This federal initiative offers a grant aimed at establishing a network of university-based, regional electric power cybersecurity centers. This grant is for the purpose of addressing critical research and development challenges related to cybersecurity within the essential energy infrastructure. The centers are expected to consider the unique features of each region’s electricity system, infrastructure, and workforce expertise. The program’s objective is to foster the creation of innovative tools and comprehensive training programs beneficial to the broader energy sector, enhancing its resilience against cyber threats and strengthening national security through improved energy infrastructure protection.
Opportunity ID: 335907
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002503 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.008 — Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | This FOA seeks to establish a network of university-based, regional electric power cybersecurity centers. These centers should address interrelated research and development challenges of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure, while considering the distinctive characteristics of each region’s electricity system, network of infrastructure, and workforce expertise. It is envisioned that this initiative will result in multiple new tools and training for the energy sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane R. Buchanan 412-386-4716
shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov Email:shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mod 000004 was issued to revise the instructions regarding Registration Requirements on pages 3 & 55, and insert a Clause to the Terms, Section B. X page 60. | Mar 17, 2022 | |
| Modification 000003 was issued to revise the full application submission deadline and corresponding dates in the schedule. | Sep 22, 2021 | |
| Modification 000002 was issued to extend the full application due date. | Sep 22, 2021 | |
| Modification 000001 was issued to extend the full application due date, revise a Term and Condition and an Attachment. | Sep 22, 2021 | |
| Sep 22, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002503 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.008 — Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | This FOA seeks to establish a network of university-based, regional electric power cybersecurity centers. These centers should address interrelated research and development challenges of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure, while considering the distinctive characteristics of each region’s electricity system, network of infrastructure, and workforce expertise. It is envisioned that this initiative will result in multiple new tools and training for the energy sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane R. Buchanan 412-386-4716
shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov Email:shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002503 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.008 — Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | This FOA seeks to establish a network of university-based, regional electric power cybersecurity centers. These centers should address interrelated research and development challenges of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure, while considering the distinctive characteristics of each region’s electricity system, network of infrastructure, and workforce expertise. It is envisioned that this initiative will result in multiple new tools and training for the energy sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane R. Buchanan 412-386-4716
shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov Email:shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002503 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.008 — Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | This FOA seeks to establish a network of university-based, regional electric power cybersecurity centers. These centers should address interrelated research and development challenges of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure, while considering the distinctive characteristics of each region’s electricity system, network of infrastructure, and workforce expertise. It is envisioned that this initiative will result in multiple new tools and training for the energy sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Edward Frazier Jr. 412-386-4829
Michael.Frazier@netl.doe.gov Email:Michael.Frazier@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002503 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.008 — Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 06, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 06, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | This FOA seeks to establish a network of university-based, regional electric power cybersecurity centers. These centers should address interrelated research and development challenges of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure, while considering the distinctive characteristics of each region’s electricity system, network of infrastructure, and workforce expertise. It is envisioned that this initiative will result in multiple new tools and training for the energy sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Edward Frazier Jr. 412-386-4829
Michael.Frazier@netl.doe.gov Email:Michael.Frazier@netl.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0002503 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.008 — Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 08, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 07, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Description: | This FOA seeks to establish a network of university-based, regional electric power cybersecurity centers. These centers should address interrelated research and development challenges of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure, while considering the distinctive characteristics of each region’s electricity system, network of infrastructure, and workforce expertise. It is envisioned that this initiative will result in multiple new tools and training for the energy sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fedconnect |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Angela M. Harshman 412-386-5038
angela.harshman@netl.doe.gov Email:angela.harshman@netl.doe.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shane R. Buchanan 412-386-4716 shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov Email: shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.008 | PKG00269081 | Sep 22, 2021 | Apr 08, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335907 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
335907 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335907 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
335907 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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