Assistance Listings

Fossil Energy Research and Development

Objectives

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management’s mission is to minimize the environmental and climate impacts of fossil fuel and industrial processes while working to achieve net-zero emissions across the U.S. economy. The Office’s programs use research, development, demonstration, and deployment approaches to advance technologies to reduce carbon emissions and other environmental impacts of fossil fuel production and use, particularly in the hardest-to-decarbonize applications in the electricity and industrial sector. Priority areas of technology work include point-source carbon capture, hydrogen with carbon management, methane emissions reduction, critical mineral production, and atmospheric carbon dioxide removal. The Office works to leverage international expertise to advance global decarbonization and is committed to improving the conditions of communities impacted by the legacy of fossil fuel use while supporting a healthy economic transition that accelerates the growth of good-paying jobs. Finally, the Office supports novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities.

Examples of Funded Projects

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Award size varies according to the notice of funding opportunity. The range is typically $200,000 to $250,000,000 with the average being around $5,000,000. In FY25, the maximum award size could reach $350,000,000.

Accomplishments

Account Identification

89-0224-0-1-271

Types of Assistance

B - Cooperative Agreements

Credentials and Documentation

Prior successful research and development experience in the fossil energy field and related areas. 2 CFR 200 Subpart E-Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

States, local governments, universities, governmental entities, consortia, nonprofit institutions, commercial corporations, joint Federal/Industry corporations, U.S. Territories, and individuals are eligible to apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Federal, State, local governments, universities, consortia, nonprofit institutions, commercial corporations, joint Federal/Industry corporations, and individuals will benefit.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The time period for a grant or cooperative agreement is dependent upon the notice of funding opportunity and the individual project award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Financial Assistance grant or cooperative agreement documents.

Use of Assistance

Emphasis is on fundamental and applied research and technology development .Discretionary funds may be or become available

Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window) (opens in new window).

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. All information regarding application requirements will be included in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Criteria varies according to the specific notice of funding opportunity. Typically, the selection criteria includes criteria related to merit of the technical work proposed, the reasonableness and thoroughness of the technical approach, program policy factors, the quality of the technical capabilities, facilities and personnel involved in the scope of work, availability of funds, and the thoroughness of the project management plan.

Award Procedure

DOE opportunity announcement set forth award procedures. Unsolicited proposals will be evaluated by DOE personnel assigned to the specific area with merit reviews as required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

Approximately 90 to 180 days.

Renewals

Awards may be amended or extended as required. In addition, awards may be renewed according to the notice funding opportunity and award requirements. This includes both competitive and non-competitive down-selections, as applicable.

Appeals

Unsuccessful applicants are entitled to a written debriefing. This is typically done as a document containing the “Strengths and Weaknesses”, grouped by the evaluation criteria, of the application.

Policy Requirements

Reports

Audits

Records

Records retention in accordance with 2 CFR 200

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

DOE Financial Assistance Regulations (2 CFR 200); and the DOE Guide to Financial Assistance, both of which may be accessed through the DOE Office of Management home page or directly at: 11/Guide%20to%20Financial%20Assistance-%20November%202023.pdf https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2020/09/f78/MRG%20SEPT%202020.pdf Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.6, Unsolicited Proposals; Guide to Unsolicited Proposals: http:// www.netl.doe.gov/business/unsolicited-proposals.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Regional or Local Locations:

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