Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000681
Apply for DE FOA 0000681
- The NNSA in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Laser Users Facility (NLUF) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.112 Stewardship Science Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 30, 2012 and posted on May 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- U.S. based Company which is defined as (1) a company that has majority ownership by individuals who are citizens of the United States, or (2) a company organized under the laws of a U.S. state that either has no parent company or has a parent company organized under the laws of a U.S. state.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Laser Users Facility (NLUF) Program funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0000681) is a discretionary grant solicitation run by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) under the Stewardship Science Grant Program (CFDA 81.112). It was posted May 10, 2012 (created May 30, 2012) and closed June 11, 2012. NNSA anticipated making around 20 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of about $3.2 million. Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (floor) up to $500,000 (ceiling). No cost sharing or matching was required.
Eligible applicants included U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with certain U.S.-based companies. For company eligibility, the announcement defined a U.S.-based company as either one that is majority owned by U.S. citizens, or a company organized under the laws of a U.S. state that has no parent company or has a parent company also organized under the laws of a U.S. state.
The main purpose of this specific FOA amendment was not to change the scientific scope or funding levels, but to correct application submission instructions related to subaward budgets in Grants.gov. The earlier guidance in the FOA (Part VI.C.8.c.i and ii, page 21) told applicants to attach Subaward Budget Forms to an "RR Subaward Attachment" form. The problem was that this RR Subaward Attachment form was not actually included in the Grants.gov application package template, which could cause confusion and potentially lead to incomplete or incorrectly assembled applications.
Under the revised guidance, all applicants who have subawards must attach their Subaward Budget Forms to the "Research and Related Other Project Information" form, which is part of the standard Grants.gov package. Specifically, subaward budgets must be placed in Field 12, labeled "Other Attachments." The FOA also provided a required naming convention: each subaward budget attachment should be labeled using a short identifier for the subawardee plus the budget year. The example given was "LLNLBY01" to indicate Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Budget Year 01. If an applicant is submitting a budget that does not include any subaward allocations, then there is nothing additional to attach in this field and no Subaward Budget Forms are required.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or dealing with electronic access issues, the listed point of contact was William J. Parras, Acquisition Program Analyst, at 505-845-4021 and Bill.Parras@nnsa.doe.gov. An additional information link was provided through FedConnect.
National Laser Users Facility (NLUF) Program (DE-FOA-0000681) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant solicitation for the National Laser Users Facility (NLUF) Program, identified as DE-FOA-0000681. It is run by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) under the Stewardship Science Grant Program (CFDA 81.112).
What were the posting and closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on May 10, 2012 (created May 30, 2012) and it closed on June 11, 2012.
How many awards did NNSA expect to make?
NNSA anticipated making around 20 awards under this solicitation.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total program funding level was about $3.2 million.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (floor) up to $500,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, along with certain U.S.-based companies.
How did the solicitation define a "U.S.-based company" for eligibility purposes?
A U.S.-based company was defined as either: (1) a company that is majority owned by U.S. citizens, or (2) a company organized under the laws of a U.S. state that has no parent company, or has a parent company that is also organized under the laws of a U.S. state.
What was the main purpose of the FOA amendment described here?
The main purpose was to correct application submission instructions related to subaward budgets in Grants.gov. It was not intended to change the scientific scope or the funding levels.
What problem did the amendment address?
The earlier FOA guidance instructed applicants to attach Subaward Budget Forms to an "RR Subaward Attachment" form. However, that "RR Subaward Attachment" form was not included in the Grants.gov application package template, which could confuse applicants and lead to incomplete or incorrectly assembled submissions.
If my application includes subawards, where do I attach Subaward Budget Forms in Grants.gov?
Under the revised guidance, applicants with subawards must attach all Subaward Budget Forms to the "Research and Related Other Project Information" form in the standard Grants.gov package, specifically in Field 12 labeled "Other Attachments."
Which specific field should contain the subaward budget attachments?
Subaward budget attachments must be placed in Field 12 ("Other Attachments") within the "Research and Related Other Project Information" form.
Is there a required file naming convention for subaward budget attachments?
Yes. Each subaward budget attachment should be labeled using a short identifier for the subawardee plus the budget year.
What is an example of the required naming convention?
The example provided was "LLNLBY01," meaning Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Budget Year 01.
If my application budget does not include any subaward allocations, do I need to submit Subaward Budget Forms?
No. If you are submitting a budget that does not include any subaward allocations, there is nothing additional to attach in the "Other Attachments" field and no Subaward Budget Forms are required.
Did the amendment change the scientific scope of the solicitation?
No. The amendment was specifically described as not changing the scientific scope.
Did the amendment change the expected funding levels or award sizes?
No. The amendment was described as not changing funding levels.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement or with electronic access issues?
The listed point of contact was William J. Parras, Acquisition Program Analyst. Phone: 505-845-4021. Email: Bill.Parras@nnsa.doe.gov.
Was there an additional information link provided?
Yes. The opportunity noted that an additional information link was provided through FedConnect.
Which submission platform was referenced for application assembly and attachments?
The instructions and correction referenced the Grants.gov application package and how to attach subaward budget forms within that package.
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