Systems Biology of Bioenergy-Relevant Microbes to Enable Production of Next-Generation Biofuels
The Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its interest in receiving applications for research that supports the Genomic Science research program (http://genomicscience.energy.gov). In this FOA, applications are requested for: i) Research to advance the development of promising new model organisms relevant to biofuels production , ii) development of novel microbial functional capabilities and biosynthetic pathways relevant to the production of advanced biofuels and the development of strategies to overcome associated metabolic challenges resulting from pathway modification, and iii) development of novel analytical technologies or high-throughput screening approaches relating to research in bullets i and ii.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/16/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
DE-FOA-0001060
Federal Agency/Office
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
25
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant 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. Such collaborations should be limited to filling critical voids in expertise and can represent no more than 50 percent of the total budget.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
03/14/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026
kim.laing@science.doe.gov
Joseph R. Graber, Program Manager, 301-903-1239
joseph.graber@science.doe.gov
Website Address
https://www.fedconnect.net
E-mail Address
kim.laing@science.doe.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$8,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $750,000.00 to $1,500,000.00