#### Solicitations (Issue 155)

#### 9/16/06

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#### 1) Design Competition for Sustainability 

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

4th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for

Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity, and the Planet. This

competition supports teams of college students to research, develop,

and design solutions to challenges to sustainability. Areas of

interest include: Energy, Agriculture, the Built Environment, Water,

Materials and Chemicals and Information Technology. \$1.25 million

expected to be available, up to 60 awards anticipated. Responses due

12/21/06. For more info, contact Tom Barnwell at:

<barnwell.thomas@epa.gov> or go to:

<http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2007/2007_p3_4thannual.html>.

Refer to Sol# EPA-G2007-P3-Z3. (Grants.gov 8/21/06)

#### 2) Graduate Fellowships for the Environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for

Graduate Fellowships, for master's and doctoral level students in

environmental fields of study. 18 areas of interest identified

including, but not limited to: Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental

Economics, Urban/Regional Planning, and Environmental Decision Making.

\$5.9 million expected to be available, 65 fellowships anticipated.

Responses due 11/28/06. For more info, contact Stephanie Willett at

<2007FellowshipsRFP@epa.gov> or go to:

<http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2007/2007_star_fellow.html>.

Refer to Sol# EPA-F2007-STAR. (Grants.gov 8/29/06)

#### 3) Undergraduate Fellowships for the Environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for

Undergraduate Fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental

fields of study. 7 areas of interest identified which include, but

are not limited to, Environmental Science and Economics. \$622K

expected to be available, 15 awards anticipated. Responses due

11/29/06. For more info, contact Georgette Boddie at

<boddie.georgette@epa.gov> or go to:

<http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2007/2007_star_gro_undergrad.html>. Refer

to Sol# EPA-F2007-GRO-P1. (Grants.gov 8/31/06)

#### 4) Universal Design

The National Endowment for the Arts requests proposals for the

Universal Design Leadership Project. Work would include creating

greater public awareness of and demand for universal designed

environments. The intent of universal design is to simplify life for

everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment

more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost.

\$50K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due

11/2/06. For more info, contact William Hummel at <contracts@arts.gov>

or go to: <http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/RFP/UniversalDesign.html>.

Refer to Sol# PS06-05. (Grants.gov 8/28/06)

**5) Clean School Bus USA -- Region 8**

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

School Bus USA, for retrofit and/or replacement projects that reduce

pollution from school buses within the Region 8 states which include

MT, CO, UT, WY, ND and SD. \$415K expected to be available, up to 10

awards anticipated. Responses due 11/3/06. For more info, contact

Jeffrey Kimes at <kimes.jeffrey@epa.gov> or go to:

[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10883](javascript:ol('http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10883');).
Refer

to Sol# EPA-R8-CSB-2006. (Grants.gov 9/1/06)

**6) Rocky Mountain Clean Diesel Collaborative - Region 8**

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

Rocky Mountain Clean Diesel Collaborative, for projects that will

demonstrate effective emission control technologies and methods for

reducing diesel emissions within Region 8 states which include MT, CO,

UT, WY, ND and SD. \$100K expected to be available, up to 4 awards

anticipated. Responses due 11/30/06. For more info, contact

Kerri Fiedler at <fiedler.kerri@epa.gov> or go to:

[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10886](javascript:ol('http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10886');).

Refer to Sol# EPA-R8-RMCDC-2006. (Grants.gov 9/1/06)

**7) NSF SBIR/STTR**

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Small

Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer

Program Phase I. The primary objective of the NSF SBIR/STTR Program

is to provide opportunities for small firms to undertake cutting-edge

research that would have a high potential economic payoff if the

research is successful. Four broad areas of interest identified which

include: Biotechnology, Electronics, Emerging Opportunities, and

Information Technology. \$16.25 million expected to be available, up

to 150 awards anticipated. Responses due 12/4/06. For more info,

contact Rosemarie Wesson at <rwesson@nsf.gov> or go to:

<http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06598>.

Refer to Sol# 06-598. (Grants.gov 8/28/06)

#### 8) Community Development Financial Institutions 

The U.S. Department of Treasury requests applications for the

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The Fund

provides financial and technical assistance to community-based

organizations, known as community development financial institutions,

that provide financing and related services to communities and

populations that lack access to credit, capital and financial

services. CFDI supports economic development, affordable housing and

community development financial services. \$26 million expected to be

available, 75 awards anticipated. Responses due 11/14/06. For more

info, contact <cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov> or go to:

<http://www.cdfifund.gov/what_we_do/programs_id.asp?programID=7>.

Refer to Sol# CDFI-2007-FATA. (Grants.gov 8/28/06)

#### 9) Wisconsin Energy and Environmental Research

Wisconsin\'s Focus on Energy requests proposals for the Environmental

Research Program. This initiative supports research projects that

study the environmental effects of electrical generation and

transmission in WI. Research areas of interest include the siting of

renewable energy facilities, the ecological impacts of transmission

line development, and the effects of global warming and greenhouse

gasses. \$235K expected to be available. A notice of Intent to

Propose is required and is due 10/16/06, final proposals due

10/30/06. For more info, contact <EnRshinfo@focusonenergy.com>

or go to: <http://focusonenergy.com/page.jsp?pageId=892>.

**10) Agriculture Research Grants**

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research,

Education, and Extension Service requests applications for the

National Research Initiative (NRI) Competitive Grants Program. The

NRI supports scientific research relevant to agriculture, food, the

environment, and communities. 41 areas of interest identified,

including but not limited to: Biobased Products and Bioenergy

Production Research; Water and Watersheds; Global Change Initatives;

Air Quality; Rural Development; Agricultural Prosperity for Small and

Medium-Sized Farms. Due dates and requirements for Letters of Intent

(range 10/5/06 -- 12/6/06), final proposal due dates

(range 10/9/06 -- 8/14/07), and contact information vary by program

area. \$181 million expected to be available, award range \$5K to

\$1.5 million. For more info, contact <electronic@csrees.usda.gov> or go

to: <http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/nri_rfa.html>. Refer to

Sol# USDA-CSREES-NRI-000141. (Grants.gov 9/14/06)

**11) Biomaterials Research**

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the

Biomaterials Program, for the study of biologically related materials

and phenomena, including biological pathways to new materials.

Responses due 11/3/06. For more info, go to:

<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13699>.

Refer to Sol# PD-06-7623. (Grants.gov 8/28/06)

#### 12) Catalysis and Biocatalysis 

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Quantitative

Environmental and Integrative Biology. Areas of interest include but

are not limited to, sustainability, environmental catalysis, and basic

research related to green chemistry or the utilization of biorenewable

resources. Proposals accepted on an ongoing basis. For more info, go

to: <http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10773>.

Refer to Sol# PD-05-1401. (Grants.gov 8/28/06)

#### 13) Purchase of Fuel Cell System

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake CA announces

its intent to seek one or more hydrogen regenerative fuel cell systems

that produce between 1 and 5 kilowatts (kW) of power. The goal is to

be able to purchase these systems as building blocks to create larger

systems in the future. The solicitation will open on or about 10/2/06

and will close 30 days later. For more info, contact Theodore Fiske

at <Theodore.Fiske@navy.mil> or go to:

<http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/dept2/N6893606R0042/SynopsisP.html>.

Refer to Sol# N6893606R0042. (FBO 9/14/06)

#### 14) Sacramento Renewables

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District requests proposals for

Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements to meet the needs of the

District\'s Renewable Portfolio Standard and Greenergy Program.

Renewables include wind, small hydroelectric (30MW or less),

geothermal, landfill gas, direct combustion biomass, and biodiesel.

Responses due 10/3/06. For more info, contact Marco Lemes at

<mlemes@smud.org> or go to: <http://www.bids.smud.org/>.

Refer to Sol# 060309.CJB.

#### 15) Nevada Renewables

Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company seek to purchase

non-solar and non-Demand Side Management renewable resources.

Responses due 10/23/06. For more info, go to:

<http://www.nevadapower.com/company/RFPs/renewable/index.cfm>.

(Grant Power Network 9/8/06)

#### 16) ESPC Audit

The U.S. Army seeks a contractor to provide a complete audit of the

existing Fort Richardson, Alaska, Energy Savings Performance Contract

(ESPC). Work would include identifying, gathering and auditing

required information. Responses due 9/25/06. For more info, contact

Stephen Russell at <stephan.russell@us.army.mil> or go to:

[http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/USA/DABQ/DABQ03/W912CZ%2D06%2DR%2D0029/SynopsisP.html](http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/USA/DABQ/DABQ03/W912CZ-06-R-0029/SynopsisP.html).

Refer to Sol# W912CZ-06-R-0029. (FBO 9/16/06)

#### 17) Arctic Research 

The National Science Foundation requests proposals to Arctic Research

in areas including modeling, data analysis and field work.

\$16 million expected to be available, up to 40 awards anticipated.

Responses due 12/8/06. For more info, go to:

<http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06603>.

Refer to Sol# 06-603. (Grants.gov 9/8/06)

**18) Atmospheric Chemistry**

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Atmospheric

Chemistry research. Areas of interest include, but are not limited

to, measurement and modeling of the concentration and distribution of

gases and aerosols in the lower and middle atmosphere. Proposals

accepted on an ongoing basis. For more info, go to:

[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10764](javascript:ol('http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10764');).

Refer to Sol# PD-98-1524. (Grants.gov 8/28/06)

#### 19) Textile Pollution Prevention in Morocco

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for

Technical Assistance for Textile Sector Pollution Prevention in

Morocco. Work would include assistance and capacity building in areas

including, but not limited to, environmental auditing, energy and

water conservation, pollution prevention, waste minimization, cleaner

production, and environmental management systems. \$50K expected to be

available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due 10/9/06. For more

info, contact Dale Medearis at <medearis.dale@epa.gov> or go to:

<http://www.epa.gov/oia/grants/africa/morocco/tatspp0824.htm>.

Refer to Sol# EPA-OIA-2006-0012. (Grants.gov 8/29/06)

#### 20) Southern CA Schools

Edison International requests proposals from schools in its Southern

California service territory for the New Era Awards for Excellence in

K-12 Education. Awards are presented to schools who develop programs

that support underserved students in areas including, but not limited

to, environmental programs, energy efficiency, and energy conservation

programs. Award range \$5K to \$10K. Responses due 9/29/06. For more

info, go to: <http://www.edison.com/community/grants.asp?id=6361>.

(RFP Bulletin 9/1/06)

#### 21) New England Environmental Fund

The New England Grassroots Environment Fund's Boston Grants Initiative

seeks to increase engagement and citizen participation on

environmental health, environmental justice, and greenspace issues in

greater Boston. Applicants must be working on these types of

initiatives at a grassroots level in Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, or

Somerville. Grant range \$500 to \$10K. Responses due 10/15/06. For

more info, go to:
[http://www.grassrootsfund.org/boston/guide.html](javascript:ol('http://www.grassrootsfund.org/');).

(RFP Bulletin 9/1/06)

#### 22) Community Development in Nevada 

Charles Schwab Bank is accepting applications for its 2006 Community

Development Capacity Grant Program. This initiative is designed to

build the capacity of organizations in Washoe and Storey County Nevada

to undertake affordable housing and community development projects.

Award range \$5K to \$20K. Responses due 10/2/06. For more info,

go to:
<http://schwabbank.com/CommunityReinvestmentOverview.do#HowWeMeetOutCommitment>.
(RFP Bulletin 8/26/06)