Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001089
Apply for DE FOA 0001089
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Scientific Discovery through Ultrafast Materials and Chemical Sciences" 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 20, 2014 and posted on Feb 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are not eligible to apply for funding as a prime recipient (lead organization). Applications will only be accepted from organizations. Foreign entities, whether for profit or otherwise, are not eligible to apply for funding under this FOA. For profit entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits (except those described in section 501 (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995) that are incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a particular State or territory of the United States are eligible to apply for funding as a prime recipient (lead organization) or subawardee (team member). State, local, and tribal government entities are not eligible to apply for funding as a prime recipient (lead organization) or subawardee (team member). DOE/NNSA National Laboratories are not eligible to apply under this FOA for funding as a prime recipient (lead organization). DOE/NNSA National Laboratories are eligible for funding as a subawardee (team member) in collaborations led by other institutions. Non DOE/NNSA FFRDCs and non DOE GOGOs are eligible to apply for funding as a subawardee (team member), but are not eligible to apply as a prime recipient (lead organization). Federal agencies and instrumentalities (other than DOE) are eligible to apply for funding as a subawardee (team member), but are not eligible to apply as a prime recipient (lead organization). Foreign entities, whether for profit or otherwise, are not eligible to apply for funding under this FOA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, through its Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES), is seeking grant applications that push forward research in ultrafast chemical and materials science. The core idea of the opportunity is to support small, collaborative teams of investigators who combine experimental work with theoretical efforts to answer fundamental questions about how chemical and material processes unfold on ultrafast time scales. In practical terms, BES is looking for tightly coordinated projects where measurement and modeling are designed to inform each other, accelerating scientific discovery in areas relevant to basic energy science.
This funding opportunity is identified as DE-FOA-0001089, titled "Scientific Discovery through Ultrafast Materials and Chemical Sciences." It is a discretionary grant program within the broader DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The solicitation was posted on February 21, 2014, with an application closing date of April 21, 2014, and an archive date of July 21, 2014. The announcement lists award ceiling, award floor, and estimated total funding as 0, which usually indicates that applicants should rely on the full FOA text for specific funding levels, anticipated award sizes, and the number of awards, rather than interpreting the summary fields as literal budget guidance. No cost sharing or matching is required.
Eligibility is organization-based rather than individual-based. Individuals who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents are specifically not eligible to apply as the prime recipient, meaning a person cannot apply directly as the lead applicant; the lead applicant must be an organization. Eligible prime applicants include U.S.-formed for-profit entities (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), as long as they are incorporated or otherwise formed under U.S. state or territorial law. Certain nonprofits described in section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995, are excluded. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply in any capacity as prime recipients under this FOA.
The rules also draw clear lines around which government-related entities can participate. State, local, and tribal government entities are not eligible to apply either as prime recipients or as subawardees. DOE/NNSA National Laboratories are not eligible to serve as the prime recipient, but they may participate as subawardees on a team led by an eligible non-lab organization. Similarly, non-DOE/NNSA federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) and non-DOE government-owned/government-operated (GOGO) organizations may participate as subawardees but not as prime recipients. Other federal agencies (not DOE) may also participate as subawardees, but again cannot lead as the prime recipient. This structure is intended to keep the primary award relationship with a non-federal, U.S.-based organization while still allowing collaborations that leverage unique national laboratory capabilities.
BES notes that a companion program announcement for DOE National Laboratories (labeled LAB 14-1089) would be posted separately on the Office of Science Grants and Contracts website, indicating a parallel pathway for lab-led or lab-targeted participation that is administratively distinct from this FOA. For applicants and collaborators, this matters because it signals that BES anticipated a mix of university, industry, nonprofit, and laboratory contributions, but with different application mechanisms depending on who is leading.
For technical questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed scientific/technical contact is Jeffrey L. Krause at DOE Office of Science (301-903-5827, jeff.krause@science.doe.gov). The announcement also references FedConnect as an additional information link, which is commonly used for federal opportunity details and updates.
FAQs: DE-FOA-0001089 - Scientific Discovery through Ultrafast Materials and Chemical Sciences
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0001089) titled "Scientific Discovery through Ultrafast Materials and Chemical Sciences." It is run through the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) and supports research in ultrafast chemical and materials science.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to advance fundamental research on how chemical and material processes evolve on ultrafast time scales. BES is looking for projects that accelerate scientific discovery by tightly integrating experimental measurements with theory and modeling so that each informs the other.
What kinds of research teams is BES trying to fund?
BES is seeking small, collaborative teams of investigators. The emphasis is on coordinated efforts where experimental and theoretical components are designed together, rather than being loosely connected.
Is this opportunity focused on basic research or applied development?
Based on the description, this opportunity is oriented toward fundamental questions in ultrafast chemical and materials science, in areas relevant to basic energy science.
What is the CFDA program associated with this FOA?
This opportunity falls under the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) and is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
When was the FOA posted and what were the key dates?
The solicitation was posted on February 21, 2014. The application closing date was April 21, 2014. The archive date was July 21, 2014.
Does the summary list the award amounts or total funding?
The announcement summary lists the award ceiling, award floor, and estimated total funding as 0. This typically means you should refer to the full FOA text for the real funding levels, anticipated award sizes, and expected number of awards rather than relying on the summary fields.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Can an individual apply directly as the lead applicant?
No. Eligibility is organization-based. Individuals who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents are specifically not eligible to apply as the prime recipient. The prime applicant must be an organization.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
Eligible prime applicants include U.S.-formed for-profit entities (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), as long as they are incorporated or otherwise formed under U.S. state or territorial law.
Are any nonprofits specifically excluded?
Yes. Certain nonprofits described in section 501(c)(4) that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply in any capacity as prime recipients under this FOA.
Can state, local, or tribal government entities participate?
No. State, local, and tribal government entities are not eligible to apply as prime recipients or to participate as subawardees.
Can DOE/NNSA National Laboratories lead an application?
No. DOE/NNSA National Laboratories are not eligible to serve as the prime recipient for this FOA.
Can DOE/NNSA National Laboratories participate on a project team?
Yes. DOE/NNSA National Laboratories may participate as subawardees on a team led by an eligible non-lab organization.
Can non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs participate?
Yes. Non-DOE/NNSA federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) may participate as subawardees, but they may not be the prime recipient.
Can non-DOE government-owned/government-operated (GOGO) organizations participate?
Yes. Non-DOE government-owned/government-operated (GOGO) organizations may participate as subawardees, but they may not be the prime recipient.
Can other federal agencies participate in a proposal?
Yes. Other federal agencies (not DOE) may participate as subawardees, but they cannot be the prime recipient.
Why does the FOA limit prime recipients to non-federal, U.S.-based organizations?
The stated structure is designed to keep the primary award relationship with a non-federal, U.S.-based organization while still allowing collaborations that leverage unique national laboratory and federal capabilities through subawards.
Is there a separate pathway for DOE National Laboratories?
Yes. BES indicates a companion program announcement for DOE National Laboratories labeled LAB 14-1089 would be posted separately on the Office of Science Grants and Contracts website. This suggests a separate administrative mechanism for lab-led or lab-targeted participation.
Who is the scientific/technical point of contact for questions?
The scientific/technical contact listed is Jeffrey L. Krause at the DOE Office of Science. Phone: 301-903-5827. Email: jeff.krause@science.doe.gov.
Where might applicants look for additional opportunity information or updates?
The announcement references FedConnect as an additional information link, which is commonly used for federal opportunity details and updates.
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