Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001052
Apply for DE FOA 0001052
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Core Technology Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 12, 2014 and posted on Feb 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 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.
- U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are eligible to apply for funding as a prime recipient or subrecipient.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Core Technology Program (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001052) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under CFDA 81.089, Fossil Energy Research and Development. The program sits in the Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is aimed at advancing core technologies that support solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) development. Awards under this opportunity are issued as cooperative agreements, which generally means the government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinated technical direction, milestone reviews, and active program management), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal oversight.
The total estimated funding available for this solicitation is $6.4 million, with an expectation of making about eight awards. Individual awards are anticipated to fall between $500,000 (award floor) and $800,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with the requirements described in the full announcement. The eligible applicant pool is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), with the important eligibility condition that prime recipients and subrecipients must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Any additional nuances or limitations would be governed by the eligibility language in the full FOA text.
This notice also includes an official amendment (Amendment 000001) that changes two key aspects of the original announcement. First, the amendment adds additional Program Policy Factors under the Merit Review Criteria, with the agency directing applicants to review the specific highlighted additions on page 26 of the FOA. In practical terms, this means that beyond the standard technical and management evaluation factors, reviewers will also consider extra policy-related considerations when ranking or selecting projects for potential award. Applicants would need to align their narratives, project plans, and supporting documentation with these updated criteria to remain competitive, since merit review is tied directly to how proposals are scored and recommended.
Second, the amendment extends the application due date. The original closing date of March 31, 2014 was moved to April 7, 2014. NETL states the extension was granted to account for time lost due to system issues that affected the posting of a publicly viewable version of the FOA. Key timeline fields associated with the opportunity include a posted date of February 21, 2014, a creation date of March 12, 2014, the revised closing date of April 7, 2014, and an archive date of May 30, 2014.
For applicants seeking the full solicitation package and any attachments or instructions, the announcement points to FedConnect as the source for complete details. For access problems or questions related to obtaining the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Harolynne Blackwell, Contract Specialist at NETL, reachable at 412-386-4829 or at blackwel@netl.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Core Technology Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001052.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
This is administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 81.089, Fossil Energy Research and Development.
What is the program category or focus area described in the notice?
The notice places the program in the Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What is the purpose of the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Core Technology Program?
The program is aimed at advancing core technologies that support solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) development.
What type of federal award is expected (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
Awards under this opportunity are issued as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the government expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordinated technical direction, milestone reviews, and active program management, rather than minimal oversight.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available for this solicitation is $6.4 million.
How many awards does DOE/NETL expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of making about eight awards.
What is the anticipated funding range for an individual award?
Individual awards are anticipated to fall between $500,000 (award floor) and $800,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with requirements described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to the eligibility conditions stated in the FOA.
Are there citizenship or residency requirements tied to eligibility?
Yes. The notice states that prime recipients and subrecipients must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Does the notice mention any additional eligibility nuances or limitations?
It notes that any additional nuances or limitations would be governed by the eligibility language in the full FOA text.
Was the original announcement amended?
Yes. The notice includes an official amendment identified as Amendment 000001.
What changes were made in Amendment 000001?
The amendment (1) adds additional Program Policy Factors under the Merit Review Criteria and (2) extends the application due date.
How did the amendment change the Merit Review Criteria?
It adds additional Program Policy Factors under the Merit Review Criteria, and applicants are directed to review the highlighted additions on page 26 of the FOA.
Why do the added Program Policy Factors matter to applicants?
Because they become part of what reviewers consider when ranking or selecting projects. The notice indicates these policy-related considerations are in addition to standard technical and management evaluation factors, so applicants would need to align their application narratives and project plans with the updated criteria.
What is the application deadline?
The revised closing date is April 7, 2014.
What was the original closing date before the amendment?
The original closing date was March 31, 2014.
Why was the deadline extended?
NETL states the extension was granted to account for time lost due to system issues that affected the posting of a publicly viewable version of the FOA.
What key dates are listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists a posted date of February 21, 2014; a creation date of March 12, 2014; the revised closing date of April 7, 2014; and an archive date of May 30, 2014.
Where can applicants find the full solicitation package and attachments?
The announcement points to FedConnect as the source for complete details, including the full solicitation package and any attachments or instructions.
Who should be contacted for issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
For access problems or questions related to obtaining the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Harolynne Blackwell, Contract Specialist at NETL.
What is the contact phone number and email for the point of contact?
Harolynne Blackwell can be reached at 412-386-4829 or by email at blackwel@netl.doe.gov.
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