Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001193
Apply for DE FOA 0001193
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SBIR/STTR 2015 Phase II Release 1" 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 Dec 11, 2014 and posted on Oct 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2014. (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.
- Please see the full FOA document for complete details. Other Eligibility Information The research or RD must be performed in the United States. United States means the 50 states, the territories and possessions of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the District of Columbia. Non U.S. citizens are eligible to perform work on SBIR/STTR projects provided he/she is legally empowered to work in the U.S. at the time that an award is made.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SBIR/STTR 2015 Phase II Release 1 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001193) is a Department of Energy Office of Science grant solicitation for small business research and development projects that have already progressed through earlier SBIR or STTR stages. In practical terms, DOE is inviting eligible companies that previously received Phase I awards, as well as certain prior Phase II awardees, to compete for Phase II funding. The announcement explicitly covers both initial Phase II awards (the standard follow-on funding intended to further develop and demonstrate a concept proven in Phase I) and sequential Phase II awards (a later-stage continuation option for projects that have already completed a Phase II and can justify additional R&D to move closer to commercialization or mission impact). The program sits under the federal SBIR/STTR framework and is categorized as discretionary grant funding focused on science and technology and other research and development.
This solicitation is administered by the DOE Office of Science under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). It does not list a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants generally are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award (though the full FOA may describe expectations, leverage, or commercialization commitments typical of SBIR/STTR). The posting date for this release was October 23, 2014, with the opportunity created in the system on December 11, 2014. The original closing date was December 9, 2014, and the current closing date shown is December 12, 2014. The opportunity later moved to archive status on March 9, 2015. The public listing shows zero dollars for estimated total funding and zero for award ceiling and floor, which usually indicates that the detailed funding amounts, award sizes, and topic-specific budgets are provided in the full FOA rather than summarized in the listing.
Eligibility in the listing is shown as "unrestricted," but with the important qualifier that applicants must meet the specific SBIR/STTR eligibility rules and any additional requirements spelled out in the FOA. The core performance requirement highlighted is that the R&D must be performed in the United States, defined broadly to include the 50 states, U.S. territories and possessions, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the District of Columbia. The notice also clarifies that non-U.S. citizens may work on SBIR/STTR projects as long as they are legally authorized to work in the United States at the time an award is made. This is a personnel eligibility point rather than a change to the underlying SBIR/STTR small business ownership and control rules, which would still be governed by the SBIR/STTR program requirements referenced in the full announcement.
Applicants are directed to retrieve and follow the complete Funding Opportunity Announcement text and the application package instructions through FedConnect, at the link provided in the notice (https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/docDEFOA0001193agencyDOE). The listing emphasizes that the FOA itself contains the complete details, including how to complete and submit the grant application package, which typically covers required forms, proposal structure, page limits, content requirements (technical narrative, work plan, milestones, budget justification, and commercialization information), and any topic areas or subtopics eligible under this particular Phase II release. For access issues or questions about obtaining the announcement, the point of contact provided is Carl C. Hebron, Program Coordinator, reachable at 301-903-1414 or carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the SBIR/STTR 2015 Phase II Release 1 opportunity (DE-FOA-0001193)?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science funding opportunity under the federal SBIR/STTR programs. It supports small business research and development (R&D) projects that have already advanced through earlier SBIR or STTR stages and are ready for Phase II work.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The solicitation is administered by the DOE Office of Science.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001193.
What CFDA program is associated with this solicitation?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 81.049, the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
Is this a grant or a contract?
The listing describes it as discretionary grant funding focused on science and technology and other research and development within the SBIR/STTR framework.
What types of Phase II awards are included in this solicitation?
The announcement explicitly includes both initial Phase II awards (the typical follow-on after Phase I) and sequential Phase II awards (a continuation option for projects that already completed a Phase II and can justify additional R&D to move closer to commercialization or mission impact).
What is an initial Phase II award in this context?
An initial Phase II award is the standard Phase II follow-on funding intended to further develop and demonstrate a concept that was proven in Phase I.
What is a sequential Phase II award in this context?
A sequential Phase II award is a later-stage continuation opportunity for projects that have already completed a Phase II and can support a case for additional R&D to move closer to commercialization or DOE mission impact.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing shows eligibility as "unrestricted," but applicants must meet SBIR/STTR eligibility rules and any additional requirements stated in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Practically, DOE is inviting eligible companies that previously received Phase I awards, as well as certain prior Phase II awardees, to compete for Phase II funding.
Does "unrestricted" eligibility mean anyone can apply?
No. Even though the public listing displays "unrestricted," the notice qualifies this by stating that SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements and FOA-specific requirements still apply.
Is there a requirement that the research be performed in the United States?
Yes. The notice highlights that the R&D must be performed in the United States.
What locations count as "the United States" for the performance requirement?
The notice defines the United States broadly to include the 50 states, U.S. territories and possessions, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the District of Columbia.
Can non-U.S. citizens work on the project?
Yes. The notice states that non-U.S. citizens may work on SBIR/STTR projects as long as they are legally authorized to work in the United States at the time an award is made.
Does allowing non-U.S. citizens to work on the project change the core SBIR/STTR eligibility rules for the company?
No. The notice frames this as a personnel eligibility point. Underlying small business ownership and control requirements remain governed by SBIR/STTR rules referenced in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The listing does not show a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal matching funds are generally not required as a condition of the award based on the listing information provided.
Will there be any commercialization or leverage expectations?
The listing notes that while cost sharing is not shown, the full FOA may describe expectations typical of SBIR/STTR (such as leverage or commercialization commitments). Details would be in the complete FOA.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The public listing shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for award ceiling and floor. This typically indicates the funding amounts, award sizes, and topic-specific budgets are provided in the full FOA rather than summarized in the listing.
Does the $0 funding amount mean no awards will be made?
Not necessarily. Based on the listing information, the $0 values appear to reflect that the summary listing does not include the detailed funding amounts, which are usually contained in the full FOA.
Where do applicants get the full FOA and application instructions?
Applicants are directed to retrieve and follow the complete FOA text and the application package instructions through FedConnect at: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/docDEFOA0001193agencyDOE
Is FedConnect the required source for the application package?
The notice emphasizes that the complete FOA and application package instructions should be obtained through FedConnect and that the FOA contains the complete details on how to complete and submit the application package.
What kinds of application details are typically contained in the FOA?
The listing indicates the FOA typically covers items such as required forms, proposal structure, page limits, content requirements (technical narrative, work plan, milestones, budget justification, and commercialization information), and any topic areas or subtopics eligible under this Phase II release.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date is October 23, 2014. The opportunity was created in the system on December 11, 2014. The original closing date is listed as December 9, 2014, and the current closing date shown is December 12, 2014.
What is the current closing date shown in the listing?
The current closing date shown is December 12, 2014.
Why does the listing show both an original closing date and a current closing date?
The listing shows an original closing date of December 9, 2014 and a current closing date of December 12, 2014, indicating the deadline was updated in the public record.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity moved to archive status on March 9, 2015.
Who can be contacted for questions about obtaining the announcement or access issues?
The point of contact provided is Carl C. Hebron, Program Coordinator, at 301-903-1414 or carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the FOA through FedConnect?
Based on the listing, applicants with access issues or questions about obtaining the announcement should contact the listed point of contact: Carl C. Hebron (301-903-1414, carl.hebron@science.doe.gov).
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