Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001249
Apply for DE FOA 0001249
- 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 Feb 27, 2015 and posted on Nov 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 2015. (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.
- 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 0001249 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 funding opportunity "Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement (USDA, DOE)" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001249) is a joint grant announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, specifically the Office of Biological and Environmental Research (OBER), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The core purpose is to support genomics-based research that improves the use of biomass and plant feedstocks for producing biofuels such as ethanol and for generating renewable chemical feedstocks. In practical terms, the agencies are looking for research that uses genetics and genomics to make bioenergy crops easier, cheaper, and more reliable to grow at scale while still producing high-quality biomass suitable for downstream conversion processes.
A central scientific emphasis of the announcement is plant health, particularly research aimed at candidate bioenergy plants that can better resist or tolerate diseases and complex disease pressures. The opportunity highlights that disease and disease complexes are a major biological barrier to achieving low-cost, scalable, and sustainable bioenergy feedstock production. Projects are expected to address these barriers using modern genetic and genomic tools, which can include identifying genes and pathways associated with resistance, understanding host-pathogen interactions, developing genomic resources that accelerate breeding, or applying genomics-enabled strategies that improve plant performance under biotic stress. The overall intent is to enable a more dependable and economically viable supply of biomass by reducing losses and variability caused by pathogens and related biological constraints.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, listed under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). The posting date is November 24, 2014, with creation noted as February 27, 2015. The original closing date was February 23, 2015, and the current closing date was March 2, 2015, with an archive date of June 2, 2015. The synopsis indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. The public summary fields show estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0, which often means applicants needed to consult the full announcement for actual budget ranges, number of awards, and expected award sizes rather than relying on the high-level listing.
Eligibility is broadly open but includes several important restrictions and agency-specific conditions. In general, all types of applicants may apply, except Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors and certain nonprofit organizations, specifically 501(c)(4) organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Under DOE eligibility 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 just noted. Researchers from other federal agencies are encouraged to submit a pre-application referencing DE-FOA-0001249, and if a full application is encouraged, they would receive additional submission instructions.
Under USDA eligibility criteria, the Secretary may award grants to a wide range of entities, 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 of these entity types. A key limitation is that applications from scientists at non-U.S. organizations will not be accepted, though award recipients may subcontract to otherwise ineligible organizations if those partners are necessary to conduct the project. Taken together, the eligibility language signals an intent to encourage cross-sector and multi-institutional collaborations while keeping primary applicant organizations within the U.S. research and innovation ecosystem.
For applicants seeking clarification or having trouble accessing the full announcement, the contact points listed include Kimberlie J. Laing, Grants Specialist (301-903-3026, kim.laing@science.doe.gov), and Catherine M. Ronning, Program Manager (301-903-9549, Catherine.Ronning@science.doe.gov). The additional information link points to FedConnect, which is commonly used for distributing the complete FOA text, amendments, and submission instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement (USDA, DOE)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001249.
Which agencies are issuing this funding opportunity?
This is a joint grant announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (Office of Biological and Environmental Research, OBER) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support genomics-based research that improves the use of biomass and plant feedstocks for producing biofuels (such as ethanol) and generating renewable chemical feedstocks. The emphasis is on making bioenergy crops easier, cheaper, and more reliable to grow at scale while maintaining high-quality biomass for downstream conversion processes.
What scientific focus does the announcement emphasize most strongly?
A central emphasis is plant health, especially genomics-focused research to improve resistance or tolerance to diseases and complex disease pressures in candidate bioenergy plants.
Why is plant disease highlighted in this opportunity?
The announcement identifies disease and disease complexes as a major biological barrier to low-cost, scalable, and sustainable bioenergy feedstock production. The intent is to reduce biomass losses and variability caused by pathogens and related biological constraints.
What types of research approaches are expected under this FOA?
Projects are expected to use modern genetic and genomic tools to address disease-related barriers. Examples mentioned include identifying genes and pathways associated with resistance, understanding host-pathogen interactions, developing genomic resources that accelerate breeding, or applying genomics-enabled strategies that improve plant performance under biotic stress.
What funding category and program listing is associated with this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity categorized under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" and is listed under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program).
When was the opportunity posted, and what are the key dates?
The posting date is November 24, 2014. The creation date is noted as February 27, 2015. The original closing date was February 23, 2015, and the current closing date is March 2, 2015. The archive date is June 2, 2015.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The synopsis indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling show as 0?
The public summary fields show the estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0. This often indicates applicants needed to consult the full announcement for the actual budget ranges, number of awards, and expected award sizes rather than relying on the high-level listing.
Who is eligible to apply under DOE eligibility criteria?
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 specific exclusions stated in the announcement.
Are there any applicants that are specifically excluded?
Yes. The opportunity states that Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors are excluded. It also excludes certain nonprofit organizations: 501(c)(4) organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Who is eligible to apply under USDA eligibility criteria?
Under USDA criteria, the Secretary may award grants to a wide range of entities, 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 of these entity types.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply as the primary applicant?
No. The announcement states that applications from scientists at non-U.S. organizations will not be accepted.
Can a project include partners that are otherwise ineligible?
Yes. The information provided states that award recipients may subcontract to otherwise ineligible organizations if those partners are necessary to conduct the project.
Are researchers from other federal agencies allowed to participate?
Researchers from other federal agencies are encouraged to submit a pre-application referencing DE-FOA-0001249. If a full application is encouraged, they would receive additional submission instructions.
Does the eligibility language suggest collaboration is encouraged?
Yes. The eligibility language indicates an intent to encourage cross-sector and multi-institutional collaborations, while keeping primary applicant organizations within the U.S. research and innovation ecosystem.
Where can applicants find the complete FOA and official submission details?
The additional information link points to FedConnect, which is commonly used to distribute the complete FOA text, amendments, and submission instructions.
Who can I contact for questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
Contacts listed include Kimberlie J. Laing, Grants Specialist (301-903-3026, kim.laing@science.doe.gov), and Catherine M. Ronning, Program Manager (301-903-9549, Catherine.Ronning@science.doe.gov).
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