FY 2025 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research projects in various scientific fields, providing financial assistance to universities, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to advance fundamental research that aligns with the Department of Energy's mission.
The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has released the FY 2025 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003432). This solicitation invites applications for research funding across multiple scientific disciplines, including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Isotope R&D and Production, and Accelerator R&D and Production. The solicitation remains open until September 30, 2025, with applications accepted on a rolling basis. Certain research areas may have specific deadlines for scheduled review panels. The program's purpose is to support fundamental research that advances scientific understanding and technological development in DOE mission areas. Research should contribute to breakthroughs in basic science, provide tools and techniques for cutting-edge research, and foster innovation in energy, the environment, and national security. The DOE Office of Science is the largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and plays a key role in driving scientific discovery and innovation. The funding pool for this program is approximately $500 million, with individual awards historically ranging from $5,000 to $5 million. The expected number of new awards per year is between 200 and 350, with project durations ranging from six months to five years, with three years being the most common. This funding supports a wide range of research initiatives, from single-investigator projects to large, multi-institutional collaborations. Eligibility for this funding opportunity is broad, encompassing universities, non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and federal research institutions. However, DOE/NNSA National Laboratories may not apply as prime applicants but can participate as subrecipients. Other federal agencies and non-DOE/NNSA Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) may apply either as lead organizations or subrecipients. Individual applicants are advised to demonstrate how they possess the necessary expertise and resources to complete their proposed research. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov and the DOE Portfolio Analysis and Management System (PAMS). A pre-application is optional but encouraged, particularly for research topics with scheduled review panels. Applications must include a research narrative, budget details, and other required documentation. Specific application requirements, including program contacts and guidance on content, are provided in the NOFO. Evaluation criteria include scientific merit, the potential impact of the proposed research, the qualifications of the research team, the quality of the research approach, and the alignment with DOE mission priorities. The selection process involves peer review and consideration of programmatic relevance. Key deadlines include an informational webinar on October 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET. The NOFO remains open through September 30, 2025, but applicants should be mindful of specific programmatic review panel deadlines, which may require earlier submission. Interested applicants should consult the full NOFO document for detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines.
Award Range
$5,000 - $5,000,000
Total Program Funding
$500,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
All types of applicants are eligible to apply, except nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Federally affiliated entities must adhere to the eligibility standards below: 1. DOE/NNSA National Laboratories DOE/NNSA National Laboratories are not eligible to submit applications under this NOFO but may be proposed as subrecipients under another organizations application. If recommended for funding as a proposed subrecipient, the value of the proposed subaward will be removed from the prime applicants award and will be provided to the laboratory through the DOE Field Work Proposal System and work will be conducted under the laboratorys contract with DOE. No administrative provisions of this NOFO will apply to the laboratory or any laboratory subcontractor. Additional instructions for securing authorization from the cognizant Contracting Officer are found in Section IX of this NOFO. 2. Non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs Non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs are eligible to submit applications (either as a lead organization or as a team member in a multi-institutional team) under this NOFO and may be proposed as subrecipients under another organizations application. If recommended for funding as a lead applicant or a team member, funding will be provided through an interagency agreement Award to the FFRDCs sponsoring Federal Agency. If recommended for funding as a proposed subrecipient, the value of the proposed subaward may be removed from the prime applicants award and may be provided through an interagency agreement to the FFRDCs sponsoring Federal Agency. Additional instructions for securing authorization from the cognizant Contracting Officer are found in Section IX of this NOFO. 3. Other Federal Agencies Other Federal Agencies are eligible to submit applications (either as a lead organization or as a team member in a multi-institutional team) under this NOFO and may be proposed as subrecipients under another organizations application. If recommended for funding as a lead applicant or a team member, funding will be provided through an interagency agreement. If recommended for funding as a proposed subrecipient, the value of the proposed subaward may be removed from the prime applicants award and may be provided through an interagency agreement. Additional instructions for providing statutory authorization are found in Section IX of this NOFO.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
September 30, 2024
Application Closes
September 30, 2025
Grantor
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
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