Current Funding Opportunities
The funding opportunities in the fields of energy and the environment on this page are regularly updated and generously shared by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security. The opportunities are listed by the proposal due date. If you need more information, it can almost always be found by following the link provided for each funding opportunity. Good luck! Updated March 27, 2009
It is a good idea to keep up with the State of Minnesota’s MN grants Web site, where they provide links to any current grants from state agencies. A number of the categories they list are relevant to community energy.
You can also keep up to date on funding highlights with CERTs Blog Financing Posts.
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Minnesota Solar Electric and Solar Hot Water Rebate Programs
Both programs are open to all residential property owners in Minnesota. Funds are now available for both programs and will be awarded on an on-going basis until funds are exhausted. Because hiring a renewable energy contractor is one of the requirements for both rebates, the Minnesota Office of Energy Security’s Web site also includes a list of questions to ask a renewable energy contractor and a list of solar energy contractors in Minnesota.
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Rural Wind Energy Development Revolving Loan Fund – Minnesota Office of Energy Security
The purpose of the Rural Wind Energy Development Revolving Loan program is to provide financial assistance to owners of eligible community-based wind energy projects for wind studies and transmission interconnection studies. Loan proceeds must be used to fund wind studies and transmission interconnection studies only.
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MN Community Growth Options (U-CGO) Program
This new program provides applied research and technical assistance to help growing communities on the edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area manage growth patterns in ways that make development more sustainable, more environmentally responsive, and more economically efficient. It was created by The University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) and the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, in partnership with 1000 Friends of Minnesota and The McKnight Foundation. Eligible communities define a research project, submit an application, and if accepted on a rolling basis, are matched with appropriate University of Minnesota student or faculty resources to carry out the research.
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Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services is proud to announce a Feasibility Study Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to fund feasibility studies that may result in economic development for rural areas in AgStar’s service area. The AgStar Fund for Rural America was created to demonstrate our support for agriculture and the rural communities within our service area. The trustees established the fund’s mission as “Committed to enhancing the quality of life and future opportunities for rural residents and their communities.” This special program underscores our dedication to rural communities and helps address one of the issues facing rural America. Through this grant program and the other programs of the AgStar Fund, we are helping to ensure a strong future of rural America. Purpose of the Program: The Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program is designed to provide funding to determine the feasibility of a project or to plan for a project located in rural areas of AgStar’s territory. Such projects will need to meet an economic development or sustainability objective and, if implemented, will create new permanent jobs that result in the economic development of a rural area.
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Funds Target Wealth-Creation Strategies
The F.B. Heron Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that help low-income people to create wealth and take control of their lives. Grants are provided to programs in urban and rural communities engaged in the following wealth-creation strategies: increasing access to capital, supporting enterprise development, advancing home ownership, reducing the barriers to full participation in the economy by providing quality childcare, and employing comprehensive community development approaches with a strong focus on wealth-creation strategies. Priority is given to direct-service, community-based organizations and enterprises. The Foundation concentrates the majority of grants in 12 specific geographic areas (Appalachia, California, Chicago, Kansas City, Michigan, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Mississippi Delta, New Jersey, New York City, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington, DC). In addition, support is provided to national and regional organizations that address the Foundation’s mission. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Visit the website listed above for grant program details and application guidelines.
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Economic and Environmental Justice Programs Funded – CS Fund and Warsh/Mott Legacy
The CS Fund and Warsh/Mott Legacy are private foundations that are linked by common interests and boards of directors. The Foundations are dedicated to preserving biodiversity, defending democracy, preventing the commodification of life, and protecting human and environmental health throughout the world. The Foundations’ grant categories include Economic Globalization, Food Sovereignty, Civil Liberties, and Emerging Technologies. Proposals to the CS Fund and Warsh/Mott Legacy are considered together. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. For 2008 only, the fall funding cycle deadline for invited proposals is July 28. Visit the website listed above for a full description of each of the Foundations’ grant categories as well as letter of inquiry guidelines.
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Grants Address Complex Problems Worldwide – Ford Foundation
The goals of the Ford Foundation are to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement throughout the world. The Foundation works mainly by making grants or loans through three major program areas: Asset Building and Community Development; Peace and Social Justice; and Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom. Support is generally directed to activities that are likely to have wide effect rather than local programs with limited scope. Letters of inquiry are considered throughout the year. For a detailed description of the Foundation’s program areas and funding policies, visit the website listed above.
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Grants Encourage the Protection of Local Habitats Worldwide – Patagonia Environmental Grant Program
The Patagonia Environmental Grant Program provides support to small, grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to protect the environment. Patagonia primarily funds local groups working to protect local habitats in the United States, as well as in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Proposals are accepted through the Patagonia website during the months of April and August each year, and must be submitted by April 30 or August 31. (Applications are accepted year-round at local retail Patagonia stores.) Visit the website listed above for program details and application information.
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L-Prize for Lighting Technologies
On May 28, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced details on the Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize competition. The L Prize™ is the first government-sponsored technology competition designed to spur lighting manufacturers to develop high quality, high efficiency solid-state lighting products to replace the common light bulb. The competition will award cash prizes, and may also lead to opportunities for federal purchasing agreements, utility programs, and other incentives for winning products. The L Prize will continue DOE’s lighting research and development efforts by aiming to radically accelerate America’s shift from inefficient, dated lighting products to innovative, high-performance products. Two product categories are offered in this release:• 60-Watt Incandescent Replacement Lamp; • PAR 38 Halogen Replacement Lamp. To participate in the L Prize competition, interested manufacturers must provide a letter of intent to submit. The DOE will accept entries to the 60-watt incandescent and PAR 38 product categories beginning May 28, 2008.
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Kresge Foundation Challenge Grant Program
The Kresge Foundation is broadening the reach of its Challenge Grant Program to better support nonprofit organizations that are working to address society’s pressing issues in six fields of interest: health, the environment, arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.
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McKnight Foundation
The goals of our environment program are to maintain and, where necessary, restore a healthy environment in the Mississippi River basin, and to slow the pace of global warming by helping the Upper Midwest contribute to the nation’s renewable energy supply.
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Citizen partnership grants available for MN cities and counties
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) invites applications from cities and counties for projects that will strengthen and encourage partnerships between citizens and local government in reducing community greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. Only City and County governments are invited to submit applications under this category.
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US DOC Economic Development Assistance
The U.S. Department of Commerce seeks proposals for the Economic Development Assistance Programs. Under this announcement these programs include: 1) Public Works to support the construction or rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities necessary to generate or retain private sector jobs and investments, attract private sector capital, and promote regional competitiveness, 2) Planning, 3) Local Technical Assistance, and 4) Economic Adjustment Assistance. $249.1 million expected to be available. Responses accepted on a continual basis. You can contact Jamie Lipsey with questions at jlipsey@eda.doc.gov. Refer to Sol# EDA021908.
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Climate Change and the National Flood Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announces its intent to seek a contractor to conduct studies on the impact of climate change on the National Flood Insurance Program and to determine whether policies and methodologies for mapping coastal special flood hazard areas should be revised. The RFP will be released on or about 5/1/08. For more info, contact Beverly Howell at beverly.howell1@dhs.gov. Refer to Sol# HSFEHQ-08-R-0082.
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Energy Foundation Offers Funding for Policy Programs to Address Energy Problems
The Energy Foundation is a partnership of major donors interested in solving the world’s energy problems. The foundation’s mission is to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy — essential components of a clean energy future. The foundation’s primary role is as a grantmaker, providing resources to the institutions that most effectively leverage change. The foundation also takes direct action, such as commissioning papers or convening meetings, to address unmet needs. The foundation’s geographic focus is the United States and China, with special emphasis on regional initiatives. The foundation makes grants in the areas of Power, Building, Transportation, and Climate. Deadlines: The foundation’s Board of Directors meets three times a year (the first week of March, the third week of June, and the first week of November). We accept proposals on a continuous basis. There are no specific deadlines. However, in order to consider a proposal for inclusion in a specific docket, we need to receive proposals approximately twelve weeks in advance of the next board meeting. Please keep in mind that it takes approximately four weeks to review proposals and inquiries and to contact you with a response.
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HP Labs Opens Research Opportunities to Academia Through HP Labs Innovation Research Program
HP has announced a new program to allow colleges, universities, and research institutions worldwide to participate in joint research with HP Labs, the company’s central research facility, through an open and competitive process. The new HP Labs Innovation Research Program invites the worldwide academic community to submit proposals related to current research in the areas of information explosion, dynamic cloud services, content transformation, intelligent infrastructure, and sustainability. Universities are invited to address specific research topics as assigned to a number of regional groupings, based on HP Labs worldwide locations.The program is the first offering of the HP Labs Open Innovation Office, which was established earlier this year as part of HP Labs’ new approach to research. The office is responsible for deepening HP Labs’ strategic collaborations with academia, the government, and the commercial sector to produce mutually beneficial, high-impact research. To be eligible for an award under this program, an applicant’s institution must accept the HP Labs Innovation Research Program Collaborative Research Agreement as part of the proposal submission process. Key provisions of the CRA specify university and HP intellectual property rights in the project and secure other important aspects of the collaboration. Awards will consist of cash support for one year in the range of $50,000 to $75,000 each. A key element of each award will be on-campus support for one graduate-student researcher. Larger or partial awards may be made, and awards may be renewed up to a total of three years. Program guidelines, information on specific research topics by geographic region, and the online submission tool are available at the HP Web site.
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Community Improvement Programs in the U.S. and Canada Supported
The Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and Canada that improve communities and positively impact lives. The grantmaking emphasis is on programs that help children and families, animals, or the environment. The Foundation’s grants range between $1,000 and $10,000 with an average grant of approximately $2,500. Requests are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed quarterly. Online applications may be submitted through the website listed above.
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Local Forest Partnerships Funded
The National Forest Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization established by Congress to support the USDA Forest Service in its management of the nation’s forests and grasslands. The Foundation’s Community Assistance Program promotes the creation of locally-based collaborative forest partnerships that seek to build environmental and community sustainability. The program provides “start-up” grants in the $5,000 to $15,000 range to newly forming or significantly re-organizing organizations that intend to proactively engage local community stakeholders in forest management and conservation issues on and around National Forests and Grasslands. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. The Request for Proposals may be downloaded from the website listed above.
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Youth Activist Projects in the U.S. and Canada Funded
Do Something is a website community where young people learn, listen, speak, vote, volunteer, ask, and take action to make the world a better place. Do Something’s Plum Youth Grants are available to individuals, age 25 or under, who want to further the growth and success of their existing community action projects. Grants of $500 are given out each week to young community activists in the U.S. and Canada. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and stay active for consideration for three months after submission. Visit the website listed above to create a project profile and submit an online application.
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LIHEAP Clearinghouse
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces its intent to request proposals to provide a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Clearinghouse, responsible to collect, develop, organize and disseminate information on LIHEAP programs, current energy issues and trends, other low income energy assistance programs, other programs that affect LIHEAP-eligible clients and other relevant information of interest to grantees. Solicitation to be released on or about 7/12/08.
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Sportfishing Projects Funded in the U.S. and Canada
The FishAmerica Foundation helps keep our fish and waters healthy and improve sportfishing by awarding grants to local communities to invest in sportfish conservation and research. The Foundation’s Conservation Grants Program provides funding for hands-on projects at the local level across the United States and Canada. Areas of interest include sportfish population enhancement, sportfish habitat restoration, water quality issues, and family fishing waters improvement projects. Requests for Conservation Grants may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the website listed above to review the funding guidelines and to download the application form.
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Kresge Foundation Green Building Initiative
Environmental conservation – sustainable building practices, environmental stewardship and sound land-use planning – is a core value of The Kresge Foundation. Our Green Building Initiative advances environmental conservation by awarding planning grants for sustainable design…The integrated design process, now a best practice in the design field, is essential to achieving maximum building efficiency. Our planning grants cover the additional costs associated with implementing the integrated design process. We recommend you apply for your green building planning grant as soon as you have your design team in place.
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National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program
Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to researchers in the United States and abroad working to improve environmental and cultural conservation through geographic exploration and scientific research…. The National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program funds projects that require venture capital, supporting exceptional projects while foregoing a time-consuming peer-review process. NGS/Waitt grants are designed to fund “proof of concept” research for applicants at an earlier stage in their careers than other NGS grant programs. Special emphasis is placed on expedited grant processing and turnaround. The selection committee endeavors to have funding decisions made within eight weeks of application submission.
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Kresge Foundation Environment Program
Environmental conservation is one of The Kresge Foundation’s nine overarching values. We believe the effects of climate change on the natural world is among the paramount concerns of our time, one that presents formidable challenges and risks as well as opportunities for innovation. Our Environment Program works in partnership with like-minded organizations to protect the planet and promote its long-term sustainability for future generations… Grantmaking strategies within the Environment Program will take shape over the next year. Our work at this time is focused in three broad areas of relevance to climate change.
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Grassroots Local Projects Funded
The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities the company serves through support of public education, community improvement projects, and home safety initiatives. Support is provided to grassroots projects located in communities where Lowe’s operates stores and distribution centers. Priority is given to projects that can utilize Lowe’s volunteers. Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000. Requests may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the website listed above to take the eligibility test and submit an online application.
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Support for Local Watershed Organizations
The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) works to protect, restore, and enhance the nation’s streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and bays. CWP’s Technical Capacity Mini-Grant Program will provide support to small watershed organizations throughout the United States. The goal of the mini-grant program is to strengthen the technical capacity of these organizations in the areas of storm water and watershed management. Up to ten grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 will be awarded. These grants may be in the form of direct assistance from CWP staff or cash awards. Requests may be submitted at any time, and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Visit the website listed above to download the RFP. Please direct questions about the Mini-Grant Program to Lisa Fraley-McNeal at lfm@cwp.org.
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Grants Address Global Issues
The Rockefeller Foundation works around the world to promote the well-being of humanity by addressing the root causes of serious problems. The Foundation attempts to harness the creative forces of globalization, supporting breakthrough solutions to 21st century challenges. The Foundation’s initiatives are largely focused in a small group of areas: global health, agricultural productivity, innovation for development, and economic resilience and urban life. Support is provided for high-impact ideas that have the potential to make a difference in the lives of large numbers of poor or vulnerable people. The Foundation requires that some results from such ideas be measurable within three to five years. Inquiry forms outlining innovative ideas are accepted at any time through the Foundation’s website.
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Support for Community and Economic Development, Education
Wells Fargo is committed to improving the bank’s local communities in 23 states through grants and volunteer activities. The funding priorities of the Wells Fargo Charitable Contributions Program vary from state to state; however, the bank generally supports the following areas of interest: community development, including housing, job training, economic development, and programs for small businesses and farms; education, including K-12 education with an emphasis on math/science and financial literacy programs; human services, including childcare, healthcare, and basic needs; and arts, culture, and civic projects. Visit the website listed above and click on your state in order to review the local funding guidelines and application procedures.
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Funds Boost Entrepreneurial Success for Veterans
The Veterans Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurial programs for veterans, service-disabled veterans, and members of the National Guard and reserve nationwide. The Veterans Corporation’s Development Grant Program supports educational and outreach organizations that help veterans pursue business opportunities and careers. The focus is on supporting programs for veterans who are starting or growing a small business. Applications may be submitted throughout the year. Grants of up to $50,000 are provided. Visit the Veterans Corporation website for application guidelines and forms.
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Assistance for Groups Organizing Against Poverty
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) focuses its efforts on the empowerment of economically poor and disadvantaged people seeking to change the structures that perpetuate their condition. SDOP currently supports groups in the United States who are oppressed by poverty and social systems and want to take charge of their own lives. Supported projects must be presented, owned, and controlled by the groups of people who will directly benefit from them and must address long-term corrections of the conditions that keep people bound by poverty and oppression. Requests may be submitted at any time. Visit the SDOP website to review the funding guidelines and download the application form.
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Basic and Applied Scientific Research
U.S. Army Research Office has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Scientific Research in areas including, but not limited to: Mechanical ,environmental and materials sciences, physics, and chemistry. Proposals accepted through September 30, 2011.
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NSF Solar Terrestrial
Supports research on the processes by which energy in diverse forms is generated by the Sun, transported to the Earth, and ultimately deposited in the terrestrial environment. Major topics include space weather impacts, helioseismology, the solar dynamo, the solar activity cycle, magnetic flux emergence, solar flares and eruptive activity, coronal mass ejections, solar wind heating, solar energetic particles, interactions with cosmic rays, and solar wind/magnetosphere boundary problems. Proposals accepted anytime.
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NSF Physical and Dynamic Meteorology
Physical and Dynamic Meteorology supports research involving studies of cloud physics; atmospheric electricity; radiation; boundary layer and turbulence; the initiation, growth, and propagation of gravity waves; all aspects of mesoscale meteorological phenomena, including their morphological, thermodynamic, and kinematic structure; development of mesoscale systems and precipitation processes; and transfer of energy between scales. The program also sponsors the development of new techniques and devices for atmospheric measurements. Proposals accepted anytime.
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NSF Atmospheric Chemistry
Supports research to measure and model the concentration and distribution of gases and aerosols in the lower and middle atmosphere. Also supports research on the chemical reactions among atmospheric species; the sources and sinks of important trace gases and aerosols; the aqueous-phase atmospheric chemistry; the transport of gases and aerosols throughout the atmosphere; and the improved methods for measuring the concentrations of trace species and their fluxes into and out of the atmosphere. No specific date.
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NSF Climate Research
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics. Research topics include theoretical, observational and modeling studies in areas including, but not limited to: Processes that govern climate; the causes of climate variability and change; and methods to predict climate variations. Proposals accepted on a continual basis.
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March
Inviting Applications for Rural Business Opportunity Grants
The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas. Assistance provided to rural areas under this program may include technical assistance for business development and economic development planning. To ensure that a broad range of communities have the opportunity to benefit from the program, no grant will exceed $50,000, unless it is a multi-State project where funds may not exceed $150,000. Eligibility limited. Due March 31, 2009.
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April
Xcel Foundation
The Xcel Energy Foundation provides funding in four program areas, with separate application cycles for each calendar year. Letters of intent for the program area, Economic Sustainability are due April 1, 2009.
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Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreements (SEJCA) Program. SEJCA supports entities that work collaboratively with communities to provide meaningful and measurable improvements to the public health and/or environment. Grant funds may support efforts to mitigate environmental justice concerns in the affected community. $800K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due April 10, 2009.
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Resource Conservation – Region 5
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, requests proposals for the Resource Conservation Challenge Program. Through this initiative, EPA seeks projects that increase recycling of municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and industrial materials. Project must take place in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, or WI. $120K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due April 13, 2009.
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Teens for Planet Earth
The Wildlife Conservation Society requests proposals for Teens for Planet Earth. This program recognizes teenagers around the world for service-learning projects that demonstrate their commitment to the environment. Up to $1K per gold medal project. Responses due April 15, 2009.
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Tribal Land Feasibility Studies for Efficiency and Renewables
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Assessing the Feasibility of Renewable Energy Development and Energy Efficiency Deployment on Tribal Lands. Through this initiative, DOE will support feasibility studies in these areas: 1) Implementation of building efficiency measures, including energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems for heating or cooling loads, and 2) Development of economically sustainable renewable energy installations. The lead applicant must be an Indian Tribe, Alaska Native villages, Alaska Regional Corporation, Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization, or Tribal Consortia. $1 million expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Responses due April 16, 2009.
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Pollution Prevention
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Pollution Prevention Grant Program (P2). P2 supports projects that help businesses identify better environmental strategies and solutions for reducing or eliminating waste at the source. National focus areas include: Greenhouse gas reduction, toxic and hazardous materials reduction, and resource conservation. $4.1 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE $180K. Responses due April 17, 2009.
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Brownfields Job Training Grants – ARRA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Brownfields Job Training Grants, for environmental job training projects that will promote job creation and economic development by facilitating the assessment, remediation, or preparation of brownfields sites. $5 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated. The proposal will be due April 20, 2009.
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Quantifying Soil Carbon Sequestration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Quantifying Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential Through Improved Pasture Management, for a demonstration study to quantify changes in soil organic carbon resulting from improved pasture management practices. $150K expected to be available, 1 awards anticipated. Responses due April 20, 2009.
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RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) – APPLICATIONS OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its interest in receiving proposals for initiatives in Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology, aimed at research and development activities in nuclear science that are relevant to applications important to the Nation. The knowledge, data, techniques, and methods of nuclear science are utilized in a broad portfolio of applications, including energy, nuclear medicine, commerce, medical physics, space exploration, finance, geology, environmental sciences and national security. Due April 20, 2009.
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Solid Waste Management in Indian Country
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project. Through this initiative, EPA seeks projects from federally-recognized tribes and intertribal consortia in the following areas: 1)Characterization/assessment of open dumps; 2) Development of integrated solid waste management plans and tribal codes and regulations; 3) Solid waste management activities/facilities; and 4) Cleanup, closure, and post-closure programs for open dumps in Indian Country. $1 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated. Responses due April 20, 2009.
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RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) – R D ON ALTERNATIVE ISOTOPEPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its interest in receiving proposals for the research and development on alternative methods to produce and separate stable and radioactive isotopes needed for a wide variety of research and applications. The proposed research and development should provide new and innovative technologies, or improvements to existing technologies, to foster the enhanced production of isotopes that will benefit research, and ultimately applications in medicine, homeland security, and industry. Due April 20, 2009.
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Environmental Symposiums
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Partnerships to Promote Innovation in Environmental Practice. This initiative will support institutions interested in organizing two symposia over four years to promote sharing and transfer of innovative environmental protection approaches among States, EPA, and other primarily governmental representatives. $750K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due April 22, 2009.
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NSF Advanced Technological Education
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Advanced Technological Education. ATE primarily focuses on the education at two year colleges of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation’s economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions and employers. Fields of technology supported include, but are not limited to, agricultural, environmental, manufacturing and engineering technology, and biotechnology. $46 million expected to be available, up to 75 awards anticipated. Pre-proposals due April 23, 2009, final proposals due October 15, 2009.
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Canola Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program. The FY09 SACC will focus on the development of canola as a viable supplemental and alternative crop in the U.S. Canola research is sought in areas including but not limited to, biofuels and industrial applications. $780K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due April 23, 2009.
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Technical Assistance and Support for Improved Ground Water Protection
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications from eligible applicants for technical assistance and support that will enhance communication and coordination between EPA and the states to protect ground water. The technical assistance and support are related to activities that will develop and expand the capability of state Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs (Class I-V and proposed Class VI), tribes with UIC primary enforcement authority (primacy) and source water protection (with an emphasis on ground water protection) programs. Due April 27, 2009.
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Public Health Grants – ARRA
The National Institute of Health requests proposals for the Challenge Grant Program, for novel research in areas that address specific knowledge gaps, scientific opportunities, new technologies, data generation, or research methods that would benefit from an influx of funds to quickly advance the area in significant ways. $200 million expected to be available, up to 200 awards anticipated. Responses due April 27, 2009.
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USDA Farmers’ Market Promotion Program
AMS provides competitive grant funds to agricultural cooperatives, producer networks, producer associations, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public benefit corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers’ market authorities and Tribal governments. The grants are targeted to help improve and expand domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Due April 27, 2009.
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National Clean Diesel Program – ARRA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program. Under the Recovery Act and EPAct 2005, EPA’s National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program is soliciting applications for projects that can be commenced quickly, reduce diesel emissions, and maximize job preservation and/or creation and economic recovery through a variety of diesel emission reduction strategies. This program will support implementation of verified and certified diesel emission reduction technologies that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced and diesel emissions exposure. $156 million expected to be available, up to 150 awards anticipated. The RFP will close April 28, 2009.
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Geothermal Component R&D
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Component Research and Development/Analysis. Through this initiative, DOE seeks project to develop innovative technology for cost-effective creation, management, and utilization of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) in reservoir environments. $35 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated. Responses due April 30, 2009.
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Research and Development of Hydrogen Sensor Technologies
The overall goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) released by DOE’s Golden Field Office is to develop low-cost sensor technologies that can be directly integrated with hydrogen systems and are resistant to contaminants. The sensor must detect/measure hydrogen in situ. For each sensor project, an applicant must explain how a proposed technology will exceed the current state of the art. The goal is to develop a sensing technology for determination of hydrogen presence prior to reaching a flammable mixture. Due April 30, 2009.
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NSF Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation
The EFRI Office is launching a new funding opportunity for interdisciplinary teams of researchers to embark on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research. For this solicitation, we will consider proposals that aim to investigate emerging frontiers in the following two specific research areas: (1) BioSensing & BioActuation: Interface of Living and Engineered Systems (BSBA). Advances in informatics, nanotechnology, and deeper understading of biological systems has provided new opportunities to make fundamental advances in sensing and dynamic control of engineered systems. These advances could lead to the development of intelligent systems that will address a number of national needs including protection of critical and aging infrastructures, early detection and treatment of currently incurable diseases, counterterrorism, and mitigration of environmental hazards and pollution. (2) Hydrocarbons from Biomass (HyBi). As world oil reserves diminish and concern over climate change increases, the ability to domestically produce renewable energy for transportation fuels and electricity will have great impact on energy independence, national security, the environment, and jobs for America. Potentially affordable, sustainable, non-food sources for bioenergy include energy crops such as algae, switchgrass and poplar trees, and forest and agricultural residues; the 2005 “Billion Ton Study” estimated that over 1.3 billion tons per year of biomass is currently available. The energy contained in this biomass is equivalent to about 3.8 billion barrels of oil, about one-half of the oil consumed by the U.S. in 2006. Interdisciplinary research is needed to understand the most effective pathways to convert this biomass into biofuel and biopower that fit into the country’s existing energy infrastructure. EFRI seeks proposals with transformative ideas that represent an opportunity for a significant shift in fundamental engineering knowledge with a strong potential for long term impact on national needs or a grand challenge. Principal investigators are encouraged to form synergistic collaborations among researchers and with private and public sector organizations, government laboratories, and scientists and engineers at foreign organizations where appropriate, though no NSF funds will be provided to those organizations. Due Apr 30, 2009.
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Science and Technology Centers: Integrative Partnerships
Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Preliminary proposals and invited full proposals may be submitted by U.S. academic institutions that have research and degree-granting education programs in any area of research supported by NSF. The lead institution is expected to develop multi-institutional partnerships or arrangements with other universities/colleges, national laboratories, research museums, private sector research laboratories, state and local government laboratories, and international collaborations that enable the Center to attain its strategic goals. Partner institutions invest intellectual resources in Center activities and work collaboratively with the lead institution and NSF to ensure integration of the research, education, broadening participation, and knowledge transfer activities of the Center and to attain the performance goals of the Center. The lead institution has ultimate responsibility for planning, operating, and managing all Center activities, including institutional resources provided by the partners. NSF will not provide funds to non-U.S. partner institutions. Due April 30, 2009.
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May
Grassroots Environmental Programs Supported
The Fund for Wild Nature provides grants to grassroots organizations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity. The Fund seeks proposals with visionary and yet realistic goals to create tangible change. Priority is given to projects premised on effective, intelligent biocentric strategies on issues that are not receiving adequate national attention, and may not be fundable through mainstream sources. The Fund rarely supports proposals from organizations with large budgets (over $250,000 annually). The remaining deadlines for 2009 are May 1 and November 1.
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Research and Commercialization
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation requests proposals for its new Entrepreneur Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, which will provide training to postdoctoral researchers on how to commercialize their technology innovations into start-up businesses. A salary stipend and other benefits for a one year period will be provided. 12 awards anticipate. Responses due May 1, 2009.
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Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources Grants
LCCMR is offering $25.6 million in grants to be awarded spring 2010. Proposals are sought in 7 areas: Water Resources; Renewable Energy Related to Climate Change; Habitat Restoration, Enhancement, and Acquisition; Invasive Species; Natural Resource Conservation Planning and Implementation; Environmental Education; Creative Ideas. Proposals are due May 1, 2009 for this annual program.
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Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program – ARRA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program. Under the Recovery Act and EPAct 2005, EPA’s Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program is soliciting applications for projects that can be commenced quickly, reduce diesel emissions, and maximize job preservation and/or creation and economic recovery through the use, development and commercialization of emerging technologies. This program will support projects that reduce diesel emissions through the use, development and commercialization of emerging technologies. An emerging technology is a device or system that reduces emissions from diesel engines or diesel engine powered vehicles or equipment that has not been certified or verified by EPA or the California Air Resources Board (CARB) but for which an approvable application and test plan have been submitted for verification. Only those technologies that have been approved and placed on EPA’s Emerging Technology List, at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/prgemerglist.htm , qualify as emerging technologies for the purpose of this funding solicitation. $20 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated. The RFP will be posted on or about March 17, 2009, and will close May 5, 2009.
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Batteries
The U.S. Department of the Army requests proposals for projects that would research and demonstrate new manufacturing processes to optimize, automate and provide precise control of battery quality consistency for high energy and high power advanced batteries. The secondary objectives is to develop and demonstrate advanced rechargeable battery technology. Responses due May 7, 2009.
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Biomass & Kerosene
The U.S. Department of the Army request proposals for projects that would develop and demonstrate a fully integrated waste-to-fuel conversion system that converts biomass waste products into a synthetic iso-paraffinic kerosene using the Fischer-Tropsch conversion process that meets the current military fuel specifications. Responses due May 7, 2009.
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Innovative Small Research Projects to Advance Public Participation Related to Public Transportation Planning
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is soliciting proposals for applied research in the area of public participation as it relates to the planning of public transportation projects and programs. The purpose of the Public Transportation Participation (PTP) Program, as called for under Section 3046 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), is to support the research and development of innovative approaches to enhance the quality and level of public participation in public transportation planning. FTA has budgeted approximately $900,000 for conducting research under this fourth phase of the PTP Program. Funding for future years of the Program will be based on availability of funds. Due May 8, 2009.
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Recovery Act-Transportation Electrification
The Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Office of Vehicle Technologies (OVT) Program, is seeking applications for grants to establish development, demonstration, evaluation, and education projects to accelerate the market introduction and penetration of advanced electric drive vehicles. DOE’s goal is for the vehicles and electric technologies to achieve a fast market introduction and reach high volume production. A key objective of the OVT program is to accelerate the development and production of various electric drive vehicle systems to substantially reduce petroleum consumption. One of the electric drive technologies that will be emphasized in this project are Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), which directly supports the President’s goal to Get One Million Plug-In Hybrid Cars on the Road by 2015. Furthermore, advanced electric drive technologies will allow manufacturers to meet increased fuel economy standards while reducing vehicular emissions of greenhouse gases. Due May 13, 2009.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) – EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program Phase I. SBIR seeks to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal R&D needs. Topic areas of interest include: Green Building Materials and Systems; Innovation in Manufacturing; Nanotechnology; Greenhouse Gases; Drinking Water and Water Monitoring; Water Infrastructure; Air Pollution; Biofuels and Vehicle Emissions Reduction; Waste Management; and Homeland Security. 25 contract awards anticipated. The RFP is expected to open March 19, 2009 and close on May 14, 2009.
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DOE National Energy Technology Lab Technology Transfer FOA
Technology transfer is a key component of any research program, particularly federally-funded programs. This activity will ensure the broad and timely dissemination of research and development outcomes to the public and private sectors to ensure energy security and a robust economic future while protecting the environment. The primary purpose is to transfer DOE technology and secondarily to transfer industry technology. NETL-sponsored R D will be disseminated to the public/private sector and will cover SCNGO¿s portfolio of Petroleum Technology, Arctic Energy Office, Methane Hydrates, Environmental Solutions and EPAct 2005, Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999. All questions must be submitted through FedConnect. Application preparation instructions are included in the body of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) which can be located in the upper right corner of the FedConnect Home Page for this FOA. Due May 15, 2009.
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Recovery Act – Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative
Consistent with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE’s) Vehicle Technologies (VT) Program, is seeking applications for grants supporting the construction (including production capacity increase of current plants), of U.S. based manufacturing plants to produce batteries and electric drive components. Due May 19, 2009.
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Enhancing Agroecosystems
The U. S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency request proposals for Enhancing Ecosystem Services From Agricultural Lands: Management, Quantification, and Developing Decision Support Tools. Agroecosystems of interest are those that are at high risk of losing existing ecosystem services due to land use conversion or change and environmental impacts. Projects must address agroecosystems subject to the specific environmental stressors (climate change; water availability; reactive nitrogen; pests, weeds and invasive species; soil and land degradation) and could include those that are at or appear to be past the ‘tipping point.’ $4.5 million expected to be available, up to 9 awards anticipated. Responses due May 26, 2009.
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National Science Foundation New Innovator (DP2) Award program
The NIH Directors New Innovator (DP2) Award program was created in 2007 to support a small number of new investigators of exceptional creativity who propose bold and highly innovative new research approaches that have the potential to produce a major impact on broad, important problems in biomedical and behavioral research. The New Innovator Awards complement ongoing efforts by NIH and its Institutes and Centers to fund new investigators through R01 grants, which continue to be the major sources of NIH support for new investigators. The competition for the New Innovator Award in fiscal year 2009 will proceed in two phases. The first phase is a pre-application phase in response to PAR-09-013. Pre-applications will be evaluated by a group of external reviewers, and those investigators whose submissions are judged to be the most outstanding will be notified of the opportunity to submit full applications under this FOA. The 2009 New Innovator Awardees will be selected from this group of applicants. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the DP2 grant mechanism. Pre-applications for 2009 New Innovator Awards were solicited under PAR-09-013. Applicants should read both FOAs. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Total funding available is approximately $55.7 million for the five-year period. It is anticipated that up to 24 awards will be made in 2009. Due May 27, 2009.
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Community Economic Development
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requests proposals for Community Economic Development (CED) Projects. CED supports Community Development Corporation efforts to assist community economic development activities designed to address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the creation of employment and business opportunities in low-income communities. CED focuses on industries that have viable short and long term job outlooks and present no obvious long term risks. One recommended strategy for sustaining growth is creating jobs in high growth sectors which include, but are not limited to, Recycling, Renewable or Alternative Energy, Transportation or Advanced Manufacturing. $29.1 million expected to be available, up to 47 awards anticipated. Responses due May 28, 2009.
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Clean Cities Petroleum Reduction – ARRA
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector. Through this initiative, DOE seeks projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The installation or acquisition of infrastructure to support alt fuel or advanced technology vehicles is also eligible. Lead applicants must be a designated Clean Cities Coalition. $300 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated. Responses due May 29, 2009.
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June
Grants Address Native American Issues
The Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the uniqueness of Native peoples throughout the Americas. The Fund’s primary grantmaking program areas include: Arts and Cultural Expression, Environmental Health and Justice, Human Rights, Sacred Earth, Sustainable Communities, Intergenerational Leadership, and Women’s Leadership. Grants from $500 to $5,000 are provided three times per year to Native communities that address one or more of the Fund’s program areas. (Mini-grants of up to $500 are reviewed throughout the year.) Application guidelines and a cover sheet form are available on the Fund’s website. The next application deadline is June 1, 2009.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) – NSF
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. SBIR seeks to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal R&D needs. NSF will support high quality projects on important scientific, engineering, or science and engineering education problems and opportunities that could lead to significant commercial and public benefit if the research is successful. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Advanced Materials, and Manufacturing, and Biotech and Chemical Technologies. $30 million expected to be available, up to 225 awards anticipated. Responses due June 9, 2009.
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USDA Announces Energy Audit Applications for Grants Now Being Accepted
On March 11, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA is accepting funding applications from eligible entities for grants to conduct energy audits under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The audits are intended to help agriculture producers and rural small businesses identify ways to reduce energy consumption. Audits are required for energy efficiency projects funded by REAP costing over $50,000. Parties seeking audits must pay 25 percent of audit costs. State, tribal or local government, land-grant colleges and universities, or other institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives, and public power entities are eligible to receive funds. Application materials may be obtained through www.grants.gov or by contacting one of Rural Development’s Rural Energy Coordinators. Applications for grants must be submitted on paper or electronically no later than June 9.
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USDA Announces Rural Energy Technical Assistance Funding
The 2008 Farm Bill’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) added, for the first time, a new Energy Audit and Technical Assistance program to REAP. Congress added a separate section for this program in REAP in the 2008 Farm Bill. This new program offers grants to government entities, institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives and public power entities to implement energy audit and renewable energy development assistance programs that serve agricultural producers and rural small businesses to help cut energy waste and develop clean energy production. To be clear – this energy technical assistance program is for government and rural electric cooperative/private power entities. Also, although the REAP statute suggests that other similar entities, such as non-profit trade associations, could be eligible to apply, this year USDA chose not to allow such entities to apply for program grants. Deadline to apply for grants is June 10, 2009.
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NSF Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities: Departmental Multi-user Instrumentation
The Departmental Multi-User Instrumentation component of CRIF (CRIF:MU) provides funds to universities, colleges, and consortia thereof for the purchase of multi-user instruments. The maximum request is $500,000 for instrumentation. Up to an additional $100,000, including indirect cost, may be requested for personnel who are needed to support cyber-enhanced projects if the instrument is cyber-enabled. Due Jun 23, 2009.
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2009-2010
NSF Advances in Biological Informatics
The Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI) program seeks to encourage new approaches to the analysis and dissemination of biological knowledge for the benefit of both the scientific community and the broader public. The ABI program is especially interested in the development of informatics tools and resources that have the potential to advance, or transform, research in biology supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences at the National Science Foundation. Due Aug 11, 2009.
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NSF Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering. This program supports research that advances the fundamental knowledge base of cellular and biomolecular processes, and eventually to the development of generic enabling technology and practical application. Average individual awards $120K. Responses due September 15, 2009.
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NSF Environmental Sustainability
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Environmental Sustainability Program. This program supports research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and natural systems. General areas of research include: Industrial Ecology, Green Engineering, Ecological Engineering, and Earth Systems Engineering. Average individual awards $100K. Responses due September 15, 2009.
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NSF Energy for Sustainability
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Energy for Sustainability Program. This program supports research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage, and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable, including solar, wind and biomass. Average individual awards $100K. Responses due September 15, 2009.
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NSF Thermal Transport Processes
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Thermal Transport Processes Program, for engineering research aimed at gaining a basic understanding of the microscopic and macroscopic levels of thermal transport phenomena (heat and mass transfer) underlying energy conversion and conservation, the synthesis and processing of materials, cooling and heating of infrastructure and equipment, and more. An active understanding of thermal transport in energy conversion and conservation processes is vital to reduce the nation’s dependence on petroleum. Awards NTE $100K. Responses due September 15, 2009.
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NSF Environmental Engineering
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Environmental Engineering Program. This program supports research and educational activities, with the goal of applying engineering principles to understand and reduce adverse effects of solid, liquid, and gaseous discharges into land, inland and coastal waters, and air that result from human activity and that impair the ecological and economic value of those resources. Average individual awards $100K. Responses due September 15, 2009.
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Economic Development Assistance Programs
U.S. Dept of Commerce EDA solicits applications for the following programs under PWEDA: (i) Public Works; (ii) Planning; (iii) Local Technical Assistance; and (iv) Economic Adjustment Assistance. EDA will provide Public Works investments to support the construction or rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities necessary to generate or retain private sector jobs and investments, attract private sector capital, and promote regional competitiveness, including investments that expand and upgrade infrastructure to attract new industry, support technology-led development, accelerate new business development, and enhance the ability of regions to capitalize on opportunities presented by free trade. Application can be sent in on Sep 30, 2009. Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received.
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Office of Science
The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, announces its continuing interest in receiving proposals in areas including, but not limited to: Basic energy sciences, biological and environmental research, and workforce development for teachers and scientists. Proposals accepted through September 30, 2009.
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NSF Partnerships for Innovation
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Partnerships for Innovation Program. This program seeks to stimulate the transformation of knowledge into innovations that create new wealth; build strong local, regional and national economies; and improve the national well-being; broaden participation in activities to meet the diverse workforce needs; and catalyze or enhance enabling infrastructure that is necessary to foster and sustain innovation in the long-term. $9.5 million expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated. Letters of Intent due October 31, 2009, final proposals due December 31, 2009.
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Clean and Efficient Transit Investments – ARRA
The U.S Department of Transportation requests proposals for Recovery Act Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction. Through this initiative, DOT will provide grants to public transit agencies for capital investments that will assist in reducing the energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions of their public transit agencies. $100 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated. Responses due March 10, 2010.
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Tribal Transit Program – ARRA
The U.S Department of Transportation requests proposals for the Recovery Act Tribal Transit Program. Through this program, DOT will provide grants to federally recognized Indian Tribes for public transportation capital projects for use in public transportation. $17 million expected to be available. Responses due March 10, 2010.
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American Recovery Program – ARRA
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) requests proposals for the EDA American Recovery Program, for projects that advance economic growth by assisting communities and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment. Priority consideration will be given to regions that have experienced sudden and severe economic dislocation and job loss due to corporate restructuring. Applicants may apply for the following programs: 1) Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Program, and 2) Economic Adjustment Assistance Program. Responses due June 30, 2010.
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Assisted Housing – Energy Efficiency and Green Retrofit – ARRA
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces its intent to request proposals for Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit. This initiative will provide grants and loans to property owners receiving Section 202, Section 8, or Section 811 project-based assistance, to make energy and green retrofit investments in the property, to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the property, the continued operation and maintenance of energy efficiency technologies, and the timely expenditure of funds. $250 million expected to be available. Program details, including application procedures, will be posted on or about February 16, 2009.
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CERTs Programs
