The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) Biological and Environmental Research (BER) Genomic Science Program (GSP) is seeking applications for the "Genomics - Enabled Understanding and Advancing Knowledge on Plant Gene Function(s)" funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0003452). This NOFO solicits research to effectively design bioenergy crops by developing approaches to: a) understand regulatory elements and biological mechanisms governing plant growth, biochemical and signaling pathways; b) understand genetic components and mechanisms underlying plant regeneration/organogenesis to improve DNA transfer to bioenergy crop germlines; and c) understand genetic mechanisms to reduce breeding cycle times for out-crossing energy crops. Applications will be evaluated based on scientific and/or technical merit, appropriateness of the proposed method or approach, and qualifications of the research team. The pre-application deadline is December 2, 2024, with full applications due by February 10, 2025.
The DOE anticipates awarding a total of $25 million through 8-12 grants ranging from $750,000 to $3,000,000 each over 3-year project periods. Eligible applicants include domestic organizations, excluding DOE/NNSA National Laboratories, which may participate as subrecipients. The funding opportunity operates under the DOE SC Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) and requires no cost sharing for basic research.
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