Opportunity Information: Apply for 12 SN 0015
Apply for 12 SN 0015
- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research DARPA/ONR Field Reversible Thermal Connector (RevCon) Challenge II" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 27, 2012 and posted on Jul 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 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 $112,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Special Program Announcement for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) DARPA/ONR Field Reversible Thermal Connector (RevCon) Challenge II is a small-grants STEM-focused research and development funding opportunity run by ONR under its broader Navy and Marine Corps Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs. The announcement’s main purpose is to alert potential applicants to a specific program thrust (RevCon Challenge II) and to give students and other interested participants enough lead time to line up a faculty advisor and prepare a compliant submission. While the technical details of the challenge are not spelled out in the text provided, the title indicates the theme: developing or demonstrating a “field reversible thermal connector,” meaning a concept or device related to thermal management/heat transfer that can be reversibly connected and disconnected in field conditions, a topic relevant to defense systems where modularity, maintainability, and reliable heat handling can be mission-critical.
Administratively, this notice is largely about where and how to submit, because the ONR was transitioning from its FY12 STEM Funding Opportunity Announcement (ONR FOA12-002) to a new FY13 STEM FOA expected in September 2012. The RevCon Challenge II proposal due date would fall after the FY12 FOA expired, so ONR signaled that proposals would ultimately be received under the new FY13 STEM FOA once it was released and amended to include the RevCon requirement. In other words, this special notice was published early as a heads-up, but the actual submission and award rules would be governed by the FY13 STEM FOA terms when that document became active. The notice explicitly advises potential offerors to look at the then-current FOA12-002 to get a reasonable sense of the likely proposal format, evaluation approach, and award conditions that would carry over into FY13.
A key instruction is emphasized multiple times: applicants were not supposed to apply through the “apply” button associated with this special notice itself. Instead, they were directed to submit using the application instructions and package under ONRFOA12-002 (and later, once issued, under the amended FY13 STEM FOA number). This is important because submitting under the wrong listing can cause a proposal to be rejected as noncompliant or routed incorrectly. The notice is essentially a program-specific flag posted inside a larger funding structure, not a standalone application portal.
In terms of funding structure, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a grant as the funding instrument. It sits under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, with the CFDA number listed as 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research). The announcement anticipated up to 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $112,500 and an award ceiling of $7,500 per award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which generally means applicants were not required to contribute institutional funds to be eligible, though standard grant terms and any FOA-specific requirements would still apply.
Eligibility is described as “unrestricted,” meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to clarifications that might appear in the full FOA text. Given the repeated references to post-secondary students and arranging a faculty advisor, the practical target audience likely included student teams working under university or college supervision, but the eligibility field itself does not limit applicants to academic institutions in the snippet provided. Anyone considering applying would have needed to confirm the final eligibility and submission requirements in the controlling FY13 STEM FOA (or, at the time, to use FOA12-002 as the best available proxy).
Finally, the timeline information included a posted date of July 13, 2012, with an original closing date of November 28, 2012, later adjusted to November 30, 2012, and an archive date of December 28, 2012. For access issues, the point of contact listed is Tracie Simmons, Contract Specialist, with a phone number provided, and a note to use Grants.gov for related submission questions. The announcement also points applicants to ONR’s Broad Agency Announcements page as a central location for related and updated solicitation materials.
FAQs: ONR DARPA/ONR Field Reversible Thermal Connector (RevCon) Challenge II
What is the RevCon Challenge II grant opportunity?
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) DARPA/ONR Field Reversible Thermal Connector (RevCon) Challenge II is a small-grants, STEM-focused research and development funding opportunity run under ONR's broader Navy and Marine Corps STEM programs. The Special Program Announcement is intended to alert potential applicants about the RevCon Challenge II program thrust and provide lead time to prepare a compliant submission.
What does "field reversible thermal connector" mean in this context?
Based on the title and description provided, the challenge theme involves developing or demonstrating a "field reversible thermal connector" related to thermal management/heat transfer that can be reversibly connected and disconnected under field conditions. This kind of concept is relevant to defense systems where modularity, maintainability, and reliable heat handling can be mission-critical.
Is this announcement itself the application portal?
No. The notice emphasizes that applicants were not supposed to apply through the "apply" button associated with the special notice itself. Instead, proposals had to be submitted using the application instructions and package under ONRFOA12-002 (and later, once issued, under the amended FY13 STEM FOA number).
Where was I supposed to submit an application?
Applicants were directed to submit using the instructions and application package under ONRFOA12-002 at the time, and then submit under the new FY13 STEM FOA once it was released and amended to include the RevCon requirement.
Why did ONR issue a special notice instead of a standalone solicitation?
This special notice functioned as an early heads-up because the RevCon Challenge II proposal due date would occur after the FY12 STEM Funding Opportunity Announcement (ONR FOA12-002) expired. ONR indicated that proposals would ultimately be received under the new FY13 STEM FOA after it was released and amended to include RevCon.
Which funding opportunity announcement (FOA) governed the rules for submission and award?
The special notice indicates that the actual submission and award rules would be governed by the FY13 STEM FOA terms once that document became active. Until then, potential offerors were advised to review ONR FOA12-002 as a reasonable proxy for likely proposal format, evaluation approach, and award conditions.
What happens if someone submits through the wrong listing or the wrong "apply" button?
The notice warns that submitting under the wrong listing can cause a proposal to be rejected as noncompliant or routed incorrectly. That is why it repeatedly instructs applicants not to use the "apply" button for the special notice and to use the correct FOA application package instead.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument and is categorized as discretionary.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
How much funding was expected to be available in total?
The announcement anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $112,500.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated up to 15 awards.
What was the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed was $7,500 per award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided, which generally means applicants were not required to contribute institutional funds to be eligible (subject to any standard grant terms and FOA-specific requirements).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that might appear in the full FOA text.
Were students specifically targeted?
The notice references post-secondary students and emphasizes lining up a faculty advisor, suggesting that student teams working under university or college supervision were a practical target audience. However, the eligibility field in the provided information does not limit applicants to academic institutions.
Did applicants need a faculty advisor?
The announcement highlights the importance of giving students and other participants enough lead time to line up a faculty advisor. This indicates that having a faculty advisor was expected for student-oriented participation, though final requirements would have been confirmed in the controlling FOA.
When was the announcement posted?
The posted date listed is July 13, 2012.
What was the closing date (deadline)?
The original closing date was November 28, 2012, and it was later adjusted to November 30, 2012.
When was the announcement archived?
The archive date listed is December 28, 2012.
What was the transition from FY12 to FY13 STEM FOAs?
ONR was transitioning from its FY12 STEM FOA (ONR FOA12-002) to a new FY13 STEM FOA expected in September 2012. Because the RevCon Challenge II due date fell after FOA12-002 expired, ONR indicated proposals would be received under the FY13 STEM FOA once released and amended to include RevCon.
Where could applicants look for updated solicitation materials?
The notice points applicants to ONR's Broad Agency Announcements page as a central location for related and updated solicitation materials.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Tracie Simmons, Contract Specialist, with a phone number provided in the announcement.
Who should applicants contact for submission issues related to Grants.gov?
The notice indicates applicants should use Grants.gov for related submission questions.
Is this opportunity more about administrative guidance than technical requirements?
Yes. Based on the information provided, the notice primarily focuses on where and how to submit (and under which FOA), and on giving potential applicants lead time, rather than detailing technical requirements of the challenge.
Where could applicants find the likely proposal format and evaluation approach?
The notice advises potential offerors to review ONR FOA12-002 to get a reasonable sense of the likely proposal format, evaluation approach, and award conditions expected to carry over into the FY13 STEM FOA.
Is the RevCon Challenge II a standalone opportunity or part of a broader program?
It is presented as a program-specific thrust under ONR's broader Navy and Marine Corps STEM funding structure, not as a standalone application portal.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: Enhanced Employment Services for Victims of Trafficking Demonstration
Previous opportunity: FY 2013 MCSAP Basic and Incentive Grants.gov Opportunity Announcement
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for 12 SN 0015
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (12 SN 0015) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Advanced Computing Initiative (ACI) Apply for W911NF 12 R 0010 Funding Number: W911NF 12 R 0010 Agency: Dept of the Army Materiel Command Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU Apply for G12AS20063 Funding Number: G12AS20063 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Museum of New Mexico Collections Curation and Analysis Apply for L12AS00158 Funding Number: L12AS00158 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Terrestrial Ecosystem Science Apply for DE FOA 0000749 Funding Number: DE FOA 0000749 Agency: Office of Science Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,050,000 |
| Early Career Research Program Apply for DE FOA 0000751 Funding Number: DE FOA 0000751 Agency: Office of Science Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| CESU Study of the Geology of NLCS Unit Prehistoric Trackways National Monument , Southern New Mexico Apply for L12AS00146 Funding Number: L12AS00146 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Apply for 12 587 Funding Number: 12 587 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Workshop Opportunities Apply for 12 588 Funding Number: 12 588 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2012 Planetary Mission Data Analysis Apply for NNH12ZDA001N PMDAP Funding Number: NNH12ZDA001N PMDAP Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, South Florida Caribbean CESU Apply for G12AS20075 Funding Number: G12AS20075 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Co Prime Sensor Array Signal Processing Apply for 12 SN 0019 Funding Number: 12 SN 0019 Agency: Office of Naval Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU Apply for G12AS20074 Funding Number: G12AS20074 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants Apply for 12 589 Funding Number: 12 589 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2013 University NanoSatellite Program Apply for AFOSR BAA 2012 0006 Funding Number: AFOSR BAA 2012 0006 Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $110,000 |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Southern Appalachian CESU Apply for G12AS20076 Funding Number: G12AS20076 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU Apply for G12AS20077 Funding Number: G12AS20077 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU Apply for G12AS20073 Funding Number: G12AS20073 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) Program Apply for NOAA NWS NWSPO 2013 2003473 Funding Number: NOAA NWS NWSPO 2013 2003473 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $125,000 |
| EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE C4 TECHNOLOGIES Apply for ONRBAA12 015 Funding Number: ONRBAA12 015 Agency: Office of Naval Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences Apply for 12 590 Funding Number: 12 590 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $25,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "12 SN 0015", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.