On April 19-20 I attended the Northern Plains and Rocky Mountain Consortium Green Jobs Conference in Des Moines. The consortium is comprised of IA, NE, MT, WY, UT; event info here: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=945410 This is where much of the ARRA funding went in these states – trying to get a handle on where green jobs are and whether they are increasing in number or whether the educational support structure (plans of study as offered by Career Clusters http://www.careerclusters.org/resources/web/pos.cfm ) are available.
My great disappointment with their efforts is that they chose not to tie any measurement of green jobs to environmental outcomes. (Really?)  

But the wonky side of me likes the definition of green jobs that BLS crafted (findable on this page http://www.bls.gov/green/ ) especially the segment that focuses on process rather than the part that focuses on specific NAICS segments or products. I think it’s a bit wrong-headed to say that all jobs associated with building and installing wind turbines are green – environmental impact varies with material and process choices. But I do like the idea that every job can have an impact on energy efficiency of an operation, as embodied in the second part of the definition.  It’s unfortunate that BLS isn’t going to support an annual survey of this second, process-oriented, part of their green jobs definition. Why?  Because it's just this sort of improvement that technical assistance providers have been doing for decades.

In my mind that offers a real opportunity for EPA P2 office to help other federal agencies identify measures that promote source reduction.

Greetings – Here is Issue 210:    

Thanks to Laurie Brown once more for her great compilation of funding solicitations.  I’ve edited the list to include solicitations applicable to Region 7.  Feel free to pass this newsletter on to colleagues that may be interested.  If anyone you know would like to sign up to receive unedited funding newsletters send a subscription request to laurie.e.brown@comcast.net.  

If you would like to announce an RFP in one of these newsletters, forward a summary to Laurie Brown at the email address listed above.

There are 14 funding notices included in this issue.  

1)  Green Economies
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, requests proposals for i6 Green.  This multi-agency competition focuses on the nexus between economic development and environmental quality, spotlighting the best ideas that contribute to a vibrant, innovative clean economy.  Applicants must address a persistent problem or an unaddressed opportunity with a sense of urgency and demonstrate how an i6 Green Proof of Concept Center will avoid duplication of existing efforts, remove road blocks, and spark sustainable economic opportunities in the applicant’s region.  $6 million expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated.  Letters of Intent are required, and are due 5/2/11, final proposals due 5/26/11.  For more info, including Regional contacts, go to:  http://www.eda.gov/i6.  Refer to Sol# I6GREENEDA031011.  (Grants.gov 3/10/11)

2)  Green Job Training
The U.S. Department of Labor requests proposals for Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants Program.  This program provides support to community colleges and other institutions of higher education to expand and improve their ability to deliver education and career training programs that can be completed in two years or less, are suited for workers who are eligible for training under the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program, and prepare program participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations.  Up to $500 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE $20 million.  Responses due 4/21/11.  For more info, contact Melissa Abdullah at Abdullah.Melissa@dol.gov or go to: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm.  Refer to Sol# SGA-DFA-PY-10-03.  (Grants.gov 1/20/11)

3)  Transportation in Parks
The U.S. Department of Transportation requests proposals for the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program.  This program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems such as buses, trams and non-motorized systems in, and in the vicinity of, federally-managed parks and public lands.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, projects that introduce innovative technologies, prevent or mitigate adverse impact on a natural resource, and that reduce congestion and pollution.  $25 million expected to be available, up to 45 awards anticipated.  Responses due 5/9/11.  For more info, contact Patrick Centolanzi at Patrick.Centolanzi@dot.gov or go to: http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants_financing_7829.html.  Refer to Sol# FTA-2011-013-TPM-TRIP.  (Grants.gov 3/10/11)

4)  Hydrogen Storage R&D
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Research and Development for Hydrogen Storage.  This initiative will support R&D activities to enable the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.  Areas of interest include:  1) Reducing the cost of hydrogen storage tanks, and 2) New materials discovery.  $12 million expected to be available, up to 12 awards anticipated.  Letters of Intent are requested but not required and are due 4/8/11, final proposals due 4/29/11.  For more info, go to:  https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000421&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000421.  (Grants.gov 3/17/11)

5)  Pollution Prevention Information Network
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals the for Pollution Prevention (P2) Information Network.  This program funds regional centers that serve both unique regional P2 information needs and national audience needs for quality information on source reduction and related P2 practices.  $800K expected to be available, up to 8 awards anticipated.  Responses due 5/9/11.  For more info, contact Beth Anderson at Anderson.Beth@epa.gov or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/p2home/pubs/grants/index.htm.  Refer to Sol# EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-02.  (Grants.gov 3/25/11)

6) Siting Renewables
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for RE-Powering America’s Land:  Siting Renewable Energy on Potentially Contaminated Land and Mine Sites.  Through this initiative, EPA will support NREL-conducted feasibility studies to evaluate the potential development of renewable energy on potentially or formerly contaminated properties.  Up to 20 studies are anticipated.  Responses due 5/20/11.  For more info, contact Lura Matthews at Matthews.Lura@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/renewableenergyland/.  

7)  Indoor Air Quality - Region 7
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, requests proposals for Indoor Air Quality Projects, for projects that address the following:  1) Assistance with training schools on EPA’s IAQ Tools for Schools program, and 2) Indoor environmental asthma triggers and exposure education and/or training.  Projects must take place in IA, KS, MO or NE.  $170K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated.  Responses due 4/22/11.  For more info contact Greg Crable at Crable.Gregory@epamail.epa.gov or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/region7/grants_funding/r7_grant_opportunities.htm.  Refer to Sol# EPA-R7AWMD-11-001.  (Grants.gov 3/9/11)

8)  WaterSMART:  Climate Analysis Tools - Western States
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, requests proposals for WaterSMART: Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools.  This program is designed to enhance the management of water resources, including developing tools to assess the impacts of climate change on water resources.  Projects must take place in AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY, AS, GU, CNMI or the VI.  $1 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE $200K.  Responses due 5/13/11.  For more info, contact Michelle Maher at mmaher@usbr.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=77593.  Refer to Sol# R11SF80344.  (Grants.gov 3/9/11)

9)  WaterSMART: Water Treatment Projects - Western States
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, requests proposals for WaterSMART:  Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) Pilot and Demonstration Projects.  This program will support projects that address the technical, economic, and environmental viability of treating and using brackish groundwater, seawater, impaired waters, or otherwise creating new water supplies within a specific locale.  AWT is a crucial element of any plan to address western water issues.  Projects must take place in AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY, AS, GU, CNMI or the VI.  $2 million expected to be available, up to 8 awards anticipated.   Responses due 5/11/11.  For more info, contact Michelle Maher at mmaher@usbr.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=77613.  Refer to Sol# R11SF80351.  (Grants.gov 3/9/11)

10)  Conservation Innovation - Multiple States and Territories
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Program in multiple states and territories.  CIG seeks to stimulate innovative conservation approaches and technologies, in conjunction with agricultural production.  Areas of interest vary by state/territorial priorities but may include areas such as transitioning to organic production, farm energy conservation, and carbon sequestration in soil.

1)  Missouri:  $150K expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated.  Responses due 4/28/11.  For more info, contact James Crossley at james.crossley@mo.usda.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=82013.  Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-MO-11-01.  (Grants.gov 3/24/11)

2)  (this one is for Jim Callier @ EPA, he’s recently back from duty in Guam – RY) Pacific Islands - Hawaii, GU, AS and CNMI:  $300K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated.  Responses due 5/20/11.  For more info, contact Stephen Case at stephen.case@hi.usda.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=82213.  Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-HI-11-02.  (Grants.gov 3/24/11)

Greetings – Here is Issue 209:    

Thanks to Laurie Brown once more for her great compilation of funding solicitations.  I’ve edited the list to include solicitations applicable to Region 7.  Feel free to pass this newsletter on to colleagues that may be interested.  If anyone you know would like to sign up to receive unedited funding newsletters send a subscription request to laurie.e.brown@comcast.net.  

If you would like to announce an RFP in one of these newsletters, forward a summary to Laurie Brown at the email address listed above.

There are 18 funding notices included in this issue.  

1)  Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program.  This program supports projects that address local environmental and public health issues within an affected community; it is designed to help communities understand and address their exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks.  $1.2 million expected to be available, up to 44 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/31/11.  For more info, including Regional contacts, go to:  http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-smgrants.html.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OECA-OEJ-11-01.  (Grants.gov 1/28/11)

2)  Sustainable Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable Communities.  Through this RFP, EPA seeks to increase local governments and tribal communities to increase their capacity to successfully implement smart growth and sustainable communities development approaches that protect the environment, improve public health, facilitate job creation and economic opportunity, and improve overall quality of life.  $2.5 million expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/31/11.  For more info, contact Kevin Nelson at nelson.kevin@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/grants/epa_op_osc_11_01.htm.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OP-OSC-11-01.  (Grants.gov 2/10/11)

3)  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, resource conservation, creation of business efficiencies, and institutionalization and integration of P2.  $4.1 million expected to be available, up to 50 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/28/11.  For more info, including Regional contacts, go to: http://www.epa.gov/p2/.  Refer to Sol# EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-04.  (Grants.gov 1/31/11)

4)  Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, request proposals for the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.  Through this RFP, CDC seeks projects that reduce or eliminate housing-related health hazards and that promote housing that is healthy, safe, affordable, and accessible.   Special emphasis should be placed on populations who suffer disproportionately from housing-related disease.  $69 million expected to be available, up to 40 awards anticipated.  Letters of Intent are requested but not required, and are due 2/28/11, final proposals due 3/18/11.  For more info, contact Barry Brooks at BBrooks@cdc.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=67294.  Refer to Sol# CDC-RFA-EH11-1102.  (Grants.gov 1/31/11)

5)  Environmental Fellowships
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program.  This fellowship program provides students with an opportunity to participate in a project directly related to their field of study.  Fields of interest include:  Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law; Environmental Management and Administration; Environmental Science; and Public Relations and Communications.  $150K expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/4/11.  For more info, contact Ginger Potter at potter.ginger@epa.gov or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/education/NNEMS/.  Refer to Sol# EPA-EED-11-01.  (Grants.gov 1/27/11)

6)  Climate Change Impacts on Air and Water Quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Impacts on Air Quality and Water Quality with a Changing Global Climate.  Through this RFP, EPA seeks projects focused on the development of assessments, tools and techniques, and demonstration of innovative technologies for providing information and capacity to adequately prepare for climate-induced changes in extreme events in the context of air and water quality management.  $6 million expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated.  Responses due 4/18/11.  For more info, contact Bryan Bloomer at bloomer.bryan@epa.gov or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_star_extremeevent.html.  Refer to Sol# EPA-G2011-STAR-D1.  (Grants.gov 1/24/11)

7)  Wind Power Drivetrain Development
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for U.S. Wind Power: Next Gen Drivetrain Development.  Through this RFP, DOE seeks applications to advance the current state-of-the art in wind turbine drivetrains by developing concepts and designs for the next generation of drivetrain systems.  $7.5 million expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated.  Letters of Intent are required and are due 3/7/11, final proposals due 4/1/11.  For more info, contact Jane Sanders at jane.sanders@go.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000439&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000439.  (Grants.gov 2/7/11)

8)  Removing Market Barriers to Offshore Wind
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for U.S. Offshore Wind: Removing Market Barriers.  Areas of interest include: Offshore Wind Market and Economic Analysis; Environmental Risk Reduction; Manufacturing and Supply Chain Development; Transmission Planning and Interconnection Studies; Optimized Infrastructure and Operations; Resource Characterization and Design Conditions; Impact on Electronic Equipment in the Marine Environment.  $18 million expected to be available, up to 24 awards anticipated.  Letters of Intent are required and are due 3/11/11, preliminary proposals due 3/25/11, and final proposals due 6/10/11.  For more info, contact Fania Gordon at fania.gordon@go.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000414&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000414.  (Grants.gov 2/7/11)

9)  Offshore Wind Technology Development
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for U.S. Offshore Wind: Technology Development.  Through this RFP, DOE seeks proposals which address Technology Development through Modeling & Analyses Tools to Assess Offshore Wind Technologies and Innovative Hardware System Concepts. $5.1 million expected to be available, up to 8 awards anticipated.  Pre-applications are required and are due 4/1/11, final proposals due 6/17/11.  For more info, contact Kerry Hebert at kerry.hebert@go.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000415&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000415.  (Grants.gov 2/7/11)

10)  Strategic Energy Technologies
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for Strategic Technologies.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:   Energy and Self-Sufficient Operations:  Novel low weight/high efficiency power generator technologies; Power harvesting technologies and devices; Energy-related power systems and portable power technologies; Geothermal energy systems; Large scale efficient energy storage; Large scale efficient hydrogen storage; Regenerative or reverse solid oxide fuel cells; and Fuel flexible generators.  Responses accepted to 9/7/11.  For more info, contact baa10-83@darpa.mil or go to:   https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cde78be045531bd608d217cb3c4cf663&tab=core&_cview=0.  Refer to Sol# DARPA-BAA-10-83.  (Grants.gov 2/9/11)

11)  Energy Demonstrations
The U.S. Department of Defense seeks proposals for demonstration of energy technologies at DoD installations.  Areas of interest include: Smart Micro-Grids and Energy Storage to Increase Energy Security Installations; Renewable Energy Generation; Advanced Component Technologies to Improve Building Energy Efficiency; Advanced Building Energy Management and Control; and Tools and Processes for Design, Assessment and Decision-Making Associated with Energy Use and Management.  Pre-proposals due 3/24/11.  For more info, contact Deborah Sheehan at dsheehan@hgl.com or go to: http://www.serdp-estcp.org/Funding-Opportunities/ESTCP-Solicitations/Installation-Energy-Solicitation.  Refer to FY12 ESTCP Energy New Start Proposals. (Green Power Network 2/11/11)  

12)  DOE SBIR/STTR Phase II
The U.S. Department of Energy invites all DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Awardees from FY 2010 to submit Phase II grant applications. The purpose of Phase II is to perform the R&D required to meet the DOE objectives stated in the technical topic of the Phase I funding notice. In addition, it is intended that the small business grantee would be in a position to pursue commercial applications of the R&D at the end of Phase II.  $116 million expected to be available, up to 120 awards anticipated.  Responses due 4/4/11.  For more info, contact Carl Hebron at carl.hebron@science.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000508&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000508.  (Grants.gov 2/16/11)

13)  Power Electronics for Electric Utility Applications
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Power Electronics Research and Development for Electric Utility Applications.  Through this RFP, DOE seeks applications focused on developing Gallium Nitride on Silicon power electronic devices with the power levels and switching frequencies required for enabling the next generation of high-powered utility applications.  $15 million expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/18/11.  For more info, contact Kellyn Cassell at kellyn.cassell@netl.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000461&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000461.  (Grants.gov 2/4/11)

14)  Tribal Environmental Regulatory Enhancement
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requests proposals for Environmental Regulatory Enhancement.  This RFP will the support the development, enforcement, and monitoring of tribal environmental quality and regulatory programs.  $750K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated.  Responses due 4/1/11.  For more info, contact Mark Allender at mark.allender@acf.hhs.gov or go to: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NR-0142.  Refer to Sol# HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NR-0142.  (Grants.gov 1/31/11)

15)  Safe Tribal Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Support to the National Tribal Water Council.  Through this RFP, EPA seeks projects to conduct, coordinate, and promote the acceleration of research, studies, training, and demonstration projects that will support the participation of the National Tribal Water Council and tribes to prevent, reduce, and eliminate pollution to waters, and protect drinking water in Indian Country.   $880K expected to be available, up to 1 award anticipated.  Responses due 4/11/11.  For more info, contact Felicia Wright at wright.felicia@epa.gov or go to:  http://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/tribal/.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OW-IO-11-01.  (Grants.gov 2/10/11)

16)  Conservation Innovation – Multiple States and Territories
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Program in multiple states and territories.  CIG seeks to stimulate innovative conservation approaches and technologies, in conjunction with agricultural production.  Areas of interest vary by state/territorial priorities but may include areas such as transitioning to organic production, farm energy conservation, and carbon sequestration in soil.
a) Kansas:  $200K expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/25/11.  For more info, contact Erin Riffey at erin.riffey@ks.usda.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=71893.  Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-KS-11-01.  (Grants.gov 2/16/11)

17)  Climate Change Advisor - Vietnam
The U.S. Agency for International Development requests proposals for a Senior Climate Change Advisor (SCAA).  As an important member of the USAID/Vietnam Mission team, the SCCA will serve as the USAID/Vietnam principal and lead official in the interagency process to formulate policy, develop program responses, design specific activities and implement the entire range of interventions in climate change.  Responses due 3/18/11.  For more info, contact Karittha Jenchiewchan at kjenchiewchan@usaid.gov or go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9f0a4cd33f507a424d66fa050b2fcb2b&tab=core&_cview=0.  Refer to Sol# RFP_486-11-019_Senior_Climate_Change_Advisor_Hanoi_Vietnam.  (FBO 2/20/11)

18)  GHG Emissions - Asia
The U.S. Agency for International Development requests proposals for Low-Emissions Asian Development (LEAD) Program.  The LEAD Program is intended to address Asia's contribution to global climate change and global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by assisting Asian governments, businesses, and others in establishing the key enabling conditions and tools needed to participate in emerging international GHG management frameworks and meet obligations under the Copenhagen Accord, as reaffirmed during the UN climate conference in Cancun in December 2010.  Responses due 3/17/11.  For more info, contact Praveena Virasingh at pvirasingh@usaid.gov or go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=28c0f2fe19d62391374ad298d5f6559f&tab=core&_cview=0.  Refer to Sol# 486-11-007.  (FBO 1/28/1)

Solicitations (Issue 208)
1/22/11

Greetings Subscribers – Here is Issue 208:    

Thanks to Laurie Brown once more for her great compilation of funding solicitations.  I’ve edited the list to include solicitations applicable to Region 7.  Feel free to pass this newsletter on to colleagues that may be interested.  If anyone you know would like to sign up to receive unedited funding newsletters send a subscription request to laurie.e.brown@comcast.net.  

If you would like to announce an RFP in one of these newsletters, forward a summary to Laurie Brown at the email address listed above.

There are 17 funding notices included in this issue.  

1)  Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency on Tribal Lands
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for First Steps Toward Developing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency on Tribal Lands.  Areas of interest include:  Strategic planning, energy options analysis, energy organization development, and human capacity building, related to sustainable energy efficiency implementation and/or renewable energy development.  Up to $1.5 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/3/11.  For more info, contact Paige Smith at paige.smith@go.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000422&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000422.  

2)  Energy Efficiency in Indian Country
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Energy Efficiency Development and Deployment in Indian Country.  Areas of interest include: 1) Feasibility studies to assess and determine the technical and economic feasibility of energy efficiency improvements to existing Tribally-owned buildings, and 2) Installation of energy efficiency improvements at existing Tribally-owned buildings.  Up to $4 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/16/11.  For more info, contact Kasey Koch at kasey.koch@go.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000423&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000423.  

3)  Renewable Energy in Indian Country
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Renewable Energy Development and Deployment in Indian Country.  Areas of interest include: 1)  Feasibility Studies to determine the technical and economic viability of a future renewable project, 2)  Development (pre-construction) activities leading to the deployment of renewable energy projects, and 3)  Deployment (construction) of renewable energy projects for power production.  Up to $4 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated.  Responses due 3/31/11.  For more info, contact Kathryn Buckley at kathryn.buckley@go.doe.gov or go to:  https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000424&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000424.

4)  Weatherization Formula Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the Weatherization Assistance Program Formula Grant.  The purpose of WAP is to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons, reduce residential expenditures, and improve health and safety.  Lead applicants must be agencies that administer the WAP program.  Approx. $180 million expected to be available, 50 awards anticipated.  Proposals due date varies by prime applicants program year.  For more info, contact Meghaan Hampton at Meghaan.Hampton@netl.doe.gov or go to:  https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000446&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000446.  (Grants.gov 1/14/11)

5)  Clean Diesel Finance Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the SmartWay Finance Program.  This program supports projects that reduce diesel emissions through the creation of national, tribal, regional, state or local finance programs.  As an example, programs that provide the loan recipient with a specific financial incentive to purchase or lease eligible retrofitted vehicles or equipment.  $6 million expected to be available, up to 2 awards anticipated.  Responses due 2/10/11.  For more info, contact Tyler Cooley at cooley.tyler@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-OTAQ-11-03.  (Grants.gov 1/13/11)

6)  Transit Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Transportation requests proposals for the Innovative Transit Workforce Development Program.  This RFP will support projects that demonstrate innovative workforce development practices and programs occurring in public transportation.   Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, worker training and retention, pre-employment training, and new innovative programs.   $1 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE $500K.  Responses due 3/15/11.  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# FTA-2011-009-TRI.  (Grants.gov 1/6/11)  

7)  Renewable/Efficiency Information Systems
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation seeks access to subscription-based, real-time information and data services that provides worldwide coverage of the following market sectors: Renewable Energy (including but not limited to: solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, biofuels, and ocean), Clean Technology, and Energy Efficiency.   Bids due 2/18/11.  For more info, contact Robert Campbell at rcamp@opic.gov or go to:  https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0d807f6e3445c4aab1231b19cdb03976&tab=core&_cview=0.  Refer to Sol# OPIC-11-R-0016.  (FBO 1/15/11)

8)  EnergyPlus Development
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory announces its intent to issue an RFP for development assistance for the U.S. Department of Energy’s whole building analysis program, EnergyPlus.  EnergyPlus is used by design professionals and consultants around the world to assess multiple building design alternatives to increase the energy efficiency of commercial buildings, reduce negative environmental impacts, improve economic performance, and improve the level of comfort for building occupants.  The RFP will be posted in or around late January 2011.  For more info, contact Loretta Schmidt at  loretta.schmidt@nrel.gov or go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=86bf0919aae455a8fdcb94579181d377&tab=core&_cview=0.  Refer to Sol# RXL-1-11909.  (FBO 1/15/11)

9)  GHG Support Services
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to seek Technical and Outreach Support Services for Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Development and Implementation.  Areas of support will include: Technical and Engineering Analyses; Regulatory Program and Guidance Development; Outreach, Communications, and Training; Data Systems and Information Technology; and Data Analytics and Publications. The RFP will be posted on or about 1/24/11, bids due 2/23/11.  For more info, contact Christopher Jenson at jenson.christopher@epa.gov or go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=81c527714f0290ba396a45b677acaafa&_cview=0.  Refer to Sol# DC-11-00003.  (FBO 1/8/11)

10)  Reducing Children's Environmental Exposures
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Building Capacity to Reduce Children's Environmental Exposures In Child-Occupied Settings.  This program seeks to address children's environmental health in underserved communities by building capacity to reduce exposures in child-occupied settings.  Targeted health hazards include, but are not limited to:  Lead, mercury, and arsenic; air pollutants, both indoor and ambient; radon; carbon monoxide; asbestos; and water pollution. $1.5 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated.  Responses due 2/18/11.  For more info, contact Kathy Seikel at seikel.kathy@epa.gov or go to: http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/grants.htm.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OCHP-01-2011.  (Grants.gov 1/12/11)

11)  Community Action and the Environment  
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program.  CARE is community-based, community-driven, multimedia demonstration program designed to help communities understand and reduce risks due to toxic pollutants and environmental concerns from all sources.  $2 million expected to be available, up to 9 awards anticipated.  Response due 3/22/11.  For more info, contact Dennis O'Connor at oconnor.dennis@epa.gov or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-IO-11-08.  (Grants.gov 1/13/11)

12)  Water Resources Research
The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Institutes for Water Resources request proposals for the Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program.  This program supports research on improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply, in areas including, but not limited to:  Enhancement of water supply infrastructure; integrated management of ground and surface waters; the resilience of public water supplies; and the role of economics and institutions in water supply and in coping with extreme hydrologic conditions.  $1 million expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated.  Responses due 2/24/11.  For more info, contact Kimberly Dove at kdove@usgs.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=65273.  Refer to Sol# 11HQPA0008.  (Grants.gov 1/18/11)  

13)    Agriculture & Food Research Initiative - Foundational Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational Programs.  The Foundation Programs support research, education, and extension as well integrated programs that address key problems of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of agriculture.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:  Renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; Agriculture systems and technology; and Agriculture economics and rural communities.  $78 million expected to be available, up to 420 awards anticipated. Contact info and due dates vary by subject area.  For more info, go to:  http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/afri_rfa.html.  Refer to Sol# USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003397.  (Grants.gov 1/7/11)

14)  Irrigation CD
The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks bids for the production of training CD, using Flash technology, to educate agricultural irrigators in proper Irrigation Water Management procedures.  The CD will incorporate interactive learning components including, instructive text, photos, graphs, video, pdfs, and quizzes.  The final outcome will allow the producer to certify they have completed the course.  Bids due 2/1/11.  For more info, contact Tammy Moore at tammy.moore@ut.usda.gov or go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=853025670cc422257a4c803bbdfc1b15&tab=core&_cview=0.  Refer to Sol# AG-8D43-S-11-0001.  (FBO 1/6/11)

15)  Broad R&D Announcement
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for various R&D topic areas.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:  Energy, facilities maintenance, materials and structures, engineering processes, environmental processes, land and heritage conservation, and ecological processes.  Up to 10 awards anticipated.  Responses due 1/31/12.  For more info, contact Allison Hudson at Allison.B.Hudson@usace.army.mil or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=63113.  Refer to Sol# W912HZ11BAA02.  (Grants.gov 1/11/11)

16)  Carbon Reduction Supply
The Bonneville Environmental Foundation seeks to build a portfolio of certified carbon reduction supply on behalf of one of its clients in order to reach significant carbon reduction goals.  Eligible projects will be U.S. based in order to support domestic environmental and economic benefits.  Specific areas of interest include certified carbon reductions from renewable energy, energy efficiency, forestry, and other clean energy.  Notice of intent to bid due 1/24/11, final proposals due 2/11/11.  For more info, contact RFPResponse@B-E-F.org or go to: http://www.b-e-f.org/business/client-toolkit/document-library/.  Refer to RFP# 2011-001. (Green Power Network 1/18/11)

17)  Sustainable Forestry
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative requests proposals for the Conservation and Community Partnerships Grants.  This program supports partnerships between organizations interested in improving forest management in the U.S. and Canada.  Areas of interest include:  The role of certified forests in emerging bioenergy markets; avoidance of controversial sources such as illegal logging in the global supply chain; improved wildlife habitat management and conservation of biodiversity; and community-based projects such as those that address management of culturally important lands.  In addition, the Initiative seeks to support forestry education programs for children and green building projects for low-income residents.  Up to $235K expected to be available.  Responses due 2/15/11.  For more info, go to: http://www.sfiprogram.org/conservation-grant/about-grant.php.  (Foundation Center RFP Bulletin 1/21/11)

        ASHRAE (American Society of Heating Refrigeration, Air-conditioning Engineers) is making its energy standard, 90.1-2007, available as a free download for a limited time. Through a funding contract with the Department of Energy, the I-P edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is being offered as a free downloadable PDF file. “Making the standard available for free ensures that it penetrates the marketplace and reaches owners, contractors and design teams," said ASHRAE President Lynn G. Bellenger, P.E.
        Standard 90.1 has been a benchmark for commercial building energy codes for over 35 years. It is an indispensable reference for engineers and other professionals involved in the design of buildings and building systems. The 2007 edition serves as the basis of many building codes
        Download by going to http://ow.ly/30P1Z

Next week, September 19-25, is Pollution Prevention Week, and I know that you are asking yourself what you can do to celebrate.  Here’s one idea – grab your favorite beverage, some snack food, and dial in to one of three great webinars that emphasize prevention..  

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 11 - 12:30 PM CDT (12 - 1:30 PM ET): Water Efficiency for Hotels -- Greening Your Bottom Line through Water Conservation.  Read more and register by Monday, Sep. 20 here: http://www.epa.gov/p2week/webinars.html#1

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 12 – 1:30 PM CDT (1 - 2:30 PM ET): Understanding the Environmental and Health Impacts of Personal Care Products. Read more and register here: http://www.epa.gov/p2week/webinars.html#2

Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 12 – 1:30 PM CDT (1 - 2:30 PM ET): Greening Your Business. Read more and register here: http://www.epa.gov/p2week/webinars.html#3

Cheers,

Rick

Richard Yoder, PE Director, P2ric.org University of Nebraska at Omaha 6001 Dodge Street, MH200 Omaha, NE 68182 vox: 402-554-2521 fax: 402-554-3473 http://www.p2ric.org/

P2RIC, the Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center, is a proud member of the Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange, P2Rx.org.

        A recent study by The Pew Charitable Trusts, "The Clean Energy Economy:Repowering Jobs, Businesses and Investments Across America," found that the clean energy economy has tremendous potential for growth. In part, this will be spurred by investments from both the government and private sector, as well as state and federal policy makers who are increasingly calling for reforms to drive economic renewal and sustain the environment. Pew's research indicates that public policies "have great potential because they create significant incentives for both the private and public sectors to develop new technologies, infrastructure and processes for clean energy, efficiency and conservation."
       For the purpose of this study, Pew defines a clean energy economy as one which "generates jobs, businesses and investments while expanding clean energy production, increasing energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste and pollution, and conserving water and other natural resources." The clean energy economy cuts across five categories:
       * Clean Energy;
       * Energy Efficiency;
       * Environmentally Friendly Production;
       * Conservation and Pollution Mitigation; and,
       * Training and Support.
       The data show that by 2007, more than 68,200 businesses across all 50 states and the District of Columbia accounted for 770,000 jobs that
achieve the double bottom line of economic growth and environmental sustainability. The research also shows that between 1998 and 2007, clean energy economy jobs, i.e., a mix of white- and blue-collar positions, from scientists and engineers to electricians, machinists and teachers, grew by 9.1 percent, while total jobs grew by only 3.7 percent.
       Sixty-five percent of today's clean energy economy jobs fall into the category of Conservation and Pollution Mitigation. However, almost 80
percent of venture capital investments in 2008 were in the sectors of Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency. The flow of venture capital indicates which sectors are the most attractive to investors and have the greatest growth potential.
       The 61-page report may be read at: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedfiles/clean_economy_report_web.pdf.
       State fact sheets:http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/wwwpewcenteronthestatesorg/Fact_Sheets/Clean_Economy_AllFactsheets.pdf
IA: p. 16 "Iowa has a small but fast-growing piece of America’s clean energy economy.The Hawkeye State’s jobs in the clean energy economy grew from just more than 6,000 in 1998 to more than 7,700 in 2007, a much faster growth rate than that of the state’s total jobs."
KS: p. 17 "While Kansas has a small piece of America’s clean energy economy, its jobs in this sector are growing at one of the fastest rates in the country—and much faster than its total jobs."
MO: p. 26 "Missouri has a small but growing piece of America’s clean energy economy. Jobs in its clean energy economy grew more quickly than total jobs in the state between 1998 and 2007."
NE: p. 28 "Nebraska has a small but fast-growing piece of the clean energy economy. It is one of seven states and the District of Columbia where total jobs declined but jobs in the clean energy economy increased between 1998 and 2007."
        Additional information is available at: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=52696

Solicitations (Issue 203)
8/6/2010

Greetings–

Please find below an excellent compilation of funding solicitations put together by Ms. Laurie Brown which I edit to include just the items that relate to EPA Region 7, i.e., IA, KS, MO, NE.  I hope that you find something of interest.

Feel free to pass this newsletter on to colleagues that may be interested.  If you would like to sign up to receive these funding newsletters directly, send a subscription request to laurie.e.brown@comcast.net.  If you would like to announce an RFP in one of these newsletters, forward a summary to Ms Brown at the same address.  

There are 16 funding notices included in this issue.  

1)  Market-Based GHG Reduction [just cancelled]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Market-Based Approaches to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Energy Efficiency in Homes and Buildings.  Proposals must demonstrate the potential to create a sustainable change in the market for energy efficient products, services, and best practices.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:  Improving energy performance in the residential and commercial/government market through increased use of high-efficiency products; Increasing supply/market share for high efficiency products through retail, internet sales (e- tail), and other sales outlets; and Combined Heat and Power’s contribution as an energy efficiency measure and its capacity to reduce GHG emissions.  $5.360 million expected to be available, up to 14 awards anticipated.  Responses due 9/2/10.  For more info, contact Hewan Tomlinson at tomlinson.hewan@epa.gov or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CPPD-10-11.  (Grants.gov 7/14/10)

2)  Hydrogen Storage, Delivery and Biodiesel Fuels
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Offices of Fuel Cell Technologies and Biomass, FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, RD&D Projects.  Areas of interest include:  1)  Liquid Carrier Technology for Hydrogen Storage or Delivery, and 2) Biodiesel Fuels from Low-Impact Crops.  $1 million expected to be available, 2 awards anticipated.  Responses due 8/16/10.  For more info, contact Stephanie Carabajal at stephanie.carabajal@go.doe.gov or go to:  https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000380&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000380.  (Grants.gov 7/12/10)

3)  Green Building Self-Assessment Tool
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requests proposals for data processing, hosting, and other related services necessary to access a sustainability building assessment tool for up to 173 VA sites.  The self-assessment tool shall be compatible with the third-party existing green building rating systems developed by an ANSI-accredited organization.  Responses due 8/27/10.  For more info, go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=752b7b6ec03ce2c89e95b8755959ac42&tab=core&_cview=0.  Refer to Sol# VA70110RP0167.  (FBO 7/8/10)

4)  Climate Change and Health
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services requests proposals for Climate Change and Health: Assessing and Modeling Population Vulnerability to Climate Change.  This RFP encourages research of risk factors of populations that lead to or are associated with increased vulnerability to exposures, diseases, and other adverse health outcomes related to climate change.  For more info, including funding and program contacts, go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-235.html.  Refer to Sol# PAR-10-235.  (Grants.gov 7/21/10)

5)  Climate Data Record Program
The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, requests proposals for the Climate Data Record Program.  This program seeks to support the development and stewardship of Climate Data Records for the atmosphere, cryosphere, oceans, and land surface.  $2.5 million expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated.  Letters of Interest due 9/15/10, final proposals due 11/10/10.  For more info, contact Linda Statler at Linda.S.Statler-at-noaa.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=56019.  Refer to Sol# NOAA-NESDIS-NESDISPO-2011-2002566.  (Grants.gov 11/10/10)

6)  NOAA Climate Programs
The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, requests proposals for the Climate Program Office.  Sixteen areas of interest identified, including but not limited to:  Advances in Regional-Scale Climate Predictions and Projections; The Global Carbon Cycle; Aerosols, Atmospheric Chemistry, and Climate; and Urban Water Resource Planning.  $21 million expected to be available.  Responses due 9/10/10.  For more info, go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=55993.  Refer to Sol# NOAA-OAR-CPO-2011-2002561.  (Grants.gov 7/20/10)

7)  K-12 Environmental Literacy
The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, requests proposals for Environmental Literacy Grants for Formal K-12 Education.  This RFP will support K-12 education projects that advance inquiry-based Earth System Science learning and stewardship directly tied to the school curriculum, with a particular interest in increasing climate literacy.  $8 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated.  Responses due 1/12/11.  For more info, contact Carrie McDougall at oed.grants@noaa.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=56016.  Refer to Sol# NOAA-SEC-OED-2011-2002608.  (Grants.gov 7/20/10).

8)  Regional Pollution Prevention Centers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Coordination of Regional Pollution Prevention Information Network Centers.  Through this RFP, EPA expects to fund a coordinator for the national network of eight regional pollution prevention information centers.  $190K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated.  Responses due 9/20/10.  For more info, contact Beth Anderson at Anderson.Beth@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/grants/index.htm.  Refer to Sol# EPA-HQ-OPPT-10-06.  (Grants.gov 7/22/10)

9)  Photovoltaic Manufacturing Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the PV Manufacturing Initiative (PVMI).  The goal of this initiative is to support the creation of a robust U.S. PV manufacturing base, develop a highly trained workforce with the critical required skills, and speed the implementation of new cutting edge technologies.  Areas of interest include:  1)  University-Focused: Designed to allow Universities to conduct industry-relevant R&D projects related to PV manufacturing; and 2) Industry-Focused: Designed to allow Industry to accelerate the development and implementation of PV manufacturing-related technologies through both collaborative and non-collaborative models.  $125 million expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated.  Responses due 10/5/10.  For more info, go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000259&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000259.  (Grants.gov 7/30/10)

10)  Basic and Scientific Research
The U.S. Army Research Office has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for basic and scientific research in mechanical sciences, environmental sciences, mathematical and computer sciences, electronics, computational and information sciences, physics, chemistry, life sciences, and materials science.  Responses due 9/30/11.  For more info, go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=41952.  Refer to Sol# W911NF-07-R-0003-04.  (Grants.gov 8/4/10)

11)  Centers for Chemical Innovation
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Centers for Chemical Innovation Program, Phase I and II.  This program supports research centers focused on major, long-term fundamental chemical research challenges.  Up to $12 million expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated.  Phase I Preliminary proposals due 10/12/10, Phase II full proposals due 10/11/10.  For more info, contact Katharine Covert at kcovert@nsf.gov or go to:  http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf10585.  Refer to Sol# 10-585.  (Grants.gov 7/12/10)

12)  Solid State and Materials Chemistry
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Solid State and Materials Chemistry.  This program supports basic research in solid state and materials chemistry comprising the elucidation of the atomic and molecular basis for material development and properties in the solid state from the nanoscale to the bulk.  Development of new organic solid state materials, environmentally-safe and sustainable materials, and fundamental studies of novel material and material systems for efficient energy harvesting, conversion and storage are encouraged.  Responses due 10/31/10.  For more info, contact Linda Sapochak at lsapocha@nsf.gov or go to:  http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5356.  Refer to Sol# PD-09-1762.  (Grants.gov 7/13/10)  

13)  Materials and Surface Engineering
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Materials and Surface Engineering.  This program supports fundamental research leading to a better understanding of the effect of microstructure, surfaces, and coatings on the properties and performance of engineering materials; and the ultimate control of these properties through material design.  Responses due 10/1/10.  For more info, contact Clark Cooper at ccooper@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13356.  Refer to Sol# PD-10-1633.   (Grants.gov 8/4/10)

14)  Structural Materials and Mechanics
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Structural Materials and Mechanics.  This program supports fundamental research on the behavior of civil infrastructure materials and the mechanics of structural components in the built environment.  Of particular interest is research on structural components consisting of natural and synthetic materials, their response to mechanical, hydrothermal, and time-dependent loads, and their impact on life-cycle performance and sustainable development of the civil infrastructure.  Responses due 10/1/10.  For more info, contact Lawrence Bank at lbank@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13357.  Refer to Sol# PD-10-1635.  (Grants.gov 8/4/10)

15)  Civil Infrastructure Systems
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Civil Infrastructure Systems.  This program supports research leading to the intelligent engineering of distributed infrastructure systems. Areas of interest include intra- and inter-dependencies in infrastructure design and operation for resilience and sustainability, infrastructure protection, and advanced information technologies for health monitoring, condition assessment, deterioration and asset management. Responses due 10/1/10.  For more info, contact Dennis Wenger at dwenger@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13352.  Refer to Sol# PD-10-1631.  (Grants.gov 8/4/10)

16)  Sensors and Sensing Systems
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Sensors and Sensing Systems.  This program supports research on methods to acquire and use sensor data on civil, mechanical, and manufacturing systems.  The program supports fundamental research on advanced actuators, sensors, wireless sensor networks, new materials and concepts for sensing applications, power generation and energy supply for sensors and sensing systems.  Also of interest is research on the strategic incorporation of sensors into both natural and engineered systems to achieve effective data acquisition and on processing and transmission of sensor data.  Responses due 10/1/10.  For more info, contact Shih Liu at sliu@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13349.  Refer to Sol# PD-10-1639.  (Grants.gov 8/4/10)

Greetings – Here is Issue 202 of Laurie Brown’s Solicitations, amended for items applicable to Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Apologies for the delay, I had some time off.  

Feel free to pass this newsletter on to colleagues that may be interested.  If anyone you know would like to sign up to receive these funding newsletters, send a subscription request to laurie.e.brown@comcast.net.  If you would like to announce an RFP in one of these newsletters, forward a summary to Ms. Brown at the email address just mentioned.

There are 16 funding notices included below.  

1)  Sustainable Communities
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development requests proposals for the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program.  This program will support metropolitan and multijurisdictional planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure investments in a manner that empowers jurisdictions to consider the interdependent challenges of:  1) Economic competitiveness and revitalization; 2) Social equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity; 3) Energy use and climate change; and 4) Public health and environmental impacts.  $98 million expected to be available, award range $100K to $5 million.  Responses due 8/23/10.  For more info, contact sustainablecommunities@hud.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=55456.  Refer to Sol# FR-5396-N-03.  (Grants.gov 6/24/10)

2)  Community and Transportation Planning
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Transportation request proposals for the Community Planning Challenge Grant Program & the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) II Grant Program.  TIGER II Planning Grants will fund the planning, preparation, or design of surface transportation projects. Challenge Grants will support the development of affordable housing through zoning ordinances, land acquisition, and more. $75 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE $3 million.  Pre-applications are required and are due 7/26/10, final proposals due 8/23/10.  For more info, go to:  http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa10/huddotnofa.cfm.  Refer to Sol# FR-5415-N-12.  (Grants.gov 6/21/10)

3)  Climate Showcase Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Climate Showcase Communities.  This program assists local and tribal governments in developing plans, conducting demonstrations, and implementing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while achieving additional environmental, economic, public health, and/or community benefits.  $10 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated.  Responses due 7/26/10.  For more info, contact Jeanette Shepherd at shepherd.jeanette@epa.gov or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CPPD-10-09.  (Grants.gov 7/8/10)

4)  IAQ, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
The U.S. Agency for International Development requests proposals for Supportive Environments for Healthy Households and Communities.  This RFP will support the further development, introduction, and delivery of high-impact interventions in the areas of water supply, sanitation and hygiene.  Globally, pneumonia and diarrhea are the two leading killers of children in the post-neonatal period, each responsible for approximately 15-20% of deaths of children under 5 years of age.  Both respiratory infections and diarrhea and are closely linked to poor Indoor Air Quality and poor Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene practices.  $100K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated.  Responses due 7/29/10.  For more info, contact Moyra Cassidy at mcassidy@usaid.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=55298.  Refer to Sol# RFA-OAA-10-000008.  (Grants.gov 6/17/10)

5)  Solid-State Lighting U.S. Manufacturing Round 2
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Solid-State Lighting U.S. Manufacturing - Round 2.  The objective of this RFP is to achieve cost reduction of solid-state lighting for general illumination through improvements in manufacturing equipment, processes, or techniques. $15 million expected to be available, up to 8 awards anticipated.  Responses due 8/18/10.  For more info, contact Martin Byrnes at Martin.Byrnes@netl.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000334&agency=DOE.  Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000334.  (Grant.gov 6/25/10)

6)  Tribal Climate Change Planning
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Facilitating Tribal Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Communicating Climate Change Impacts. Projects must address environmental justice issues and concerns.  $550K expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated.  Responses due 7/30/10.  For more info, contact Kevin Rosseel at (202) 343-9731 or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CCD-10-09.  (Grants.gov 6/18/10)

7)  Greenhouse Gas Reporting Systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Systems: Outreach to Reporting Facilities and Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Opportunities.  This RFP will support work to communicate to affected facilities the requirements of state GHG reporting systems as compared to those of U.S. EPA’s Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule, and to identify options for how the data collected through state reporting requirements and the MRR may be used to facilitate state- and facility-based GHG programs.  $2 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated.  A Notice of Intent to apply is requested, but not required, and is due 7/19/10.  Final proposals due 8/9/10.   For more info, contact Cate Hight at hight.cate@epa.gov or go to:  http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CCD-10-05.  (Grants.gov 6/29/10)

8)  Environmental Scientist Award
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health, requests proposals for the Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award.  This RFP will support early stage investigators committed to research in problems related to environmental exposures.  Examples of relevant toxicants include, but are not limited to: Industrial chemicals or manufacturing byproducts, pesticides, air pollutants and other inhaled particulates.  $3.6 million expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated.  Letters of Intent are required and are due 9/30/10, final proposals due 10/29/10.  For more info, contact Carol Shreffler at shreffl1@niehs.nih.gov or go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-10-004.html.  Refer to Sol# RFA-ES-10-004.  (Grants.gov 6/18/10)

9)  USDA SBIR
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I.  The USDA SBIR program supports U.S. small business R&D projects that address important problems facing American agriculture and that have the potential to lead to significant public benefit if the research is successful.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:  Biofuels and Biobased Products; Forests and Related Resources; Air, Water, and Soils; Rural Development; Small and Mid-Size Farms; and Plant Production and Protection.  Proposals are strongly encouraged to address areas including but not limited to Climate Change and Sustainable Bioenergy.   $21.88 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE $100K.  Responses due 9/2/10.  For more info, contact Scott Dockum at sbir@nifa.usda.gov or go to: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/sbir_rfa.html.  Refer to Sol# USDA-NIFA-SBIR-003240.  (Grants.gov 6/21/10)

10)  Rural Cooperative Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program.  This program supports the establishment and operation of cooperative development centers for the primary purpose of improving the economic condition of rural areas.  Areas of interest include but are not limited to:  Renewable energy generation, energy conservation, and/or climate change adaptation or mitigation as strategies for quality job creation; Innovative utilization of natural resources as a strategy to expand business opportunities; and local and regional food systems as a strategy for encouraging production agriculture and related industries in new wealth creation.  $7.9 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated.  Responses due 8/9/10.  For more info, contact cpgrants@wdc.usda.gov or go to:  http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/rcdg/rcdg.htm.  Please note that this RFP was posted under Sol# RDBCP-10-02-RCDG and Sol# RDBCP-10-03-RCDG; it is unclear which Sol# is correct. (Grants.gov 6/29/10)

11)  Pesticide Management
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Regional Grants.  This RFP will support projects that address pesticide risk reduction, integrated pest management (IPM), IPM in schools, children's health issues related to pesticides, and those research methods for documenting IPM adoption or the reduction of risks associated with changes in pesticide use.  $530K expected to be available, up to 11 awards anticipated.  Responses due 7/26/10.  For more info, including Regional contacts, go to:  http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/grants/.  Refer to Sol# EPA-OPP-10-005.  (Grants.gov 6/11/10)

12)  NIST Research Grants
The National Institute of Standards and Technology requests proposals for its Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Programs.  Programs include, but are not limited to:  1)  Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Grant Program, 2) Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory Grant Program, 3) Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Grant Program, 4) Physics Laboratory Grants Program, 5) Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory Grant Program, and 6) Building Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program.  Applications considered on a continuing basis.  For more info, including program contacts, go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=50883.  Refer to Sol# 2010-MSE-01.  (Grants.gov 6/1/10)

13)  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.  $7 million expected to be available, up to 11 awards anticipated.  Letters of Intent are required and are due 10/1/10, final proposals due 12/4/10.  For more info, contact Sara Nerlove at snerlove@nsf.gov or go to:  http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf10581.  Refer to Sol# 10-581.  (Grants.gov 7/1/10)

14)  Energy Efficient Water Pumps
The Water Research Foundation requests proposals for Drinking Water Pump Station Design and Operation for Energy Efficiency.  The objective of this research is to develop a guidance manual focused on drinking water pump station design and operation to minimize the energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions of a water utility.  This project is specifically intended to support the Climate Change Strategic Initiative objective of providing water utilities with a set of tools to assess and minimize their carbon footprint.  $250K expected to be available.  Proposals due 7/26/10.  For more info, contact Traci Case at tcase@waterresearchfoundation.org  or go to: http://www.waterresearchfoundation.org/research/plansAwardsFunding/RFP.aspx.  Refer to RFP# 4308.

15)  Climate Change and Water Quality
The Water Research Foundation requests proposals for Water Quality Impacts of Extreme Weather Related Events.  Climate changes are anticipated to result in the increased frequency and/or intensity of extreme weather-related events.  By identifying the characteristics and impacts of extreme weather-related events on water quality, and documenting the “lessons learned” from such events, it is anticipated that utilities will be better equipped to identify appropriate adaptation and mitigation strategies to lessen vulnerabilities to such events in the future.  $265K expected to be available.  Responses due 7/26/10.  Form more info, contact Jennifer Warner at jwarner@WaterResearchFoundation.org or go to:  http://www.waterresearchfoundation.org/theFoundation/ourPrograms/ResearchProgramSIClimateChange.aspx.  Refer to RFP# 4324.

16)  Environmental Grants – K-12
The National Education Association requests proposals for Green Across America grants, to help K-12 teachers across the U.S. implement their innovative education program, activity, lesson, or event to increase environmental awareness, create positive learning programs, and excite students about ways to create a better planet.  $50K expected to be available, individual awards NTE $1K.  Responses due 7/30/10.  For more info, go to: http://www.neamb.com/home/1209_4672.htm.  (Foundation Center RFP Bulletin 7/1/10)

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