Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002069
The FY2019 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship (DE-FOA-0002069) is a discretionary grant funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, within the High Energy Physics (HEP) program. It invites applications for long-term accelerator research and development (R and D) under HEP's Accelerator Stewardship mission. The purpose is to advance fundamental accelerator science and technology in ways that are broadly useful across many application areas, not just particle physics. While the work may still be relevant to HEP-sponsored scientific needs, the defining feature of this announcement is that the primary impact is expected to be outside of HEP, supporting other national priorities that rely on accelerator capabilities.
A key point in the announcement is how it draws a boundary around what DOE HEP is seeking here. HEP typically releases separate funding announcements for research that sits squarely within its traditionally supported portfolio. In contrast, this Accelerator Stewardship FOA focuses on R and D that extends accelerator technology and know-how for a wider user community. In practical terms, that means projects are expected to strengthen core accelerator concepts, components, techniques, or enabling technologies that can translate into benefits for areas such as medical applications, isotope production, materials science, security screening, national defense needs, radiation effects testing, and other accelerator-enabled missions. The program also explicitly emphasizes dissemination: building and sharing accelerator knowledge, methods, and training so that the broader accelerator ecosystem (users, facilities, and technology providers) gains capability and workforce strength over time.
The opportunity is situated within a larger federal landscape where many agencies depend on progress in accelerator R and D. The FOA notes that beyond DOE Office of Science stakeholders, there is strong interest from organizations such as the DOE National Nuclear Security Administration, DOE Environmental Management, the NIH National Cancer Institute, the National Science Foundation Division of Physics, Department of Defense research offices (including the Office of Naval Research and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research), the Department of Homeland Security Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, NASA groups focused on radiation effects and analysis, and NIST programs connected to ionizing radiation physics. This cross-agency relevance is essentially the rationale for DOE HEP to invest in accelerator advances that have broad utility, helping ensure that breakthroughs and improved performance can propagate across multiple mission areas rather than being confined to a single discipline.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is science and technology and other research and development under CFDA 81.049. The award ceiling listed is $300,000, with an expectation of around 20 awards. Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses), and small businesses, with the general caveat that applicants should follow any additional eligibility details provided in the full announcement text. The FOA was created on February 12, 2019, and the original application deadline was April 23, 2019.
In summary, this FOA is aimed at strengthening the underlying science and technology of accelerators with an emphasis on outcomes that serve a wide range of non-HEP applications, while still potentially benefiting HEP. It supports the development of foundational accelerator capabilities and encourages knowledge transfer and training to expand national capacity in accelerator R and D. Additional program context and mission framing are referenced through DOE's Accelerator Stewardship program webpage at http://science.energy.gov/hep/research/accelerator-stewardship/.Apply for DE FOA 0002069
- The Department of Energy - Office of Science, Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2019 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship" 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 Feb 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2019. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name and number of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY2019 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship" and is identified as DE-FOA-0002069.
Which federal agency and office are offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, within the High Energy Physics (HEP) program.
What is the primary purpose of this FOA?
The purpose is to support long-term accelerator research and development (R and D) under HEP's Accelerator Stewardship mission, advancing fundamental accelerator science and technology that is broadly useful across many application areas.
How is this Accelerator Stewardship FOA different from typical DOE HEP funding announcements?
DOE HEP typically issues separate announcements for research that falls squarely within its traditionally supported portfolio. This FOA draws a boundary by focusing on accelerator R and D whose primary impact is expected to be outside of HEP, even if it may still be relevant to HEP-sponsored scientific needs.
What is the defining feature of projects sought under this announcement?
The defining feature is that the primary expected impact is outside of High Energy Physics (HEP), supporting other national priorities that rely on accelerator capabilities.
What kinds of outcomes or benefits is DOE looking for?
Projects are expected to strengthen core accelerator concepts, components, techniques, or enabling technologies so that improved performance and know-how can translate into broader benefits beyond particle physics.
What non-HEP application areas are explicitly mentioned as beneficiaries?
The FOA highlights potential benefits for medical applications, isotope production, materials science, security screening, national defense needs, radiation effects testing, and other accelerator-enabled missions.
Does the FOA require or encourage sharing results and building workforce capability?
Yes. The announcement explicitly emphasizes dissemination, including building and sharing accelerator knowledge, methods, and training so that the broader accelerator ecosystem gains capability and workforce strength over time.
Is this opportunity intended only for particle physics accelerator work?
No. While work may be relevant to HEP-sponsored scientific needs, this FOA is specifically aimed at accelerator R and D with primary impact outside of HEP.
Why is DOE HEP investing in accelerator R and D that benefits other mission areas?
The FOA situates this opportunity in a broader federal landscape where many agencies depend on accelerator progress. The rationale is to help ensure breakthroughs and improved performance propagate across multiple mission areas rather than staying confined to a single discipline.
Which other agencies or organizations are mentioned as having strong interest in accelerator R and D?
The FOA notes interest from DOE Office of Science stakeholders as well as organizations such as DOE National Nuclear Security Administration, DOE Environmental Management, NIH National Cancer Institute, National Science Foundation Division of Physics, Department of Defense research offices (including the Office of Naval Research and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research), Department of Homeland Security Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, NASA groups focused on radiation effects and analysis, and NIST programs connected to ionizing radiation physics.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How is the activity category described?
The activity category is "science and technology and other research and development" under CFDA 81.049.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $300,000.
About how many awards are expected?
The FOA indicates an expectation of around 20 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses), and small businesses. Applicants are also expected to follow any additional eligibility details in the full announcement text.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including entities other than small businesses, are included in the eligible applicant types listed.
Are small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses are explicitly included in the eligible applicant types.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
When was this FOA created?
The FOA was created on February 12, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 23, 2019.
Where can applicants find additional program context on Accelerator Stewardship?
The FOA references DOE's Accelerator Stewardship program webpage at http://science.energy.gov/hep/research/accelerator-stewardship/.
What is meant by "Accelerator Stewardship" in this context?
In this FOA, Accelerator Stewardship refers to a mission-oriented effort within DOE HEP to advance fundamental accelerator science and technology, with a focus on developments that are broadly useful across many accelerator-enabled application areas.
Is the FOA focused on short-term demonstrations or long-term R and D?
The FOA invites applications for long-term accelerator research and development (R and D).
What general types of project contributions does the FOA emphasize?
It emphasizes advancing foundational accelerator capabilities by strengthening accelerator concepts, components, techniques, and enabling technologies, along with knowledge transfer and training to expand national capacity.
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