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There are 13 funding notices included in Issue 142.

1) Chemicals Industry of the Future

The U.S. Department of Energy requests R&DD applications for energy efficient technologies that will enhance the competitive position of the nation?s chemical industry by lowering manufacturing costs and providing new opportunities for chemical product manufacture in regions where energy or environmental costs were formerly considered prohibitive. Proposed projects are expected to improve energy intensity by at least 30% over existing systems. $10 million expected to be available, 5 to 10 awards anticipated. Responses due 1/11/06.

For more info, contact Beth Dwyer, DOE, at beth.dwyer@go.doe.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-05GO95005. (Fedgrants 9/12/05)

2) Chemical Imaging

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science requests applications for projects on the basic research needed to advance chemical imaging.

Proposed research must advance the scientific objectives within one of the nine core research areas in the Chemical Sciences, Geosciences and Biosciences Division: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences; Chemical Physics; Photochemistry and Radiation Research; Catalysis and Chemical Transformations; Separations and Analysis; Heavy Element Chemistry; Chemical Energy and Chemical Engineering; Geosciences Research; and Energy Biosciences Research. Responses due 3/15/06.

For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# DE-FG01-05ER50-30. (Fedgrants 9/26/05)

3) PG&E Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

requests proposals for its 2006-2008 Energy Efficiency Program Portfolio from third parties who can deliver demand reductions and/or energy savings. PG&E seeks proposals for all markets in its energy efficiency portfolio except:

1) Non-resource programs which do not produce measurable energy savings; and 2) Programs that duplicate PG&E?s PY2006 - 2008 Mass Market statewide-consistent program. Proposals due 10/19/05.

Interested bidders must register by 10/12/05. For more info, contact PGE3PRFP@pge.com by 10/5/05 or go to:

4) Wisconsin Environmental Research

Wisconsin's Focus on Energy requests proposals for the Environmental Research Program. This program 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 short-term effects of global warming and greenhouse gasses.

Any researcher or research organization with a project relevant to WI is eligible. $175K expected to be available. Notice of intent to apply due 11/7/05, final proposals due 11/21/05. For more info, contact Ingrid Kelley at ikelley@ecw.org or go to:

5) Arctic Research Opportunities

The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests proposals for conducting research in the Arctic, including field and modeling studies and data analysis. Program areas include but are not limited to: 1) The Arctic System Science (ARCSS) Program. ARCSS supports studies that predict and analyze the consequences of environmental variability and global change important to wise stewardship of renewable resources and development of decision and policy options for resource managers and residents. 2) The Bering Ecosystem Study (BEST). Particular emphasis should be placed on understanding how the shelf ecosystem (including human societies) responds to climate change. $16 million expected to be available, 80 awards anticipated.

Responses due 12/16/05. For more info, go to:

6) Technical Assistance for Housing Programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requests applications for the Community Development Technical Assistance Program (CD-TA). The purpose of CD-TA is to provide national and local technical assistance to achieve the highest level of performance and results for six separate community development program areas including but not limited to HOME Investment Partnerships Program for Community Housing Development Organizations, and Community Development Block Grants. Approximately $30 million was available for this program in FY05. Responses due 10/13/05. For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# FR-4950-C-03A. (Fedgrants 9/13/05)

7) Commercial Construction Study

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance seeks professional services to perform a study of new commercial construction characteristics and practices in WA, ID, MT and OR. This study will include a high-level analysis of electric and gas consumption for these building types.

Responses due 10/21/05. For more info, go to:

8) Commercial Sector Service Design

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance seeks professional services to develop and implement an energy savings framework and protocol for its Commercial Sector Initiative. Responses due 10/7/2005. For more info, go to:

9) Solar Array in Space

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) requests information (this is not a request for quotes or bids) regarding the procurement of a Light-Weight Solar Array (LWSA) for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. This subsystem would include the solar cells/electrical hardware, support structure/substrate, and any array unfolding devices as necessary. The LWSA vendor would provide the engineering, design, assembly, and test support required for the development of the LWSA. Responses due 010/12/05. For more info, go

Refer to Sol# RLEP-LRO-RFI-LWSA. (FBO 9/29/05)

10) Hybrid Vehicles for Future Combat Systems General Dynamics Land Systems requests quotes for a Future Combat Systems (FCS) Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV) Integrated Power & Energy System Concept Study. The FCS MGV is a System of Systems concept of manned Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) in the nominal 24 US ton weight class. Optimization of power generation, energy storage and use are the drivers for this effort. Responses due 10/23/05. For more info, contact Bonnie Strube at strubeb@gdls.com or go to:

Refer to SOL FCSSDD-05-004. (FBO 10/25/05)

11) Science of Design

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Science of Design (SoD) Program. SoD supports creative, scientific advances to design as it pertains to computer-based artifacts, especially software-intensive systems. Importing and adapting ideas from other design fields (engineering, urban planning, architecture, economics and the arts, for example) is encouraged. Areas of interest include but are not limited to Community Building Activities (CBA). $10 million expected to be available, 25 awards anticipated. Responses due 1/6/06. For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# 05-620. (Fedgrants 9/22/05)

12) Environmental Justice in Los Angeles County

The Liberty Hill Foundation requests applications for its Environmental Justice Fund (EJF). The EJF seeks to improve public health in communities of color and low-income communities in the Los Angeles area by reducing emissions and exposure to environmental hazards and toxic chemicals and improving the quality of life. Grant range $7.5K to $70K. Responses due 11/1/05. For more info, go to:

13) Echoing Green

The Echoing Green Fellowship requests applications to support emerging leaders with innovative ideas for tackling seemingly unsolvable social challenges. Fellows receive two years of financial support and strategic counsel to help them develop and test their ideas.

Responses due 12/1/05. For more info, go to: