Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001357
Apply for DE FOA 0001357
- The Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GRID DATA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2015 and posted on Jun 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2015 The submission deadline for Concept Papers is July 20, 2015. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications at least 48 hours in advance of the submission deadline.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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.
- Please see FOA Section III. Eligibility Information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The GRID DATA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001357) is an ARPA-E discretionary research and development solicitation focused on science and technology innovations relevant to the electric grid. Awards are planned to be made as cooperative agreements, which typically means ARPA-E expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, active technical management and milestone-based oversight). The program anticipated making about six awards out of an estimated total of $7,000,000 in available funding, with individual award sizes ranging from a floor of $250,000 up to a ceiling of $7,000,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the FOA’s rules.
This particular notice is a modification to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement, and its main purpose is to correct and clarify parts of the FOA rather than change the overall program theme. The modification removes an erroneous reference in Section I.C, clarifies what applicants must address in the Concept Paper’s "Innovation and Impact" portion (located in Section IV.C.1.b), and clarifies how ARPA-E will evaluate Concept Papers under the Concept Paper Review Criteria (Section V.A.1). In addition, ARPA-E updated the official Concept Paper template so it matches the clarified "Innovation and Impact" expectations. In practical terms, the update signals that applicants should pay close attention to the revised language and template and align their Concept Papers to the newly clarified criteria, since ARPA-E is explicitly tightening how it wants innovation and expected impact to be framed and reviewed.
The submission process is handled exclusively through ARPA-E’s online portal, ARPA-E eXCHANGE (arpa-e-foa.energy.gov). Concept Papers must be submitted through that system; ARPA-E states it will not review or consider Concept Papers submitted by any other method. Applicants are pointed to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide (available on the same site) for step-by-step instructions on using the portal, which matters because failures in registration, file formatting, or submission steps can prevent a paper from being accepted and reviewed. The Concept Paper deadline listed is July 20, 2015, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit at least 48 hours before the deadline to reduce the risk of last-minute technical issues.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the public listing, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to many entity types, but applicants are instructed to rely on the formal eligibility rules in Section III of the FOA for the definitive requirements and any limitations. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.135 (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy). The notice was originally posted June 11, 2015, with an archive date of February 1, 2016, indicating it is no longer active, but the summary remains useful for understanding the program structure, the cooperative agreement award mechanism, and the emphasis ARPA-E places on following updated FOA instructions and templates precisely.
For applicants or stakeholders who need the full announcement text or have trouble accessing it online, the contact listed is Renee E. Sperling at 202-287-6341 or renee.sperling@hq.doe.gov.
FAQs: GRID DATA (DE-FOA-0001357) ARPA-E Funding Opportunity
What is the GRID DATA funding opportunity?
GRID DATA (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001357) is an ARPA-E discretionary research and development solicitation focused on science and technology innovations relevant to the electric grid.
What type of award is ARPA-E planning to use for this opportunity?
Awards are planned to be made as cooperative agreements. This typically indicates ARPA-E expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as active technical management and milestone-based oversight.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making about six awards.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $7,000,000.
What is the expected range for individual award sizes?
Individual award sizes were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $250,000 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $7,000,000.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing (matching) requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources according to the FOA's rules.
What is this notice, and how does it relate to the original FOA?
This notice is a modification to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement. Its purpose is to correct and clarify parts of the FOA rather than change the overall program theme.
What changed in this FOA modification?
The modification (1) removes an erroneous reference in Section I.C, (2) clarifies what applicants must address in the Concept Paper's "Innovation and Impact" portion (Section IV.C.1.b), and (3) clarifies how ARPA-E will evaluate Concept Papers under the Concept Paper Review Criteria (Section V.A.1).
Was the Concept Paper template updated?
Yes. ARPA-E updated the official Concept Paper template so it aligns with the clarified "Innovation and Impact" expectations.
What should applicants do differently because of the modification?
Applicants should closely follow the revised FOA language and use the updated Concept Paper template. The modification signals that ARPA-E is tightening how it wants innovation and expected impact to be framed and reviewed, so alignment to the clarified criteria matters.
How do applicants submit a Concept Paper?
Concept Papers must be submitted exclusively through ARPA-E's online portal, ARPA-E eXCHANGE (arpa-e-foa.energy.gov).
Can a Concept Paper be submitted by email, mail, or another submission system?
No. ARPA-E states it will not review or consider Concept Papers submitted by any other method besides ARPA-E eXCHANGE.
Where can applicants find instructions for using ARPA-E eXCHANGE?
Applicants are directed to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide available on the same site for step-by-step instructions.
Why does ARPA-E emphasize using the portal user guide?
The notice highlights that failures in registration, file formatting, or submission steps can prevent a Concept Paper from being accepted and reviewed, so the user guide is important for avoiding submission issues.
What was the Concept Paper deadline?
The Concept Paper deadline listed is July 20, 2015.
Is there a recommended submission timing before the deadline?
Yes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit at least 48 hours before the deadline to reduce the risk of last-minute technical issues.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the public listing, indicating the opportunity is broadly open to many entity types. However, applicants are instructed to rely on the formal eligibility rules in Section III of the FOA for definitive requirements and any limitations.
Where should applicants look for the definitive eligibility requirements?
Applicants should consult Section III of the FOA for the official eligibility rules.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.135 (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy).
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The notice was originally posted on June 11, 2015 and has an archive date of February 1, 2016, indicating it is no longer active.
Why might this archived opportunity still be useful to review?
The summary remains useful for understanding the program structure, the cooperative agreement award mechanism, and the emphasis ARPA-E places on following updated FOA instructions and templates precisely.
Who can be contacted for the full announcement text or access issues?
The contact listed is Renee E. Sperling at 202-287-6341 or renee.sperling@hq.doe.gov.
What sections of the FOA are specifically referenced in the modification?
The modification references Section I.C (erroneous reference removed), Section IV.C.1.b (Concept Paper "Innovation and Impact" clarification), and Section V.A.1 (Concept Paper Review Criteria clarification).
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