Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002477
The Department of Energy (DOE), through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), released a discretionary funding opportunity announcement (FOA) titled "University-Based Energy Industry Research and Development of Scalable Cyber-Physical Solutions" (Funding Opportunity Number: DE FOA 0002477). The program is focused on strengthening the cybersecurity and cyber-physical security of the U.S. electric sector by advancing practical, scalable solutions that can be applied in real-world energy delivery environments. At the center of the opportunity is alignment with the DOE Cybersecurity Roadmap vision: energy delivery systems should be resilient by design and able to continue sustaining critical functions even when a cyber incident occurs. In other words, the goal is not only to prevent attacks, but to ensure the grid and related infrastructure can withstand, respond to, and recover from cyber disruptions without losing essential operational capability.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which typically means DOE expects a more active role than in a standard grant, such as involvement in project direction, milestone tracking, technical coordination, and ensuring outcomes are relevant to sector needs. The activity category is research and development across energy, science, and technology, reflecting an emphasis on moving beyond theory into solutions that can be engineered, tested, and ultimately adopted. The eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities, highlighting the intent to leverage university research capacity while driving outcomes that matter to the energy industry.
The FOA anticipated making about four awards, with an award ceiling of up to $2,000,000 per project. The announcement was created on April 5, 2021, and had an original closing date of June 14, 2021. The CFDA number associated with the program is 81.008. Overall, the opportunity targets university-led R&D that improves the security posture of electric infrastructure and its connected cyber-physical systems, emphasizing resilience, continuity of critical operations, and solutions that can scale across the electric sector rather than remaining limited to small, isolated demonstrations.Apply for DE FOA 0002477
- The Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "UNIVERSITY-BASED ENERGY INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCALABLE CYBER-PHYSICAL SOLUTIONS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.008.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 05, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2021. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is titled "University-Based Energy Industry Research and Development of Scalable Cyber-Physical Solutions."
What agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE FOA 0002477.
What is the main purpose of the FOA?
The FOA focuses on strengthening cybersecurity and cyber-physical security for the U.S. electric sector by advancing practical, scalable solutions that can be applied in real-world energy delivery environments.
Which sector is this FOA primarily intended to benefit?
This FOA is aimed at improving the security posture of the U.S. electric sector, including electric infrastructure and connected cyber-physical systems involved in energy delivery.
What does "cyber-physical" mean in the context of this FOA?
Based on the FOA description, "cyber-physical" refers to systems where cyber components (computing, communications, software) interact with physical electric infrastructure and operational technology used to deliver energy.
What kind of work is DOE looking to fund?
DOE is looking to fund university-led research and development (R&D) that moves beyond theory into solutions that can be engineered, tested, and ultimately adopted in real-world energy delivery environments.
What is meant by "scalable" solutions?
"Scalable" solutions are those designed to be applied broadly across the electric sector, rather than remaining limited to small, isolated demonstrations.
How does this FOA define success in cybersecurity terms?
The FOA aligns with the DOE Cybersecurity Roadmap vision that energy delivery systems should be resilient by design and able to continue sustaining critical functions even when a cyber incident occurs. The goal is not only preventing attacks, but also ensuring the grid and related infrastructure can withstand, respond to, and recover from cyber disruptions without losing essential operational capability.
What does "resilient by design" imply for proposed projects?
It implies projects should prioritize solutions that help energy delivery systems continue operating critical functions during and after cyber incidents, emphasizing continuity of operations and recovery, not only prevention.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are "cooperative agreements" rather than standard grants?
Cooperative agreements typically mean DOE expects a more active role than in a standard grant. The FOA indicates DOE involvement may include project direction, milestone tracking, technical coordination, and ensuring outcomes are relevant to sector needs.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is research and development across energy, science, and technology.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
Does this FOA specifically target university-led projects?
Yes. The opportunity targets university-led R&D and is limited to eligible institutions of higher education.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
The FOA anticipated making about four awards.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is up to $2,000,000 per project.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on April 5, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 14, 2021.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 81.008.
What kinds of outcomes is DOE trying to drive through this FOA?
The FOA emphasizes outcomes that matter to the energy industry, including practical and scalable cyber-physical solutions that improve security, resilience, continuity of critical operations, and the ability of electric infrastructure to withstand and recover from cyber disruptions.
Is the focus only on preventing cyberattacks?
No. The FOA explicitly emphasizes resilience and continuity of critical functions during a cyber incident, along with the ability to respond to and recover from disruptions, not solely prevention.
What is meant by "real-world energy delivery environments"?
It refers to operational settings where energy delivery systems are actually used, with the FOA emphasizing solutions that can be applied and adopted in practice rather than remaining purely theoretical or limited to isolated demonstrations.
Why does the FOA emphasize alignment with the DOE Cybersecurity Roadmap?
The FOA centers on the Roadmap vision that energy delivery systems should be resilient by design, sustaining critical functions even during cyber incidents. Proposed work is expected to support that resilience-driven approach to cybersecurity for the electric sector.
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