Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000897
Apply for DE FOA 0000897
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Issue FOA Marine and Hydrokinetic System Performance Advancement" 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 Apr 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 2013 Applications are not being accepted through this NOI.. (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 opportunity is a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically the Wind and Water Power Technologies Office (WWPTO), indicating that DOE planned to release a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) System Performance Advancement (SPA). The key point is that this posting is only an advance heads-up meant to help organizations prepare; it is not the actual competitive funding announcement. Because it is only an NOI, DOE explicitly states that no applications will be accepted under this notice, and applicants should not submit questions or otherwise respond to the NOI itself. The NOI was posted on EERE eXCHANGE (DOE's online portal for EERE funding opportunities), and prospective applicants were encouraged to monitor that site for the eventual FOA release.
The intended focus of the future FOA, based on the title and office involvement, is advancing system performance for marine and hydrokinetic energy technologies. MHK generally refers to technologies that convert energy from ocean waves, tidal currents, river currents, and other forms of moving water into electricity. While the NOI text does not list technical areas, topic areas, or specific deliverables, the framing suggests DOE was aiming to support research, development, and demonstration work that measurably improves how these systems perform, which typically includes efficiency, reliability, survivability in harsh marine environments, operational performance, and reductions in cost and risk. The notice advises prospective applicants to use the time before the FOA release to build partnerships, refine technical concepts, and gather supporting data, which is a common signal that the eventual FOA would likely value credible performance evidence, well-structured teams, and a clear plan for validation and verification.
Administratively, this is identified as a discretionary grant opportunity under the funding activity category of Energy, associated with CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). The funding opportunity number is DE-FOA-0000897, and the responsible DOE field element is the Golden Field Office. The NOI indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning that when the actual FOA came out, awardees would be expected to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with the FOA terms and applicable DOE rules. Eligible applicants are listed as "Unrestricted," which generally signals broad eligibility (for example, companies, universities, nonprofits, and other entities), though it also notes eligibility is subject to any clarifications that would appear in the full FOA text.
In terms of timing, DOE anticipated posting the actual FOA in the second quarter of calendar year 2013. The NOI itself shows dates that resemble a normal open-and-close window (posted April 19, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 1, 2013, and an archive date of September 15, 2013), but those dates do not indicate an application period for this NOI; they simply reflect how the notice was managed in the system. The listing also shows an estimated total funding of $0 and award ceiling/floor of $0, which is consistent with a Notice of Intent rather than a live funding solicitation.
To be positioned to apply once the FOA was released, DOE instructed interested parties to register and create an account on the EERE eXCHANGE website. The notice also points users to the EERE eXCHANGE User Guide (accessible after logging in) to help applicants navigate the submission system. For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact provided is Jane B. Sanders at 720-356-1771 and jane.sanders@go.doe.gov. Overall, this NOI functions as an early notification to the MHK community that DOE intended to solicit grant applications for work aimed at improving marine and hydrokinetic system performance, with cost share expected and with the formal requirements to be defined in the forthcoming FOA posted on EERE eXCHANGE.
FAQs: DOE EERE WWPTO Notice of Intent - Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) System Performance Advancement (SPA)
1) What is this opportunity, exactly?
This posting is a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Power Technologies Office (WWPTO). It is an advance heads-up that DOE planned to release a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) System Performance Advancement (SPA). It is not the actual competitive funding announcement.
2) Can we submit an application under this Notice of Intent?
No. DOE explicitly states that no applications will be accepted under this NOI.
3) Should we submit questions or otherwise respond to the NOI?
No. DOE states that applicants should not submit questions or otherwise respond to the NOI itself.
4) Where will the actual funding announcement be posted?
DOE indicated that the actual FOA would be posted on EERE eXCHANGE, DOE's online portal for EERE funding opportunities. Interested parties were encouraged to monitor EERE eXCHANGE for the eventual FOA release.
5) What is the planned FOA title?
The planned FOA title is Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) System Performance Advancement (SPA).
6) What does MHK mean in this context?
MHK stands for marine and hydrokinetic energy technologies, which generally refers to technologies that convert energy from ocean waves, tidal currents, river currents, and other moving water resources into electricity.
7) What is the focus area DOE was signaling for the future FOA?
Based on the office (WWPTO) and the FOA title (System Performance Advancement), the intended focus is advancing system performance for MHK technologies. While the NOI does not list specific topic areas or deliverables, it suggests support for work that measurably improves system performance.
8) Does the NOI list specific technical topics, areas of interest, or required deliverables?
No. The NOI does not provide specific technical areas, topic areas, or detailed deliverables. Those details would be expected in the full FOA when released.
9) What kinds of performance improvements are implied by "system performance advancement"?
The NOI framing suggests improvements typically associated with MHK system performance, such as efficiency, reliability, survivability in harsh marine environments, operational performance, and reductions in cost and risk. The FOA would define the specific priorities and metrics.
10) What should interested organizations do now to prepare?
The NOI advises prospective applicants to use the time before the FOA release to build partnerships, refine technical concepts, and gather supporting data. This signals that the eventual FOA may value credible evidence of performance, a well-structured team, and a clear plan for validation and verification.
11) What is the funding opportunity number associated with this posting?
The funding opportunity number shown is DE-FOA-0000897.
12) Which DOE office and program are associated with this notice?
This notice comes from DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically the Wind and Water Power Technologies Office (WWPTO).
13) What is the DOE field element responsible for this opportunity?
The responsible DOE field element listed is the Golden Field Office.
14) What is the CFDA number and program area listed?
The NOI is associated with CFDA 81.087, labeled Renewable Energy Research and Development.
15) What type of funding mechanism is this expected to be?
The notice is identified as a discretionary grant opportunity under the funding activity category of Energy. The actual award instrument and specifics would be defined in the FOA.
16) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The NOI indicates a cost-sharing (matching) requirement, meaning that when the FOA is released, awardees would be expected to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with FOA terms and applicable DOE rules.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted", which generally signals broad eligibility (such as companies, universities, nonprofits, and other entities). However, the NOI notes eligibility is subject to clarifications that would appear in the full FOA text.
18) When was DOE expecting to release the FOA?
DOE anticipated posting the actual FOA in the second quarter of calendar year 2013.
19) The posting shows open/close dates. Are those an application deadline?
No. Although the NOI display includes dates (posted April 19, 2013; closing date September 1, 2013; archive date September 15, 2013), those dates do not represent an application period for this NOI. DOE stated that no applications would be accepted under the notice; the dates reflect how the notice was managed in the system.
20) Why does the listing show $0 for funding amounts and award ceiling/floor?
The listing shows an estimated total funding of $0 and an award ceiling/floor of $0 because this is a Notice of Intent rather than an active funding solicitation.
21) How do we position ourselves to apply once the FOA is released?
DOE instructed interested parties to register and create an account on the EERE eXCHANGE website and to monitor the site for the FOA posting. The notice also references the EERE eXCHANGE User Guide (accessible after logging in) to help users navigate the submission system.
22) Who should we contact for technical issues accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Jane B. Sanders at 720-356-1771 or jane.sanders@go.doe.gov.
23) Does this NOI guarantee that DOE will issue the FOA?
The notice indicates DOE planned to release a future FOA, but the NOI itself is an advance notification and not the FOA. Specific details, requirements, and final timing would be provided only in the issued FOA posted on EERE eXCHANGE.
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