Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001034
Apply for DE FOA 0001034
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement USDA, DOE" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 20, 2013 and posted on Nov 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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.
- All types of applicants are eligible to apply, except Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. DOE Eligibility Criteria Applicants from U.S. Colleges and universities, non profit organizations, for profit commercial organizations, state and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals are eligible to apply, except as described in the preceding paragraph. Researchers from other Federal agencies are encouraged to submit a pre application referencing DE FOA 0001034 if a formal application is encouraged, additional submission information will be provided. USDA Eligibility Criteria The Secretary may award grants to State agricultural experiment stations colleges and universities university research foundations other research institutions and organizations Federal agencies national laboratories private organizations or corporations individuals or any group consisting of two or more of the aforementioned entities. Applications from scientists at non U.S. organizations will not be accepted. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement (USDA, DOE)" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001034) is a joint initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, specifically the Office of Biological and Environmental Research (OBER), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its overall purpose is to support genomics-driven research aimed at improving plant-based feedstocks used to produce biofuels such as ethanol and renewable chemical feedstocks. The program is centered on using modern genetics and genomics tools to address biological limitations that currently make bioenergy feedstock production more expensive, less scalable, or less sustainable than desired.
The scientific focus is on research that can measurably improve biomass and oilseed crops in ways that matter for bioenergy and bioproduct supply chains. This includes enhancing plant traits tied to biomass quality and quantity, improving oilseed characteristics relevant to conversion into fuels or renewable chemicals, increasing yield, and strengthening sustainability outcomes. A key theme is overcoming "biological barriers" that prevent low-cost, high-quality, large-scale production of plant feedstocks. In practical terms, this points to work that might identify and validate genes, pathways, and regulatory networks controlling desirable feedstock traits, develop genomic resources that accelerate breeding and trait development, or use genetic and genomic approaches to make plants easier and more efficient to convert into fuels and chemicals. The agencies are explicitly encouraging research that makes the production of bioenergy feedstocks more economical while also supporting environmental and long-term sustainability goals.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant program categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with CFDA number 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). The total estimated funding available under the announcement is $5,000,000. Individual awards are expected to range from $200,000 (award floor) to $500,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower barriers for applicants that do not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
The timeline reflects a posted and created date of November 20, 2013, with an original and current closing date of February 25, 2014, and an archive date of May 25, 2014. While this specific announcement is archived, the structure and intent are useful as a model for the kinds of genomics-for-bioenergy research federal sponsors have historically prioritized, especially where DOE and USDA interests overlap in plant biology, feedstock development, and scalable bioenergy systems.
Eligibility is broadly open, with some important exclusions and agency-specific constraints. In general, all types of applicants are eligible, except Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors, and nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Under DOE criteria, eligible applicants include U.S. colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit commercial organizations, state and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals, subject to the exclusions mentioned above. Researchers from other federal agencies are encouraged to submit a pre-application referencing DE-FOA-0001034, and if invited to submit a full application, they would receive additional submission guidance.
USDA eligibility language is also expansive and includes state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, individuals, or consortia made up of two or more eligible entities. A notable restriction is that applications from scientists at non-U.S. organizations will not be accepted, although award recipients may subcontract to organizations that are not eligible to apply if those partners are necessary to carry out the project. This allows teams to bring in specialized capabilities while keeping the prime applicant within the allowed categories.
For applicants seeking official details or encountering problems accessing the full announcement, the listed points of contact include Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Specialist (301-903-3026, kim.laing@science.doe.gov) and Catherine M. Ronning, Program Manager (301-903-9549, Catherine.Ronning@science.doe.gov). The announcement also references FedConnect as a source for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement (USDA, DOE)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001034.
Which agencies are sponsoring this funding opportunity?
This is a joint initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (Office of Biological and Environmental Research, OBER), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program supports genomics-driven research to improve plant-based feedstocks used to produce biofuels (such as ethanol) and renewable chemical feedstocks. The intent is to use modern genetics and genomics tools to address biological limitations that make feedstock production more expensive, less scalable, or less sustainable than desired.
What kinds of research topics or goals does this announcement emphasize?
The scientific focus is on research that can measurably improve biomass and oilseed crops for bioenergy and bioproduct supply chains. Examples described in the announcement include work that identifies and validates genes, pathways, and regulatory networks controlling desirable feedstock traits; develops genomic resources that accelerate breeding and trait development; or uses genetic/genomic approaches to make plants easier and more efficient to convert into fuels and renewable chemicals.
What does the announcement mean by "biological barriers"?
In this context, "biological barriers" refers to plant biology limitations that prevent low-cost, high-quality, large-scale production of plant feedstocks. The program highlights research aimed at overcoming those limitations using genetics and genomics.
What types of plant feedstocks are in scope?
The announcement explicitly mentions biomass crops and oilseed crops as targets for improvement, with a focus on traits that matter for producing biofuels and renewable chemical feedstocks.
What outcomes are the agencies looking for?
The program is oriented toward measurable improvements in traits tied to biomass quality and quantity, oilseed characteristics relevant to conversion, yield, and sustainability outcomes. A recurring theme is improving the economics of bioenergy feedstock production while supporting environmental and long-term sustainability goals.
How is this program categorized from a funding/assistance standpoint?
It is a discretionary grant program categorized under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program).
How much total funding is estimated to be available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding available is $5,000,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $200,000 (award floor) to $500,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted and created date is November 20, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is February 25, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The announcement is archived, with an archive date of May 25, 2014.
Even though it is archived, what is it useful for?
The announcement notes that while it is archived, its structure and intent can serve as a model for the kinds of genomics-for-bioenergy research federal sponsors have historically prioritized, especially where DOE and USDA interests overlap in plant biology, feedstock development, and scalable bioenergy systems.
Who is eligible to apply in general?
Eligibility is described as broadly open to all types of applicants, with specific exclusions and agency-specific constraints described in the announcement.
Are Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors eligible to apply?
No. The announcement excludes FFRDC contractors from eligibility.
Are 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations eligible?
Not if they engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. The announcement excludes nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after that date.
What types of applicants are eligible under DOE criteria?
DOE eligibility includes U.S. colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit commercial organizations, state and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals, subject to the exclusions listed in the announcement.
Can researchers from other federal agencies participate?
Yes. Researchers from other federal agencies are encouraged to submit a pre-application referencing DE-FOA-0001034. If invited to submit a full application, they would receive additional submission guidance.
What types of applicants are eligible under USDA eligibility language?
USDA lists eligible applicants as including state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, individuals, or consortia made up of two or more eligible entities.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply as the prime applicant?
No. The announcement states that applications from scientists at non-U.S. organizations will not be accepted.
Can an award recipient subcontract to organizations that are not eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement allows award recipients to subcontract to organizations that are not eligible to apply, if those partners are necessary to carry out the project.
Where can applicants look for additional information about the announcement?
The announcement references FedConnect as a source for additional information.
Who are the listed points of contact for questions or access issues?
Listed contacts include Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Specialist (301-903-3026, kim.laing@science.doe.gov) and Catherine M. Ronning, Program Manager (301-903-9549, Catherine.Ronning@science.doe.gov).
What should applicants reference when contacting the agencies or preparing a pre-application?
The announcement indicates applicants (including researchers from other federal agencies submitting a pre-application) should reference the funding opportunity number DE-FOA-0001034.
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