Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000057
Apply for DE FOA 0000057
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act Solid State Lighting U.S. Manufacturing Round 1" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.086 Conservation Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2009 and posted on Jun 29, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
Recovery Act Solid State Lighting U.S. Manufacturing Round 1 (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000057) was a 2009 federal grant opportunity issued through the National Energy Technology Laboratory under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The program was aimed at accelerating improvements in the way solid state lighting (SSL) products are manufactured in the United States, using a cooperative agreement structure. At its core, the opportunity focused on pushing down the cost of SSL for general illumination by funding practical, manufacturing-oriented advances rather than purely academic research. The intent was to support work that improves manufacturing equipment, production processes, and related techniques in ways that can be implemented in real production environments and that directly translate into lower-cost, high-quality lighting products.
The primary objective was cost reduction through manufacturing innovation. The announcement specifically targeted improvements that would make SSL products cheaper to produce while keeping performance high, with the expectation that lower costs would speed up widespread market adoption and installation. Increased adoption of efficient SSL lighting was tied to broader public benefits: reduced electricity use for lighting and, as a consequence, reduced environmental pollutants associated with power generation. In other words, the government was using manufacturing-focused funding as a lever to produce an energy-efficiency outcome at scale, betting that better manufacturing translates into faster commercialization and larger downstream energy savings.
A secondary objective was industrial and strategic: strengthening the domestic manufacturing and technology base for SSL. For light-emitting diodes (LEDs), the goal was to maintain and reinforce an existing U.S. manufacturing foothold. For organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which were less established at the time in terms of U.S. manufacturing capacity, the aim was to help establish that base domestically. This emphasis reflects a dual motivation common to Recovery Act programs: stimulate near-term economic activity and job support while also securing longer-term competitiveness in advanced energy-related manufacturing.
Administratively, the opportunity fell under CFDA 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development) and required cost sharing or matching, meaning recipients were expected to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources. The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates more substantial federal involvement during the project than a standard grant, often through technical collaboration, reporting, and milestone-based oversight.
Eligibility was broad across domestic entities, with key exclusions. All types of U.S.-based applicants could apply except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors, and certain nonprofit organizations: specifically 501(c)(4) nonprofits that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. The listing also noted that the formal eligibility details were clarified in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full announcement, suggesting there were further conditions or definitions provided in the complete FOA text.
Key dates show that the FOA was posted and created on June 29, 2009, with an application deadline of August 24, 2009. It was later archived on October 29, 2009, indicating it was a time-limited, round-based competition rather than an open rolling program. The opportunity category was labeled "Other" and the activity category was explicitly tied to the Recovery Act, reinforcing that this was part of the one-time stimulus-driven funding surge.
For access and support, the announcement directed applicants to FedConnect for the full electronic posting and provided points of contact for both technical/program questions and platform assistance. The named agency contact was Keith Carrington (keith.carrington@netl.doe.gov), and applicants having trouble obtaining the full announcement were instructed to contact support@fedconnect.net, with additional support available through the FedConnect HelpDesk for linking or platform issues.
Overall, this FOA was designed to fund manufacturing improvements that could quickly reduce the cost of LED and OLED lighting products, speed up adoption of efficient lighting nationwide, lower energy consumption and emissions, and keep critical SSL manufacturing capabilities anchored in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
It is the "Recovery Act Solid State Lighting U.S. Manufacturing Round 1" funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000057), issued in 2009 as a federal grant opportunity through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
What was the program trying to accomplish?
The program was designed to accelerate improvements in how solid state lighting (SSL) products are manufactured in the United States, with a strong emphasis on practical, manufacturing-oriented work that could be implemented in real production environments.
What was the primary objective of the FOA?
The primary objective was cost reduction through manufacturing innovation. The FOA focused on making SSL products cheaper to produce while maintaining high performance, with the expectation that lower costs would increase market adoption and installation.
What types of outcomes were expected from lowering SSL manufacturing costs?
The FOA tied lower-cost SSL manufacturing to broader public benefits, including faster adoption of efficient lighting, reduced electricity use for lighting, and reduced environmental pollutants associated with power generation.
Was this program focused on research or manufacturing?
The intent was to fund practical, manufacturing-oriented advances rather than purely academic research. The focus was on improvements to manufacturing equipment, production processes, and related techniques that translate directly into lower-cost, high-quality lighting products.
What kinds of projects were in scope?
Projects aimed at improving SSL manufacturing equipment, production processes, and related manufacturing techniques, specifically in ways that can be implemented in real production environments and that directly reduce cost while keeping product quality and performance high.
Which SSL technologies were specifically emphasized?
The FOA referenced both LED (light-emitting diode) and OLED (organic light-emitting diode) lighting. It sought to reinforce an existing U.S. manufacturing foothold for LEDs and help establish domestic manufacturing capacity for OLEDs.
Why did the FOA emphasize U.S. manufacturing capacity?
Beyond cost reduction and energy savings, the FOA had a secondary industrial and strategic objective: strengthening the domestic manufacturing and technology base for SSL. This reflected a Recovery Act-style dual motivation of supporting near-term economic activity and jobs while improving long-term competitiveness in advanced manufacturing.
What was the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates more substantial federal involvement than a standard grant, often involving technical collaboration, reporting, and milestone-based oversight.
What does “cooperative agreement” imply for recipients?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement implies increased federal involvement during the project compared to a typical grant, potentially including technical collaboration, defined reporting requirements, and milestone-based oversight.
Was cost sharing required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing (matching), meaning recipients were expected to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources.
What CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 81.086, titled "Conservation Research and Development."
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad across U.S.-based (domestic) entities. The description indicates that all types of domestic applicants could apply except for certain excluded categories listed in the FOA.
Who was not eligible to apply?
The FOA excluded other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors, and specific nonprofit organizations: 501(c)(4) nonprofits that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Were there additional eligibility conditions beyond what is summarized here?
Yes. The listing noted that formal eligibility details were clarified in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full announcement, implying the complete FOA text included further conditions or definitions.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted and created on June 29, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 24, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The FOA was later archived on October 29, 2009, indicating it was a time-limited, round-based competition rather than a rolling or continuously open program.
What does “Round 1” indicate?
"Round 1" indicates a round-based competition format, suggesting applications were collected and reviewed within a defined window for that round rather than accepted on an ongoing basis.
How was the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity category was labeled "Other," and the activity category was explicitly tied to the Recovery Act.
Where could applicants access the full announcement?
The announcement directed applicants to FedConnect for the full electronic posting.
Who was the technical or program point of contact?
The named agency contact was Keith Carrington, reachable at keith.carrington@netl.doe.gov.
What should applicants do if they could not obtain the full announcement?
Applicants having trouble obtaining the full announcement were instructed to contact support@fedconnect.net.
What support was available for FedConnect platform or linking issues?
The FOA noted that additional help was available through the FedConnect HelpDesk for linking or platform-related issues.
What was the overall rationale behind this Recovery Act funding?
The FOA was intended to fund manufacturing improvements that could quickly reduce the cost of LED and OLED lighting products, speed up nationwide adoption of efficient lighting, reduce energy consumption and emissions, and keep critical SSL manufacturing capabilities anchored in the United States.
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