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Issue 186
20% Wind by 2030
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for 20% Wind by 2030: Overcoming the Challenges. This initiative will support projects focused on overcoming major challenges to achieving the 20% goal. Areas of interest include: Supporting wind turbine research and testing; market acceptance; environmental impact; transmission analysis, planning and assessments; workforce development; distributed wind technology. $8 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/3/09. For more info, contact Pamela Brodie at pamela.brodie@go.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/C53C9A2E58F125848525753000066191?OpenDocument.
RRefer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99009. (Grants.gov 1/30/09)
Biomass RD&D
The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture request proposals for the Biomass Research and Development Initiative, for RD&D of biofuels and biobased products; and the methods, practices and technologies, for the production of biofuels and biobased products. projects . $25 million expected to be available, up to 12 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/1/09. For more info, contact Carolanne Mayne at carolanne.mayne@go.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4AEB086E28EB0B208525754E007294C3?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99016. (Grants.gov 1/30/09)
Agriculture and Conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). CIG supports the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies for environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Water resources, atmospheric resources, and the national technology category (including biomass, methane recovery, energy efficient agriculture production, and energy audits). $20 million expected to be available, up to 60 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/2/09. for more info, contact Gregorio Cruz at gregorio.cruz@wdc.usda.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=44801. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-NHQ-09-01. (Grants.gov 1/16/09)
Solicitations artment of Energy requests proposals for Clean Cities FY 2009 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for Transportation Sector, for projects covering a range of alternative fuel and transportation-related technology deployment and educational activities. Areas of interest include: 1) Refueling Infrastructure for Alternative Fuels, 2) Incremental Costs of Dedicated Alternative Fuel Vehicles, and 3) Education and Outreach Workshops for Petroleum Reduction Fuels and Technologies. Up to $6 million expected to be available, up to 24 awards anticipated. Responses due 2/27/2009. For more info, contact Janet Laukaitis at janet.laukaitis@netl.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/0ba000b968a07c9885256c3f0067b90d/1a2666e72e53ddbe85257527005b80df?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-09NT01236-00.
Integrated Biorefinery Operations
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Demonstration of Integrated Biorefinery operations. Through this RFP, DOE seeks to select integrated biorefinery projects that have the necessary technical and economic performance data that validates readiness for the next level of scale up. These integrated biorefineries would produce liquid transportation fuel to support meeting the advanced biofuels portion of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Renewable Fuel Standard of 21 billion gallons of advanced biofuels by 2022. Up to $185 million expected to be available, up to 12 awards anticipated. Letter of Intent is required and is due 2/20/09, final applications due 4/30/09. For more info, contact
GO99038@go.doe.gov or go to:
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/63F9F91D2EA7865A85257527005EC91A?OpenDocument.
Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99038. (Grants.gov 12/22/08)
Energy for Sustainability
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Energy for Sustainability Program. This program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable. Responses due 3/1/09. For more info, contact Trung Nguyen at
tnguyen@nsf.gov or go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026.
Refer to Sol# PD-09-7644. (Grants.gov 12/5/08)
International Methane Recovery
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source. This RFP supports the investigation, survey, study, training and demonstration projects that advance near-term, cost-effective methane recovery and use as a clean energy source, and support the goals of the Methane to Markets Partnership. Projects will be funded that help developing economies and economies in transition benefit from methane capture and use. Partner countries currently include: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Thailand, Ukraine, and Vietnam. $7 million expected to be available, up to 40 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/5/09. For more info, contact Henry Ferlandat
ferland.henry@epa.gov or go to:
http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html.
Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CCD-09-03. (Grants.gov 12/22/08)
Sustainable Living Videos
JustDoOne.org invites ideas for more sustainable living summarized in short YouTube-style videos. The organization will share the entries online, and the best video entry, as judged by an expert panel, will win $5K. Responses due 3/1/09. For more info, go to:
http://www.justdoone.org/videocontest. (Foundation Center RFP Bulletin 12/12/08)
Sustainable Living Videos
JustDoOne.org invites ideas for more sustainable living summarized in short YouTube-style videos. The organization will share the entries online, and the best video entry, as judged by an expert panel, will win $5K. Responses due 3/1/09. For more info, go to:
http://www.justdoone.org/videocontest. (Foundation Center RFP Bulletin 12/12/08)
January 9, 2009
USDA, DOE Announce Up to $25 Million in Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Departments of Energy (DOE) and Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $25 million in funding for research and development of technologies and processes to produce biofuels, bioenergy, and high-value biobased products, subject to annual appropriations.
“These projects will be among many Obama Administration investments that will help strengthen our economy and address the climate crisis. A robust biofuels industry – focused on the next generation of biofuels – is critical to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing our addiction to foreign oil and putting Americans back to work,” said Secretary of Energy Steven Chu.
“USDA is committed to research that will support President Obama’s goal of dramatically increasing the production of biofuels in the United States,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These grants will help support the development of a sustainable domestic biofuels industry by broadening the nation's energy sources as well as improving the efficiency of renewable fuels.”
USDA and DOE are issuing this joint funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for several types of projects aimed at increasing the availability of alternative renewable fuels and biobased products. The projects will aim to create a diverse group of economically and environmentally sustainable sources of renewable biomass. Advanced biofuels produced from these types of sources are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 50 percent.
The FOA will fund projects in the following three technical areas specified in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (FCEA) of 2008:
• Feedstocks development;
• Biofuels and biobased products development; and,
• Biofuels development analysis.
Award amounts are planned to range from $1 million to up to $5 million with project periods up to four years, subject to annual appropriations. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, national laboratories, federal research agencies, state research agencies, private sector entities, non-profit organizations, or a consortium of two or more of those entities.
The FOA is available online at www.grants.gov. The closing date for pre-applications is March 6, 2009, which must be submitted electronically. A minimum recipient cost-share of at least 20 percent of total project cost for research and development projects and 50 percent of total project cost for demonstration projects is required.
For more information about other USDA and DOE efforts, visit the USDA's Energy webpage and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Media contact(s):
DOE: Tom Welch, (202) 586-4940
USDA: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188
(Issue 178) April 20, 2008
24) Conferences, Workshops & Meetings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for Conferences, Workshops, and/or Meetings. Through this BAA, EPA seeks proposals for planning, arranging, administering and/or conducting conferences, workshops, and/or meetings that focus on research to protect human health and safeguard the environment. Subject areas include, but are not limited to: Economics and sustainability; and air and global climate change. $500K expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/5/08 and 12/9/08. For more info, contact Bernice Smith at
smith.bernicel@epa.gov or go to:
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_baa.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-C2008-BAA-C1 to C5. (Grants.gov 4/16/08)
Solicitations
(Issue 179) May 19, 2008
9) Climate Change Research The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration requests proposals for the FY08 Broad Agency Announcement. The purpose of this BAA is to encourage research, education, outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through competitive discretionary programs. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, climate variability and climate change. Presently no funds have been appropriated for this BAA. Responses accepted through 9/30/09. For more info, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=41358. Refer to Sol# NFA-NFAPO-2008-2001388. (Grants.gov 4/22/08)
22) Efficient Mass Transit – New York The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority requests proposals for Advanced Energy Systems for NYC Passenger Mass Transit. This RFP will support activities leading to the study, development, qualification and/or demonstration of innovative products and systems that reduce the energy use of passenger transit systems under the jurisdiction of the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Responses due 7/24/08 and 1/7/09. For more info, contact Frank Ralbovsky at fsr@nyserda.org or go to:http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2. Refer to PON# PON 1217.
24) Power Systems & Energy Storage – New York The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority seeks proposals for Environmentally Preferred Power Systems & Energy Storage Technologies. This program will support the development,demonstration, and commercialization of environmentally preferred power systems and energy storage technologies. $12 million expected to be available. Responses due 7/16/08 and 1/14/09. For more info, contact Nancy Marucci at nsm@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2. Refer to PON# 1200.
Ongoing Opportunities
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center's grants programs help researchers, educators and businesses leverage larger financial awards. The Research and Education grants strengthen university research capabilities and foster academic and industrial collaborations.
For more information on these programs and deadlines visit http://www.ncbiotech.org/services_and_programs/grants_and_loans/index.html.
Unsolicited Proposals - National Energy Technology Laboratory
NETL encourages organizations and individuals to submit self-generated, unsolicited proposals that are relevant to NETL's research and development mission.
An unsolicited proposal is an application for support of an idea, method, or approach, which is submitted by an individual, business, and organization solely on the proposer's initiative, rather than in response to a NETL solicitation. Funding of unsolicited proposals is considered a noncompetitive action.
The proposal document should persuade the staff of NETL and other qualified members of the scientific and engineering community who review the proposed work, that the project represents a worthwhile approach to the investigation of an important, timely problem. Each proposal should be self-contained and written with clarity and thoroughness.
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