Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001201
Apply for DE FOA 0001201
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2015 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.086 Conservation Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2015 and posted on Jan 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2015 Please refer to the FOA. Application and Submission deadline Information is contained in the full announcement which is contained in the EERE eXHANGE system.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $55,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 28 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.
- Please see Section III. A of the FOA for information regarding eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2015 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0001201), issued by the U.S. Department of Energy through the National Energy Technology Laboratory, is a discretionary funding opportunity offering cooperative agreements to support advanced highway transportation technologies. The announcement referenced here reflects Amendment 000003, meaning applicants were expected to review the updated details and any changes on the EERE eXCHANGE website where the official FOA package was hosted. Overall, the program is framed around accelerating both the development and deployment of technologies that cut petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing vehicle performance or affordability, with projects spanning near-term improvements and longer-term breakthroughs.
Technically, the FOA is built around a broad research, development, and deployment portfolio aligned with DOE vehicle technology priorities at the time, including the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge. A major emphasis is placed on making electric-drive technologies more practical and cost-competitive, especially by speeding progress in advanced batteries, power electronics, and lightweight materials. In practice, that means the DOE was interested in proposals that could reduce battery cost, improve battery energy density and durability, improve the efficiency and cost of inverters and other power electronics, and reduce overall vehicle mass through advanced materials and manufacturing approaches, all while maintaining safety and manufacturability. The stated intent is not only incremental performance gains, but also meaningful cost reductions that can enable broad market adoption.
Alongside electrification and vehicle light-weighting, the FOA also explicitly supports fuel economy improvements that reduce petroleum consumption through advancements in combustion engines, alternative fuels, and related enabling technologies. This portion of the portfolio recognizes that conventional and hybridized combustion powertrains remained (and still remain) a large part of the on-road fleet, so improvements to engine efficiency, combustion strategies, and compatible fuel pathways can deliver near-term petroleum and emissions benefits. The FOA language suggests a balanced approach: enabling the longer-term transition to advanced electric-drive vehicles while still pushing efficiency gains in the dominant technologies already on the road.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipated approximately 28 awards with an estimated total funding level of $55.8 million. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial DOE involvement during the project period compared with a more hands-off grant, often through negotiated milestones, go/no-go decision points, and ongoing technical coordination. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for providing a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with the rules described in the FOA. The listing shows award ceiling and floor values as $0, which generally indicates that specific award sizes were not captured in that summary record and that applicants needed to consult the FOA itself for topic-specific funding ranges, project scales, and budgeting constraints.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the public summary, meaning the competition was open to a wide range of entity types, but applicants were directed to the FOA (Section III.A) for the controlling eligibility rules and any topic-by-topic limitations. In opportunities like this, eligible applicants commonly include private companies, universities, national laboratories (as allowed), non-profits, and state or local entities, often with teaming encouraged. Any specific restrictions, domestic manufacturing or place-of-performance expectations, teaming requirements, or eligibility nuances would be spelled out in the full announcement on EERE eXCHANGE.
In terms of timing, the FOA was posted January 22, 2015, with an application deadline of April 10, 2015, and it was later archived July 10, 2015. The FOA emphasized that applications had to be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE system to be considered, and that all official submission instructions, required forms, and deadlines (including any concept paper requirements or phased submission steps, if applicable) were contained within the full FOA package on that platform. Questions about the announcement or access issues were routed through the listed contact, Jacqulyn Wilson, Contract Specialist, at DE-FOA-0001201@netl.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the Fiscal Year 2015 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement, identified as DE-FOA-0001201.
Which federal agency issued this FOA?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The FOA offers cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial DOE involvement during the project period compared with a more hands-off grant. This can include negotiated milestones, technical coordination, and go/no-go decision points.
What is the purpose of the FOA?
The FOA is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced highway transportation technologies that reduce petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing vehicle performance or affordability.
What major technical areas does the FOA focus on?
The FOA describes a broad research, development, and deployment portfolio aligned with DOE vehicle technology priorities at the time, including the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge. It highlights electric-drive technologies (batteries, power electronics, and lightweight materials) and also supports fuel economy improvements through combustion engines, alternative fuels, and enabling technologies.
What kinds of electric-drive technology projects were of interest?
The FOA emphasizes making electric-drive technologies more practical and cost-competitive, including projects aimed at reducing battery cost, improving battery energy density and durability, improving the efficiency and cost of inverters and other power electronics, and reducing overall vehicle mass through advanced materials and manufacturing approaches, while maintaining safety and manufacturability.
Does the FOA only support electric vehicles?
No. Alongside electrification and lightweighting, the FOA explicitly supports fuel economy improvements that reduce petroleum consumption through advancements in combustion engines, alternative fuels, and related enabling technologies.
Why does the FOA include combustion engines and alternative fuels?
The FOA reflects a balanced approach: enabling longer-term transition to advanced electric-drive vehicles while also improving the efficiency of conventional and hybridized combustion powertrains that make up a large share of the on-road fleet.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 28 awards with an estimated total funding level of $55.8 million.
Are there specific minimum or maximum award amounts?
The summary listing shows award ceiling and floor values as $0, which suggests specific award sizes were not captured in that summary record. Applicants were expected to consult the FOA for topic-specific funding ranges, project scales, and budgeting constraints.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, and applicants needed to provide a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources as described in the FOA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the public summary, meaning it was open to a wide range of entity types. However, applicants were directed to the FOA (Section III.A) for the controlling eligibility rules and any topic-by-topic limitations.
Where can applicants find the official FOA package and any amendments?
The official FOA package was hosted on the EERE eXCHANGE website. The announcement referenced reflects Amendment 000003, so applicants were expected to review updated details and any changes posted there.
What does it mean that this is Amendment 000003?
It means the FOA had been amended, and applicants were expected to rely on the updated, official version on EERE eXCHANGE to understand current requirements, instructions, and any changes from earlier versions.
When was the FOA posted and when were applications due?
The FOA was posted on January 22, 2015, and the application deadline was April 10, 2015.
When was the FOA archived?
It was archived on July 10, 2015.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE system to be considered.
Where are the submission instructions, required forms, and deadlines explained?
All official submission instructions, required forms, and deadlines were contained within the full FOA package on EERE eXCHANGE.
Were there concept papers or phased submissions?
The FOA indicated that any concept paper requirements or phased submission steps (if applicable) would be contained in the full FOA package on EERE eXCHANGE.
Who can applicants contact with questions or access issues?
Questions were routed through the listed contact, Jacqulyn Wilson, Contract Specialist, at DE-FOA-0001201@netl.doe.gov.
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