DE-FOA-0003520 Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DE-FOA-0003520
- Agency
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Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Department of Energy
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $3,500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Energy
- Eligible applicants
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- For Profit Organizations
- Other
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- City/Township Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- State Governments
- Small Businesses
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Independent School Districts
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- County Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Special District Governments
- Individuals
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY) program, with funding opportunity number DE-FOA-0003520. The NOFO seeks applications for high-impact, applied research and development projects focused on addressing technical challenges and "pinch points" in algal system cultivation and preprocessing to improve process economics for biofuels and bioproducts production. Key requirements include clear technical metrics, multiple cultivation/preprocessing campaigns, and participation in DOE verification processes. The evaluation criteria will focus on the technical merit, feasibility, and potential impact of the proposed projects. The concept paper is due on February 21, 2025, and the full application is due on May 15, 2025.
The NOFO offers up to $10 million in total funding for 3-6 awards of up to $3.5 million each, with a required cost share of 20% (10% for Tribes and Tribal Nations). Project periods are 18-36 months with budget periods of 3-18 months. The work is to be performed by eligible domestic entities, including higher education institutions, for-profit organizations, non-profits, state/local governments, and Indian Tribes, and will be administered through cooperative agreements.
Synopsis
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technical challenges in algal systems that currently limit expansion of algae as a domestic bioenergy resource. The Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY) NOFO will support high-impact, applied R & D focused on relieving 'pinch points' in algal system cultivation and preprocessing, with the goal of improving process economics for biofuels and/or bioproducts. Please see the full FOA document at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/. Questions regarding the FOA must be submitted to FY25BETOMASYNOFO@ee.doe.gov. The required Concept Paper due date for this FOA is 2/21/2025 at 5PM ET. The Full Application due date for this FOA is 5/15/2025 at 5PM ET. As stated in the Notice of Intent (search DE-FOA-0003517 in eXCHANGE), a Teaming Partner List has been compiled to encourage collaboration and facilitate the formation of new project teams. Visit: TPL-0000064 Teaming Partner List for DE-FOA-0003517 NOI to Publish DE-FOA-0003518 and DE-FOA-0003520 The eXCHANGE system is currently designed to enforce hard deadlines for Concept Paper and Full Application submissions. The APPLY and SUBMIT buttons automatically disable at the defined submission deadlines. The intention of this design is to consistently enforce a standard deadline for all applicants. Applicants that experience issues with submissions PRIOR to the FOA Deadline: In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficulties with a submission, the Applicant should contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance (exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov). The eXCHANGE helpdesk and/or the EERE eXCHANGE System Administrators (eXCHANGE@ee.doe.gov) will assist the Applicant in resolving all issues. Applicants that experience issues with submissions that result in a late submission: In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficulties with a submission that results in a late submission, the Applicant should contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance (exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov). The eXCHANGE helpdesk and/or the EERE eXCHANGE System Administrators (eXCHANGE@ee.doe.gov) will assist the Applicant in resolving all issues (including finalizing the submission on behalf of, and with the Applicant's concurrence). DOE will only accept late applications when the Applicant has a) encountered technical difficulties beyond their control; b) has contacted the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance; and c) has submitted the application through eXCHANGE within 24 hours of the FOA's posted deadline.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| DE-FOA-0003520 Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY) Part 2.docx | DOCX document | |
| DE-FOA-0003520 Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY) Part 1.docx | DOCX document |
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