Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001129
Apply for DE FOA 0001129
- The Idaho Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 18, 2015 and posted on Aug 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 23, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 65 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses.
- This FOA is open to U.S. universities, national laboratories, and industry.Research consortiums may be composed of diverse institutions including academia, national laboratories, non profit research institutes, industry/utilities, and international partners. Research teams should strive to achieve the synergies that arise when individuals with forefront expertise in different methodologies, technologies, disciplines, and areas of content knowledge approach a problem together, overcoming impasses by considering the issue from fresh angles and discovering novel solutions. DOE NE strongly encourages diversifying its research portfolio through effective partnerships with industry, underrepresented groups, and MSI, which may receive funding support from the project. International partners are encouraged to participate, however no U.S. government funding will be provided to entities incorporated outside of the U.S. DOE NE will evaluate any such proposed partnerships as part of its program relevancy evaluation and scoring. The following link provides the current list of MSI http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite minorityinst.html. No more than 20 percent of the total funds provided by the government to a university (excluding NEET CTD) can go to a non university collaborator. See eligibility requirements in the body of the FOA document to be sure you can apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0001129) is a Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) solicitation designed to support crosscutting nuclear energy research, development, and related infrastructure needs that can materially improve the performance, safety, and economics of advanced reactor and fuel cycle concepts. The central idea is to concentrate federal support on innovative technologies and integrated research efforts that make the best use of DOE resources while helping move nuclear technologies from research toward deployment. DOE-NE emphasizes collaboration across universities, national laboratories, industry, utilities, and (where appropriate) international partners, with the goal of pairing complementary expertise and facilities to solve hard nuclear energy problems more quickly and effectively than any single organization could on its own.
This FOA consolidates the competitive elements of several major DOE-NE research pathways into one umbrella opportunity. It covers work executed through the Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP), the Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies Crosscutting Technology Development program (NEET CTD), and the Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility (ATR NSUF). NEUP uses a portion of DOE-NE R&D appropriations (up to 20 percent, per the program description) to fund university-led research and university infrastructure support in mission-relevant areas, including Fuel Cycle Research and Development, Reactor Concepts Research, Development and Demonstration, and Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NEAMS). NEET CTD complements that university focus by supporting crosscutting technology development that can be led by national laboratories, universities, or industry and that benefits multiple reactor and fuel cycle concepts. ATR NSUF, established to broaden access to high-end nuclear research infrastructure, provides researchers with no-cost access to irradiation testing capabilities, beam lines, and post-irradiation examination facilities. A key convenience in this FOA is that applicants who need irradiation testing and/or post-irradiation examination for NEUP or NEET CTD projects may request no-cost NSUF access within the same application, rather than navigating a separate call.
Awards under this opportunity are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, meaning DOE anticipates an active role in the project beyond simply providing funds (for example, through substantial involvement in technical direction, milestones, or coordination). The opportunity falls under the Energy activity category and is associated with CFDA 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration). DOE projected up to about 65 awards, with a stated award floor of $1 and a ceiling of $5,000,000, indicating that project sizes could vary widely depending on scope, technical maturity, and program fit. Cost sharing is required, so applicants should plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the FOA rules and the specific subprogram requirements.
Eligibility is broad but U.S.-anchored. The FOA is open to U.S. universities (both public and private), national laboratories, and industry, including small businesses, and it encourages forming consortia that combine academia, labs, nonprofit research institutes, and private-sector partners such as vendors and utilities. International participation is encouraged in principle, but DOE makes clear that U.S. government funding will not be provided to entities incorporated outside the United States; any international partner role is evaluated as part of overall relevance and project strength. The solicitation also signals a strong preference for diversified partnerships, including meaningful participation by underrepresented groups and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). At the same time, it includes a structural constraint for university-led work: for funding provided by the government to a university (excluding NEET CTD), no more than 20 percent can go to a non-university collaborator, which is meant to keep NEUP funds primarily supporting university research while still allowing targeted, high-value external contributions.
From a practical standpoint, the FOA also warns applicants that DOE-NE may adjust timing, scale, or selection decisions if FY 2015 priorities shift due to events, policy changes, or Congressional and budget direction. That statement is essentially a notice that programmatic relevance and available funding can evolve, and DOE will weigh those realities when making awards and announcements.
Key administrative details include an initial posting date of August 18, 2014, with closing dates in February 2015 (originally February 19, later updated to February 23), and an archive date of March 25, 2015. The issuing office is the DOE Idaho Field Office, and the listed point of contact for access issues is Shawn Tinsley, Contract Specialist (208-526-3997, tinslesm@id.doe.gov), with additional information referenced through FedConnect.
FY15 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (DE-FOA-0001129) - FAQs
What is DE-FOA-0001129?
DE-FOA-0001129 is the FY15 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE). It is a competitive solicitation intended to support crosscutting nuclear energy research, development, and related infrastructure needs that can improve the performance, safety, and economics of advanced reactor and fuel cycle concepts.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to focus federal support on innovative technologies and integrated research efforts that make effective use of DOE resources and help move nuclear technologies from research toward deployment. The FOA is designed to accelerate progress by encouraging collaboration across complementary organizations and facilities.
Which DOE office is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsor is the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE). The issuing office listed for the solicitation is the DOE Idaho Field Office.
What types of work does the FOA support?
The FOA supports crosscutting nuclear energy R&D and related infrastructure needs that can materially improve advanced reactor and fuel cycle concepts. It emphasizes innovative technologies and integrated research efforts, and it supports work spanning multiple DOE-NE pathways consolidated under this single opportunity.
Which programs are consolidated under this FOA?
This FOA consolidates competitive elements from several DOE-NE pathways into one umbrella opportunity, including:
- Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP)
- Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies Crosscutting Technology Development program (NEET CTD)
- Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility (ATR NSUF)
What is NEUP within this FOA?
NEUP (Nuclear Energy University Programs) uses a portion of DOE-NE R&D appropriations (described as up to 20 percent) to fund university-led research and university infrastructure support in mission-relevant areas. Mission-relevant areas referenced include Fuel Cycle Research and Development, Reactor Concepts Research, Development and Demonstration, and Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NEAMS).
What is NEET CTD within this FOA?
NEET CTD (Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies Crosscutting Technology Development) supports crosscutting technology development that can be led by national laboratories, universities, or industry. The work is intended to benefit multiple reactor and fuel cycle concepts, complementing the university emphasis of NEUP.
What is ATR NSUF and how does it relate to this FOA?
ATR NSUF (Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility) is intended to broaden access to high-end nuclear research infrastructure by providing researchers with no-cost access to irradiation testing capabilities, beam lines, and post-irradiation examination facilities.
Can applicants request ATR NSUF access as part of the same application?
Yes. A key feature described in the FOA is that applicants who need irradiation testing and/or post-irradiation examination for NEUP or NEET CTD projects may request no-cost ATR NSUF access within the same application rather than responding to a separate call.
What funding instrument will DOE use for awards?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements. This means DOE anticipates an active role beyond providing funding, including substantial involvement such as participation in technical direction, milestones, and/or coordination.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The opportunity is in the Energy activity category and is associated with CFDA 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration).
How many awards does DOE anticipate making?
DOE projected up to about 65 awards under this opportunity.
What is the award size range?
The FOA states an award floor of $1 and a ceiling of $5,000,000. This indicates project sizes may vary widely depending on factors such as scope, technical maturity, and fit with program objectives.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, so applicants should plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the FOA rules and any specific subprogram requirements referenced in the solicitation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad but U.S.-anchored. The FOA is open to U.S. universities (public and private), national laboratories, and industry, including small businesses. It also encourages consortia that combine universities, labs, nonprofit research institutes, and private-sector partners such as vendors and utilities.
Are collaborations encouraged?
Yes. DOE-NE emphasizes collaboration across universities, national laboratories, industry, utilities, and where appropriate, international partners. The intent is to combine complementary expertise and facilities to solve complex nuclear energy problems more quickly and effectively than a single organization could on its own.
Are consortia allowed or encouraged?
Yes. The solicitation encourages forming consortia that bring together academia, national labs, nonprofit research institutes, and private-sector partners (including vendors and utilities).
Can international organizations receive DOE funding under this FOA?
No. While international participation is encouraged in principle, DOE states that U.S. government funding will not be provided to entities incorporated outside the United States. Any international partner role is evaluated as part of the project's overall relevance and strength.
Does the FOA express any preferences regarding partnership diversity?
Yes. The solicitation signals a strong preference for diversified partnerships, including meaningful participation by underrepresented groups and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
Is there a restriction on how much university-awarded funding can go to non-university collaborators?
Yes, for university-led work. The FOA includes a structural constraint stating that for funding provided by the government to a university (excluding NEET CTD), no more than 20 percent can go to a non-university collaborator. This is intended to keep NEUP funds primarily supporting university research while still permitting targeted external contributions.
What is the relationship between NEUP and the 20 percent collaborator limit?
The 20 percent limit is described as applying to funding provided by the government to a university, excluding NEET CTD. This is presented as a structural constraint for university-led work to ensure NEUP funds remain primarily focused on university research.
What kinds of nuclear technology areas are referenced as mission-relevant?
The FOA references mission-relevant areas including Fuel Cycle Research and Development, Reactor Concepts Research, Development and Demonstration, and Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NEAMS).
Can DOE change the schedule or selection decisions?
Yes. The FOA notes DOE-NE may adjust timing, scale, or selection decisions if FY 2015 priorities shift due to events, policy changes, or Congressional and budget direction. This is a notice that programmatic relevance and available funding can evolve and may influence awards and announcements.
When was this FOA posted and when did it close?
The initial posting date is listed as August 18, 2014. The closing date was in February 2015, originally February 19 and later updated to February 23, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as March 25, 2015.
Where can applicants find additional information or system-related details?
The solicitation references additional information through FedConnect.
Who is the listed point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Shawn Tinsley, Contract Specialist, DOE Idaho Field Office. Phone: 208-526-3997. Email: tinslesm@id.doe.gov.
What does it mean that DOE anticipates an active role under a cooperative agreement?
As described in the FOA, it means DOE expects substantial involvement beyond funding, which may include involvement in technical direction, project milestones, and/or coordination activities during project execution.
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