Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D)
ID: 357831Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL)

Award Range

$1 - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357831

Additional Information

https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D)" aimed at enhancing cybersecurity within the energy sector. This initiative seeks to support partnerships among universities, national laboratories, and energy sector stakeholders to develop and integrate cybersecurity tools into energy infrastructure, thereby improving resilience against cyber threats. With an estimated total program funding of $10 million, the cooperative agreement is open to a wide range of applicants, including domestic educational institutions, for-profits, nonprofits, and government entities, with applications due by February 18, 2025. Interested parties can contact Todd C. Zandier II at Todd.Zandier@netl.doe.gov for further information and are encouraged to visit the Infrastructure Exchange website for additional details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Todd.Zandier@netl.doe.gov
    Files
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    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003501.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) for academic partnerships to advance cybersecurity research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) in the energy sector. The funding opportunity, DE-FOA-0003501, aims to integrate cybersecurity tools into energy infrastructure to enhance resilience and security against cyber threats. With approximately $10 million available, the program supports partnerships among universities, national laboratories, and energy sector stakeholders. Eligible applicants include domestic educational institutions, for-profits, nonprofits, and government entities, while foreign entities can participate under specific conditions. Applications are due by February 18, 2025, with anticipated awards announced by September 30, 2025. The focus is on utilizing multidisciplinary approaches to explore innovative solutions within identified topic areas, primarily partnerships to mitigate national security threats. DOE encourages collaboration and outlines an application process with comprehensive evaluation criteria, including technical merit, significance, and project execution. Awards will adhere to specific federal requirements, including cost-sharing and performance of work within the U.S., promoting a clear path for advancing cybersecurity capabilities in the critical energy infrastructure domain.
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