This grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research supports research in microbial and plant systems design for biofuels. Applicants will work on computer modeling, experimental validation, and developing technologies to enhance bioenergy crops for efficient biofuel production. Emphasis will be placed on addressing societal implications of engineered organisms. Applications are welcomed until April 2, 2012.
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:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 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:: | |
| 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: | 81.049 |
| Competition ID: | DE-FOA-0000640 |
| Competition Title: | Genomic Science: Biosystems Design to Enable Next-Generation Biofuels |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00091790 |
| Opening Date: | Jan 13, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Kimberlie Laing |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.2] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.2] |
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R & R Subaward Budget 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: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.049 | DE-FOA-0000640 | Genomic Science: Biosystems Design to Enable Next-Generation Biofuels | PKG00091790 | Jan 13, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 | View | Kimberlie Laing | Organization and Individual Applicants |