Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001428
The Innovative Development in Energy-Related Applied Science (IDEAS) 2015 opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program run by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) under Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001428. It sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area (CFDA 81.135) and is designed to support applied, energy-related research and development efforts that align with ARPA-E's mission of advancing high-impact energy technologies. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is described as having unrestricted eligibility overall, with specific eligibility rules spelled out in the FOA itself.
The posted notice is specifically a modification to the original FOA rather than a brand-new solicitation. The key change is an extension of the application close date through September 30, 2017, which effectively kept the opportunity open longer for applicants preparing submissions. The modification also updated the "Award Overview" section (referenced as Section II.A in the FOA), meaning applicants were expected to consult the revised FOA language for the most current details on award structure, expectations, and any updated terms tied to funding.
In terms of anticipated funding scale, the listing indicates an award ceiling of $500,000 and an expectation of around 20 awards. That gives a basic sense of the program's intended footprint: multiple relatively modest awards intended to seed or accelerate innovative applied science and technology development in the energy space, consistent with ARPA-E's emphasis on advancing potentially transformative ideas.
A central administrative requirement is that submissions must be made through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, ARPA-E's official online submission portal. ARPA-E explicitly states it will not review or consider concept papers or full applications sent by any other method, so applicants needed to plan around the portal workflow and deadlines. For applicants needing help with the mechanics of submission, the notice points to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide available on the same site, which is intended to walk users through registration, uploading materials, and completing required forms and entries.
Eligibility is described broadly as "unrestricted" in the summary fields, but the authoritative eligibility requirements are contained in Section III.A of DE-FOA-0001428. The notice flags four categories that are addressed there: individuals, domestic entities, foreign entities, and consortium entities. In practice, that means the FOA itself governs who can apply, under what conditions different applicant types may participate, and how multi-organization teams or partnerships are to be structured and submitted. Anyone considering applying would need to rely on the FOA text for the exact definitions, documentation requirements, and any constraints or conditions associated with each applicant category.
For complete and official details, ARPA-E directs applicants to retrieve the FOA directly from the ARPA-E FOA site (arpa-e-foa.energy.gov), which serves as the source of record for the current solicitation text, amendments, and submission instructions.Apply for DE FOA 0001428
- The Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Innovative Development in Energy-Related Applied Science (IDEAS) 2015" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2015-10-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-09-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the IDEAS 2015 funding opportunity?
The Innovative Development in Energy-Related Applied Science (IDEAS) 2015 opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program run by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). It supports applied, energy-related research and development efforts that align with ARPA-E's mission of advancing high-impact energy technologies.
Which agency runs this program?
The program is administered by ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy).
What is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number?
The FOA number is DE-FOA-0001428.
Is this notice a new solicitation or an update to an existing one?
The posted notice is a modification to the original FOA rather than a brand-new solicitation.
What changed in this modification?
The modification extended the application close date through September 30, 2017. It also updated the "Award Overview" section referenced as Section II.A in the FOA, meaning applicants needed to consult the revised FOA language for the latest award details and terms.
What is the application close date based on this modification?
The application close date was extended through September 30, 2017.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the program's activity area and CFDA number?
The opportunity is listed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area and is associated with CFDA 81.135.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listing indicates an award ceiling of $500,000.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of around 20 awards.
What kinds of projects are intended to be supported?
The opportunity is designed to support innovative applied science and technology development efforts in the energy space, consistent with ARPA-E's focus on advancing potentially transformative, high-impact energy technologies.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted" in the summary fields, but the authoritative eligibility rules are defined in the FOA itself (Section III.A of DE-FOA-0001428). Applicants are expected to rely on the FOA language for exact eligibility requirements and conditions.
What applicant categories are addressed in the FOA?
The notice flags that Section III.A addresses eligibility for individuals, domestic entities, foreign entities, and consortium entities.
Where can I find the official eligibility requirements?
The official eligibility requirements are in Section III.A of DE-FOA-0001428. The FOA retrieved from the ARPA-E FOA site is the source of record.
How do I submit a concept paper or full application?
Submissions must be made through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, ARPA-E's official online submission portal.
Can I submit application materials by email, mail, or another platform?
No. ARPA-E states it will not review or consider concept papers or full applications submitted by any method other than ARPA-E eXCHANGE.
Where can I get help with the ARPA-E eXCHANGE submission process?
The notice points applicants to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide available on the same site. The guide is intended to help with portal registration, uploading materials, and completing required forms and entries.
What does it mean that the "Award Overview" section was updated?
It means Section II.A (the "Award Overview") in the FOA was revised as part of the modification. Applicants were expected to consult the updated FOA text for the most current information on award structure, expectations, and any updated terms tied to funding.
Where is the official FOA posted?
ARPA-E directs applicants to retrieve the FOA from the ARPA-E FOA site at arpa-e-foa.energy.gov, which serves as the source of record for the current solicitation text, amendments, and submission instructions.
Which version of the FOA should applicants rely on?
Applicants should rely on the current FOA and amendments posted on arpa-e-foa.energy.gov, since the posted notice describes a modification and indicates that certain sections (including Section II.A) were updated.
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