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There are 27 funding notices included in Issue 153. A complete
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document.
1) Wood Stove Changeouts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for
Innovation in Wood Stove Changeouts Studies. Proposals should include
a wood stove changeout campaign, provide rebates, vouchers and in some
cases free EPA-certified wood stoves (or other clean burning
appliances such as a pellet stove or gas appliance) to qualified
owners who are willing to surrender their non-certified wood burning
appliance. $300K expected to be available, up to 3 awards
anticipated. Responses due 8/21/06. For more info, contact Gary
Blais at blais.gary@epa.gov or go to:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=10265&mode=VIEW. Refer
to Sol# EPA-OAR-OID-06-09. (Grants.gov 7/10/06)
2) Tribal Indoor Radon – Region 9
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, requests proposals
from eligible Tribes and Tribal Consortia to fund Tribal Indoor Radon
Pilot Projects. Work must be carried out in Region 9 which includes
AZ, CA, NV, GU, HI and the Pacific Islands. Proposals must address
one or more of the following priority areas: 1) Promote radon-
resistant new building construction in homes and schools,
2) Promote/plan radon testing and mitigation of homes and schools,
3) Promote radon testing in homes in conjunction with property
transfers, and 4) Promote and/or develop coalitions to work in
partnership to reduce the risk of radon exposure. $250K expected to
be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Responses due 9/5/06. For
more info, contact Louise Hill at Hill.Louise@epa.gov or go to:
http://www.epa.gov/region9/funding/tribal-radon-06.html. Refer to
Sol# EPA-R9-AIR6-06-010. (Grants.gov 7/13/06)
3) Particulate Matter
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for
Sources, Composition, and Health Effects of Coarse Particulate Matter
known as PM10-2.5. EPA seeks projects in areas including but not
limited to: Increasing understanding of the type and severity of
health outcomes associated with PM10-2.5; and improving understanding
of subpopulations that may be especially sensitive to PM10-2.5
exposures including minority populations and highly exposed groups.
$5 million expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated.
Responses due 10/12/06. For more info, contact Barbara Glenn at
glenn.barbara@epa.gov or go to:
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2006/2006_star_coarse_pm.html#Synopsis.
Refer to Sol# EPA-G2006-STAR-Q1. (Grants.gov 7/24/06)
4) Brownfields Job Training Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for
Brownfields Job Training Grants to provide environmental job training
projects that will facilitate the assessment, remediation, or
preparation of brownfield sites. Projects must serve a community that
currently receives, or has received, financial assistance from EPA for
brownfields assessment, revolving loan fund or cleanup competitive
grants. $2 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards
anticipated. Responses due 9/8/06. For more info, contact Joseph
Bruss at bruss.joseph@epa.gov or go to:
http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/06-06.pdf. Refer to
Sol# EPA-OSWER-OBCR-06-06. (Grants.gov 7/18/06)
5) Environment & Energy Research
The California Energy Commission requests research proposals for the
Environmental Exploratory Grant Program. The goal of this program is
to support the early development of promising, new scientific concepts
with the potential to impact the way we understand and/or address
energy-related environmental issues. $600K expected to be available,
individual awards NTE $75K. Responses due 10/10/06. For more info, go to:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/index.html#pier.
6) Rural Community Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests applications for the
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI). RCDI funds qualified
intermediary organizations that will provide financial and technical
assistance to recipient organizations to develop their capacity and
ability to undertake rural projects related to housing, community
facilities, or community and economic development. $6 million
expected to be available, award range $50K to $399K. Responses due
10/10/06. For more info, go to:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10294. Refer
to Sol# USDA-RHS-RCDI-2006. (Grants.gov 7/12/06)
7) Agricultural Initiative
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, requests proposals
for the Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative
Program. This program funds projects that reduce agricultural
exposure to toxic pesticides through the adoption of farm pest
management practices that transition away from the use of high-risk
pesticides. Projects must take place in EPA Region 2 which includes
NY, NJ, PR, and the Virgin Islands. $100K expected to be available, 1
award anticipated. Responses due 8/23/06. For more info, contact
Audrey Moore at moore.audrey@epa.gov or go to:
http://www.epa.gov/region02/grants/.
Refer to Sol# EPA-R2-DECA-PTSB-06-01. (Grants.gov 7/5/06)
8) Combined Heat & Power
The California Energy Commission requests proposals for Advanced
Generation, Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Systems. This solicitation
support RD&D that will advance the science, technology, and market
acceptance in California of grid-connected, packaged CHP systems,
including Combined Cooling, Heating and Power systems, which are
closely integrated with prime movers (engines and turbines) in the
range of 60 kilowatts to 10 megawatts. $750K expected to be
available, up to 2 awards anticipated. Responses due 9/14/06.
For more info, go to: http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/pier.html.
9) Solid State Lighting
The U.S. Department of Energy requests applications for Solid State
Lighting (SSL) Product Development III, for SSL product development
and the production and distribution of SSL technical information to
the market. Areas of interest include: LED product development, OLED
product development, and the development of a technical information
network to disseminate SSL information to target markets. $4.050
million expected to be available, up to 12 awards anticipated.
Responses due 9/5/06. For more info, contact Kelly McDonald at
kelly.mcdonald@netl.doe.gov or go to:
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/0ba000b968a07c9885256c3f0067b90d/7eb9463a7e14b626852571af00612208?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,Solid.
Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-06NT42832. (Grants.gov 7/18/06)
10) Efficient Lighting RD&D
The California Energy Commission requests proposals for the Research,
Development, and Demonstration Program for Energy-Efficient Advanced
Lighting (LRP2). The purpose of LRP2 is to create advanced lighting
technologies, products, systems and implementation tools that can save
energy, reduce peak electrical demand and reduce pollution for the
citizens of CA. $3.5 million expected to be available. Notice of
Intent to Bid are requested but not required and are due 8/11/06,
final proposals due 8/24/06. For more info, contact Kathy Chan at
kchan@energy.state.ca.us or go to:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/pier.html#50006502. Refer
to Sol #500-06-502.
11) Federal LEED Building in Alabama
The U.S. General Services Administration seeks design services for a
new Federal building in Tuscaloosa, AL. As required by law, the
facility must meet Federal energy goals and include the new standards
mandated by EPACT 2005. The facility must be LEED certified.
Responses due 8/21/06. For more info, go to:
http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2006/07-July/21-Jul-2006/FBO-01093172.htm.
Refer to Sol# GS-04P-06-EX-C-0137. (FBO 7/21/06)
12) Energy Star Management
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance seeks a Project Management
Contractor to refine, implement, and manage its Northwest ENERGY STAR®
market-based residential new construction and consumer products
projects. Letters of Intent are due 8/10/06, final proposals due
9/15/06. For more info, contact Marci Sanders at
msanders@nwalliance.org or go to:
http://www.nwalliance.org/proposals/solicited.asp.
13) Efficient Real Estate Market
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) requests
qualifications for the development of products and services for use in
the office real estate market. The goal of this work is to transform
current business practices of the real estate industry in ways that
lead to significant reduction in electricity use. The intent of this
RFQ is to establish a technical expert pool for NEEA to draw from for
strategy, product and service development, and support. Letters of
Intent due 8/11/06, final proposals due 8/25/06. For more info,
contact Jack Davis at jdavis@nwalliance.org or go to:
http://www.nwalliance.org/proposals/solicited.asp.
14) California Renewables
Southern California Edison requests proposals from sellers of electric
energy, capacity attributes, environmental attributes, and resource
adequacy benefits produced by generating facilities that qualify as
Eligible Renewable Energy Resources. Notice of Intent to bid due
8/18/06, final proposals due 9/22/06. For more info, contact
RenewableProposals@SCE.com or go to:
http://www.sce.com/AboutSCE/Regulatory/qualifyingfacilities/RPS2005.htm?goto=renewRFP.
(Green Power Network 7/19/06)
15) California Renewables
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) requests offers from eligible
renewable energy generators. SDG&E’s goal is to achieve an overall
resource portfolio comprising of 20% renewable energy by the year
2010. Registration due 8/30/06, final offers due 9/1/06. For more
info, go to: http://www.sdge.com/renewablerfo2006/docs/RFO.pdf.
(Green Power Network 7/24/06)
16) Connecticut Solar System Replacement
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests proposals to replace the
Solar Electrical System on the Outer Island of the Stewart B. Mckinney
National Wildlife Refuge in Branford, CT. Responses due 8/18/16. For
more info, contact Gary Dupuis at dupuis@fws.gov or go to:
http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/DOI/FWS/CGSWO/501816R020/listing.html. Refer
to Sol# 501816R020. (FBO 7/23/06)
17) New Jersey Solar
The U.S. General Services Administration seeks a contractor to provide
all necessary design and construction services for the installation of
a rooftop mounted 40Kw DC photovoltaic system. This project must meet
all technical requirements of both the scope and the New Jersey Clean
Energy Program. Estimated cost for the design and construction is
between $250K and $500K. For more info, contact to Patricia Ring at
patricia.ring@gsa.gov or go to:
http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/GSA/PBS/3PPRE/GS03P0001/SynopsisP.html. Refer
to Sol# GS03P0001. (FBO 7/22/06)
18) New York Hydrogen Transportation
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority requests
proposals for the Hydrogen Transportation Development Program. The
primary objectives of this solicitation are to: 1) Support the
development of efficient hydrogen-fueled transportation technologies
in commercially promising applications, and 2) Help support hydrogen
transportation demonstration projects involving hydrogen internal
combustion engine vehicles and the development of hydrogen fueling
stations. $5 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE
$1 million. Responses due 10/31/06. For more info, contact
Diane Vogel at drv@nyserda.org or go to:
http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2.
Refer to Sol# PON 1082.
19) Oregon Energy Audits
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) seeks proposals from firms and
individuals qualified to provide on-site energy audits and energy
studies for Oregon schools and other public buildings. ODOE plans to
establish a statewide pool of qualified energy auditors in order to
obtain a greater range of availability and expertise for contracting
these energy audit services. 100-200 energy audits over the next 6
years are anticipated. Responses accepted on an ongoing basis, RFP
closes 12/31/2011. For more info, go to:
http://oregon.gov/ENERGY/OFFICE/jobs.shtml. Refer to Sol# 07-02.
20) Pennsylvania Wind Projects
The Sustainable Development Fund requests proposals for new community
wind projects in PA. $400K expected to be available, responses due
8/16/06. For more info, contact Roger Clark at roger.clark@trfund.com
or go to: http://www.trfund.com/financing/energy/energy.html.
21) Texas Renewable Energy Certificates
The Defense Energy Support Center is soliciting offers for 155,000,000
kWh of Renewable Energy Certificates for NASA Johnson Space Center and
Dyess Air Force Base. For more info, contact Leslie Simpson at
Leslie.Simpson@dla.mil or go to:
http://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/DCMSolic.asp?SolicID=1103. Refer to
Sol# SP0600-06-R-0412.
22) Water Conservation - Yuma Area
The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, requests
proposals for the Water Conservation Program in the Yuma area
(http://www.usbr.gov/lc/area.html). This program assists in
developing effective water management and conservation plans;
encourages and promotes implementation of water efficiency measures;
demonstrates conservation technologies; and promotes and supports
water education in the Yuma area. $50K expected to be available, 1 to
2 awards anticipated. Responses due 8/11/06. For more info, contact
Gerald Casares at gcasares@lc.usbr.gov or go to:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10146. Refer
to Sol# 06SF340013. (Grants.gov 7/3/06)
23) Water Conservation – Upper Colorado Region
The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, requests
proposals for the Water Conservation Field Services Program in the
Upper Colorado Region (http://www.usbr.gov/uc/index.html). The Bureau
seeks to update Reclamation projects that have been in operation for
several decades. Per capita urban water use in various locations
within this Region is among the highest in the nation. $335K expected
to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated. Responses due 8/13/06.
For more info, contact Linda Daniel at ldaniel@uc.usbr.gov or go to:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10243. Refer
to Sol# 06-SF-40-2559. (Grants.gov 7/7/06)
24) Micro and Small Enterprise Program - Brazil
The U.S. Agency for International Development Mission to Brazil seeks
applications from qualified nongovernmental organizations to implement
a two-year program to support micro and small enterprise trade-led
growth in Brazil. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to
clean, alternative energy technologies. $1.2 million expected to be
available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due 8/11/06. For more
info, contact Erin McKee at emckee@usaid.gov or go to:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10267. Refer
to Sol# USAID-BRAZIL-EG-06-001-RFA. (Grants.gov 7/10/06)
25) Women of the Earth
The Yves Rocher Foundation is accepting applications for the
Terre de Femmes "Women of the Earth" Awards from the U.S. The awards
are designed to honor women who make the world a greener place through
their actions and programs. Any woman age 18 and above who is working
on a program that benefits nature and humankind is eligible and
encouraged to submit an application. Three woman will receive cash
awards, $7K for first, $5K for second and $3K for third place. First
place winner will be taken to Paris, France to complete in the
International Women of the Earth Awards to be held on 3/8/07.
Responses due 10/31/06. For more info, go to:
http://www.yves-rocher-fondation.org/. (RFP Bulletin 7/28/06)
26) Affordable Housing
The Center for Community Innovation is accepting applications for the
Terner Prize. This award recognizes successful and innovative
affordable housing projects and their leadership teams. $25K for
first prize, $5K each for five finalists. Responses due 9/18/06. For
more info, go to: http://www-iurd.ced.berkeley.edu/cci/ternerprize/apply.html.
(RFP Bulletin 7/21/06)
27) Google Grants
Google is accepting proposals for the Google Grants Program. Google
Grants is an in-kind advertising program that utilizes Google AdWords
(the ads on the right side of the Google search page) to inform and
engage the online community. Google Grants has awarded AdWords
advertising to hundreds of nonprofit groups whose missions include, but
are not limited to, science, technology and the environment.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. For more info, go to:
http://www.google.com/grants/. (RFP Bulletin 7/28/06)