Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000561
Apply for DE FOA 0000561
- 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 State Lighting Manufacturing Research and Development Round 3" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.086 Conservation Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 26, 2011 and posted on Sep 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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.
- Please see Section III of the Funding Opportunity Announcement for additional information regarding Eligibility Requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
Solid State Lighting Manufacturing Research and Development Round 3 (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000561) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity focused on advancing solid state lighting (SSL) for general illumination, with an emphasis on manufacturing-relevant research and development. The central goal is to develop or improve commercially viable materials, devices, or full lighting systems that can be produced at scale and that move the market toward better performance at lower cost. Projects are expected to show a credible technology pathway that pushes beyond the current state of the art described in the Department of Energy's 2011 Solid State Lighting Research and Development Multi Year Program Plan (MYPP) and progresses toward the MYPP's future performance targets for the specific priority metrics addressed by the proposal. In practical terms, the program is looking for work that does not just incrementally optimize existing products, but demonstrates how the proposed innovation can surpass current benchmarks and plausibly reach the next set of target metrics laid out by DOE.
The opportunity is administered by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and is planned to be awarded using cooperative agreements, which typically means the government expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinated milestones, technical reviews, and regular progress reporting). The funding activity category is Energy, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number listed is 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development). The total estimated funding available is $10,000,000, and DOE anticipated making about four awards under this round. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0 in the summary data, which generally indicates that applicants should rely on the full FOA text for any project-size guidance, funding limits, or topic-specific budget ranges rather than assuming fixed minimums or maximums from the synopsis.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional constraints or clarifications in the full announcement. The synopsis specifically points applicants to Section III of the FOA for the detailed eligibility requirements, which is where you would expect to find conditions such as allowable applicant types, teaming rules, potential restrictions on foreign participation, and any registration or compliance prerequisites. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources to the project in the proportion and form specified in the FOA. This feature is consistent with manufacturing-oriented R&D programs where DOE expects industry or other partners to share the risk and demonstrate commitment to commercialization.
Timing and submission details are straightforward in the posted information. The FOA was posted on September 26, 2011, and the closing date was December 15, 2011 (with the original and current closing dates matching). Additional materials and submission instructions were provided through the EERE Exchange portal (listed as https://eere-exchange.energy.gov), which is commonly used for DOE efficiency and renewable energy funding opportunities. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact was Jennifer L. Gaudlip, Contract Specialist, at jennifer.gaudlip@netl.doe.gov. Technical or program questions were directed to SSLManufacturingFOA@NETL.DOE.GOV, indicating a centralized mailbox for consistent responses.
What DOE is fundamentally signaling through this announcement is that proposals should be tightly aligned with the 2011 MYPP, including a clear mapping between the proposed work and the MYPP's performance and cost objectives. Competitive submissions would typically be expected to identify the relevant MYPP baselines, specify which priority metric(s) are being improved, quantify targeted improvements, and show how manufacturing considerations (such as yield, throughput, material utilization, reliability, process control, supply chain readiness, or scalable integration methods) support commercial viability. The clearest path to responsiveness is to treat the MYPP not as background reading but as the primary framework for defining the problem, the technical approach, measurable milestones, and the justification for why the work meaningfully advances SSL general illumination toward DOE's future targets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Solid State Lighting Manufacturing Research and Development Round 3.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000561.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to advance solid state lighting (SSL) for general illumination, with a clear emphasis on manufacturing-relevant research and development. The goal is to develop or improve commercially viable materials, devices, or full lighting systems that can be produced at scale and that move the market toward better performance at lower cost.
What types of projects is DOE looking to fund?
DOE is looking for projects that develop or improve SSL materials, devices, or complete lighting systems in ways that are commercially viable and scalable for manufacturing. Proposals should show how the work pushes beyond the current state of the art and credibly progresses toward future performance targets described in DOE planning documents referenced in the FOA synopsis.
Is this FOA focused on basic research or manufacturing and commercialization?
Based on the synopsis, it is focused on manufacturing-relevant R&D and commercial viability (including the ability to produce at scale), rather than work that only optimizes an existing product without a clear pathway to surpass performance benchmarks and reach future targets.
What does DOE mean by “beyond the current state of the art�
The synopsis indicates DOE is not looking for purely incremental optimization. Projects are expected to present a credible technology pathway that surpasses current benchmarks described in the referenced DOE planning framework and can plausibly reach the next set of performance targets for the specific metrics addressed in the proposal.
How important is alignment with DOE’s SSL planning documents?
Alignment is central. The synopsis emphasizes that proposals should be tightly aligned with the Department of Energy’s 2011 Solid State Lighting Research and Development Multi Year Program Plan (MYPP), including mapping the proposed work to the MYPP’s performance and cost objectives and future performance targets for the relevant priority metrics.
What should applicants include to demonstrate alignment with the MYPP?
Based on the synopsis, strong proposals would typically identify relevant MYPP baselines, specify which priority metric(s) are being improved, quantify targeted improvements, and describe measurable milestones tied to those metrics. The approach should show why the work meaningfully advances SSL general illumination toward DOE’s future targets.
What kinds of manufacturing considerations are relevant for this FOA?
The synopsis highlights manufacturing considerations such as yield, throughput, material utilization, reliability, process control, supply chain readiness, and scalable integration methods as examples of factors that support commercial viability.
Who is administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
What type of award instrument is DOE planning to use?
DOE planned to make awards using cooperative agreements.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project management?
The synopsis notes that cooperative agreements typically involve substantial government involvement during the project period, which may include coordinated milestones, technical reviews, and regular progress reporting.
What is the funding activity category for this FOA?
The funding activity category is listed as Energy; Science and Technology; and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development).
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available is $10,000,000.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making about four awards under this round.
Are there minimum or maximum award amounts listed?
In the synopsis data, the award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $0. This generally indicates that applicants should rely on the full FOA text for project-size guidance, topic-specific budget ranges, and any funding limits rather than assuming a fixed minimum or maximum from the summary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to the detailed eligibility requirements in the full FOA. The synopsis points applicants to Section III of the FOA for eligibility specifics.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The synopsis directs applicants to Section III of the FOA for detailed eligibility requirements and any additional constraints or clarifications.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The synopsis states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources in the proportion and form specified in the FOA.
Why does DOE require cost sharing for this opportunity?
The synopsis indicates this requirement is consistent with manufacturing-oriented R&D programs, where DOE expects industry or other partners to share risk and show commitment to commercialization.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on September 26, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was December 15, 2011. The synopsis indicates the original and current closing dates match.
Where were submission instructions and additional materials provided?
Additional materials and submission instructions were provided through the EERE Exchange portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
The synopsis lists Jennifer L. Gaudlip (Contract Specialist) as the contact for access issues, at jennifer.gaudlip@netl.doe.gov.
Where should technical or program questions be sent?
Technical or program questions were directed to SSLManufacturingFOA@NETL.DOE.GOV.
What is DOE fundamentally signaling it wants to see in proposals?
The synopsis signals DOE wants proposals that use the 2011 MYPP as the primary framework, with a clear mapping from the proposed work to MYPP performance and cost objectives, quantifiable targeted improvements in priority metrics, and a credible manufacturing and scale-up pathway that supports commercial viability.
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