Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000768
Apply for DE FOA 0000768
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2013 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program" 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 Sep 28, 2012 and posted on Sep 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 350 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.
- All types of applicants are eligible to apply except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and non profit 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 2013 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000768) is the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science's annual, wide-ranging grant solicitation for research and related activities across its major scientific program areas. It is designed as an open, catch-all funding announcement that stays available throughout the fiscal year so applicants can submit proposals aligned with Office of Science priorities without waiting for a narrowly targeted call. This FOA supports work in Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists. In practical terms, it is meant to cover the full breadth of DOE Office of Science-supported research and education efforts, from foundational physical sciences to computational methods, biological and environmental studies, and scientific workforce training.
The solicitation operates under the DOE's long-standing financial assistance framework originally established in a 1992 Federal Register publication for the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program, now known as the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program. The governing rules, including how applications are submitted, eligibility rules, restrictions, and how DOE evaluates and selects applications, are laid out in 10 CFR Part 605. Applicants are expected to rely on those regulations for the detailed policies and procedures that sit behind this announcement. This FY 2013 FOA explicitly notes that it succeeds the prior broad solicitation (DE-FOA-0000600, published September 30, 2011), reflecting the Office of Science practice of reissuing an annual umbrella FOA.
From a funding and scale perspective, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using the grant instrument type, within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category. The FOA lists an estimated total funding level of $400,000,000 and anticipates roughly 350 awards, which signals a large, portfolio-style program rather than a small number of high-dollar, single-topic awards. Consistent with that portfolio approach, the award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $0, which typically indicates that individual award sizes are not predefined in the summary and can vary widely depending on the specific program area, project scope, and available appropriations. The CFDA number associated with the program is 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). No cost sharing or matching is required, reducing barriers for applicants whose projects are scientifically strong but who may not have non-federal funds to contribute.
Eligibility is broadly open, described as "unrestricted" in the sense that many entity types may apply, with specific exclusions. Other federal agencies are not eligible, nor are Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors. In addition, nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded. Beyond these exclusions, applicants should still check any program-specific clarifications referenced in the FOA text and the requirements in 10 CFR Part 605, since the Office of Science spans multiple offices and program areas that can carry distinct expectations for scope, deliverables, and review criteria.
The FOA was posted and created on September 28, 2012, and it remained open until September 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, unless replaced earlier by a subsequent issuance. The archive date is December 31, 2013. The announcement points applicants to FedConnect for additional information and full announcement access. For help obtaining the full announcement electronically, the contact information provided includes Kimberlie J. Laing (Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026, kim.laing@science.doe.gov) and Linda G. Blevins (301-903-1293, linda.blevins@science.doe.gov).
FAQs: FY 2013 Continuation of Solicitation for the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (DE-FOA-0000768)
What is DE-FOA-0000768?
DE-FOA-0000768 is the FY 2013 continuation of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Financial Assistance Program solicitation. It functions as an annual, wide-ranging, "umbrella" grant solicitation for research and related activities aligned with Office of Science priorities.
What is the purpose of this FOA?
This FOA is designed to be an open, catch-all funding announcement that stays available throughout the fiscal year, allowing applicants to submit proposals aligned with Office of Science priorities without waiting for a narrowly targeted call.
Which DOE office is sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is sponsored by the DOE Office of Science.
What types of activities does this solicitation support?
It supports research and related activities across the Office of Science's major scientific program areas, including both research and education/workforce efforts connected to Office of Science priorities.
What program areas are included under this FOA?
The FOA supports work in:
- Advanced Scientific Computing Research
- Basic Energy Sciences
- Biological and Environmental Research
- Fusion Energy Sciences
- High Energy Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists
Is this FOA meant for one narrow research topic or many topics?
Many topics. The solicitation is intentionally broad and portfolio-style, covering the full breadth of Office of Science-supported research and education efforts rather than a single narrowly defined topic.
How is this FOA structured compared to other DOE opportunities?
This is an annual umbrella solicitation that stays open across the fiscal year. It is intended to capture proposals that fit Office of Science priorities even when there is no separate, narrowly targeted funding call available.
What regulations govern this funding opportunity?
The governing rules for submission, eligibility, restrictions, evaluation, and selection are laid out in 10 CFR Part 605. Applicants are expected to rely on those regulations for detailed policies and procedures underlying the announcement.
What is the historical framework behind this program?
The solicitation operates under DOE's long-standing financial assistance framework originally established in a 1992 Federal Register publication for the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program (now known as the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program).
Does this FOA replace or succeed an earlier broad solicitation?
Yes. It explicitly notes that it succeeds the prior broad solicitation DE-FOA-0000600 (published September 30, 2011), consistent with the Office of Science practice of reissuing an annual umbrella FOA.
What is the funding instrument type?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using the grant instrument type.
What is the activity category for this FOA?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How much total funding is estimated under this FOA?
The FOA lists an estimated total funding level of $400,000,000.
How many awards does DOE anticipate making?
The FOA anticipates roughly 350 awards.
Are there minimum or maximum award amounts listed?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $0. This typically indicates individual award sizes are not predefined in the summary and may vary widely by program area, project scope, and available appropriations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly open ("unrestricted") to many entity types, subject to specific exclusions described in the FOA and any additional requirements referenced in 10 CFR Part 605.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The FOA states that the following are not eligible:
- Other federal agencies
- Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors
- Nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995
If eligibility is described as "unrestricted," why are there exclusions?
"Unrestricted" in this context indicates broad eligibility across many applicant types, but the FOA still lists explicit exclusions (for example, other federal agencies and FFRDC contractors) that must be followed.
Do applicants need to follow program-specific requirements beyond the FOA summary?
Yes. The FOA indicates that applicants should review any program-specific clarifications referenced in the FOA text and the requirements in 10 CFR Part 605, since different Office of Science program areas can have distinct expectations for scope, deliverables, and review criteria.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is 81.049.
When was this FOA posted?
The FOA was posted and created on September 28, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The FOA remained open until September 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, unless replaced earlier by a subsequent issuance.
Could the FOA close earlier than the listed close date?
Yes. The FOA notes it would remain open until the stated deadline unless replaced earlier by a subsequent issuance.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is December 31, 2013.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and additional information?
The announcement points applicants to FedConnect for additional information and full announcement access.
Who can be contacted for help obtaining the full announcement electronically?
The FOA provides these contacts for help obtaining the full announcement electronically:
- Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026, kim.laing@science.doe.gov
- Linda G. Blevins, 301-903-1293, linda.blevins@science.doe.gov
Does this FOA cover workforce and education activities as well as research?
Yes. In addition to research areas, it includes Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists, and is described as supporting both research and education/workforce training efforts within Office of Science priorities.
Is this FOA intended for applicants who want to submit at any time during the year?
Yes. It is explicitly described as an open solicitation available throughout the fiscal year so proposals can be submitted without waiting for a narrowly targeted call, as long as they align with Office of Science priorities.
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