Use of Microalgae Feedstocks in the Joint Development and Validation of a Novel Algal Lipids Extraction Technology | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

This grant opportunity, titled "Use of Microalgae Feedstocks in the Joint Development and Validation of a Novel Algal Lipids Extraction Technology," was issued by the United States Air Force Academy under a broader bioenergy research topic area from the USAFA Broad Agency Announcement (USAFA BAA 2009-1). The core purpose is to solicit white papers and proposals for research that uses microalgae as a feedstock to jointly develop and validate a new (novel) technology for extracting lipids from algal biomass. In practical terms, the project focus is on advancing methods that can efficiently separate or recover lipid oils from microalgae, which is a key step for converting algae into biofuels or other energy-related products. The announcement emphasizes that the work should be performed in accordance with an attached "Research Considerations" document, indicating the Air Force Academy had specific technical expectations, constraints, or evaluation priorities beyond the short public synopsis.

The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant or procurement contract. That typically implies a more collaborative relationship with the government team during the period of performance, meaning the Air Force Academy may expect substantial involvement, coordination, or shared development activities as the technology is demonstrated and validated. The funding falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA 12.800 (Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program), which signals the work is aligned with defense-oriented research interests, even if the technical content is broadly applicable to civilian bioenergy challenges.

The opportunity anticipated a single award, suggesting a relatively focused effort with one primary performer (or a team led by one applicant) rather than multiple parallel awards. The funding range was set with an award floor of $25,000 and a ceiling of $100,000, placing it in a small, early-stage research or proof-of-concept bracket where the deliverables would likely revolve around feasibility demonstrations, experimental validation, or initial scale-up testing rather than a full industrial deployment. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers for applicants who could conduct the research without providing additional non-federal funds.

Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply (for example, universities, small businesses, large businesses, nonprofit organizations, or other research institutions), subject to any additional eligibility language that may have appeared in the full announcement. The solicitation timeline shows it was posted on June 6, 2011, with a closing date of July 6, 2011, and later archived on August 5, 2011. This gave prospective applicants about one month to submit their white paper or proposal package, which is consistent with targeted calls that build on an existing broad agency announcement framework.

For administrative and access questions, the listed point of contact was Chelsea Gurwell, Contract Specialist at the Air Force Academy, reachable by phone at 719-333-2849 or by email at chelsea.gurwell@usafa.af.mil, particularly for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.

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