Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000312
Apply for DE FOA 0000312
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Unconventional Fossil Energy Funding Opportunity Announcement" 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 Jun 4, 2010 and posted on Jun 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2010 Applications must be received by 7/29/2010, not later than 80000 PM Eastern Time. You are encouraged to transmit your application well before the deadline. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
- All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Unconventional Fossil Energy Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000312) was a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), administered through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), aimed at supporting fossil energy research and development under CFDA 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development). Issued on June 4, 2010, this FOA sought to fund a set of new projects during FY10 that could move beyond early-stage ideas and deliver proof-of-concept results leading to technology that is ready for field deployment and/or commercial application. NETL planned to expand its portfolio by selecting multiple awards, with an expected range of roughly 6 to 11 projects.
The FOA focused on two main technical areas. The first area emphasized advanced simulation and visualization capabilities intended to improve production outcomes while also reducing or better managing environmental impacts tied to the development of domestic unconventional resources. In practical terms, this theme points toward tools and methods that can model, predict, and help operators understand complex subsurface behavior in unconventional formations, and that can present that information in ways that support better decision-making in the field. The second area targeted advanced, next-generation carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery (CO2 EOR), indicating an interest in improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and potentially the overall performance of CO2-based EOR approaches relative to existing practices. Across both areas, the underlying program priority was not just research for its own sake, but R&D that demonstrates a credible pathway to real-world use.
Funding was anticipated at an estimated total of $9,700,000, with awards made using a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement typically means the federal government expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as active technical coordination, defined milestones, and ongoing engagement between the recipient and DOE/NETL. The opportunity also required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with the FOA terms.
Eligibility was broadly open (unrestricted) to most entity types, with specific exclusions. Other federal agencies were not eligible to apply, nor were Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors. Additionally, certain nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 were excluded. Aside from those restrictions, the FOA was generally accessible to a wide range of organizations, including private companies, universities, state and local entities, and nonprofit organizations that meet the stated criteria.
The application deadline was July 29, 2010, with submissions required by no later than 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The FOA stressed that late applications would not be reviewed or considered for award and encouraged applicants to submit well before the deadline to avoid last-minute transmission issues. The announcement was later archived on October 29, 2010. The full opportunity details were distributed via FedConnect, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Angela M. Harshman, Contract Specialist at NETL (412-386-5038, angela.harshman@netl.doe.gov).
FAQs: Unconventional Fossil Energy Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000312)
What is DE-FOA-0000312?
DE-FOA-0000312 is the Unconventional Fossil Energy Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and administered through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). It was a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development).
When was this FOA issued?
The FOA was issued on June 4, 2010.
What was the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The FOA aimed to support fossil energy research and development projects during FY10 that could move beyond early-stage ideas and deliver proof-of-concept results. The intent was to advance technologies toward readiness for field deployment and/or commercial application.
How many awards did NETL expect to make?
NETL anticipated selecting multiple awards, with an expected range of roughly 6 to 11 projects.
How much funding was anticipated under this FOA?
The FOA anticipated an estimated total of $9,700,000 in funding.
What type of award instrument was used?
Awards were to be made using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does a cooperative agreement mean for recipients?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project. In this FOA, that involvement was described in terms of active technical coordination, defined milestones, and ongoing engagement between the recipient and DOE/NETL.
Was cost sharing required?
Yes. The FOA required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with the FOA terms.
What technical areas did the FOA focus on?
The FOA focused on two main technical areas: (1) advanced simulation and visualization capabilities for unconventional resource development, and (2) advanced, next-generation carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery (CO2 EOR).
What kinds of projects fit the advanced simulation and visualization area?
This area emphasized tools and methods that can model, predict, and help operators understand complex subsurface behavior in unconventional formations, and present that information in ways that support better decision-making. The theme also included improving production outcomes while reducing or better managing environmental impacts tied to development of domestic unconventional resources.
What kinds of projects fit the CO2 EOR area?
This area targeted advanced, next-generation CO2 enhanced oil recovery approaches, with an interest in improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of CO2-based EOR relative to existing practices.
What level of maturity was NETL looking for in proposed projects?
The FOA emphasized projects that move beyond early-stage ideas and deliver proof-of-concept results, with a credible pathway toward real-world use, including field deployment and/or commercial application.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly open (unrestricted) to most entity types, subject to specific exclusions described in the FOA.
Which organizations were not eligible to apply?
The FOA excluded: (1) other federal agencies, (2) Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors, and (3) certain nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
Were private companies, universities, and state or local entities eligible?
Yes. Aside from the stated exclusions, the FOA was generally accessible to a wide range of organizations, including private companies, universities, state and local entities, and nonprofit organizations that meet the criteria.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 29, 2010. Submissions were required no later than 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The FOA stated that late applications would not be reviewed or considered for award.
Did the FOA provide any advice about submission timing?
Yes. Applicants were encouraged to submit well before the deadline to avoid last-minute transmission issues.
Where were the full opportunity details distributed?
The full opportunity details were distributed via FedConnect.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Angela M. Harshman, Contract Specialist at NETL. Phone: 412-386-5038. Email: angela.harshman@netl.doe.gov.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on October 29, 2010.
Which DOE lab administered this FOA?
The FOA was administered through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) for DOE.
What was the overarching priority across both technical areas?
Across both areas, the program priority was R&D that demonstrates a credible pathway to real-world use, rather than research conducted solely for its own sake.
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