Funding-Recovery Act: Development of
Algal/Advanced Biofuels Consortia; September 14, 2009
Agency
Golden Field Office
Description
The full Funding Opportunity
Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is
found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net
and clicking on ¿Search Public Opportunities.¿ Under ¿Search Criteria,¿ select ¿Issuing Office,¿ enter ¿Golden Field Office,¿
then click on ¿Search.¿ Once the screen comes up, locate the appropriate
Announcement. In order to be considered for award, you MUST follow the
instructions contained in the Announcement. The Department of Energy (DOE)
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable (EERE) Energy through the Office of
Biomass Program announces a notice of availability of funding for establishing
Consortia for two primary topic areas ¿ development of Algae Based Biofuels, and development of Advanced Cellulosic Biofuels. The intended purpose of this Funding Opportunity
Announcement (FOA) is to serve three primary goals of EERE: 1) increase the
viability and deployment of renewable energy technologies, 2) spur the creation
of a domestic bio-industry, and 3) dramatically reduce dependence on imported
oil. Projects under this FOA will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds
appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L.
111-5, (Recovery Act or Act). Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system
capabilities with Grants.gov may continue to use Grants.gov for submissions. To
submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered
with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company’s DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable).
If you don’t know your company’s DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS
you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do
. 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company
is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing
with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your
company’s CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a
person who knows your company’s CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is
in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/
and click Search CCR. Once you’ve found your company, locate the Electronic
Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect
account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you
are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect,
don’t worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect
will let you know. Applicants who are not registered
with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21
days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be
started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR,
the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx.
Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through
the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit
questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you
register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of
all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf.
DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar
question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions
pertaining to the submission of applications through FedConnect
should be directed by e-mail to support@FedConnect.net
or by phone to FedConnect Support at 1-800-899-6665.
Announcement Number: DE-FOA-0000123
Closing Date: Sep 14, 2009
Link to Full Announcement
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/