Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000577
Apply for DE FOA 0000577
- The Chicago Service Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) FY 2012 Phase I (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 Aug 1, 2011 and posted on Aug 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- 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 U.S. 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 at the time of the award. An SBC is one that, at the time of award for both Phase I and Phase II SBIR awards, meets all of the criteria listed in Part III of the Funding Opportunity. Opportunity Announcement Eligibility Information)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) FY 2012 Phase I (Release 1) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0000577) is a discretionary federal grant program designed to support early-stage research and development with clear science and technology innovation goals. It is positioned as a Phase I solicitation, which typically focuses on feasibility, proof-of-concept work, and establishing the technical merit and commercial potential of an idea before larger follow-on efforts. The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is administered under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). The agency name shown is the Chicago Service Center.
In terms of scale, the announcement anticipates a relatively large number of awards, with an expected 150 awards. The estimated total funding available across awards is about $25,000,000, indicating a broad competitive portfolio intended to seed many promising concepts rather than concentrate resources into a small number of large projects. Individual award sizes are structured with an award ceiling of $150,000 and an award floor of $1, which effectively communicates that most Phase I awards will be capped at $150,000. The funding instrument type is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award (a notable advantage for small businesses trying to limit up-front financial exposure during early R and D).
Eligibility is centered on U.S. small business concerns (SBCs). While the general eligibility field is labeled "Unrestricted," the detailed eligibility language makes clear that only U.S. small business concerns are eligible to submit SBIR applications. The opportunity also allows joint ventures, as long as the joint venture entity itself qualifies as a small business at the time of award. The definition and qualification criteria for what counts as an SBC are tied to the requirements laid out in the solicitation (referenced as Part III of the Funding Opportunity), and applicants must meet those criteria at the time of award for both Phase I and Phase II SBIR awards. In practice, this means a business may need to pay close attention not only to current size and ownership characteristics, but also to how changes in corporate structure, investment, or affiliation could affect eligibility by the time an award is made.
Key timing details are straightforward and firm. The opportunity was posted and created on August 1, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 19, 2011, indicating there was no extension reflected in the provided record. The archive date is February 1, 2012, which is when the opportunity was slated to be removed from active listings. Applicants would have needed to complete submission by the September deadline, and any late submissions would typically be noncompliant unless the full announcement explicitly described exceptions.
For access and support, the announcement points applicants to FedConnect for additional information (the "Additional Information Link"). If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Carl C. Hebron at 301-903-5707, with email support available at sbir_sttr@science.doe.gov (also displayed in the listing as sbir sttr@science.doe.gov). This contact information suggests the program office expected and supported direct outreach for technical access issues related to the announcement materials.
Overall, this funding opportunity is best understood as a competitive, early-stage federal R and D grant program meant to help U.S. small businesses validate innovative technical concepts under the DOE Office of Science umbrella, with relatively modest individual award sizes but a large expected number of total awards, no matching requirement, and eligibility rules tightly focused on qualifying U.S. small business concerns and compliant joint ventures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) FY 2012 Phase I (Release 1) funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0000577. It is a discretionary federal grant program intended to support early-stage research and development with clear science and technology innovation goals.
What phase is this solicitation and what does Phase I typically support?
This is a Phase I solicitation. Phase I generally focuses on feasibility and proof-of-concept work, and on establishing the technical merit and commercial potential of an idea before larger follow-on efforts.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Which program and CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program, CFDA 81.049.
Which agency/office is shown as the administering entity?
The agency name shown in the listing is the Chicago Service Center.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates an expected 150 awards.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available across awards is about $25,000,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $150,000, which effectively caps most Phase I awards at $150,000.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on U.S. small business concerns (SBCs). While a general field is labeled "Unrestricted," the detailed eligibility language specifies that only U.S. small business concerns are eligible to submit SBIR applications under this opportunity.
Are joint ventures allowed to apply?
Yes. Joint ventures are allowed, as long as the joint venture entity itself qualifies as a small business at the time of award.
When must an applicant meet the small business concern (SBC) requirements?
Applicants must meet the SBC qualification criteria at the time of award for both Phase I and Phase II SBIR awards.
Where are the detailed SBC definition and qualification criteria described?
The listing indicates the definition and qualification criteria are tied to requirements laid out in the solicitation, referenced as Part III of the Funding Opportunity.
Why does eligibility at the time of award matter?
Because eligibility must be met at the time of award, applicants may need to consider whether changes in size, ownership characteristics, corporate structure, investment, or affiliation could affect small business eligibility by the time an award decision is made.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on August 1, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date shown is September 19, 2011. No extension is reflected in the provided record.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is February 1, 2012, which is when the opportunity was slated to be removed from active listings.
What happens if an application is submitted after the deadline?
The provided information indicates submissions needed to be completed by the September 19, 2011 deadline. Late submissions would typically be noncompliant unless the full announcement explicitly described exceptions.
Where can applicants find additional information about the opportunity?
The announcement points applicants to FedConnect via an "Additional Information Link" for additional information.
Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically?
If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Carl C. Hebron at 301-903-5707, and by email at sbir_sttr@science.doe.gov.
What is the overall purpose of this grant program based on the listing?
Based on the listing, the purpose is to help U.S. small businesses validate innovative technical concepts through early-stage federal R and D support under the DOE Office of Science umbrella, with modest individual award sizes, a large expected number of awards, and no matching requirement.
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