applied development and validation.
DOE set out a menu of component technology and analysis topic areas where it wants progress, spanning both field hardware and modeling and system-level analysis. The topic list includes air cooling; drilling systems; high-temperature downhole tools; high-volume lifting and pumping; zonal isolation; integrated chemical, thermal, and hydrological modeling; imaging fluid flow; induced seismicity; geophysical exploration technologies; stimulation prediction models; geothermal analysis; smart tracers; supercritical carbon dioxide and reservoir rock chemical interactions; tracers and tracer interpretation; and working fluids for binary power plants. Collectively, these areas cover the main cost and risk drivers in EGS development: getting wells drilled economically in hot hard rock, creating and controlling fracture networks for heat extraction, monitoring and predicting reservoir behavior (including seismic response), and improving surface conversion efficiency and water or working-fluid management.
A key application rule is that each application must address only one topic area. A single principal investigator or organization is allowed to submit multiple separate applications across different topic areas, but they cannot combine multiple topic areas into one proposal. Applicants must explicitly declare the topic area for each submission. This structure is meant to keep proposals tightly focused, make peer review more comparable within each technical lane, and allow DOE to shape a balanced portfolio across hardware, subsurface processes, monitoring, and analysis.
The submission process is strictly routed through Grants.gov, and DOE emphasizes that registration is required well in advance. Applicants must complete several one-time setup steps that were standard for that period, including obtaining a DUNS number and registering in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), designating an E-Business Point of Contact, and obtaining an MPIN, along with Grants.gov credentialing. DOE warns that new registrants should plan for at least 21 days to complete the full registration chain and notes that CCR registration must be updated annually. For technical help with Grants.gov registration and submission mechanics, DOE directs applicants to the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov). For issues accessing the full announcement or linking to the opportunity, contacts listed include iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov and program contacts at the Golden Field Office (Genevieve Wozniak; go.geothermal@go.doe.gov). The notice also flags software compatibility considerations relevant at the time (for example, using an Adobe Reader version compatible with Windows Vista for Grants.gov forms).
Key dates included a posted date of March 4, 2009, an original closing date of April 30, 2009, and a revised current closing date of July 17, 2009, with an archive date of October 30, 2009. In practical terms, this means applicants needed to plan around both technical proposal development and the administrative lead time for registrations, because proposals submitted outside Grants.gov or without a fully active registration would not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled Enhanced Geothermal Systems Component Research and Development/Analysis.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the Geothermal Technologies Program and the Golden Field Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-PS36-09GO99018.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to fund research and development (R and D) and supporting analysis that make Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) more technically viable and cost-effective, with an emphasis on the engineered creation, management, and utilization of geothermal reservoirs.
What kinds of projects is DOE looking for?
DOE is looking for advanced technologies aligned with the priorities in the Geothermal Technologies Program Multi Year Research, Development, and Demonstration plan. Proposals are evaluated based on how well they move EGS toward specific performance targets that support eventual commercial market growth.
How much funding is available?
Funding was projected at about $10,000,000 for FY 2009, with additional anticipated funding of $25,000,000 in FY 2010 and FY 2011, subject to Congressional appropriations and potential program budget changes.
What is the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $5,000,000 (the award ceiling).
What funding instruments might DOE use?
DOE lists cooperative agreements and grants as the funding instruments for this opportunity.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required under this opportunity.
Does offering more cost share help an application?
DOE indicates that applicants proposing cost share above the minimum required level may receive more favorable consideration during the review process.
Will DOE fund every topic area listed?
Not necessarily. DOE states it may choose to make one award, multiple awards, or no awards within any specific topic area, meaning each topic area is competitive and not guaranteed to be funded.
Who is eligible to apply as a prime applicant?
Eligibility is broad for domestic applicants, including universities and other institutions of higher education, nonprofit entities (including those described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code), for-profit companies, state and local governments, and Indian tribes.
Can National Laboratories, FFRDCs, or federal agencies apply as the main recipient?
No. FFRDCs, National Laboratories, and federal agencies may participate only as subrecipients to an eligible prime applicant, not as the main recipient.
Can a foreign entity participate in a project?
Foreign entities are limited to subrecipient roles and only when included under a domestic prime applicant.
Does DOE encourage team proposals?
Yes. DOE encourages teams that combine academia, industry, and national lab or FFRDC capabilities, reflecting interest in moving from foundational research through applied development and validation.
What topic areas are included in the announcement?
DOE lists component technology and analysis topic areas including: air cooling; drilling systems; high-temperature downhole tools; high-volume lifting and pumping; zonal isolation; integrated chemical, thermal, and hydrological modeling; imaging fluid flow; induced seismicity; geophysical exploration technologies; stimulation prediction models; geothermal analysis; smart tracers; supercritical carbon dioxide and reservoir rock chemical interactions; tracers and tracer interpretation; and working fluids for binary power plants.
Do applications have to be limited to one topic area?
Yes. Each application must address only one topic area.
Can an organization or principal investigator submit more than one application?
Yes. A single principal investigator or organization may submit multiple separate applications across different topic areas, but cannot combine multiple topic areas into one proposal.
Do applicants need to specify the topic area in the application?
Yes. Applicants must explicitly declare the topic area for each submission.
Where must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. DOE emphasizes that submissions routed outside Grants.gov will not be considered.
What registrations are required before submitting through Grants.gov?
DOE notes several one-time setup steps, including obtaining a DUNS number, registering in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), designating an E-Business Point of Contact, obtaining an MPIN, and completing Grants.gov credentialing.
How long should applicants plan for Grants.gov registration?
DOE warns that new registrants should plan for at least 21 days to complete the full registration process.
Does CCR registration need to be maintained?
Yes. DOE notes that CCR registration must be updated annually.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical help?
DOE directs applicants to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who should applicants contact for issues accessing the announcement or linking to the opportunity?
Contacts listed include iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov and DOE program contacts at the Golden Field Office, including Genevieve Wozniak and go.geothermal@go.doe.gov.
Are there any software compatibility notes mentioned by DOE?
Yes. The notice flags software compatibility considerations relevant at the time, such as using an Adobe Reader version compatible with Windows Vista for Grants.gov forms.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Key dates include a posted date of March 4, 2009, an original closing date of April 30, 2009, a revised current closing date of July 17, 2009, and an archive date of October 30, 2009.
What is the practical implication of the revised closing date?
The revised closing date means applicants needed to plan for both proposal development and the administrative lead time for required registrations, because submissions without a fully active registration or submitted outside Grants.gov would not be considered.
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