Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001343
Apply for DE FOA 0001343
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement Bioenergy Technologies Incubator 2 (No. DE FOA 0001320)" 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 Jun 18, 2015 and posted on Jun 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Applications are not being solicited for the Notice of Intent.. (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 $2.00 in funding.
- 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 notice is not the actual grant solicitation, but an advance heads-up that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), plans to release a forthcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on behalf of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). The planned FOA is called "Bioenergy Technologies Incubator 2" (referenced as No. DE-FOA-0001320 in the title), and the purpose is to support early-stage, potentially disruptive bioenergy ideas that do not fit neatly into BETO's regular, more targeted funding calls. The overarching mission context is BETO's goal of moving renewable biomass toward commercial-scale biofuels, along with bioproducts and biopower that can enable or complement biofuel production.
A key theme of the opportunity is that it is designed to surface and validate novel approaches that BETO is not already funding heavily. BETO typically funds work aligned to a strategic, multi-year program plan that lays out known technical barriers and the office's priority paths for addressing them. The Incubator concept is intentionally different: it is meant to catch new concepts that could be high-impact but are not meaningfully represented in BETO's existing strategic plan or current project portfolio. In practical terms, applicants would need to show that their idea is genuinely new and not simply another iteration of what BETO is already paying for. The notice is explicit that the program is not meant for incremental improvements to existing products or processes, nor for work that is already established within BETO's current portfolio.
The planned FOA is expected to include two broad topic areas. Topic Area 1 is aimed at novel, non-incremental technologies that support BETO's Algae platform, specifically ideas that are not significantly represented in BETO's current algae portfolio. Topic Area 2 is aimed at novel, non-incremental technologies that advance BETO's goals but are not significantly represented in the current Feedstocks or Conversion portfolios. The FOA itself (once issued) is expected to spell out "areas of non-interest," meaning research areas that BETO considers already well-covered by existing funding, and therefore not appropriate for this Incubator call. That non-interest list matters because it will be the main boundary line between what is considered a truly incubator-appropriate proposal versus something that belongs in a standard BETO pathway or is already saturated with funding.
From a technology maturity standpoint, BETO is signaling that it expects proposals to be early in development, generally in Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 2 through 4. TRL 2 corresponds to a formulated technology concept or application, while TRL 4 generally corresponds to validating components or breadboard systems in a laboratory environment. This implies the program is geared toward proof-of-concept and early validation work rather than pilot-scale demonstration or commercial deployment. EERE anticipates making multiple awards, and the award instrument is expected to be cooperative agreements, which typically involve more substantial federal involvement in project direction and coordination than a standard grant. The anticipated project duration per award is about 12 to 24 months, reinforcing that these are meant to be focused, early-stage efforts that can quickly prove or disprove a promising technical concept.
Administrative details in the notice clarify that applications are not being accepted for the notice itself, and there is no closing date because this is only an intent announcement. The FOA was expected to be issued in July 2015 and posted through the EERE Exchange platform, with applications accepted only through that system. Interested parties were encouraged to register on EERE Exchange to receive official updates. The notice also states that EERE would not answer questions about the notice, and that questions would only be handled after the FOA is formally released through a designated Q and A process.
The source data attached to the notice provides additional framing: the opportunity category is discretionary, the funding activity category is energy, and the CFDA listing referenced is 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). Cost sharing is indicated as required, meaning awardees should expect to contribute a portion of total project costs (the specific percentage would typically be defined in the FOA). Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," suggesting a broad range of entity types could apply (such as universities, national labs, companies, nonprofits, and others), subject to any additional eligibility rules that would be specified in the FOA text. The notice is associated with DOE's Golden Field Office, and technical or access issues with the announcement were directed to EERE Exchange support. As with many intent notices, the posting emphasizes that all details are subject to change once the final FOA is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DOE EERE BETO "Bioenergy Technologies Incubator 2" (Intent Notice)
1) Is this announcement the actual grant solicitation?
No. This is an advance notice (a heads-up) that DOE EERE plans to release a forthcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Applications are not being accepted under this notice.
2) What is the planned FOA called?
The planned FOA is called "Bioenergy Technologies Incubator 2". It is referenced in the title as No. DE-FOA-0001320.
3) Which DOE office is expected to release the FOA?
The FOA is expected from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), on behalf of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO).
4) What is the overall purpose of the "Incubator" concept?
The purpose is to support early-stage, potentially disruptive bioenergy ideas that do not fit neatly into BETO's regular, more targeted funding calls. The intent is to surface and validate novel approaches that BETO is not already funding heavily.
5) How is this different from BETO's regular funding calls?
BETO typically funds work aligned to a strategic multi-year program plan focused on known technical barriers and priority pathways. This Incubator approach is intentionally different: it targets new concepts that could be high-impact but are not meaningfully represented in BETO's existing strategic plan or current project portfolio.
6) What kinds of projects are not a good fit for this Incubator FOA?
The notice is explicit that this program is not meant for:
- Incremental improvements to existing products or processes, or
- Work that is already established within BETO's current portfolio.
7) What will applicants likely need to demonstrate about novelty?
Applicants would likely need to show that their idea is genuinely new for BETO and not simply another iteration of work BETO is already paying for. The boundary for novelty is expected to be reinforced by the FOA's "areas of non-interest."
8) What are "areas of non-interest" and why do they matter?
The forthcoming FOA is expected to list "areas of non-interest," meaning research areas BETO considers already well-covered by existing funding and therefore not appropriate for this Incubator call. This list is expected to be a main boundary line separating incubator-appropriate proposals from topics that belong in standard BETO pathways or are already saturated with funding.
9) What topic areas are expected to be included?
The planned FOA is expected to include two broad topic areas:
- Topic Area 1: Novel, non-incremental technologies supporting BETO's Algae platform, specifically concepts not significantly represented in BETO's current algae portfolio.
- Topic Area 2: Novel, non-incremental technologies advancing BETO goals that are not significantly represented in the current Feedstocks or Conversion portfolios.
10) What Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) are expected?
BETO is signaling proposals should be early in development, generally TRL 2 through TRL 4:
- TRL 2: technology concept or application formulated
- TRL 4: component/breadboard validation in a laboratory environment
11) Is this intended for pilot-scale demonstration or commercial deployment?
No. The TRL range and framing indicate a focus on proof-of-concept and early validation work rather than pilot-scale demonstration or commercial deployment.
12) What award type (instrument) is anticipated?
The award instrument is expected to be cooperative agreements, which typically involve more substantial federal involvement in project direction and coordination than a standard grant.
13) How long are projects expected to last?
The anticipated project duration per award is about 12 to 24 months.
14) Will DOE make one award or multiple awards?
EERE anticipates making multiple awards.
15) Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The source information indicates cost sharing is required. The specific cost share percentage and rules would typically be defined in the final FOA.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted", suggesting a broad range of entity types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility rules specified in the FOA text.
17) What is the opportunity category and funding activity category?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, and the funding activity category is energy.
18) What CFDA number is referenced?
The notice references CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
19) Which DOE office is associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with DOE's Golden Field Office.
20) Where will the FOA be posted and how will applications be submitted?
The FOA was expected to be posted through the EERE Exchange platform, with applications accepted only through that system.
21) How can interested parties receive official updates?
Interested parties were encouraged to register on EERE Exchange to receive official updates.
22) Is there a deadline to apply right now?
No. Because this is an intent notice and not the FOA itself, there is no closing date and no applications are being accepted at this time.
23) When was the FOA expected to be issued?
The notice states the FOA was expected to be issued in July 2015. (As with many intent notices, details can change when the final FOA is issued.)
24) Can DOE answer questions about this notice?
No. The notice states EERE would not answer questions about the notice. Questions would only be handled after the FOA is formally released through a designated Q and A process.
25) Who should be contacted for technical or access issues?
Technical or access issues with the announcement were directed to EERE Exchange support.
26) Are the details final?
No. The posting emphasizes that all details are subject to change once the final FOA is issued.
27) What mission context does BETO cite for this opportunity?
The mission context described is BETO's goal of moving renewable biomass toward commercial-scale biofuels, along with bioproducts and biopower that can enable or complement biofuel production.
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