This grant, offered by a department focused on energy and environmental research, aims to deepen understanding and management of methane hydrates. It funds projects specifically designed to advance deepwater gas hydrate characterization through direct sampling and remote sensing. The initiative also supports developing new tools and methods for monitoring and analyzing field reduction tests. Crucially, a key purpose is clarifying gas hydrates’ environmental role, particularly their responses to warming climates. This funding seeks to enhance scientific knowledge, supporting informed decision-making about these vital natural resources.
Opportunity ID: 159253
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000668 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2012 Methane HydratesFunding Opportunity Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| 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: | Department of Energy Laboratory involvement is encouraged, but not as a prime Recipient. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Projects will address 1) deepwater gas hydrate characterization via direct sampling and/or remote sensing field programs; 2) new tools and methods for monitoring and analysing field reduction tests; and 3) clarifying gas hydrates role in the environemnt, including responses to warming climates. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Beth J. Pearse, Contract Specialist, 412-386-4949
pearse@netl.doe.gov Email:pearse@netl.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2012 | ||
| Mar 28, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000668 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2012 Methane HydratesFunding Opportunity Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| 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: | Department of Energy Laboratory involvement is encouraged, but not as a prime Recipient. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Projects will address 1) deepwater gas hydrate characterization via direct sampling and/or remote sensing field programs; 2) new tools and methods for monitoring and analysing field reduction tests; and 3) clarifying gas hydrates role in the environemnt, including responses to warming climates. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Beth J. Pearse, Contract Specialist, 412-386-4949
pearse@netl.doe.gov Email:pearse@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0000668 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2012 Methane HydratesFunding Opportunity Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.089 — Fossil Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| 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: | Department of Energy Laboratory involvement is encouraged, but not as a prime Recipient. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | Projects will address 1) deepwater gas hydrate characterization via direct sampling and/or remote sensing field programs; 2) new tools and methods for monitoring and analysing field reduction tests; and 3) clarifying gas hydrates role in the environemnt, including responses to warming climates. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Beth J. Pearse, Contract Specialist, 412-386-4949
pearse@netl.doe.gov Email:pearse@netl.doe.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mary Beth J. Pearse, Contract Specialist, 412-386-4949 pearse@netl.doe.gov Email: pearse@netl.doe.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00111510 | Mar 28, 2012 | Jun 01, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
159253 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
159253 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
159253 PerformanceSite_1_2-1.2.pdf
159253 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
159253 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
159253 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf