The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) is offering this grant to support genomic science research aimed at developing next-generation biofuels. This grant is for advancing DOE’s critical energy and environmental missions through innovative biosystems design. Specific research areas include the comprehensive design of microbial systems, leveraging advanced computer modeling and rigorous experimental validation to create functional biological modules essential for biofuel production. Furthermore, it seeks novel technologies for strategically redesigning bioenergy crops, enabling them to thrive in marginal environments while yielding high-quality biomass that is easily convertible into biofuels. Applicants are also required to address the potential societal implications stemming from engineered organisms. This initiative is crucial for driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
Opportunity ID: 138153
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000640 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Genomic Science: Biosystems Design to Enable Next-Generation Biofuels |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.049 — Office of Science Financial Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| 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. Synergistic collaborations with researchers in Federal Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), including the DOE National Laboratories are permitted. Collaborations should be limited to filling critical voids in expertise and can represent no more than 50 percent of the total budget. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Science |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) hereby announces interest in receiving applications for research that supports the Genomics Science Program and addresses DOE?s missions in energy and the environment in the following research areas:
a) Microbial systems design for biofuels, from computer modeling to experimental validation: To develop modeling algorithms and innovative biosystems design technologies to define, build, and apply functional biological modules for the generation of novel biological systems that advance toward the production of biofuels; and b) Plant systems design for bioenergy: To develop novel technologies to re-design bioenergy crops that can grow in marginal environments while producing high yield of biomass that can be easily converted to biofuels. Applications should also address potential societal implications of engineered organisms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedConnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026
kim.laing@science.doe.gov Pablo Rabinowicz, Program Manager, 301-903-0379 pablo.rabinowicz@science.doe.gov Email:kim.laing@science.doe.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026 kim.laing@science.doe.gov Pablo Rabinowicz, Program Manager, 301-903-0379 pablo.rabinowicz@science.doe.gov Email: kim.laing@science.doe.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.049 | DE-FOA-0000640 | Genomic Science: Biosystems Design to Enable Next-Generation Biofuels | PKG00091790 | Jan 13, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
138153 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
138153 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
138153 PerformanceSite_1_2-1.2.pdf
138153 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
138153 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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