Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001046
Apply for DE FOA 0001046
- 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 2014 Phase I Release 2" 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 Feb 6, 2014 and posted on Nov 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 7, 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.
- SBIR/STTR program eligibility requirements are in place to ensure that the funds go only to small, independent US businesses. The regulations include restrictions about (1) the type of firm, (2) its ownership structure, and (3) the firms size in terms of the number of employees. The purpose of the requirement regarding type of firm is to target the awards to firms with an economic interest in developing the idea or research into a commercial application. The purpose of the ownership requirement is to limit the program to independent firms controlled by US citizens or permanent resident aliens as a way of maximizing the likelihood that the funding will stimulate innovative activity within the US economy. The purpose of the size restriction (number of employees of the firm and its affiliates) is to limit program funding to small business concerns which have a unique capacity for innovation and are more likely to be constrained by lack of access to such funding. For complete information on eligibility see PART III ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION in Funding Opportunity Announcement DE FOA 0001046.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SBIR/STTR FY 2014 Phase I Release 2 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001046) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science funding announcement that supports early-stage research and development projects proposed by small businesses. It covers two related but distinct programs: the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Both are designed to help small U.S. companies pursue high-impact scientific and technical ideas that can move from concept to proof-of-feasibility and, ultimately, toward commercialization. The announcement is categorized as discretionary funding, uses a grant funding instrument, and falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category. It is associated with CFDA number 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program).
This FOA is specifically a Phase I release, which generally means it is aimed at establishing the scientific and technical merit and feasibility of an approach. In practical terms, Phase I awards are typically used to produce early experimental results, prototypes, algorithms, feasibility data, or other evidence that a proposed innovation can work and is worth further development in a later Phase II effort. While the summary data provided does not list an award floor, ceiling, or a total estimated funding amount, those details (along with the technical topic areas, page limits, budget guidance, and evaluation criteria) are normally defined in the full FOA document, which DOE hosted on FedConnect.
The eligible applicant pool is described as "unrestricted" in the listing, but the controlling eligibility rules are the SBIR and STTR statutory and regulatory requirements, which are meant to ensure the funding supports genuinely small, independent U.S. businesses. The FOA emphasizes three core eligibility constraints. First, the type-of-firm requirements are intended to make sure the applicant company has a real economic stake in developing the proposed work into a commercial product or service rather than serving primarily as a pass-through entity. Second, ownership and control rules restrict participation to firms that are independent and controlled by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, with the goal of keeping the economic and innovation benefits within the U.S. economy. Third, the size standard limits awards to small business concerns based on employee headcount, including affiliates, reflecting the program intent to support firms that are highly innovative but may face stronger barriers to financing early R&D. The FOA directs applicants to Part III (Eligibility Information) of DE-FOA-0001046 for the complete and authoritative eligibility requirements.
From an applicant process standpoint, DOE points prospective applicants to FedConnect for the full announcement text and for the detailed instructions needed to complete the Grant Application Package. The listing indicates the FOA was posted on November 25, 2013, created on February 6, 2014, and had an original closing date of February 4, 2014, later extended to a current closing date of February 7, 2014. The archive date is May 5, 2014, meaning this particular release is no longer active, but it remains useful as a reference for how DOE structured the solicitation, what it required, and how it described the SBIR/STTR participation rules at that time.
For technical or access issues, the announcement provides a point of contact: Carl C. Hebron at the DOE Office of Science (phone 301-903-1414, email carl.hebron@science.doe.gov). The clearest next step for anyone trying to understand the full scope of topics, submission requirements, and review factors would be to retrieve and read the complete FOA text on FedConnect at the provided link, since that is where DOE would have defined the specific research subtopics, deliverables expected under Phase I, formatting and compliance requirements, and any program-specific distinctions between SBIR and STTR submissions for this release.
FAQs: DOE Office of Science SBIR/STTR FY 2014 Phase I Release 2 (DE-FOA-0001046)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science funding announcement for SBIR/STTR FY 2014 Phase I Release 2, identified by Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001046. It supports early-stage research and development projects proposed by small businesses.
Which programs are covered under this announcement?
The announcement covers two related programs: the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Both programs are intended to help small U.S. companies develop high-impact scientific and technical ideas and move them from concept toward proof-of-feasibility and eventual commercialization.
What does "Phase I" mean in this FOA?
This is a Phase I release, meaning it generally focuses on establishing the scientific and technical merit and feasibility of a proposed approach. Phase I awards are typically used to generate early experimental results, prototypes, algorithms, feasibility data, or similar evidence that an innovation can work and is worth pursuing in a later Phase II effort.
What kind of work is this FOA meant to support?
Based on the information provided, the FOA is aimed at early-stage R&D that can demonstrate proof-of-feasibility. Examples mentioned include early experimental results, prototypes, algorithms, and feasibility data that support the underlying innovation.
What agency and office are sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the sponsoring office is the DOE Office of Science.
What is the CFDA number associated with this announcement?
The announcement is associated with CFDA 81.049, the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
The listing categorizes it as discretionary funding, and it uses a grant as the funding instrument.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing describes the eligible applicant pool as "unrestricted," but eligibility is governed by SBIR and STTR statutory and regulatory requirements. The FOA emphasizes that the funding is intended for genuinely small, independent U.S. businesses and directs applicants to Part III (Eligibility Information) of DE-FOA-0001046 for the complete and authoritative eligibility requirements.
What eligibility constraints are emphasized in the FOA description?
Three core constraints are highlighted:
- Type-of-firm requirements: intended to ensure the applicant has a real economic stake in developing the work into a commercial product or service, rather than acting as a pass-through entity.
- Ownership and control rules: intended to restrict participation to firms that are independent and controlled by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, to keep benefits within the U.S. economy.
- Size standard: awards are limited to small business concerns based on employee headcount, including affiliates.
Where are the official eligibility rules found?
The FOA directs applicants to Part III (Eligibility Information) of DE-FOA-0001046 for the complete and authoritative eligibility requirements.
Does the provided summary include award amounts or total funding?
No. The summary data provided does not list an award floor, award ceiling, or total estimated funding amount. Those details are typically defined in the full FOA document.
Where would applicants find the technical topic areas and detailed requirements?
The technical topic areas, page limits, budget guidance, evaluation criteria, formatting rules, compliance requirements, and expected Phase I deliverables would normally be defined in the complete FOA document that DOE hosted on FedConnect.
Where do I get the full announcement and application instructions?
Prospective applicants are directed to FedConnect to retrieve the full announcement text and the detailed instructions needed to complete the Grant Application Package.
When was this FOA posted and what were the key dates?
The listing indicates the FOA was posted on November 25, 2013, created on February 6, 2014, and had an original closing date of February 4, 2014, later extended to a current closing date of February 7, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is May 5, 2014, which indicates this particular release is no longer active. It can still be useful as a reference for how DOE structured the solicitation and described requirements at that time.
Who should be contacted for technical or access issues?
For technical or access issues, the announcement provides the following point of contact: Carl C. Hebron, DOE Office of Science, phone 301-903-1414, email carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
What is the best next step to understand the full scope of this FOA?
The clearest next step is to retrieve and read the complete FOA text on FedConnect, since that is where DOE would define the specific research subtopics, required deliverables under Phase I, submission instructions, formatting and compliance requirements, review factors, and any distinctions between SBIR and STTR submissions for this release.
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