Fossil Energy Research and Development (81.089)
Program
81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF FOSSIL ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorization
Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Public Law 93- 438; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-557; Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Public Law 94- 163; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 108-7; Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001, Public Law 106-291.
Program Number
81.089
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
The mission of the Fossil Energy (FE) Research and Development program is to promote the development and use of environmentally and economically superior technologies for supply, conversion, delivery and utilization of fossil fuels. These activities will involve cooperation with industry, DOE Laboratories, universities and States. Success in this mission will benefit the Nation through lower energy costs, reduced environmental impact, increased technology exports, and reduced dependence on insecure energy sources.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants; Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Emphasis is on fundamental research and technology development.
Eligibility Requirements
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.
Credentials/Documentation
Prior successful research and development experience in the fossil energy field and related areas. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Coordination with program staff is advisable for unsolicited proposals. The standard application forms as furnished by the Department of Energy (DOE) must be used. For construction projects an environmental impact statement/assessment is required per the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by 10 CFR 600 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Unsolicited proposals should be submitted in accordance with DOE/PR-0014 "Guide for the Submission of Unsolicited Proposals," published by DOE, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management. This program is subject to the provisions of 10 CFR 600.
Award Procedure
DOE solicitations sets forth award procedures. Unsolicited proposals will be evaluated by DOE personnel assigned to the specific area with peer reviews as required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Deadlines
None for unsolicited proposals. For others the deadline is stated in the solicitations.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards may be modified or extended as required.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Varies with each grant/cooperative agreement.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The time period for a grant or cooperative agreement is dependent upon the individual project proposed.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly or monthly progress and expenditure reports are required. The final report is due at the end of the grant or cooperative agreement.
Audits
Possible procurement audit, overhead rate audit, final closeout audit. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments." State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate.
Records
Required by grant/assistance document.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2002, 87 awards were made.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0213-0-1-271.
Obligations
(Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 02 $209,726,000; FY 03 est $150,500,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
In fiscal year 2003, the estimated range is from $10,000 to $25,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.5, Unsolicited Proposals (Federal Register/Volume 48, No. 182, Memo Sept. 19, 1983); (2) DOE Acquisition Regulation 915.5, Unsolicited Proposals (Federal Register/Volume 49, No. 61, Wednesday, March 28, 1984; (3) Guide for the Submission of Unsolicited Proposals, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management (October 1991).
Related Programs
81.057, University Coal Research.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
National Energy Technology Laboratory, Supervisor, FE UPC, AD 21, P.O. Box 10940, Mail Stop 921-107, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15276. Contact: John Augustine, (412) 386-4524.
Headquarters Office
Department of Energy, Fossil Energy Program, 19901 Germantown Road, Mail Stop FE-3. Germantown, MD 20874. Contact: Mary J. Roland. Telephone: (301) 903-3514.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Improved Oil Recovery from Upper Jurass IC Smackover; Sonication Remediation Methodology; Development and Testing of a Pre-Prototype Mach 2 Ramagen Engine; Kinetics of Direct Oxidation of H2S in Coal Gas to Elemental Sulfur.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
(1) Technical merit; (2) priority of technical work relating to proposal; (3) relevance to current program objectives; (4) cost-benefit judgment; and (5) amount of cost-sharing by potential awardee.
