Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000599
Apply for DE FOA 0000599
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support of Advanced Fossil Resource Utilization Research by Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU/OMI)" 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 Oct 20, 2011 and posted on Oct 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 2011 Applications must be received by 12/01/2011, not later than 80000 PM Eastern Time. You are encouraged to transmit your application at least 48 hours in advance. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $850,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Restricted to Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Other Minority Institutions (HBCUs/OMIs) as educational entities recognized by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Support of Advanced Fossil Resource Utilization Research by Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU/OMI)" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000599) is a discretionary, grant-based program administered by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). It falls under the federal assistance listing CFDA 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development) and is focused on science and technology research and development connected to fossil energy. The core purpose is not only to support technical research, but also to strengthen the research capacity and competitiveness of HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions in fossil energy-related fields.
The stated intent of the program is twofold. First, it is meant to raise the overall competitiveness of HBCU/OMIs relative to other institutions already active in fossil energy research. Second, it aims to better utilize an under-tapped national resource by increasing opportunities for faculty, students, and institutional teams in science, engineering, and technical management. In practical terms, the program is structured to help eligible institutions build deeper experience in advanced fossil resource utilization research while also expanding pipelines of talent and improving institutional participation in federally supported energy R&D.
NETL anticipated making about four awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $850,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $80,000 up to a ceiling of $200,000. The announcement specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can be significant for institutions that may have limited discretionary resources but strong technical ideas and workforce-development goals.
Eligibility is restricted to institutions recognized as Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Other Minority Institutions, as educational entities recognized by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Education. The eligible applicant types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as clarified in the full announcement, but the restriction to OCR-recognized HBCU/OMIs is the controlling requirement. This structure signals that the program is intentionally targeted to support capacity-building and participation among specific institution types, rather than being broadly open to all universities or research organizations.
Key dates and submission rules were emphasized strongly. The opportunity was posted on October 20, 2011, with an application deadline of December 1, 2011. Applications had to be received by 8:00 PM Eastern Time on the closing date, and applicants were encouraged to submit at least 48 hours early. The notice is explicit that late applications would not be reviewed or considered for award. The opportunity was archived on March 1, 2012, indicating it is no longer open, but the details remain useful as a reference point for similar DOE/NETL solicitations.
For applicants needing the official announcement materials or submission details, the additional information link referenced FedConnect, which was commonly used for accessing DOE funding documents and related communications during that period. The listed point of contact for access issues was Harolynne Blackwell, Contract Specialist at NETL, reachable by phone at 412-386-4829 or by email at blackwel@netl.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Support of Advanced Fossil Resource Utilization Research by Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU/OMI)."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000599.
3) Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity administered by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
4) Is this a grant or a contract?
This is a discretionary, grant-based federal assistance program.
5) What CFDA/Assistance Listing does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under CFDA 81.089, titled "Fossil Energy Research and Development."
6) What research area is this opportunity focused on?
The opportunity is focused on science and technology research and development connected to fossil energy, specifically advanced fossil resource utilization research.
7) What is the core purpose of the program?
The program is intended to support technical research while also strengthening the research capacity and competitiveness of HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions in fossil energy-related fields.
8) What are the stated goals or intent of the program?
The stated intent is twofold: (1) to raise the overall competitiveness of HBCU/OMIs relative to institutions already active in fossil energy research, and (2) to better utilize an under-tapped national resource by increasing opportunities for faculty, students, and institutional teams in science, engineering, and technical management.
9) About how many awards were expected to be made?
NETL anticipated making about four awards under this announcement.
10) What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level was $850,000.
11) What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $80,000 (floor) to $200,000 (ceiling).
12) Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to institutions recognized as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Other Minority Institutions (OMIs) as educational entities recognized by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Education.
14) Are both public and private institutions eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicant types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, provided they meet the controlling requirement of being OCR-recognized HBCU/OMIs.
15) What is the controlling eligibility requirement?
The controlling requirement is that the applicant must be an OCR-recognized HBCU or OMI. This restriction is the primary eligibility screen, even though applicant types are described more broadly in the announcement.
16) Is this opportunity open to all universities or research organizations?
No. The structure indicates it is intentionally targeted to support capacity-building among OCR-recognized HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions, rather than being broadly open to all institutions or organizations.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 20, 2011.
18) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 1, 2011.
19) What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be received by 8:00 PM Eastern Time on the closing date.
20) Were applicants encouraged to submit early?
Yes. Applicants were encouraged to submit at least 48 hours early.
21) What happens if an application is submitted late?
The notice is explicit that late applications would not be reviewed or considered for award.
22) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 1, 2012, indicating it is no longer open.
23) Where were applicants directed to find the official announcement materials and submission details?
The additional information link referenced FedConnect, which was used for accessing DOE funding documents and related communications during that period.
24) Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Harolynne Blackwell, Contract Specialist at NETL.
25) What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 412-386-4829
Email: blackwel@netl.doe.gov
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