DOE provides funding opportunity to advance the Office of Science

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is making available $30 million in funding for small businesses to establish the technical feasibility of innovations that advance the mission of the Office of Science.

The funding opportunity is through the DOE’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs – the first appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021.

The DOE’s Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, and Office of Nuclear Physics are all participating in this funding opportunity. They are all offices within DOE’s Office of Science.

Phase I grants carry maximum award amounts up to $200,000 or $250,000, depending on research topic. The grants last six to 12 months in duration. Small businesses that complete their research will compete for funding in Fiscal Year 2022 to carry out prototype or process research and development during Phase II. Phase II grants are up to two years in duration with maximum award amounts of $1.1 million or $1.6 million, depending on the topic.

The SBIR and STTR programs were created by Congress to leverage small businesses to advance innovation at federal agencies. More information on the DOE SBIR and STTR programs can be found on the Office of Science website.