Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000715
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- The Office of Science 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 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 Apr 3, 2012 and posted on Apr 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 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 45 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) SBCs submitting to both the SBIR and STTR programs must meet eligibility requirements of both SBIR and STTR applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science released this funding opportunity announcement (DE-FOA-0000715) for the FY 2012 Phase I round of its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, labeled "Release 3." The opportunity sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is offered as a discretionary grant competition. In practical terms, this solicitation is meant to support early-stage, high-risk, high-reward research and development led by small businesses, with Phase I funding focused on feasibility, proof-of-concept work, and establishing the technical merit of an idea that could later be advanced through Phase II.
The DOE Office of Science expected to make about 45 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $7,000,000 across all selected projects. Individual awards were expected to be up to $150,000 (the listed award ceiling), with no stated minimum award amount beyond a nominal floor of $1. A key feature of this opportunity is that it does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which is typical for SBIR/STTR Phase I awards and lowers the barrier for small businesses to pursue technically ambitious R&D without needing to secure outside matching capital.
Eligibility is centered on U.S. small business concerns (SBCs). Only SBCs are eligible to submit SBIR applications, and applicants must meet the SBIR (and, if applicable, STTR) eligibility requirements at the time of award for both Phase I and Phase II. The announcement also indicates that joint ventures may apply as long as the joint venture entity itself qualifies as a small business at the time of award, using the definitions and criteria referenced in the FOA appendices and Part III requirements. For firms that want to submit to both SBIR and STTR, the solicitation makes clear they must satisfy the rules for both programs, meaning companies should pay close attention to program-specific requirements described in the full FOA (for example, how research effort is allocated and any partnership expectations in STTR).
From an administrative timeline standpoint, the FOA was posted and created on April 3, 2012. The application deadline was July 3, 2012, and the opportunity was scheduled to be archived on October 3, 2012. The governing CFDA listing provided is 81.049, the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program, which helps categorize the award under federal assistance reporting and compliance frameworks. While the summary information provided here does not list the technical topic areas, DOE SBIR/STTR solicitations typically require applicants to propose within specific R&D topics aligned with DOE mission needs, and those topic descriptions, required forms, formatting rules, and submission instructions are contained in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement hosted on FedConnect.
The full official announcement and the detailed instructions for completing the grant application package were made available through FedConnect at the link provided in the notice (https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/docDEFOA0000715agencyDOE). For access issues or other announcement-related questions, the listed point of contact was Carl C. Hebron, SBIR/STTR Program Analyst at the DOE Office of Science, reachable at 301-903-1414 or via email at carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the FY 2012 Phase I round of its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The FOA number is DE-FOA-0000715 and it is labeled "Release 3."
Which DOE office is offering this grant?
The DOE Office of Science released and administered this opportunity.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant competition.
What is the purpose of Phase I funding under this FOA?
Phase I funding is intended to support early-stage, high-risk, high-reward research and development led by small businesses. It focuses on feasibility and proof-of-concept work and on establishing the technical merit of an idea that could later be advanced through Phase II.
How many awards did DOE expect to make?
DOE Office of Science expected to make about 45 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level was $7,000,000 across all selected projects.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount for an individual Phase I award?
Individual awards were expected to be up to $150,000 (the listed award ceiling).
Is there a minimum award amount?
No specific minimum award amount was stated beyond a nominal floor of $1.
Does this FOA require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply under the SBIR portion of this announcement?
Only U.S. small business concerns (SBCs) are eligible to submit SBIR applications.
When must an applicant meet SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements?
Applicants must meet the SBIR (and, if applicable, STTR) eligibility requirements at the time of award for both Phase I and Phase II.
Can a joint venture apply?
Yes. Joint ventures may apply as long as the joint venture entity itself qualifies as a small business at the time of award, using the definitions and criteria referenced in the FOA appendices and Part III requirements.
Can a company submit to both SBIR and STTR under this solicitation?
Yes, but if a firm submits to both SBIR and STTR, it must satisfy the rules for both programs. The FOA indicates applicants should pay close attention to the program-specific requirements described in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the official FOA and full application instructions?
The full official announcement and detailed instructions were made available through FedConnect at: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/docDEFOA0000715agencyDOE
Are the technical topic areas listed in the summary information provided here?
No. The summary information provided here does not list the technical topic areas. The topic descriptions and other requirements are contained in the full FOA on FedConnect.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity sits in the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The governing CFDA listing provided is 81.049, Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted and created on April 3, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 3, 2012.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on October 3, 2012.
Who can be contacted for questions about the announcement or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Carl C. Hebron, SBIR/STTR Program Analyst at the DOE Office of Science. Phone: 301-903-1414. Email: carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
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