Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001204
Apply for DE FOA 0001204
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 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 Oct 1, 2014 and posted on Oct 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2015. (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.
- All types of applicants are eligible to apply, except 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 2015 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001204) is the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science's broad, standing invitation for research proposals across its major science programs. It functions as the Office of Science's annual open solicitation, meaning it is not limited to a single narrow topic or one-time competition. Instead, it is designed to accept applications throughout the fiscal year for research that aligns with DOE Office of Science priorities, covering a wide range of fundamental science and technology research and development activities.
This opportunity supports work in six core Office of Science program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, and Nuclear Physics. In practical terms, the FOA is a gateway for universities, laboratories, companies, nonprofits, and other organizations to seek DOE support for projects that advance computational science, materials and chemical sciences, biological and environmental systems research, fusion energy science, particle physics, and nuclear physics. The announcement emphasizes that DOE has a continuing interest in receiving applications in these fields, reflecting the ongoing nature of the Office of Science research portfolio rather than a single fixed set of deliverables.
The solicitation is grounded in DOE's longstanding regulatory framework for financial assistance under 10 CFR 605, originally issued as a final rule in 1992 (then called the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program). That regulation is where the formal rules live for how to submit an application, who is eligible, what limitations apply, and how DOE evaluates and selects proposals. In other words, the FOA signals that funding is available and identifies the program scope, but the detailed requirements and procedures applicants must follow are established in the 10 CFR 605 framework and the full announcement materials referenced by the FOA.
DE-FOA-0001204 was posted and created on October 1, 2014, and it remained open until September 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, unless replaced earlier by a subsequent annual issuance. It explicitly succeeded the prior open solicitation (DE-FOA-0000995, published October 1, 2013), reinforcing that this is part of a recurring annual cycle where DOE refreshes or reissues its general Office of Science financial assistance solicitation. The archive date listed is December 31, 2015, which indicates when the listing was formally archived after the application window closed.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and supports awards through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). No cost sharing or matching is required, which can be significant for applicants because it means proposals are not automatically expected to include a non-federal financial contribution as a condition of eligibility. The listing shows $0 for estimated total funding, award ceiling, award floor, and similar fields; in many broad, standing solicitations, these fields may not be stated in the summary because funding levels and award sizes can vary widely by program area, topic, and annual appropriations, and are often handled at the program level or described in the full announcement rather than the high-level synopsis.
Eligibility is broadly open ("unrestricted") to all types of applicants with two explicit exclusions. First, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors are not eligible to apply under this solicitation. Second, nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded. Aside from those restrictions, the solicitation is intended to be accessible to a wide range of applicant organizations, subject to any further clarifications provided in the full FOA text.
The announcement points applicants to FedConnect for additional information and access to the full announcement. For assistance obtaining the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Specialist, at 301-903-3026 and kim.laing@science.doe.gov.
FAQs: FY 2015 Continuation of Solicitation for the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (DE-FOA-0001204)
1) What is Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001204?
DE-FOA-0001204 is the FY 2015 Continuation of Solicitation for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Financial Assistance Program. It serves as the Office of Science's broad, standing invitation for research proposals across its major science programs.
2) Is this a one-time competition or an ongoing solicitation?
This is an annual open solicitation, meaning it is not limited to a single narrow topic or a one-time competition. It is designed to accept applications throughout the fiscal year for research aligned with DOE Office of Science priorities.
3) What kinds of research does this solicitation support?
The solicitation supports a wide range of fundamental science and technology research and development activities that align with DOE Office of Science priorities. It is intended as a gateway for proposals across multiple scientific disciplines rather than a single fixed set of deliverables.
4) Which Office of Science program areas are covered?
This opportunity supports work in six core Office of Science program areas:
- Advanced Scientific Computing Research
- Basic Energy Sciences
- Biological and Environmental Research
- Fusion Energy Sciences
- High Energy Physics
- Nuclear Physics
5) Who is this opportunity intended for?
The solicitation is positioned as a pathway for universities, laboratories, companies, nonprofits, and other organizations to seek DOE support for projects in the covered research areas, subject to the eligibility restrictions listed in the announcement and any additional details in the full FOA materials.
6) Are there any eligibility restrictions?
Eligibility is listed as broadly open ("unrestricted") with two explicit exclusions:
- Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors are not eligible to apply under this solicitation.
- Nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded.
7) What award types are supported under this opportunity?
The opportunity supports awards through grants and cooperative agreements.
8) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 81.049, Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
10) What is the total funding amount, and are there award ceilings or floors?
The synopsis shows $0 for estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor. In broad, standing solicitations like this, those summary fields may not be stated because funding levels and award sizes can vary widely by program area, topic, and annual appropriations, and are often addressed in the full announcement or handled at the program level.
11) When was DE-FOA-0001204 posted?
It was posted and created on October 1, 2014.
12) What was the application deadline?
The solicitation remained open until September 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, unless it was replaced earlier by a subsequent annual issuance.
13) What does it mean that the solicitation could be replaced earlier?
The announcement indicates that this FOA is part of a recurring annual cycle where DOE refreshes or reissues its general Office of Science financial assistance solicitation. A newer annual issuance could replace the FY 2015 version before the stated end date.
14) What does the archive date mean?
The archive date listed is December 31, 2015, which indicates when the listing was formally archived after the application window closed.
15) Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
16) What is the relationship between this FOA and 10 CFR 605?
The solicitation is grounded in DOE's regulatory framework for financial assistance under 10 CFR 605. The FOA signals that funding is available and identifies the scope, while 10 CFR 605 is described as the place where the formal rules live for how to submit an application, who is eligible, what limitations apply, and how DOE evaluates and selects proposals.
17) Does this FOA have a predecessor?
Yes. DE-FOA-0001204 explicitly succeeded the prior open solicitation DE-FOA-0000995, which was published on October 1, 2013.
18) Where can applicants find the full announcement and additional information?
The announcement points applicants to FedConnect for additional information and access to the full announcement.
19) Who can be contacted for help obtaining the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Specialist. Phone: 301-903-3026. Email: kim.laing@science.doe.gov.
20) Does the FOA indicate DOE's level of interest in receiving applications?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes that DOE has a continuing interest in receiving applications in the covered research fields, reflecting the ongoing nature of the Office of Science research portfolio.
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