Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000397
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- The Oak Ridge Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The DOE FY2010 Phase III Xlerator Program for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Fossil Energy, and Nuclear Energy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration 81.122 Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 4, 2010 and posted on Jul 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2010 This funding opportunity deadline has been extended to August 8, 2010, 1159pm ET.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $27,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II grantees from FY 2005 to FY 2009
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Opportunity Summary:
The DOE FY2010 Phase III Xlerator Program (Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0000397) was a discretionary grant opportunity run through the Department of Energy, with administration tied to the Oak Ridge Office. Its central goal was to help move already-proven DOE-funded small business innovations closer to the marketplace by supporting Phase III work that directly builds on earlier SBIR or STTR projects. In practical terms, the program targeted commercial applications that derive from, extend, or logically conclude the technical efforts previously performed under Phase I or Phase II SBIR funding agreements. In other words, it was designed less as a basic research program and more as a bridge from successful R&D into real-world deployment, productization, scale-up, or market entry activities tied to prior DOE SBIR/STTR outcomes.
The scope of the program covered multiple DOE mission areas, specifically Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Fossil Energy, and Nuclear Energy. The opportunity was categorized under the Energy funding activity area and mapped to several CFDA program numbers: 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development), 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development), 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration), and 81.122 (Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis). This broad set of categories signaled that the DOE intended to support commercialization efforts across a wide range of energy technologies, from renewables and grid reliability solutions to fossil energy advancements and nuclear-related innovations.
In terms of funding, DOE anticipated making about 30 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $27,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $250,000 up to a ceiling of $3,000,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, which reduced barriers for eligible small businesses that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal match during the commercialization push. The announcement also noted that project funding could be supported in whole or in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), reflecting the period’s emphasis on stimulating economic activity and accelerating impactful technology deployment.
Eligibility was narrow and clearly focused on prior performers: applicants had to be DOE SBIR or STTR Phase II grantees from fiscal years 2005 through 2009. The listing indicates “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)†as the general category, but the explicit eligibility information clarifies that the program was essentially restricted to that specific pool of Phase II awardees. This structure aligns with the typical intent of “Phase III†SBIR efforts, which are meant to capitalize on earlier federally funded R&D results and push them toward commercialization rather than restarting new exploratory research.
The timeline for the solicitation was short. It was posted July 9, 2010, created August 4, 2010, and originally closed August 4, 2010, with the deadline later extended to August 8, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. For applicants needing access support, the point of contact listed was Trae N. Crowder, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 865-576-4102 or by email at crowdertn@oro.doe.gov. The full announcement and related materials were referenced as being available through FedConnect.
FAQs: DOE FY2010 Phase III Xlerator Program (DE-FOA-0000397)
What is the DOE FY2010 Phase III Xlerator Program?
It is a discretionary Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE FOA 0000397) designed to help move already-proven, DOE-funded small business innovations closer to the marketplace by supporting Phase III work that builds directly on earlier SBIR or STTR projects.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is commercialization support: advancing successful DOE SBIR/STTR outcomes beyond research into real-world deployment activities such as productization, scale-up, and market entry work tied to prior Phase I or Phase II efforts.
Is this program focused on basic research or commercialization?
This opportunity is positioned as a bridge from successful R&D into commercialization, rather than as a basic research program. Proposed Phase III work is expected to derive from, extend, or logically conclude the technical efforts previously performed under DOE SBIR or STTR Phase I/II agreements.
What kinds of projects does the program aim to support?
The program targets commercial applications connected to prior DOE SBIR/STTR results, specifically Phase III work that directly builds on earlier Phase I or Phase II SBIR/STTR projects and helps move those innovations toward market readiness.
Which DOE mission areas are included in the program scope?
The scope spans multiple DOE mission areas: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability; Fossil Energy; and Nuclear Energy.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the Energy funding activity area.
Which CFDA program numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is mapped to several CFDA program numbers: 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development), 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development), 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration), and 81.122 (Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis).
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making about 30 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $27,000,000.
What is the expected award size for individual projects?
Individual awards were expected to range from $250,000 (minimum) up to $3,000,000 (maximum).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Could this funding be supported by ARRA?
Yes. The announcement noted that project funding could be supported in whole or in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to DOE SBIR or STTR Phase II grantees from fiscal years 2005 through 2009. Although the general category included “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification),†the explicit eligibility statement narrows applicants to that specific pool of Phase II awardees.
Does the program allow applicants who were not DOE SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees from FY 2005-2009?
Based on the stated eligibility information, the program was essentially restricted to DOE SBIR or STTR Phase II grantees from fiscal years 2005 through 2009.
What DOE office was tied to administration of this opportunity?
Administration was tied to the Oak Ridge Office.
When was the solicitation posted and when did it close?
It was posted July 9, 2010. The opportunity was created August 4, 2010 and originally closed August 4, 2010, with the deadline later extended to August 8, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
What was the final application deadline (after the extension)?
The deadline was extended to August 8, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Where were the full announcement and related materials available?
The full announcement and related materials were referenced as being available through FedConnect.
Who was the point of contact for access support?
The listed point of contact for access support was Trae N. Crowder, Contract Specialist.
How could applicants reach the point of contact?
By phone at 865-576-4102 or by email at crowdertn@oro.doe.gov.
How does this opportunity relate to earlier SBIR/STTR phases?
It is specifically intended as Phase III support that directly builds on earlier DOE SBIR or STTR work, targeting commercial applications that derive from, extend, or logically conclude technical efforts previously funded under Phase I or Phase II.
What is a key takeaway about the intent of "Phase III" in this program?
The program is structured to capitalize on prior federally funded R&D results and push them toward commercialization, rather than starting new exploratory research unrelated to prior Phase II work.
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