Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000340
Apply for DE FOA 0000340
- The Golden Field Office in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RFI Manufacturing Stationary Fuel Cell Systems" 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 Apr 14, 2010 and posted on Apr 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2010 Comments must be received no later than 1159 PM EDT on 05/13/2010.. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI), not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), meaning the Department of Energy (DOE) is not accepting grant applications under this posting. Instead, DOE is collecting input from the research community, manufacturers, industry stakeholders, and other interested parties to shape a future, planned FOA focused on manufacturing-oriented research for stationary fuel cell systems. The overall goal behind the planned FOA is to drive down the cost of fuel cell systems and to improve product quality and reliability through better manufacturing methods, tools, processes, and scale-up approaches.
The technical focus is on high-temperature stationary fuel cells used in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) configurations, where electricity is generated while useful heat is captured for building or industrial needs. The RFI describes the high-temperature range as roughly 160 to 800 degrees C and specifically calls out several fuel cell technologies that are common in stationary applications. These include, but are not limited to, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), Polybenzimidazole (PBI) fuel cells, Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC), and Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC). The emphasis is not on basic science alone, but on manufacturing research activities that can make these technologies more affordable, consistent, and dependable when produced at scale for real-world stationary power deployments.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000340 and is associated with CFDA number 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development. The posting agency is the DOE Golden Field Office. Because it is an RFI, the “Funding Instrument Type” is effectively informational rather than a standard grant or cooperative agreement solicitation, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated for submitting feedback. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity can provide comments unless otherwise limited in the full text of the announcement.
Timing-wise, the RFI was posted on April 14, 2010, and comments were due by May 13, 2010, no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time. In practical terms, DOE is using the responses received by that deadline to refine the scope, priorities, and structure of the forthcoming FOA, potentially influencing what manufacturing challenges are targeted, what types of projects are encouraged, and what performance or cost-reduction metrics might be emphasized.
For those seeking the complete announcement or submission details, the notice points to an Additional Information link hosted through FedConnect (https://www.fedconnect.net). It also provides a contact for access issues: Thomas Nucci, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 303-275-6040 and thomas.nucci@go.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this posting a grant opportunity I can apply to right now?
No. This notice is a Request for Information (RFI), not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). DOE is not accepting grant applications under this posting. It is collecting feedback to help design a future, planned FOA.
What is the purpose of this RFI?
The purpose is to gather input from the research community, manufacturers, industry stakeholders, and other interested parties to shape a future FOA focused on manufacturing-oriented research for stationary fuel cell systems.
What is the goal of the planned FOA that this RFI is informing?
The planned FOA is intended to help drive down the cost of stationary fuel cell systems and improve product quality and reliability by advancing manufacturing methods, tools, processes, and scale-up approaches.
What technical area is DOE focusing on in this RFI?
The RFI focuses on manufacturing-oriented research for high-temperature stationary fuel cells used in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) configurations, where electricity is generated and useful heat is captured for building or industrial needs.
What temperature range does DOE describe as "high-temperature" for this RFI?
The RFI describes the high-temperature range as roughly 160 to 800 degrees C.
Which fuel cell technologies are specifically mentioned for stationary applications?
The RFI calls out several technologies commonly used in stationary applications, including (but not limited to) Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), Polybenzimidazole (PBI) fuel cells, Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC), and Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC).
Is the emphasis on basic science research or on manufacturing research?
The emphasis is not on basic science alone. DOE is seeking input related to manufacturing research activities that can make these fuel cell technologies more affordable, consistent, and dependable when produced at scale for real-world stationary power deployments.
Who can submit comments in response to this RFI?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity can provide comments unless otherwise limited in the full text of the announcement.
Is there any cost-sharing or matching requirement to respond to this RFI?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated for submitting feedback to this RFI.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000340.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Which DOE office is posting this RFI?
The posting agency is the DOE Golden Field Office.
When was the RFI posted?
The RFI was posted on April 14, 2010.
What was the deadline for submitting comments?
Comments were due by May 13, 2010, no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
How will DOE use the responses submitted to this RFI?
DOE plans to use responses received by the deadline to refine the scope, priorities, and structure of the forthcoming FOA. Feedback may influence which manufacturing challenges are targeted, which project types are encouraged, and which performance or cost-reduction metrics are emphasized.
Where can I find the full announcement and submission details?
The notice points to an Additional Information link hosted through FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net.
Who should I contact if I have trouble accessing the announcement or related materials?
For access issues, the notice lists Thomas Nucci, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 303-275-6040 and thomas.nucci@go.doe.gov.
Does this posting indicate what funding instrument will be used for the future FOA?
This posting itself is informational because it is an RFI. It does not function as a standard grant or cooperative agreement solicitation and does not accept applications.
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