Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001199
Apply for DE FOA 0001199
- The Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Traveler Response Architecture using Novel Signaling for Network Efficiency in Transportation (TRANSNET)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Nov 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2015 Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their concept papers at least 48 hours in advance of the submission deadline. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- 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.
- Please see Section III.A of FOA DE FOA 0001199 for more information on the following eligbility information 1. Individuals 2. Domestic Entities 3. Foreign Entities and 4. Consortium Entities
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Opportunity Summary:
The Traveler Response Architecture using Novel Signaling for Network Efficiency in Transportation (TRANSNET) opportunity is an ARPA-E (U.S. Department of Energy) research and development funding announcement focused on improving transportation network efficiency through new ways of signaling and coordinating traveler responses. The grant is offered under Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001199, and the notice provided reflects a modification to the original FOA. The key change called out in this modification is a clarification to the model performance expectations, referenced specifically as Table 1 in Section I.C of the FOA. Applicants are expected to rely on the updated FOA language, since ARPA-E is explicitly incorporating these performance clarifications into the official requirements for proposed work.
The program is structured as a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement as the award instrument. That generally implies ARPA-E anticipates substantial involvement during the period of performance (for example, active technical engagement, milestone-based management, and regular program reviews), rather than a more hands-off grant model. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reinforcing that this call is aimed at developing and validating advanced concepts, models, architectures, and enabling technologies rather than deploying routine operational improvements.
In terms of scale, ARPA-E anticipated making around 10 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $10,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $250,000 up to a ceiling of $5,000,000, meaning projects could vary from smaller, targeted efforts to larger, multi-year and potentially multi-partner demonstrations or system builds. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect they will need to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with ARPA-E rules described in the FOA.
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to many entity types, but applicants are directed to consult Section III.A of the FOA for the precise terms and any conditions. The notice indicates that eligibility considerations include individuals, domestic entities, foreign entities, and consortia. In practice, this typically means universities, companies, nonprofits, research institutions, and team arrangements may all be able to apply, but the FOA controls the final requirements, including any constraints on foreign participation, teaming structures, or responsibilities of prime versus subrecipients.
The timeline information shows the FOA was initially posted on November 10, 2014, with an original closing date of December 22, 2014, and then later updated with a current closing date of April 14, 2015. The record also includes an archive date of July 14, 2015. ARPA-E strongly encouraged applicants to submit concept papers at least 48 hours before the deadline, which is a practical warning that the submission portal and validation steps can take time and last-minute submissions risk missing the cutoff.
A key compliance point is that ARPA-E required concept papers to be submitted only through its official ARPA-E eXCHANGE system (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov). The notice emphasizes that ARPA-E will not review or consider concept papers submitted through other means, so email or alternate portals would not be acceptable. Applicants needing procedural help are directed to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide available on the site. For technical access problems obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact is Renee E. Sperling at renee.sperling@hq.doe.gov.
Overall, TRANSNET is positioned as an ARPA-E transportation efficiency R&D program, supporting multiple projects with a wide range of potential award sizes, requiring cost share, and emphasizing strict adherence to updated FOA requirements, including the clarified model performance expectations in Table 1 of Section I.C.
TRANSNET (ARPA-E) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the TRANSNET funding opportunity?
TRANSNET stands for "The Traveler Response Architecture using Novel Signaling for Network Efficiency in Transportation." It is an ARPA-E (U.S. Department of Energy) research and development funding opportunity focused on improving transportation network efficiency through new ways of signaling and coordinating traveler responses.
Which funding announcement (FOA) covers TRANSNET?
TRANSNET is offered under Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001199.
Is this notice the original FOA or an update?
The notice described is a modification to the original FOA. It updates and clarifies certain requirements that applicants are expected to follow.
What changed in the FOA modification?
The modification clarifies the model performance expectations. The clarification is referenced specifically as Table 1 in Section I.C of the FOA, and ARPA-E is incorporating these clarifications into the official requirements for proposed work.
Which FOA language should applicants rely on?
Applicants are expected to rely on the updated FOA language, because ARPA-E explicitly incorporates the performance clarifications into the official requirements.
What is the program trying to achieve?
Based on the provided description, the program aims to improve transportation network efficiency by developing new signaling approaches and coordination mechanisms that influence or support traveler responses, along with the associated models, architectures, and enabling technologies needed to validate those ideas.
What type of activity is being funded?
The activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development." This indicates the call is aimed at developing and validating advanced concepts, models, architectures, and enabling technologies rather than routine operational deployments.
What award instrument will ARPA-E use?
The award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for project management?
The notice indicates that a Cooperative Agreement generally implies substantial involvement by ARPA-E during the period of performance, such as active technical engagement, milestone-based management, and regular program reviews, rather than a hands-off grant model.
Is the program competitive?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity.
How many awards does ARPA-E expect to make?
ARPA-E anticipated making around 10 awards.
What is the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level is $10,000,000.
What is the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $250,000 to $5,000,000.
Can both small and large projects apply?
Yes. The stated award range suggests projects could vary from smaller, targeted efforts to larger, potentially multi-year and multi-partner demonstrations or system builds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with ARPA-E rules described in the FOA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted, and the notice indicates eligibility considerations include individuals, domestic entities, foreign entities, and consortia. Applicants are directed to consult Section III.A of the FOA for precise terms and conditions.
Where are the official eligibility rules defined?
The official eligibility terms and any conditions are in Section III.A of the FOA.
Are foreign entities allowed to participate?
The notice states that eligibility considerations include foreign entities, but applicants are still directed to the FOA (Section III.A) for the precise terms and any conditions or constraints.
Can teams or consortia apply?
Yes. The notice indicates consortia are included in eligibility considerations, with the FOA controlling the exact requirements (including any rules about teaming structures and responsibilities of prime versus subrecipients).
When was the FOA originally posted?
The FOA was initially posted on November 10, 2014.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was December 22, 2014.
What is the updated (current) closing date listed in the notice?
The updated closing date is April 14, 2015.
What is the archive date shown for the opportunity?
The record includes an archive date of July 14, 2015.
Is there a recommended submission timing for concept papers?
Yes. ARPA-E strongly encouraged applicants to submit concept papers at least 48 hours before the deadline.
Why does ARPA-E recommend submitting concept papers 48 hours early?
The notice frames this as a practical warning: submission portals and validation steps can take time, and last-minute submissions risk missing the cutoff.
How must concept papers be submitted?
Concept papers must be submitted only through ARPA-E's official ARPA-E eXCHANGE system at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.
Will ARPA-E accept concept papers submitted by email or other methods?
No. The notice emphasizes that ARPA-E will not review or consider concept papers submitted through other means.
Where can applicants find help using ARPA-E eXCHANGE?
Applicants needing procedural help are directed to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide available on the eXCHANGE site.
Who should be contacted for technical access problems obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact for technical access problems obtaining the full announcement is Renee E. Sperling at renee.sperling@hq.doe.gov.
Which requirement is highlighted as especially important for compliance?
Two points are emphasized in the notice: (1) applicants should follow the updated FOA language, including the clarified model performance expectations (Table 1 in Section I.C), and (2) concept papers must be submitted only through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, because other submission methods will not be reviewed.
Where in the FOA are the clarified performance expectations located?
The clarification is referenced as Table 1 in Section I.C of the FOA.
Does the notice describe the program as research, deployment, or operations?
It is described as research and development, specifically "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," with emphasis on developing and validating advanced concepts and enabling technologies.
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