Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001641
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- The Department of Energy - Office of Science, Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research and Development for Next Generation Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay Technology (R&D NextGen NLDBD-TD)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 2016. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- 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:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, specifically the Office of Nuclear Physics (NP), released a discretionary grant funding opportunity titled "Research and Development for Next Generation Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay Technology (R&D NextGen NLDBD-TD)" under Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0001641. Created on August 30, 2016, with an original application closing date of October 28, 2016, this opportunity was positioned as a focused research and development call meant to move promising experimental technologies closer to readiness for a future, next-generation neutrinoless double beta decay (0nu beta beta) measurement program.
The central purpose of the program was to fund R&D efforts that help existing detector and experimental technology candidates prove they can meet specific "down-selection criteria." In practical terms, DOE was signaling that multiple candidate approaches existed for next-generation 0nu beta beta experiments, and that the community needed targeted, well-justified R&D to demonstrate performance, scalability, background control, sensitivity potential, and other decision-driving metrics. The intent was not simply exploratory research, but milestone-oriented development that produces evidence strong enough to compare technology options and narrow the field to those best suited for a major future measurement.
Awards were structured as grants within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, listed under CFDA 81.049. The announced maximum award size (award ceiling) was $2,000,000, and DOE anticipated making around five awards, indicating a competitive program with a limited number of relatively substantial R&D projects rather than many small exploratory awards. While the eligibility line was described as "Unrestricted" (open to any type of entity), applicants were still expected to follow any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full funding announcement text (not provided in the excerpt), which is standard for DOE Office of Science opportunities.
In summary, this FOA was a DOE Nuclear Physics R&D investment aimed at accelerating and validating next-generation neutrinoless double beta decay technologies by funding development work that directly supports objective comparisons and eventual down-selection among candidate experimental approaches, with up to $2M per award and an expected portfolio of roughly five projects.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this DOE funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research and Development for Next Generation Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay Technology (R&D NextGen NLDBD-TD)."
Which DOE office is sponsoring this opportunity?
This opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, specifically the Office of Nuclear Physics (NP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE FOA 0001641.
When was this FOA created?
The FOA was created on August 30, 2016.
When was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was October 28, 2016.
What scientific area or measurement does this FOA support?
The FOA supports research and development (R&D) for next-generation neutrinoless double beta decay (0nu beta beta) experimental technologies.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The main purpose is to fund focused, milestone-oriented R&D that moves promising detector and experimental technology candidates closer to readiness for a future next-generation neutrinoless double beta decay measurement program.
Is this FOA meant for exploratory research or technology maturation?
Based on the description provided, it is positioned as a focused R&D call intended to mature and validate promising technologies against decision-driving metrics, rather than support purely exploratory research.
What does DOE mean by "down-selection criteria" in this FOA?
The FOA emphasizes R&D that helps candidate technologies demonstrate they can meet specific criteria needed for comparing options and narrowing the field to those best suited for a major future measurement. The aim is to produce evidence that supports objective comparisons among competing approaches.
What kinds of outcomes is DOE looking for from funded projects?
DOE is seeking milestone-driven development work that generates strong evidence about a technology's readiness and suitability, including its ability to meet performance and scale-related needs for next-generation 0nu beta beta experiments.
What factors or metrics are implied to matter for technology "down-selection"?
The description points to metrics such as performance, scalability, background control, sensitivity potential, and other decision-driving measures used to compare and narrow candidate experimental approaches.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
Awards were structured as grants within the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 81.049.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The announced maximum award size (award ceiling) is $2,000,000.
How many awards did DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipated making around five awards.
Does the FOA indicate whether the program is competitive?
Yes. The FOA describes an anticipated portfolio of roughly five awards and a relatively high award ceiling, suggesting a competitive program with a limited number of substantial R&D projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility line is described as "Unrestricted," meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full funding announcement text.
Are there additional eligibility requirements beyond "Unrestricted"?
The description notes that applicants were still expected to follow any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full funding announcement text (not included in the excerpt), which is standard for DOE Office of Science opportunities.
Is this opportunity focused on a single detector approach or multiple candidates?
It is framed around multiple candidate approaches for next-generation 0nu beta beta experiments, with R&D intended to help compare options and support eventual down-selection.
What is the intended impact of the funded R&D portfolio?
The intended impact is to accelerate and validate next-generation neutrinoless double beta decay technologies by funding development work that supports objective comparisons and helps narrow candidate approaches for a future major measurement program.
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