Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001665
Apply for DE FOA 0001665
- The Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Topics for Advanced Combustion Systems of the Future" 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 Sep 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 2016 Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to ACS-RFI@netl.doe.gov with the subject line DE-FOA-0001665 - RFI no later than 800pm (ET) on October 21, 2016. Responses must be provided as attachments to an email.. (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 $2.00 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 (DOE), through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Topics for Advanced Combustion Systems of the Future" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001665). The RFI was released on September 27, 2016, and it asked stakeholders to provide ideas and feedback on research directions for next-generation combustion systems. Even though it appears in the same ecosystem as grant solicitations, it is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement and it does not invite or accept project applications. In other words, DOE was not offering funding through this notice; it was gathering input to help shape future research priorities and potential future funding programs.
The central goal of the RFI was to collect perspectives from a wide range of contributors, including industry, universities, national laboratories and other research organizations, government agencies, and any other relevant stakeholders. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could respond, subject to any clarifications that might have been provided in the full text under eligibility notes. The focus was on advanced combustion systems research areas that could (1) improve the performance, flexibility, and competitiveness of existing power plants, (2) help move innovative combustion-related technologies toward commercialization for power plant use, (3) support the development of market-ready products and/or expand or improve industrial coal use, and (4) ultimately enable "advanced combustion systems of the future." The intent was to identify promising technical topics, technology gaps, and practical pathways that could translate into deployable solutions.
Administratively, responses were required to be submitted electronically by email, with the response provided as an attachment. Submissions were to be sent to ACS-RFI@netl.doe.gov with the subject line "DE-FOA-0001665 - RFI." The deadline for receipt was 8:00 pm Eastern Time on October 21, 2016. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and aligned to the energy funding activity category, with CFDA number 81.089. While the listing includes fields such as an award ceiling and expected awards, the RFI itself explicitly states that DOE was not accepting applications and that this was strictly an information-gathering effort, so respondents should have understood it as a mechanism for providing input rather than competing for awards.
Overall, the opportunity functioned as a planning and market-sensing step by DOE/NETL. By soliciting input on advanced combustion systems that could upgrade existing plants and accelerate commercialization of innovative approaches, DOE was signaling interest in practical, scalable combustion research that can influence real-world power generation and industrial use. The outcome of an RFI like this is typically a clearer understanding of stakeholder priorities and technical barriers, which can then inform the structure, topics, and requirements of future formal funding announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DE-FOA-0001665?
DE-FOA-0001665 is the Funding Opportunity Number associated with a Department of Energy (DOE) Request for Information (RFI) titled "Topics for Advanced Combustion Systems of the Future," issued through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Is this a grant or funding opportunity I can apply to?
No. This notice is an RFI, not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). DOE was not offering funding through this notice and it did not invite or accept project applications. It was strictly an information-gathering effort to collect stakeholder input.
What was the purpose of this RFI?
The purpose was to gather ideas and feedback on research directions for next-generation (advanced) combustion systems. DOE/NETL sought perspectives that could help shape future research priorities and inform potential future funding programs.
Who issued the RFI?
The RFI was issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
When was the RFI released?
The RFI was released on September 27, 2016.
What was the submission deadline?
The deadline for receipt of responses was 8:00 pm Eastern Time on October 21, 2016.
Who could respond (eligibility)?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could respond, subject to any clarifications that may have been included in the full text under eligibility notes. DOE aimed to hear from a wide range of contributors.
What types of stakeholders was DOE looking to hear from?
DOE/NETL sought input from industry, universities, national laboratories and other research organizations, government agencies, and any other relevant stakeholders with perspectives on advanced combustion systems.
What topics or research areas was DOE interested in?
The RFI focused on advanced combustion systems research areas that could enable "advanced combustion systems of the future" and translate into deployable solutions for power generation and industrial use.
What kinds of outcomes or impacts was the RFI trying to support?
DOE described interest in research areas that could: (1) improve performance, flexibility, and competitiveness of existing power plants; (2) help move innovative combustion-related technologies toward commercialization for power plant use; (3) support development of market-ready products and/or expand or improve industrial coal use; and (4) ultimately enable advanced combustion systems of the future.
Was DOE asking for project proposals or technical concepts?
DOE was asking for ideas and feedback to identify promising technical topics, technology gaps, and practical pathways. It was not requesting project applications or proposals for award competition.
How were responses supposed to be submitted?
Responses were required to be submitted electronically by email, with the response included as an attachment.
What email address was used for submissions?
Submissions were to be sent to ACS-RFI@netl.doe.gov.
What subject line was required for the email submission?
The required email subject line was "DE-FOA-0001665 - RFI."
Did the listing include award amounts or expected awards?
The listing included fields such as an award ceiling and expected awards, but the RFI itself explicitly stated that DOE was not accepting applications and that it was not offering funding through this notice.
What does it mean that the opportunity was categorized as "discretionary"?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and aligned to an energy funding activity category; however, in this case it functioned as a planning and input-gathering notice rather than a program making awards.
What CFDA number was associated with this notice?
The notice was associated with CFDA number 81.089.
What is the practical value of responding to an RFI like this if there is no funding?
An RFI like this is typically used to help DOE/NETL better understand stakeholder priorities, technology gaps, and barriers. That input can influence the structure, topics, and requirements of future formal funding announcements.
What was the overall intent of DOE/NETL in issuing this RFI?
The overall intent was a planning and market-sensing step to collect input on advanced combustion systems that could upgrade existing plants and accelerate commercialization of innovative approaches, signaling interest in practical, scalable combustion research tied to real-world deployment.
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