Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000034
Apply for DE FOA 0000034
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technology Transfer FOA" 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 17, 2009 and posted on Mar 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2009. (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 $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy, through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), offered this discretionary funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0000034) to support technology transfer activities tied to federally funded research and development. The basic aim of the FOA is to speed up and broaden the movement of useful R&D results out of the lab and into real-world use across both the public and private sectors. In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to help turn NETL- and DOE-supported innovations into solutions that strengthen U.S. energy security, support long-term economic competitiveness, and do so while protecting the environment. While the main emphasis is on transferring DOE-developed technology, the FOA also notes a secondary goal of transferring industry technology, suggesting projects could also help move promising private-sector tools and approaches into wider adoption where they align with DOE goals.
The scope of technology transfer covered by this FOA spans multiple NETL/DOE program areas and statutory responsibilities. Specifically, it references dissemination of NETL-sponsored R&D results connected to the SCNGOs portfolio and program areas including Petroleum Technology, the Arctic Energy Office, Methane Hydrates, and Environmental Solutions. It also ties in with EPAct 2005 authorities, citing Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999, indicating that some supported activities may be designed to meet or advance those legislative requirements. Overall, the theme is not basic research itself, but the communication, deployment pathways, and practical adoption mechanisms that ensure federally funded outcomes reach end users and decision-makers in a timely way.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, the FOA uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the government expects to have substantial involvement during the performance of the project (more interaction than a standard grant). The award ceiling is listed at $4,000,000, with an award floor of $0, meaning there was not a stated minimum award size and proposals could vary widely in scale depending on what the FOA allowed and what was justified. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost, consistent with DOE cost-share policies for this type of program.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the FOA text under the eligibility section. The funding activity category is Energy, and the opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development), which signals the administrative and programmatic home for the funding.
The solicitation timeline shows it was posted and created on March 17, 2009, with an original and current closing date of May 15, 2009, and an archive date of July 17, 2009. Submission and communications were managed through FedConnect, and the announcement emphasizes that all questions had to be submitted through that platform. The FOA also indicates that application preparation instructions were included in the body of the Funding Opportunity Announcement available via the FedConnect posting (referenced as being accessible in the upper right corner of the FedConnect home page for the FOA).
For contacts and support, the notice lists NETL points of contact and help resources. For technical or program-related communication, a named contact is Martin Byrnes (Martin.Byrnes@netl.doe.gov). For issues accessing the full announcement electronically or trouble linking to the opportunity, the DOE IIPS HelpDesk is referenced (iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary funding opportunity offered through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under FOA number DE-FOA-0000034. It supports technology transfer activities connected to federally funded research and development (R&D).
2) What is the main purpose of the FOA?
The core purpose is to speed up and broaden the transfer of useful R&D results out of the lab and into real-world use across both public and private sectors. The focus is on moving NETL- and DOE-supported innovations into practical deployment so they can contribute to U.S. energy security, long-term economic competitiveness, and environmental protection.
3) Is this FOA focused on doing new basic research?
No. The emphasis is not on conducting basic research itself, but on technology transfer: communication, dissemination, deployment pathways, and practical adoption mechanisms that help federally funded outcomes reach end users and decision-makers in a timely way.
4) What kinds of activities are considered "technology transfer" under this FOA?
Based on the description provided, technology transfer activities include efforts that disseminate NETL-sponsored R&D results and support the practical movement of DOE/NETL-developed innovations into broader real-world use. The FOA frames this as enabling adoption mechanisms and deployment pathways rather than generating new research results.
5) Does the FOA only support transfer of DOE-developed technology?
The primary emphasis is on transferring DOE-developed technology. However, the FOA also identifies a secondary goal of transferring industry technology, meaning projects could also support the wider adoption of private-sector tools and approaches when they align with DOE goals.
6) Which NETL/DOE program areas are referenced in the scope?
The FOA references dissemination of NETL-sponsored R&D results connected to the SCNGOs portfolio and program areas including Petroleum Technology, the Arctic Energy Office, Methane Hydrates, and Environmental Solutions.
7) Does the FOA mention any statutory or legislative authorities?
Yes. The scope is tied to EPAct 2005 authorities, specifically Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999. Some supported activities may be designed to meet or advance requirements connected to those authorities.
8) What is the funding instrument used for awards?
The FOA uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. This generally indicates DOE expects substantial involvement during the project period, with more interaction than is typical for a standard grant.
9) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $4,000,000.
10) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning no minimum award size was stated and proposal budgets could vary widely depending on what was allowed and what was justified.
11) Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost, consistent with DOE cost-share policies for this type of program.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the FOA text under the eligibility section.
13) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Energy.
14) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development).
15) When was the FOA posted and when did it close?
The solicitation was posted and created on March 17, 2009. The original and current closing date was May 15, 2009.
16) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 17, 2009.
17) How were submissions and communications handled?
Submission and communications were managed through FedConnect. The announcement emphasizes that all questions had to be submitted through FedConnect.
18) Where were the application preparation instructions provided?
The FOA indicates that application preparation instructions were included in the body of the Funding Opportunity Announcement available via the FedConnect posting.
19) Who should be contacted for technical or program-related questions?
The listed NETL technical/program contact is Martin Byrnes at Martin.Byrnes@netl.doe.gov.
20) Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or resolving electronic access issues?
For issues accessing the full announcement electronically or trouble linking to the opportunity, the DOE IIPS HelpDesk is referenced at iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov.
21) What is the overall intended impact of funded technology transfer activities?
The FOA is intended to help turn NETL- and DOE-supported innovations into solutions that strengthen U.S. energy security, support long-term economic competitiveness, and protect the environment by accelerating movement from federally funded R&D to real-world adoption.
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