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- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE FOA 0001224 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies Research, Development, and Demonstrations" 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 Mar 6, 2015 and posted on Mar 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2015 Submission Deadline for Concept Papers 04/02/2015 at 500pm ET Submission Deadline for Full Applications 06/04/2015 at 500pm ET. (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.
- For Subtopic 2c, Americas Climate Communities of Excellence, the following restricted eligibility determination applies The Fuel Cell Technologies Office will restrict eligibility for Subtopic 2c, Americas Climate Communities of Excellence, to U.S. local and tribal governments, or consortia thereof. For the purposes of this FOA, local governments may include a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority (including any public and Indian housing agency), school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments, any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government. To be considered as a tribal government for purposes of this FOA, the entity must be any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
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Opportunity Summary:
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001224 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) solicitation managed through the Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO). It supports a wide range of hydrogen and fuel cell work spanning research and development through demonstration and early deployment. The program is framed around advancing clean, safe, secure, affordable, and reliable energy options using a technology-neutral approach, with the broader public benefits of improved energy security and reduced air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. In practical terms, the FOA targets both core technical barriers (hydrogen production, delivery, and storage; fuel cell performance and durability) and non-technical barriers such as hydrogen codes and standards that can slow real-world adoption.
This particular notice is an amendment to the FOA with two specific administrative/technical updates. First, it revises the informational webinar listing in Section VIII.B to confirm the webinar time as 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Eastern Time on March 10, 2015. Second, it revises Table E-2, "Catalyst Support Cycle Metrics," in Appendix E, which is relevant to how certain fuel cell catalyst-related performance or durability metrics are defined or evaluated within the application guidance. These changes do not alter the overall scope of the opportunity, but they matter for applicants who rely on the webinar schedule for planning and on Appendix E for meeting required technical targets or reporting expectations.
The FOA’s technical scope is broad across the FCTO portfolio, but it highlights several research and development areas of particular interest. These include hydrogen production via microbial biomass conversion, development of low platinum group metal (low-PGM) catalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells, and development of an integrated intelligent hydrogen dispenser. It also calls out manufacturing research and development for fuel cells and hydrogen technologies, including manufacturing R&D focused on hydrogen delivery pipelines. Collectively, these topics aim to push down cost, improve durability and performance, and strengthen the supply chain and infrastructure needed for hydrogen and fuel cell markets.
In addition to R&D, the FOA includes demonstration-oriented subtopics intended to speed up adoption by proving technologies in operational settings. The specified demonstration interests include mobile hydrogen refuelers, fuel cell-powered range extenders for light-duty hybrid electric vehicles, and a "Communities of Excellence" subtopic that showcases hydrogen and fuel cell technologies at the community scale. This blend of lab-to-field activities reflects DOE’s intent to fund not only component breakthroughs, but also integrated systems and deployments that reveal operational lessons, user needs, and infrastructure requirements.
Awards under this opportunity are issued as cooperative agreements, meaning DOE expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, in reviewing progress, shaping technical direction within the agreed scope, and coordinating with broader program goals). The activity category is Energy, with CFDA number 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). Cost sharing is required, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the FOA requirements. The opportunity is listed as "unrestricted" in general eligibility (open to many entity types), but with an important restriction for Subtopic 2c, "America’s Climate Communities of Excellence." For that subtopic only, eligibility is limited to U.S. local governments and tribal governments, or consortia of those entities. The FOA provides detailed definitions of what counts as local government and what qualifies as a tribal government for these purposes.
The application process is run through EERE’s eXCHANGE system, and the submission deadlines are enforced as hard cutoffs by the platform. Concept papers were due April 2, 2015 at 5:00 pm ET, and full applications were due June 4, 2015 at 5:00 pm ET (the original and current closing dates match). Because eXCHANGE disables the Apply and Submit buttons at the deadline, applicants are expected to submit early enough to avoid last-minute technical issues. If an applicant encounters problems before the deadline, they are directed to contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk at exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov, or the system administrators at eXCHANGE@ee.doe.gov, for troubleshooting. If technical difficulties cause a late submission, DOE indicates it will only consider accepting the application if the issue was beyond the applicant’s control, the applicant contacted the helpdesk for assistance, and the application is ultimately submitted through eXCHANGE within 24 hours of the posted deadline (with DOE support if needed to finalize the submission with the applicant’s concurrence).
The FOA includes an informational webinar scheduled for March 10, 2015 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET to cover standard EERE and FOA procedure questions, with registration provided via the posted GoToWebinar link. The issuing office is listed as the Golden Field Office. For help accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Nicole L. Blackstone via FY15FCTOofficewideFOA@ee.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DOE FOA DE-FOA-0001224
1) What is Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001224?
DE-FOA-0001224 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) funding opportunity managed by the Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO). It supports hydrogen and fuel cell activities ranging from research and development through demonstration and early deployment.
2) Which DOE office is managing this opportunity?
The solicitation is managed through EERE's Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO). The issuing office is listed as the Golden Field Office.
3) What is the overall purpose of this FOA?
The FOA is framed around advancing clean, safe, secure, affordable, and reliable energy options using a technology-neutral approach, with public benefits including improved energy security and reduced air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
4) What kinds of projects does the FOA support?
The FOA supports a wide range of hydrogen and fuel cell work across the FCTO portfolio. This includes projects addressing core technical barriers (such as hydrogen production, delivery, and storage; and fuel cell performance and durability) and non-technical barriers (such as hydrogen codes and standards that can slow adoption).
5) What specific technical areas are highlighted as being of particular interest?
The FOA highlights several R&D areas of particular interest, including:
- Hydrogen production via microbial biomass conversion
- Low platinum group metal (low-PGM) catalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells
- An integrated intelligent hydrogen dispenser
- Manufacturing R&D for fuel cells and hydrogen technologies, including manufacturing R&D focused on hydrogen delivery pipelines
6) Does the FOA include demonstrations or deployment-focused topics?
Yes. In addition to R&D, the FOA includes demonstration-oriented subtopics intended to speed adoption by proving technologies in operational settings.
7) What demonstration topics are specifically called out?
The FOA specifically calls out demonstration interests that include:
- Mobile hydrogen refuelers
- Fuel cell-powered range extenders for light-duty hybrid electric vehicles
- A "Communities of Excellence" subtopic that showcases hydrogen and fuel cell technologies at the community scale
8) What type of award instrument does DOE plan to use for selected projects?
Awards under this opportunity are issued as cooperative agreements, meaning DOE expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, reviewing progress, shaping technical direction within the agreed scope, and coordinating with broader program goals).
9) What is the activity category and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The activity category is Energy. The CFDA number listed is 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
10) Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the FOA requirements.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is listed as "unrestricted" in general eligibility (open to many entity types). However, there is a specific eligibility restriction for Subtopic 2c, "America's Climate Communities of Excellence."
12) What is the eligibility restriction for Subtopic 2c (America's Climate Communities of Excellence)?
For Subtopic 2c only, eligibility is limited to U.S. local governments and tribal governments, or consortia of those entities. The FOA provides detailed definitions of local government and tribal government for this purpose.
13) How do applicants submit materials for this FOA?
The application process is run through EERE's eXCHANGE system.
14) What are the submission deadlines for this FOA?
The FOA deadlines listed are:
- Concept papers due: April 2, 2015 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time
- Full applications due: June 4, 2015 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time
The closing date is the same as the original closing date (June 4, 2015).
15) Are the eXCHANGE deadlines hard cutoffs?
Yes. The deadlines are enforced as hard cutoffs by eXCHANGE. The system disables the Apply and Submit buttons at the deadline time.
16) What should applicants do to avoid last-minute submission problems?
Applicants are expected to submit early enough to avoid last-minute technical issues, because eXCHANGE disables submission functionality at the deadline.
17) Who should applicants contact if they encounter technical problems with eXCHANGE before the deadline?
If issues arise before the deadline, applicants are directed to contact:
- eXCHANGE helpdesk: exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov
- eXCHANGE system administrators: eXCHANGE@ee.doe.gov
18) Can DOE accept a late application if there are technical difficulties?
DOE indicates it will only consider accepting a late submission if: (1) the issue was beyond the applicant's control, (2) the applicant contacted the helpdesk for assistance, and (3) the application is submitted through eXCHANGE within 24 hours of the posted deadline (with DOE support if needed to finalize the submission with the applicant's concurrence).
19) Is there an informational webinar for this FOA?
Yes. The FOA includes an informational webinar intended to cover standard EERE and FOA procedure questions.
20) When is the informational webinar scheduled?
The informational webinar is scheduled for March 10, 2015 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
21) How do participants register for the webinar?
Registration is provided via the posted GoToWebinar link referenced in the FOA.
22) What is this notice changing (what does the amendment update)?
This notice is an amendment with two specific administrative/technical updates:
- It revises the informational webinar listing in Section VIII.B to confirm the webinar time as 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Eastern Time on March 10, 2015.
- It revises Table E-2, "Catalyst Support Cycle Metrics," in Appendix E, which affects how certain fuel cell catalyst-related performance or durability metrics are defined or evaluated within the application guidance.
23) Does the amendment change the overall scope of the FOA?
No. The changes do not alter the overall scope of the opportunity, but they matter for applicants relying on the webinar schedule and on Appendix E for meeting technical targets or reporting expectations.
24) Why is Appendix E (Table E-2) important for applicants working on catalysts?
Appendix E includes Table E-2, "Catalyst Support Cycle Metrics." The amendment revises this table, which is relevant to how certain fuel cell catalyst-related performance or durability metrics are defined or evaluated in the application guidance.
25) Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
For help accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Nicole L. Blackstone via FY15FCTOofficewideFOA@ee.doe.gov.
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