Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001441
Apply for DE FOA 0001441
- The DOE-NETL in the energy, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Industry Partnerships for Cybersecurity of Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.122.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 21, 2016 and posted on Jan 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2016. (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 $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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 Industry Partnerships for Cybersecurity of Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) Research opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001441) is a U.S. Department of Energy effort, administered through DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) on behalf of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), to fund applied cybersecurity research, development, and demonstration projects focused on protecting the nation's energy delivery infrastructure. The central aim is to move beyond incremental improvements and produce next-generation tools, technologies, and approaches that can be broadly adopted across the sector, with a strong emphasis on accelerating real-world deployment of cybersecurity capabilities in operational energy environments. A key theme is securing the integration of smart grid technologies, recognizing that modernization and increased connectivity also expand cyber risk and create new operational security requirements.
The FOA is a discretionary grant opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project period (for example, collaboration, technical direction, and coordinated milestones) rather than a hands-off grant model. The work falls under an energy and science/technology research and development category (CFDA 81.122), signaling a focus on practical RDD outcomes that can transition into field use. The program intent is to strengthen cybersecurity for the U.S. energy infrastructure by supporting projects that can demonstrate effectiveness, scalability, and usability in contexts relevant to utilities and energy delivery operators, not just in laboratory settings.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be provided in the full announcement text. The funding parameters indicate an award ceiling of $4,000,000 per award, with approximately 10 awards expected, suggesting a portfolio approach that supports multiple parallel efforts rather than a single large project. The FOA was posted and created on January 21, 2016, with an application closing date of March 22, 2016. Overall, the opportunity is structured to stimulate industry-partnered innovation that results in deployable cybersecurity solutions for energy delivery systems, particularly as the grid evolves through smarter, more networked technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Industry Partnerships for Cybersecurity of Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) Research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001441.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity.
Who administers the program?
It is administered through DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) on behalf of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE).
What is the main purpose of the CEDS Research opportunity?
The main purpose is to fund applied cybersecurity research, development, and demonstration (RDD) projects that help protect the nation's energy delivery infrastructure, with an emphasis on solutions that can be deployed in real operational environments.
What kinds of projects does this FOA aim to support?
The FOA aims to support projects that develop and demonstrate next-generation tools, technologies, and approaches for cybersecurity in energy delivery systems, focusing on solutions that can be broadly adopted across the sector and moved into real-world deployment.
Is the focus on research only, or does it include deployment and demonstration?
It includes research, development, and demonstration, and places a strong emphasis on accelerating real-world deployment of cybersecurity capabilities in operational energy environments, not just laboratory settings.
What is a major theme or technical emphasis mentioned in the opportunity description?
A key theme is securing the integration of smart grid technologies, recognizing that grid modernization and increased connectivity expand cyber risk and create new operational security requirements.
What does it mean that the program wants to move beyond incremental improvements?
Based on the description, DOE is signaling interest in work that goes further than small, step-by-step enhancements and instead produces next-generation cybersecurity capabilities that can have wider impact and be adopted broadly.
What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
How is a Cooperative Agreement different from a typical hands-off grant (as described here)?
The description indicates that a Cooperative Agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement during the project period, such as collaboration, technical direction, and coordinated milestones, rather than a purely hands-off approach.
What is the CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The CFDA listing provided is 81.122. In the description, this is associated with an energy and science/technology research and development category and points to a focus on practical RDD outcomes that can transition into field use.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full announcement text.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $4,000,000 per award.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates approximately 10 awards are expected.
Does the FOA appear to fund one large project or multiple projects?
The description suggests a portfolio approach supporting multiple parallel efforts (approximately 10 awards) rather than a single large project.
When was the FOA posted/created?
The FOA was posted and created on January 21, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is March 22, 2016.
What types of outcomes is DOE looking for from funded projects?
The program intent is to strengthen cybersecurity for U.S. energy infrastructure by supporting projects that can demonstrate effectiveness, scalability, and usability in contexts relevant to utilities and energy delivery operators.
Is this opportunity specifically tied to operational energy environments?
Yes. The description repeatedly emphasizes real-world deployment and demonstrating cybersecurity capabilities in operational energy environments, not only in lab settings.
Why does the FOA emphasize smart grid modernization?
The description explains that as the grid becomes smarter and more connected, it also expands cyber risk and creates new operational security requirements. The FOA highlights the need to secure that integration.
What is the overall goal of this program in plain terms?
In plain terms, the goal is to push industry-partnered innovation that results in deployable cybersecurity solutions that help protect the systems used to deliver energy across the United States, especially as the grid becomes more networked.
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