Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000957
Apply for DE FOA 0000957
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SBIR/STTR FY 2013 Phase II Release 3" 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 Jul 16, 2013 and posted on Jul 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2013. (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.
- Only currently active DOE SBIR or STTR Phase I grantees with grants resulting from Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE FOA 0000715 and had a November 15, 2012 grant start date are eligible to apply to the DOE Phase II FOA. Those SBIR or STTR Phase I grantees with a February 19, 2013 start date are not eligible to apply to this FOA and must wait to submit a Phase II application with the FY 2014 Phase II Release 1 FOA in December 2013. Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) are eligible to submit SBIR applications. Joint ventures, as defined in Appendices/Reference Material, may apply, provided the entity created also qualifies as a small business. A small business concern is one that, at the time of award for both Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR awards, meets all of the criteria listed on page 12 of the FOA document
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Opportunity Summary:
The SBIR/STTR FY 2013 Phase II Release 3 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000957) is a discretionary grant solicitation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). It is specifically a Phase II funding opportunity tied to an earlier DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I solicitation (DE-FOA-0000715). The intent is straightforward: support the next stage of research and development so that Phase I awardees can complete the technical work needed to meet the DOE objectives laid out in the original Phase I topic and subtopic, and be positioned to move toward commercialization once Phase II is complete.
Eligibility is narrow and hinges on the applicant already being a current, active DOE SBIR or STTR Phase I grantee from FOA DE-FOA-0000715 with a grant start date of November 15, 2012. Phase I awardees from the same Phase I FOA but with a February 19, 2013 start date are explicitly excluded from this particular Phase II release and are instructed to wait and apply under the FY 2014 Phase II Release 1 FOA expected in December 2013. Beyond the start-date restriction, applicants must meet SBIR/STTR small business requirements: only U.S. small business concerns may submit SBIR applications, and joint ventures may apply only if the resulting entity qualifies as a small business as defined in the FOA (the document notes that the detailed criteria are listed in the FOA around page 12 and must be met at the time of award for both Phase I and Phase II).
From a program purpose standpoint, the DOE frames Phase II as the development-focused continuation of Phase I, aimed at carrying out the R&D necessary to satisfy DOE mission needs as stated in the original topic area. The opportunity also emphasizes commercialization outcomes: by the end of Phase II, the small business should be ready to pursue commercial applications of the funded R&D. In practical terms, DOE notes that Phase II projects often culminate in something demonstrable, such as a prototype, an early product version, or a working process that can be shown to potential investors or customers. Those customers may be private sector buyers or federal users, including DOE itself, which signals that transition and adoption by government programs is part of the envisioned pathway.
Key administrative details include that the funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity falls under science and technology and other research and development. The posting date and creation date are both July 16, 2013. The application deadline (original and current closing date) is September 4, 2013, and the archive date is December 4, 2013. The listing shows no cost sharing or matching requirement. The public synopsis also lists estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0, which typically means those figures were not specified in the summary record and applicants need to consult the full FOA for actual budget limits, allowable costs, and award expectations.
Application instructions are not contained in the short notice itself; instead, DOE directs applicants to FedConnect for the complete FOA text and the Grant Application Package instructions. The full announcement is available through the FedConnect link associated with DE-FOA-0000957. For access issues or help retrieving the announcement, DOE provides a point of contact: Carl C. Hebron, Program Analyst, reachable at 301-903-1414 or carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the DOE SBIR/STTR FY 2013 Phase II Release 3 solicitation, Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000957. It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program).
Is this an SBIR or an STTR opportunity?
It is an SBIR/STTR Phase II opportunity. Applicants must already be DOE SBIR or DOE STTR Phase I awardees tied to the specific Phase I solicitation referenced in the notice.
What phase is this opportunity (Phase I or Phase II)?
This is a Phase II opportunity. It is intended to support the next stage of research and development following a successfully awarded Phase I project.
Is this Phase II opportunity tied to a specific Phase I solicitation?
Yes. This Phase II Release 3 opportunity is specifically tied to the earlier DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I solicitation DE-FOA-0000715.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that are current, active DOE SBIR or STTR Phase I grantees under FOA DE-FOA-0000715 with a grant start date of November 15, 2012, and that also meet the SBIR/STTR small business eligibility requirements described in the FOA.
Are Phase I awardees with a February 19, 2013 start date eligible?
No. Phase I awardees from DE-FOA-0000715 with a grant start date of February 19, 2013 are explicitly excluded from this particular Phase II release.
If my Phase I start date is February 19, 2013, what should I do instead?
The notice instructs those Phase I awardees to wait and apply under the FY 2014 Phase II Release 1 FOA, which was expected in December 2013.
What type of applicant organization can submit?
Only U.S. small business concerns may submit SBIR applications. For SBIR/STTR eligibility more broadly, applicants must meet the small business requirements described in the FOA and must meet those requirements at the time of award for both Phase I and Phase II.
Can a joint venture apply?
Yes, but only if the resulting entity qualifies as a small business as defined in the FOA. The notice indicates that the detailed criteria are described in the full FOA (referenced as being around page 12).
What is the purpose of Phase II funding in this solicitation?
The purpose is to support the next stage of R&D so that Phase I awardees can complete the technical work needed to meet DOE objectives laid out in the original Phase I topic and subtopic, and to be positioned to move toward commercialization after Phase II is complete.
What kinds of outcomes does DOE expect from a Phase II project?
The opportunity emphasizes development-focused work and commercialization readiness. DOE notes that Phase II projects often culminate in something demonstrable, such as a prototype, an early product version, or a working process that can be shown to potential investors or customers.
Does DOE expect commercialization as part of Phase II?
Yes. The solicitation highlights commercialization outcomes and states that by the end of Phase II, the small business should be ready to pursue commercial applications of the funded R&D.
Who are the potential customers for the Phase II results?
The notice describes potential customers as including private sector buyers and federal users, including DOE itself, signaling that government transition and adoption may be part of the envisioned pathway.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both July 16, 2013.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) is September 4, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is December 4, 2013.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available per award or in total?
The public synopsis lists estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0, which typically indicates these figures were not specified in the summary record. Applicants are expected to consult the full FOA for actual budget limits, allowable costs, and award expectations.
Where do I find the full announcement and application instructions?
The short notice does not include full application instructions. DOE directs applicants to FedConnect for the complete FOA text and the Grant Application Package instructions associated with DE-FOA-0000957.
Who can I contact for help accessing the announcement or resolving access issues?
For access issues or help retrieving the announcement, contact Carl C. Hebron, Program Analyst, at 301-903-1414 or carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
What CFDA program is this opportunity under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 81.049, the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
What DOE office is sponsoring this solicitation?
The solicitation is from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science.
What is the main eligibility trigger for this Phase II release?
The main eligibility trigger is being a current, active DOE SBIR or STTR Phase I grantee from DE-FOA-0000715 with a grant start date of November 15, 2012 (and meeting the SBIR/STTR small business requirements).
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