Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000337
Apply for DE FOA 0000337
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integrated Process Improvements for Biochemical Conversion of Biomass Sugars From Pretreatment to Substitutes for Petroleum based Feedstocks, Products and Fuels" 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 Jan 26, 2011 and posted on Dec 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 7, 2011. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity, numbered DE-FOA-0000337 and administered through the DOE Golden Field Office, supports research and development aimed at improving the integrated biochemical conversion of biomass-derived sugars. In practical terms, it is focused on moving biomass through pretreatment and downstream processing steps more efficiently so that the resulting sugars can be converted into substitutes for petroleum-based feedstocks, products, and fuels. The program sits within the DOE renewable energy research and development portfolio (CFDA 81.087) and is structured to fund projects that strengthen the technical and economic pathway from biomass pretreatment all the way to commercially relevant hydrocarbon or chemical alternatives that can displace conventional petroleum inputs.
The announcement is a discretionary funding opportunity that may be issued as either a cooperative agreement or a grant, which signals that DOE anticipated either standard grant management or, in the case of cooperative agreements, more substantial federal involvement in project direction and oversight. The opportunity lists cost sharing as required, meaning awardees were expected to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources. While the extracted source data shows $0 values for estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor, that should be read as incomplete or not captured in the summary fields rather than an indication that no funds were available; the definitive funding amounts and any topic-specific budgets would normally be found in the full announcement package linked via FedConnect.
The core change described in this modification is an eligibility clarification that places strong emphasis on keeping DOE-funded work substantially domestic. Specifically, at least 50 percent of the work performed under the DOE-funded project must take place within the United States, including U.S. territories and commonwealths. If an applicant proposes that any meaningful portion of the work occur outside the United States, the applicant must justify that using DOE funds in that way still serves the economic interests of the United States. The modification provides examples of what DOE would consider aligned with U.S. economic interests, including creating domestic manufacturing capability, using American products, materials, or labor, paying U.S. taxes, or advancing U.S. technology. In other words, the door is not fully closed to limited foreign work, but DOE is clearly signaling that applicants must make a concrete, credible case that the benefit ultimately accrues to the U.S. economy and innovation base.
The modification also clarifies how foreign entities may participate. Foreign organizations are allowed to be subrecipients (not the prime recipient) as long as the prime recipient is an eligible domestic entity. Even then, there are two key constraints. First, the combined effort of all foreign subrecipients, taken together, cannot exceed one half (1/2) of the total estimated project budget, counting both the prime applicant share and the foreign subrecipient share. Second, each foreign subrecipient must provide at least 20 percent cost share for its own portion of the project. This effectively raises the bar for international participation by limiting the overall share of project activity and budget that can be performed abroad and by requiring foreign partners to bring meaningful non-federal funding to the table for their work.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the opportunity was posted on December 13, 2010, with a creation date of January 26, 2011, and a closing date of February 7, 2011 (unchanged by this modification). The eligible applicant category is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply as a prime applicant so long as it meets the additional eligibility requirements spelled out in the announcement text, including the new domestic work-share rule and the conditions attached to foreign subrecipient participation. Applicants were directed to FedConnect for the full announcement materials and could contact Lalida Crawford at lalida.crawford@go.doe.gov for help accessing the full opportunity documentation.
Overall, this modification does not change the technical intent of the solicitation, which remains centered on improving integrated biochemical processing from pretreatment through conversion to petroleum substitutes. Instead, it tightens and clarifies how and where the funded work must be performed, prioritizing U.S.-based execution and U.S. economic benefit while still allowing limited, controlled collaboration with foreign subrecipients under explicit budget and cost-share constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DOE Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0000337
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary funding opportunity, numbered DE-FOA-0000337, administered through the DOE Golden Field Office. It supports research and development focused on improving the integrated biochemical conversion of biomass-derived sugars.
What is the main technical goal of the program?
The program focuses on moving biomass through pretreatment and downstream processing steps more efficiently so that the resulting sugars can be converted into substitutes for petroleum-based feedstocks, products, and fuels. The intent is to strengthen both the technical and economic pathway from pretreatment through conversion to commercially relevant hydrocarbon or chemical alternatives.
Which DOE portfolio or assistance listing is this associated with?
The opportunity sits within DOE's renewable energy research and development portfolio and is identified as CFDA 81.087.
What types of awards might DOE make under this announcement?
The announcement may be issued as either a cooperative agreement or a grant. A cooperative agreement indicates DOE anticipated more substantial federal involvement in project direction and oversight than would typically occur under a standard grant.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The opportunity lists cost sharing as required, meaning awardees were expected to contribute a portion of total project costs using non-federal sources.
The summary shows $0 for total funding and award ceiling/floor. Does that mean no funding is available?
No. The $0 values shown in the extracted summary fields should be treated as incomplete or not captured in those fields, not as a definitive statement that funding is unavailable. The specific funding amounts and any topic-specific budgets would normally be provided in the full announcement package available through FedConnect.
What is the key eligibility clarification in this modification?
The modification clarifies that at least 50 percent of the work performed under the DOE-funded project must take place within the United States, including U.S. territories and commonwealths.
Can project work be performed outside the United States?
Limited work outside the United States is not completely prohibited, but if an applicant proposes that any meaningful portion of the work occur outside the United States, the applicant must justify that using DOE funds that way still serves the economic interests of the United States.
What does DOE mean by "economic interests of the United States" in this context?
The modification provides examples of what DOE would consider aligned with U.S. economic interests, including creating domestic manufacturing capability, using American products, materials, or labor, paying U.S. taxes, or advancing U.S. technology. The expectation is that applicants make a concrete and credible case that the overall benefit accrues to the U.S. economy and innovation base.
Are foreign organizations allowed to participate?
Yes, but with limitations. Foreign organizations may participate as subrecipients, not as the prime recipient, as long as the prime recipient is an eligible domestic entity.
Can a foreign organization be the prime applicant?
No. The modification clarifies that foreign entities are allowed only as subrecipients, not the prime recipient. The prime recipient must be an eligible domestic entity.
How much of the project budget can go to foreign subrecipients?
The combined effort of all foreign subrecipients cannot exceed one half (1/2) of the total estimated project budget, counting both the prime applicant share and the foreign subrecipient share.
Do foreign subrecipients have special cost-share requirements?
Yes. Each foreign subrecipient must provide at least 20 percent cost share for its own portion of the project.
Does this modification change the technical scope of the solicitation?
No. The modification does not change the technical intent of the solicitation. It primarily tightens and clarifies how and where the funded work must be performed, emphasizing U.S.-based execution and U.S. economic benefit while allowing limited foreign collaboration under defined constraints.
Who is eligible to apply as a prime applicant?
The eligible applicant category is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply as a prime applicant, as long as it meets the eligibility requirements stated in the announcement text, including the domestic work-share rule and conditions related to foreign subrecipients.
When was the opportunity posted and what are the key dates listed?
The opportunity was posted on December 13, 2010. The creation date is listed as January 26, 2011. The closing date is February 7, 2011, and the modification states the closing date was unchanged.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and definitive requirements?
Applicants were directed to FedConnect for the full announcement materials, including complete funding details, requirements, and any topic-specific budgets.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full opportunity documentation?
Applicants could contact Lalida Crawford at lalida.crawford@go.doe.gov for help accessing the full opportunity documentation.
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