Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002670
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Nuclear Physics (NP) program released this discretionary grant opportunity, titled "FY2022 Research and Development for Next Generation Nuclear Physics Accelerator Facilities" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0002670), to support research and development focused on transformative accelerator R&D. The central aim is to advance accelerator technologies that are relevant to today’s nuclear physics accelerator facilities or to the next generation of facilities, with the broader purpose of speeding up discovery science and delivering public benefit through improved scientific capability.
This funding call falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 81.049) and uses a grant as the funding instrument. It is intentionally geared toward accelerator-focused R&D rather than routine operations or incremental upgrades, emphasizing efforts that can meaningfully shift performance, capability, reliability, or cost effectiveness for nuclear physics accelerators. In practice, this kind of opportunity typically targets high-impact concepts, new technical approaches, and enabling technologies that could help facilities reach higher beam quality, greater intensity, better efficiency, improved stability, or new modes of operation that expand the scientific reach of nuclear physics research.
Applicants were not restricted by institution type under the published eligibility field (listed as "Unrestricted"), meaning a broad range of organizations could seek support, such as universities, national laboratories, nonprofit research institutions, and potentially for-profit entities, subject to standard DOE financial assistance rules. The opportunity was issued by the DOE Office of Science, indicating the program’s alignment with federally supported fundamental research priorities and the long-term R&D pipeline needed to keep U.S. accelerator-based nuclear physics capabilities competitive and scientifically productive.
Key administrative details include an original application closing date of April 8, 2022, and a stated award ceiling of $2,000,000 per award. The posting also listed "Expected Awards:" but did not provide a number in the provided source text, so the anticipated count of awards cannot be determined from the excerpt. The opportunity was created on February 10, 2022, placing it within the FY2022 funding cycle and aligning with DOE’s typical schedule for competitive R&D solicitations.
In summary, this FOA invited proposals for accelerator R&D that could significantly improve or enable current and future nuclear physics accelerator facilities, with emphasis on transformative technical progress that accelerates scientific discovery and provides downstream benefit to the public through stronger research infrastructure and expanded scientific capability.Apply for DE FOA 0002670
- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2022 Research and Development for Next Generation Nuclear Physics Accelerator Facilities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-02-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-04-08. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this DOE funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY2022 Research and Development for Next Generation Nuclear Physics Accelerator Facilities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0002670.
Which federal office is offering this grant?
This grant opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Nuclear Physics (NP) program.
What is the main purpose of this funding call?
The central purpose is to support research and development focused on transformative accelerator R&D, with the aim of advancing accelerator technologies relevant to current nuclear physics accelerator facilities and/or the next generation of facilities.
What types of projects does the FOA emphasize?
The FOA emphasizes accelerator-focused R&D (research and development) rather than routine operations or incremental upgrades. It is geared toward efforts that can meaningfully shift performance, capability, reliability, or cost effectiveness for nuclear physics accelerators.
What does "transformative accelerator R&D" mean in the context of this FOA?
Based on the description provided, "transformative" refers to high-impact concepts, new technical approaches, and enabling technologies that could significantly improve how nuclear physics accelerators perform or what they can do (for example, improvements to beam quality, intensity, efficiency, stability, reliability, cost effectiveness, or new modes of operation that expand scientific reach).
How does this opportunity relate to nuclear physics research?
The FOA supports accelerator technology development that enables or improves nuclear physics accelerator facilities, with the broader goal of speeding up discovery science and delivering public benefit through improved scientific capability.
What is the activity category and assistance listing for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category and is listed under CFDA 81.049.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is listed as "Unrestricted," indicating that applicants were not limited by institution type in the published eligibility section. This suggests a broad range of organizations could apply, such as universities, national laboratories, nonprofit research institutions, and potentially for-profit entities, subject to standard DOE financial assistance rules.
Is eligibility limited to universities or national labs?
No. The eligibility listing is "Unrestricted," which indicates the opportunity was not restricted to a specific institution type in the provided information.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $2,000,000 per award.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
The posting included an "Expected Awards:" field, but no number was provided in the information excerpt. Based on the provided text alone, the anticipated count of awards cannot be determined.
When was this FOA created (posted)?
The opportunity was created on February 10, 2022.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 8, 2022.
Is this funding aimed at facility operations or maintenance?
No. The FOA is intentionally geared toward accelerator-focused R&D rather than routine operations.
Is this funding intended for small, incremental accelerator upgrades?
The description indicates an emphasis on transformative work rather than incremental upgrades, prioritizing R&D that can produce meaningful shifts in performance, capability, reliability, or cost effectiveness.
What kinds of improvements are the projects expected to enable?
The provided description highlights potential improvements such as higher beam quality, greater intensity, better efficiency, improved stability, improved reliability, better cost effectiveness, and new modes of operation that expand the scientific reach of nuclear physics research.
How does DOE describe the broader benefit of funding this R&D?
The broader purpose is to speed up discovery science and deliver public benefit through improved scientific capability and stronger research infrastructure.
What fiscal year does this funding opportunity align with?
The opportunity is identified as "FY2022" and was created on February 10, 2022, placing it within the FY2022 funding cycle as described in the provided information.
Does the provided information include details about cost sharing, match requirements, or the period of performance?
No. The excerpt provided does not include information on cost sharing or matching requirements, nor does it specify the period of performance.
Does the excerpt specify particular accelerator technologies or subtopics that must be addressed?
No. The provided text describes the emphasis broadly (transformative accelerator R&D relevant to current and next-generation nuclear physics accelerator facilities) but does not list specific subtopics or mandated technology areas.
Does the excerpt state whether for-profit organizations can apply?
The eligibility field is "Unrestricted," and the description notes that this could include potentially for-profit entities, subject to standard DOE financial assistance rules. No additional eligibility limitations are included in the excerpt.
Is this opportunity tied specifically to the DOE Office of Science mission?
Yes. It was issued by the DOE Office of Science, and the description indicates alignment with federally supported fundamental research priorities and the long-term R&D pipeline for U.S. accelerator-based nuclear physics capabilities.
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