Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000573
Apply for DE FOA 0000573
- The Chicago Service Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2012 Research Opportunities in High Energy Physics" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2011 and posted on Aug 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 FY 2012 Research Opportunities in High Energy Physics funding announcement (DE-FOA-0000573) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science opportunity, run through the Office of High Energy Physics, to support research programs that advance fundamental understanding of particles, forces, and the universe at the smallest and largest scales. The program is framed as a discretionary grant competition under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) and is intended to fund a broad portfolio of high energy physics (HEP) work spanning experiments, theory, and enabling technologies. The announcement points applicants to DOE financial assistance regulations in 10 CFR Part 605 for the detailed government-wide rules and DOE-specific policies covering how applications must be prepared and submitted, what is allowable, and how selections are made.
The solicitation seeks proposals across five major subprogram areas that reflect the field structure used by DOE HEP. First, Experimental Research at the Energy Frontier covers particle physics studies at the highest achievable energies, typically tied to large collider-based programs and associated detector operations, data analysis, and instrumentation work that enables discovery or precision measurements at the energy frontier. Second, Experimental Research at the Intensity Frontier supports experiments that use high-intensity particle beams or very sensitive detectors to study rare processes and subtle effects, often aimed at probing physics beyond the Standard Model through precision tests, rare decays, neutrino properties, or other extremely low-probability phenomena. Third, Experimental Research at the Cosmic Frontier focuses on the use of the cosmos as a laboratory, including experimental efforts related to dark matter searches, dark energy studies, cosmic microwave background measurements, high-energy astrophysical messengers, and other observational or detector-based approaches that connect particle physics and cosmology. Fourth, Theoretical High Energy Physics Research supports analytic and computational theory efforts that interpret existing results, propose new frameworks, make predictions for experiments, and develop the conceptual tools needed to connect measurements with fundamental laws. Fifth, Advanced Technology Research and Development supports the underlying technology base that makes next-generation experiments possible, such as accelerator technologies, detector R&D, electronics, computing approaches, and other technical innovations relevant to HEP capabilities.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on August 19, 2011, with an application deadline of November 15, 2011, and it was later archived on February 15, 2012. DOE listed an estimated total funding level of $35,000,000 for the announcement, while the published award ceiling and floor were both shown as $0, which typically indicates that specific award sizes were not predetermined in the public synopsis and could vary based on program needs, merit, and available appropriations. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, though applicants still must follow all DOE rules on allowable and allocable costs.
Eligibility is broadly open (described as “unrestricted,†meaning it is open to many entity types), with several important exclusions. Other federal agencies are not eligible to apply under this solicitation. Also excluded are Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors, and certain nonprofit organizations: specifically, 501(c)(4) organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Beyond those limitations, the solicitation indicates that additional details, clarifications, and any other constraints would be found in the full text of the announcement and in the governing regulations referenced (10 CFR Part 605). In practice, that framework typically covers requirements such as submission formats, page limits, budget rules, reporting expectations, compliance obligations, and the merit review and selection process.
The administering organization is listed as the Chicago Service Center, and the announcement provides points of contact for both technical access issues and administrative questions. For difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the named grants analyst is Kerwin A. Lawrence (301-903-9842, kerwin.lawrence@science.doe.gov). An administrative contact email is also provided (sc.hepfoa@science.doe.gov). Additional details and the full announcement were made available through FedConnect at the link included in the posting (https://www.fedconnect.net), where applicants would typically find the complete instructions, required forms, and any amendments or FAQs associated with the funding opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "FY 2012 Research Opportunities in High Energy Physics" and carries the funding announcement number DE-FOA-0000573.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, administered through the Office of High Energy Physics.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program supports research that advances fundamental understanding of particles, forces, and the universe at both the smallest and largest scales. It is intended to fund a broad portfolio of high energy physics (HEP) work spanning experiments, theory, and enabling technologies.
How is this program categorized within DOE financial assistance programs?
It is described as a discretionary grant competition under the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program, CFDA 81.049.
What regulations govern how applications must be prepared and submitted?
The announcement directs applicants to DOE financial assistance regulations in 10 CFR Part 605 for detailed rules and DOE-specific policies, including how applications must be prepared and submitted, what costs are allowable, and how selections are made.
What types of research topics are encouraged under this solicitation?
The solicitation seeks proposals across five major high energy physics subprogram areas: Experimental Research at the Energy Frontier, Experimental Research at the Intensity Frontier, Experimental Research at the Cosmic Frontier, Theoretical High Energy Physics Research, and Advanced Technology Research and Development.
What is meant by "Experimental Research at the Energy Frontier"?
This area covers particle physics studies at the highest achievable energies, typically tied to large collider-based programs and related detector operations, data analysis, and instrumentation work that supports discovery or precision measurements at the energy frontier.
What is meant by "Experimental Research at the Intensity Frontier"?
This area supports experiments using high-intensity particle beams or very sensitive detectors to study rare processes and subtle effects, often aimed at probing physics beyond the Standard Model through precision tests, rare decays, neutrino properties, or other extremely low-probability phenomena.
What is meant by "Experimental Research at the Cosmic Frontier"?
This area focuses on using the cosmos as a laboratory, including experimental efforts related to dark matter searches, dark energy studies, cosmic microwave background measurements, high-energy astrophysical messengers, and other observational or detector-based approaches connecting particle physics and cosmology.
What is included under "Theoretical High Energy Physics Research"?
This area supports analytic and computational theory work that interprets existing results, proposes new frameworks, makes predictions for experiments, and develops conceptual tools that connect measurements with fundamental laws.
What is included under "Advanced Technology Research and Development"?
This area supports the technology base needed for next-generation experiments, such as accelerator technologies, detector R&D, electronics, computing approaches, and other technical innovations relevant to high energy physics capabilities.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 15, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was later archived on February 15, 2012.
What was the estimated total funding available?
DOE listed an estimated total funding level of $35,000,000 for the announcement.
Were there stated minimum or maximum award amounts?
The published award ceiling and floor were both shown as $0, which typically indicates that specific award sizes were not predetermined in the public synopsis and could vary based on program needs, merit, and available appropriations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are still expected to follow DOE rules on allowable and allocable costs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is open to many entity types, subject to specific exclusions listed in the announcement.
Which entities are explicitly not eligible to apply?
The solicitation excludes other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Are other federal agencies allowed to submit applications?
No. Other federal agencies are not eligible to apply under this solicitation.
Are FFRDC contractors allowed to submit applications?
No. FFRDC contractors are listed as excluded from eligibility under this announcement.
Are all nonprofit organizations eligible?
Not all. The announcement specifically excludes 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Other eligibility details and constraints would be found in the full announcement text and governing regulations.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and required forms?
Additional details and the full announcement were made available through FedConnect (https://www.fedconnect.net), where applicants would typically find complete instructions, required forms, and any amendments or related FAQs.
Who administered this opportunity within DOE?
The administering organization is listed as the Chicago Service Center.
Who should be contacted for issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
For difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the named grants analyst is Kerwin A. Lawrence at 301-903-9842 or kerwin.lawrence@science.doe.gov.
What email address is provided for administrative questions?
The announcement provides an administrative contact email: sc.hepfoa@science.doe.gov.
Where should applicants look for additional constraints, clarifications, and submission requirements?
The solicitation indicates that additional details, clarifications, and any other constraints would be provided in the full text of the announcement and in the referenced regulations (10 CFR Part 605).
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