Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000821
Apply for DE FOA 0000821
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hydrogen Delivery Technologies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2014 and posted on Nov 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2014 The purpose of this modification is to change the submission deadline for Full Applications from 02/14/2014 to 02/18/2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Hydrogen Delivery Technologies funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0000821) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary grant program, administered through the Golden Field Office, that supports research and development aimed at lowering the cost and improving the performance of hydrogen delivery at fueling stations. The modification noted in the announcement specifically updates the full application deadline, moving it from February 14, 2014 to February 18, 2014. A mandatory concept paper was required earlier, due December 9, 2013, and only applications submitted through the EERE Exchange portal are considered.
The technical focus is on solving key barriers that affect the cost and practicality of delivering hydrogen to fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), especially at the forecourt (the station itself). DOE frames the work around a broader long-term objective: enabling high-volume hydrogen to be produced, delivered, and dispensed at a total cost of $2 to $4 per gallon gasoline equivalent (gge), untaxed, so that FCEVs can compete on a dollars-per-mile basis with gasoline hybrid vehicles. Within that overall target, the delivery portion is expected to reach about $2 per gge hydrogen. To get there, DOE is looking for innovative materials, components, and integrated systems that can demonstrate both technical feasibility and a credible path to lower cost, particularly by reducing the cost of compression, storage, and dispensing at fueling stations.
The FOA is organized around three main topic areas tied to high-pressure gaseous hydrogen refueling needs. First, it seeks improved forecourt hydrogen compressors capable of supporting 700 bar dispensing, which is the pressure level commonly associated with light-duty FCEV fast fills. Second, it targets integrated Intelligent Hydrogen Dispensers for 700 bar gaseous refueling, suggesting an emphasis on dispenser-level integration, controls, performance, and potentially diagnostics or smart operation that improves reliability and reduces station operating cost. Third, it supports forecourt hydrogen storage technologies at 875 bar or greater, reflecting interest in higher-pressure storage approaches that can support fast fills, improve station throughput, or reduce compression burdens depending on station design. Across all topics, the practical aim is to move technologies closer to commercial readiness and to help stations meet cost goals without sacrificing safety, performance, or customer fueling experience.
Funding is expected to support around four awards, with an estimated total program value of $4,000,000. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $750,000 up to a ceiling of $3,000,000, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning DOE expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, in project management, technical direction, and milestone review). Cost sharing is required. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications in the full FOA.
Applications must be submitted via the EERE Exchange website, which requires applicants to register and create an account before uploading materials. The full FOA, detailed instructions, and the Exchange user guide are provided through EERE Exchange, and questions or access issues are directed to the FOA email contact: H2DeliveryTechFOA821@go.doe.gov. The opportunity was originally posted November 14, 2013, updated February 13, 2014 to reflect the deadline change, and archived May 14, 2014.
Hydrogen Delivery Technologies (DE-FOA-0000821) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Hydrogen Delivery Technologies funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0000821)?
DE-FOA-0000821 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary grant program administered through the DOE Golden Field Office. It supports research and development (R&D) intended to lower the cost and improve the performance of hydrogen delivery technologies at fueling stations, with a strong emphasis on forecourt (station-level) equipment and systems.
2) What is the main goal of this FOA?
The main goal is to address key barriers that affect the cost and practicality of delivering hydrogen to fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), especially at the fueling station. DOE is seeking technology advances that reduce costs while maintaining safety, performance, and a good customer fueling experience.
3) What long-term cost targets is DOE using to frame the work?
DOE frames the effort around enabling high-volume hydrogen to be produced, delivered, and dispensed at a total cost of $2 to $4 per gallon gasoline equivalent (gge), untaxed, to support FCEVs competing with gasoline hybrid vehicles on a dollars-per-mile basis. Within that overall target, the hydrogen delivery portion is expected to reach about $2 per gge hydrogen.
4) What parts of a hydrogen station does this FOA focus on?
The FOA focuses on forecourt technologies that strongly influence station cost and performance, particularly compression, storage, and dispensing. DOE is looking for innovative materials, components, and integrated systems that can demonstrate technical feasibility and a credible path to lower cost.
5) What are the topic areas included in the FOA?
The FOA is organized around three main topic areas tied to high-pressure gaseous hydrogen refueling needs:
- Improved forecourt hydrogen compressors capable of supporting 700 bar dispensing.
- Integrated Intelligent Hydrogen Dispensers for 700 bar gaseous refueling.
- Forecourt hydrogen storage technologies at 875 bar or greater.
6) What dispensing pressure is emphasized for light-duty FCEVs in this FOA?
The FOA emphasizes 700 bar dispensing, which is commonly associated with light-duty FCEV fast fills.
7) What does the FOA mean by "Integrated Intelligent Hydrogen Dispensers"?
Based on the FOA description, this topic suggests an emphasis on dispenser-level integration, controls, and performance. It may also imply interest in capabilities such as diagnostics or smart operation that improve reliability and reduce station operating cost, while supporting 700 bar gaseous refueling.
8) Why does the FOA call out forecourt storage at 875 bar or greater?
The FOA indicates interest in higher-pressure storage approaches (875 bar or greater) that can support fast fills and potentially improve station throughput or reduce compression burdens depending on station design.
9) How many awards does DOE expect to make, and what is the total funding?
DOE expects to make around four awards, with an estimated total program value of $4,000,000.
10) What is the anticipated funding range per award?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $750,000 to $3,000,000.
11) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means DOE expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as participation in project management, technical direction, and milestone review.
12) Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required for this opportunity.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications in the full FOA.
14) Was a concept paper required?
Yes. A mandatory concept paper was required earlier in the process, with a due date of December 9, 2013.
15) What is the full application deadline?
The modification noted in the announcement updated the full application deadline from February 14, 2014 to February 18, 2014.
16) Where and how must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through the EERE Exchange portal. Only applications submitted through EERE Exchange are considered.
17) Do applicants need an account to submit through EERE Exchange?
Yes. Applicants must register and create an account on EERE Exchange before uploading application materials.
18) Where can applicants find the full FOA and submission instructions?
The full FOA, detailed instructions, and the EERE Exchange user guide are provided through the EERE Exchange website.
19) Who should applicants contact with questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues should be directed to the FOA email contact: H2DeliveryTechFOA821@go.doe.gov.
20) When was this opportunity posted, updated, and archived?
The opportunity was originally posted on November 14, 2013. It was updated on February 13, 2014 to reflect the application deadline change. It was archived on May 14, 2014.
21) What kinds of improvements is DOE looking for across the topic areas?
Across all topics, DOE is seeking innovations that reduce the cost of compression, storage, and dispensing at fueling stations while moving technologies closer to commercial readiness and maintaining safety, performance, and fueling experience.
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