Solicitations (Issue 183)

9/27/08

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1\) DOE SBIR/STTR

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Phase I of the

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business

Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. SBIR/STTR seeks to increase

private sector commercialization of technology developed through DOE

supported R&D, stimulate technological innovation in the private

sector, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded

research for economic and social benefits to the nation. Areas of

interest include, but are not limited to: Advanced battery electrode

development, advanced materials and technologies for cooling and waste

heat recovery, energy efficient membranes, technologies related to

energy storage for hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, energy

savings technologies for commodity manufacturing industries,

production of biofuels from biomass, advanced water power technology

development, wind energy technology development, geothermal

technologies, hydrogen, fuel cells, and infrastructure technologies,

solar energy, improved motor designs and power electronics,

advancements for hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and

climate control technology for fossil energy applications. The

complete list of topics is posted at:

[http://www.science.doe.gov/sbir/solicitations/FY%202009/C27_topics.pdf](http://www.science.doe.gov/sbir/solicitations/FY 2009/C27_topics.pdf).

\$36 million expected to be available, up to 360 awards anticipated.

Responses due 11/20/08. For more info, contact Carl Hebron at
sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov or go to:

https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/9648EC9FBF2AAE36852574C70063CD09?OpenDocument.

Refer to Sol# DE-PS02-08ER08-34. (Grants.gov 9/17/08)

2\) NSF STTR

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Small

Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR). STTR seeks to stimulate

technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the

role of small business concerns in meeting Federal R&D needs,

increasing the commercial application of federally supported research

results, and fostering and encouraging participation by socially and

economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses. Areas of

interest include: Materials for Sustainability, Bio-inspired

Materials and Systems, Smart Materials and Structures, and

Nanostructured Materials. \$5 million expected to be available, up to

35 awards anticipated. Letters of Intent are required and are due

1/14/09, final proposals due 2/25/09. For more info, contact

Cheryl Albus at calbus@nsf.gov or go to:

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08608.

Refer to Sol# 08-608. (Grants.gov 9/22/08)

3\) Transit GHG Strategies

The U.S. Department of Transportation requests proposals for the

Transit Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Management Compendium. Through

this initiative, DOT seeks a compendium of strategies for transit

agencies to reduce the GHG intensity of their services. The

compendium will serve as a central information point, as well as a

useful handbook to transit managers in planning and decision-making.

\$175K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due

11/3/08. For more info, contact Jarrett Stoltzfus at

Jarrett.Stoltzfus@dot.gov or go to:

http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants_financing_7829.html.

Refer to Sol# D2008-GHG-TRI. (Grants.gov 9/16/08)

4\) Woody Biomass Utilization

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests applications for the Woody

Biomass Utilization Grant Program. This program supports the efforts

of communities, entrepreneurs, and others turn residues from forest

restoration activities into marketable forest products and/or energy

products. \$4.3 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards

anticipated. Responses due 11/7/08. For more info, contact

Susan LeVan-Green at slevan@fs.fed.us or go to:

http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=42843.

Refer to Sol# USDA-FS-2009-01. (Grants.gov 9/12/08)

5\) Biofuel Development in Uganda

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency and the Ministry of Energy and

Mineral Development of Uganda, request proposals to provide technical

assistance for Balancing Biofuels and Food Security in Uganda. Areas

of assistance to include: Analysis of the potential biofuel market

within Uganda; comparison of potential biofuel resources and

technologies, and provide cost-benefit analyses to show the true

impact of developing one resource verses another; and recommendations

of appropriate regulations to govern the market and potential

incentives for the development of safe and responsible biofuel

production. Responses due 11/7/08. For more info, contact

Evangela Kunene at ekunene@ustda.gov or go to:
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f0aba0e1d62599338c85fc2b7d09afd6&tab=core&\_cview=1.
Refer to Sol# 0811020A. (FBO 9/27/08)

6\) Water Efficiency and Green Building

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for

National Risk Management Research Laboratory Advanced Decentralized

Water/Energy Network Design for Sustainable Infrastructure. Through

this initiative, EPA seeks the development of a total water management

approach by incorporating water efficiency into "green" certification

programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

and the U.S. Green Building Council rating system. \$1.25 million

expected to be available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due 10/7/08.

For more info, contact Cynthia Johnson at johnson.cynthia@epa.gov or

go to:

http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=42672.

Refer to Sol# EPA-ORD-NRMRL-CI-08-09. (Grants.gov 8/21/08)

7\) Student Design Competition for Sustainability

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the

6th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for

Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet. This

program supports science-based designs developed by interdisciplinary

student teams that benefit people by improving their quality of life,

promote prosperity by developing local economies, and protect the

planet by conserving resources and minimizing pollution. P3 seeks to

respond to the technical needs of the world while moving towards the

goal of sustainability. Areas of interest include: Agriculture,

Materials and Chemicals, Energy, Information Technology, Water, and

the Built Environment. \$950K expected to be available, up to 50

awards anticipated. Responses due 12/23/08. For more info, contact

Cynthia Nolt-Helms at nolt-helms.cynthia@epa.gov or go to:

http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_p3.html.

Refer to Sol# EPA-G2009-P3-Q(1-6). (Grants.gov 9/23/08)

8\) Environmental Fellowships for Undergraduate

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for

Greater Research Opportunities. GRO provides undergraduate

fellowships in environmental fields of study. Areas of interest

include, but are not limited to: Green Building Engineering,

Environmental Engineering, and Urban and Land Use Planning. \$930K

expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated. Responses

due 12/11/08. For more info, contact Georgette Boddie at

boddie.georgette@epa.gov or go to:

http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_gro_undergrad.html.

Refer to EPA-F2008U-GRO-(P1-Q2). (Grants.gov 9/5/08)

9\) Environmental Info Exchange

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the

Exchange Network Grant Program. The Network is an Internet and

standards-based, secure information network that facilitates the

electronic sharing, integration, analysis, reporting, and use of

environmental data from many different sources. This program provides

support to organizations to develop the information technology and

information management capabilities needed to actively participate in

the Exchange Network. \$11 million expected to be available, up to

50 awards anticipated. Responses due 11/21/08. For more info,

contact Edward Mixon at mixon.edward@epa.gov or go to:

http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=42875.

Refer to Sol# EPA-OEI-09-01. (Grants.gov 9/17/08)

10\) Brownfields Job Training Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for

Brownfields Job Training Grants. This program supports environmental

job training projects that will facilitate the assessment,

remediation, or preparation of brownfield sites. \$2.5 million

expected to be available, up to 13 awards anticipated. Responses due

11/15/08. For more info, including a list of Regional contacts, go

to: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/grants-funding.htm. Refer to

Sol# EPA-OSWER-OBLR-08-10. (Grants.gov 8/28/08)

11\) Brownfields Assessment Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for

Brownfields Assessment Grants. This program supports projects to

inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct planning and community

involvement related to brownfield sites. \$37.5 million expected to be

available, up to 183 awards anticipated. Responses due 11/14/08. For

more info, including a list of Regional contacts, go to:

http://www.epa.gov/oswer/grants-funding.htm. Refer to

Sol# EPA-OSWER-OBLR-08-07. (Grants.gov 8/26/08)

12\) Brownfields Cleanup Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for

Brownfields Cleanup Grants for cleanup activities at specific

brownfield sites owned by the applicants. \$27 million expected to be

available, up to 135 awards anticipated. Responses due 11/14/08. For

more info, including a list of Regional contacts, go to:

http://www.epa.gov/oswer/grants-funding.htm. Refer to

Sol# EPA-OSWER-OBLR-08-08. (Grants.gov 8/26/08)

13\) Brownfields Revolving Loan Funds

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for

Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants. This program provides funds

for grant recipients to capitalize a revolving fund, make loans and

provide subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites.

\$16.8 million expected to be available, up to 11 awards anticipated.

Responses due 11/14/08. For more info, including a list of Regional

contacts, go to: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/grants-funding.htm. Refer

to Sol# EPA-OSWER-OBLR-08-09. (Grants.gov 8/26/08)

14\) Green Business Park Development - New York

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority seeks a

contractor to aid in the development of the Saratoga Technology Energy

Park (STEP). The selected firm will be responsible for updating the

STEP Master Plan, periodic revisions to the STEP land plan, and

advising on land use issues and building plans, among other tasks.

All new buildings within STEP are to be Leadership in Energy &

Environmental Design (LEED) certified. This 280-acre parcel, located

in Malta, NY, is the first park in the nation devoted to the R&D and

commercialization of clean energy and environmental technologies.

Responses due 11/23/08. For more info, contact Kevin Hunt at

klh@nyserda.org or go to: <http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1258rfp.asp>.

Refer to Sol#1258.

15\) Renewables - Oklahoma

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Oklahoma, seeks between 50 MW

and 200 MW of renewable energy resources. Responses due 10/7/08. For

more info, contact John Wynne at WFECRFP@bv.com or go to:

http://www.wfec.com/operations/rfp_and_interest.asp.

(Green Power Network 9/19/08)

16\) Renewables - Texas

CPS Energy, Texas, seeks up to 100 MW of solar energy resources from

operators, owners, and/or developers of solar energy generation

facilities located within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas

(ERCOT) Region. Responses due 10/31/08. For more info, contact

Raul Cardenas at solar@cpsenergy or go to:

http://www.cpsenergy.com/Services/Generate_Deliver_Energy/Renewable_Energy/Solar_Partner/index.asp.

(Green Power Network 9/12/08)

17\) Environmental School Grants - Kansas

The KS Department of Health and Environment and the KS Association for

Conservation and Environmental Education request proposals for the

KS Green Schools Grant Program. This program is designed to encourage

schools to develop environmental projects that improve the

environment; make schools a healthier place to learn, play, and work;

and save money through reduced use of resources. Grant projects must

address air quality, climate change, solid waste reduction and

recycling, or water management through an integrated holistic approach

emphasizing public health or environment related issues. Individual

awards NTE \$4.5K. Responses accepted through 6/30/09. For more info,

go to:
http://www.kansasgreenschools.org/kansas-green-schools-grant-program.
(Foundation Center RFP Bulletin 9/26/08)