This department is offering the Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Core Technology Program grant to support the Research and Development of solid oxide fuel cells. The program aims to address technical challenges, enhance reliability, and commercialize solid oxide fuel cell based power generation systems. Funding is available for universities, national laboratories, small businesses, and other organizations to contribute to the advancement of solid oxide fuel cell technology and meet Department of Energy Strategic Goals. The initiative seeks to ensure U.S. leadership in the field through cost reduction goals and technology development for stationary power generation systems. Closing date for applications is April 30, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 154753
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | DE-FOA-0000677 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Core Technology Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Energy |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
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. The National Energy Technology Laboratory is neither eligible to receive an award nor to be proposed as a team member. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description:: | The Office of Fossil Energy?s Fuel Cell program involves the management of a portfolio of Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance projects. This Funding Opportunity Announcement is focused on the Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Core Technology Program, comprising universities, national laboratories, small businesses, and other Research and Development organizations, and addresses basic Research and Development and technological issues critical to the commercialization of solid oxide fuel cells. The Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Core Technology Program Funding Opportunity Announcement is part of an initiative in support of the Office of Fossil Energy’s Fuel Cell Program goals and Department of Energy Strategic Goals and Program Mission Needs. This Funding Opportunity Announcement is required to facilitate the development of solid oxide fuel cells that operate on coal derived synthesis gas fuels and to address the need for engi neering scientific solutions to the technical challenges and barriers faced by Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Industry Teams, with specific emphasis on enhancing the reliability, robustness and endurance of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell stacks to commercially viable levels, while maintaining Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance cost reduction goals. The results of the Research and Development are available to all Industry Teams, ensuring broad technology development, avoiding the duplication of Research and Development activities, and ultimately leading to commercialization of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell based stationary power generation systems that will foster and maintain U.S. leadership in this emerging high technology field. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00107990 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Meghaan Hampton |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget (Total Fed + Non-Fed) [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.2] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.2] |
| optional_forms |
Research & Related Subaward Budget (Total Fed + Non-Fed) Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.089 | PKG00107990 | Mar 16, 2012 | Apr 30, 2012 | View | Meghaan Hampton | Organization Applicants |