Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001488
Apply for DE FOA 0001488
- The DOE-NETL in the energy, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support of Fossil Energy Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities including University Coal Research (UCR) and 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 01, 2016 and posted on Feb 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Support of Fossil Energy Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities including University Coal Research (UCR) and Research by Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU/OMI)" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001488) is a discretionary federal grant solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL). It was posted on February 1, 2016, with an application deadline of March 18, 2016. The program sits within CFDA 81.089 and is categorized under Energy, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, reflecting its focus on advancing applied and fundamental research connected to fossil energy.
This FOA is structured around two related but distinct research programs, each with its own dedicated funding: the University Coal Research (UCR) program and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU/OMI) program. In both tracks, the core purpose is twofold: to push forward the frontiers of fossil energy science and technology through university-led research, and to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers by embedding education, training, and hands-on research experience into the funded projects. In practical terms, the FOA is designed to support academic research efforts that not only produce technical outcomes but also cultivate student and early-career researcher participation in energy-related R&D.
The UCR program component is aimed broadly at U.S. colleges and universities and emphasizes research connected to coal and fossil energy topics consistent with DOE-NETL priorities. While the source text does not list specific technical topic areas, the framing indicates an intent to fund university research that contributes to advancements in fossil energy technologies and the underlying science, with an educational workforce-development dimension woven into the projects.
The HBCU/OMI program component shares the same research and workforce-development goals but adds a specific equity and participation objective: increasing the involvement of under-represented student populations in fossil energy research. This makes the HBCU/OMI track not only a research funding mechanism but also a pathway for broadening participation in energy science and engineering fields by supporting institutions that serve minority and under-represented communities.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled and private institutions. The FOA anticipates making about 8 awards, with an award ceiling of up to $2,000,000 per award. The funding instrument is a grant, meaning awards are intended to support defined research projects proposed by eligible universities under the rules and evaluation criteria set by DOE-NETL. Overall, the opportunity is positioned as a university-centric fossil energy research investment that pairs R&D progress with student training, with the HBCU/OMI track explicitly targeting expanded access and participation for historically under-represented groups in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Support of Fossil Energy Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities including University Coal Research (UCR) and Research by Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU/OMI)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001488.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
The funding instrument is a grant. Awards are intended to support defined research projects proposed by eligible universities under DOE-NETL rules and evaluation criteria.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 1, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is March 18, 2016.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity sits within CFDA 81.089.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Energy, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
What is the overall purpose of this FOA?
The FOA has two main goals: (1) advancing applied and fundamental research connected to fossil energy, and (2) developing the next generation of scientists and engineers by embedding education, training, and hands-on research experience into funded projects.
How is the FOA structured?
This FOA is structured around two related but distinct research programs, each with its own dedicated funding: (1) the University Coal Research (UCR) program and (2) the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions (HBCU/OMI) program.
What is the University Coal Research (UCR) program?
The UCR component is aimed broadly at U.S. colleges and universities and emphasizes research connected to coal and fossil energy topics consistent with DOE-NETL priorities, along with an education and workforce-development dimension.
What is the HBCU/OMI program?
The HBCU/OMI component shares the same research and workforce-development goals as UCR, but it also specifically aims to increase the involvement of under-represented student populations in fossil energy research by supporting institutions that serve minority and under-represented communities.
Do both UCR and HBCU/OMI focus on student training?
Yes. In both tracks, the FOA is designed to pair technical research outcomes with education, training, and hands-on research experience for students and early-career researchers.
Are specific technical topic areas listed in the provided description?
No. The provided information does not list specific technical topic areas, but it indicates that proposed research should align with DOE-NETL priorities related to coal and fossil energy technologies and the underlying science.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled and private institutions.
Are applicants limited only to certain types of universities?
Based on the provided information, eligible applicants are U.S. institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private). The FOA also includes a dedicated HBCU/OMI track intended for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Institutions.
How many awards does DOE-NETL expect to make?
The FOA anticipates making about 8 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $2,000,000 per award.
What kinds of outcomes is DOE-NETL looking for from funded projects?
Funded projects are expected to advance fossil energy science and technology through university-led research while also cultivating participation and training for students and early-career researchers. The HBCU/OMI track additionally emphasizes broadening participation among historically under-represented student populations.
What makes the HBCU/OMI track distinct from UCR?
Both tracks support fossil energy research and workforce development, but the HBCU/OMI track adds an explicit objective to increase participation of under-represented student populations in fossil energy research by supporting institutions that serve those communities.
Is this opportunity focused on universities specifically?
Yes. It is positioned as a university-centric investment in fossil energy research that pairs R&D progress with student training and workforce development.
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