There are 29 funding notices included in Issue 145.

1) Codes and Standards for the Hydrogen Economy The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Codes and Standards for the Hydrogen Economy. Through this initiative, DOE seeks partners for facilitating the development of codes and standards for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and infrastructure.

$6 million expected to be available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due 3/10/06. For more info, contact James Damm at james.damm@go.doe.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-06GO96011. (Grants.gov 12/7/05)

2) Homeland Security Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requests proposals for the

FY06 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). HSGP integrates the State Homeland Security Program, the Urban Areas Security Initiative, the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program, the Metropolitan Medical Response System, and the Citizen Corps Program. Through this integrated RFP, the Department seeks to streamline efforts for States and Urban Areas in obtaining resources that are critical to building and sustaining capabilities to achieve the Interim National Preparedness Goal and implement State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies. $1.725 billion expected to be available, up to

56 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/2/06. For more info, go to:

52). Refer to Sol# DHS-06-OGT-067-001. (Grants.gov 1/6/06)

3) Bi-Energy Boom Lift

The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base requests quotes for a Bi-Energy Articulated Boom Lift. This item should features the use of both electrical energy and diesel fuel to power the lift. The dual fuel aspect allows for energy efficiency, environmental sensitivity, and conservation of artifact degradation. Responses due 1/13/06. For more info, contact Jo Ann Sillaman at joann.sillaman@wpafb.af.mil or go to:

Refer to Sol# FA8601-06-T-0046. (FBO 1/7/06)

4) Evaluation, Measurement and Verification The Portland Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has issued a request for information to develop a list of qualified vendors to bid for conducting future evaluation, measurement and verification (EM&V) activities for the Self-Generation Incentive Program. Responses due 1/18/06. For more info, contact wxt8@pge.com or go to:

Refer to the RFI for SGIP EM&V.

5) Renewables Acquisition

Avista Utilities seeks approx. 35 aMW of additional long-term renewable energy supplies to begin during the fourth quarter of 2007.

Refer to Sol# DE-FG02-06ER06-03. (Grants.gov 11/29/05)

7) Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP). FSMIP supports applied research projects that address barriers, challenges, and opportunities in marketing, transportation, and distribution of U.S food and agricultural products. FSMIP has funded projects dealing with bioenergy, compost, and products made from agricultural residues. $1.3 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated. Responses due 2/10/06. For more info, contact Janise Zygmont at janise.zygmont@usda.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# USDA-AMS-GRANTS-120705-01. (Grants.gov 12/8/05)

8) Agricultural Initiative in Region 9

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Strategic Agricultural Initiative/Food Quality Protection Act Grant Program. This program supports projects that will assist the agricultural community to transition away from high-risk pesticides to lower risk pesticides and sustainable practices in food production. Project must occur within EPA Region 9 which includes HI, NV, AZ, CA, Tribal Nations within these states, A. Samoa, the N.

Mariana Islands, Guam, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau. $390K expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/3/06. For more info, contact Don Hodge at hodge.don@epa.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# EPA-R9-CED1-06-003. (Grants.gov 12/13/05)

8) Carbon, Water and the Earth

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Carbon and Water in the Earth System Program. This solicitation is aimed at advancing our understanding of interdisciplinary aspects of either the carbon or the water cycles as they pertain to life, the global environment, and climate change. $32 million expected to be available, up to 14 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/15/06. For more info, go to:

(Grants.gov 12/6/05)

9) Conservation Innovation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Conservation Innovation Grants Program (CIG). The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. $20 million expected to be available, up to 50 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/20/06. For more info, contact Kari Cohen at (202) 720-2335 or go to:

(Grants.gov 1/6/06)

10) Student Design Competition for Sustainability The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3). This program supports teams of college students to research, develop, and design solutions to challenges to sustainability. Areas of interest include: Energy, Built Environment, Agriculture, Water, Information Technology, and Materials and Chemicals. $1.25 million expected to be available, up to 50 awards anticipated. Responses due 2/20/06. For more info, contact Julie Beth Zimmerman at zimmerman.julie@epa.gov or go to:

11) Environmental Intern Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for the Consolidated Environmental Professional Intern Program. This program provides on-the-job training for graduate and undergraduate students from accredited universities and colleges interested in careers in the environmental area. $5 million expected to be available, 2 awards anticipated. Responses due 1/23/06. For more info, contact Linda Smith at smith.linda@epa.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# EPA-OECA-OEJ-05-02. (Grants.gov 12/7/05)

12) State Innovation Grant Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for State Innovation Grant Program. This program assists states to build on previous experience and undertake strategic innovation projects that promote larger-scale models for "next generation" environmental protection and promise better environmental results. $1 million expected to be available, up to 8 awards anticipated. Responses due 1/20/06. For more info, contact Sherri Walker at (202) 566-or go to:

Refer to Sol# EPA-AO-OPEI-06-01. (Grants.gov 12/12/05)

13) Resource Conservation Challenge

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters and Regions 2, 3, 6 and 7 request proposals for the Resource Conservation Challenge Grants Program. The goal of this effort is to stimulate solid waste reduction and recycling projects to increase the national recycling rate from 30% to 35% by 2008, reduce and recycle industrial byproducts, reduce the amount of electronic waste going to landfills and/or incinerators, and reduce the amount of priority chemicals found in waste streams. $500K expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated. Responses due 2/6/06. For more info, go to:

14) Regional Geographic Initiative in Region 6 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Regional Geographic Initiative (RGI) projects in AR, LA, NM, OK and TX. The RGI funds unique geographically-based projects that fill critical gaps in the Agency's ability to protect human health and the environment by fostering and supporting community-driven approaches to long-term, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.

$300K expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated.

Responses due 2/24/06. For more info, contact Margie Floyd, EPA, at

16) CA Water Conservation Mid-Pacific Region The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region (South Central, Central and Northern CA Area Offices) requests proposals for the Water Conservation Field Service Program (WCFSP).

WCFSP is designed to encourage water conservation; assist water agencies to develop and implement effective water management and conservation plans; coordinate with State and other local conservation plan efforts; and generally foster improved water management. $1 million expected to be available, up to 70 awards anticipated. Responses due 2/3/06. For more info, go to:

http://www.fedgrants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=3482.

Refer to Sol# 06SF203007. (Grants.gov 12/1/05)

17) CA Water Conservation Southern Region The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Southern California Area Office requests proposals for Water Conservation Field Services Program. This RFP supports projects and activities that make more efficient use of existing water supplies through water conservation and efficiency. $500K expected to be available, up to

15 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/3/06. For more info, contact Paula Sunde at psunde@lc.usbr.gov or go to:

http://www.fedgrants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=2486.

Refer to Sol# 06SF350186. (Grants.gov 12/2/05)

18) LEED Capabilities

The Johnson Space Center requests information from industry regarding their capabilities in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The information will help identify potential sources for contemplated Architect and Engineering work at JSC that have verifiable LEED capabilities and experience to meet NASA requirements for sustainable building design. Responses due 1/20/06. For more info, contact Maria Hooks at Maria.J.Hooks@nasa.gov or go to:

http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/NASA/JSC/OPDC20220/NNJ06ZBJ301L/listing.html

Refer to Sol# NNJ06ZBJ301L. (FBO 12/22/05)

19) U.S. Post Office Energy Management System The U.S. Postal Service has requirements for an enterprise-wide Energy Data Management System for utilities (including electricity, natural gas and water). This system must be user friendly, provide custom reporting, advanced telemetering, invoice analysis, and remote building control systems. The Postal Service operates approximately 35,000 facilities throughout the nation. Supplier Conference to discuss the Postal Service's requirements and possible industry solutions will be held on 1/18/06 in Potomac, MD. For more info, contact Judith Viola at (860) 285-7285 or go to http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/USPS/SSP/OPUCMC/1AUTIL%2D06%2DA%2D0002/listing.html.

Refer to Pre Sol# 1AUTIL-06-A-0002. (FBO 1/6/06)

20) U.S. Post Office Shared Energy Savings The U.S Postal Service seeks to pre-qualify Energy Service Companies

(ESCO) for the award of 10 Area-Wide Shared Energy Savings (SES) contracts for Postal Service facilities throughout the U.S. The scope of these contracts will include performing no cost energy audits, installing approved energy conservation measures, and providing 3rd party financing for designated Postal Service facilities. Pre-qualification by the U.S. DOE Super ESPC program does not pre-qualify ESCOs for the Postal Service SES program. A mandatory Pre-Qualification Conference is scheduled for 1/13/06 in Washington D.C. Qualification Statements due 1/31/06. For more info, contact Deborah Wilcox-Loos at deborah.wilcox-loos@usps.gov or go to:

http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/USPS/SSP/WiPMSC/1AUTIL%2D06%2DA%2D0001/listing.html.

Refer to Sol# 1AUTIL-06-A-0001. (FBO 1/1/06)

21) Energy and Fuel Bidders List

The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), an inventory control point responsible for purchasing energy products and services that are common to the military services and some Federal Civilian Agencies, seeks to identify potential sources for energy and fuel related products. For more info, contact Sheila.mcclain@dla.mil or go to:

http://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/DCMPage.asp?LinkID=DESCBusiness#Solicitations.

Refer to Sol# R-9302006. (FBO 12/15/05)

22) Renewable Energy Licensing

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, under contract to the U.S.

Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market technologies developed at NREL. Information on technologies available for licensing is posted at:

http://www.nrel.gov/technologytransfer/licensing.html. For more info, contact Richard Bolin at richard_bolin@nrel.gov. (FBO 1/6/06)

23) Solar Array

The NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center announces its intent to issue an RFP for a Solar Array for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) project. Work would include but not be limited to providing the Solar Array Panels in accordance with the LRO Solar Array Statement of Work, Specification, and Deliverable Items List and Schedule. The RFP will open on or about 1/2/06 and close on or 30 days later. For more info, contact Julie Janus at jjanus@pop200.gsfc.nasa.gov or go

to:

http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/RFP%2DNNG06137671R/listing.html.

Refer to Sol# RFP-NNG06137671R. (FBO 1/6/06)

24) Materials Research

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Materials

Use: Science, Engineering, and Society (MUSES) Programs. MUSES is aimed at soliciting new multidisciplinary activities that encourage researchers in engineering, physical and life sciences, social and behavioral sciences, economics, mathematics, and education to reach beyond their disciplinary boundaries in order to address complex issues related to materials use in the environment. $6.45 million expected to be available, 4 awards anticipated. Responses due

3/13/06 and 2/7/07. For more info, go to:

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06518. Refer to Sol# 06-518. (Grants.gov 12/13/05)

25) Small Research Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology requests research proposals for the 2006 Small Grant Program in the following areas: Building Research; Electronics and Electrical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Chemical Science and Technologies; Physics; Materials Science and Engineering; Fire Research Program; Information Technology. Funding and expected number of grants varies by program area. Responses due 9/30/06. For more info, contact Joyce Brigham at joyce.brigham@nist.gov or go to:

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=7452. Refer to Sol# 2006-SGP-01. (Grants.gov 12/23/05)

26) Electric Efficiency Acquisition

Avista Utilities announces its intent to request proposals to offset

69 aMW of generation acquisition from electric energy efficiency programs. Release of the RFP expected in the first quarter of 2006.

For more info, contact Jon Powell at jon.powell@avistacorp.com or go

to: http://www.avistautilities.com/resources/renewable_rfp.asp.

27) Puget Sound Environment

The Social Venture Partners seek applications for work in the Puget Sound Region that fosters environmental stewardship that is ecologically based and economically sound. Priorities include but are not limited to encouraging people from a wide range of interests and disciplines to work together in addressing environmental issues.

Up to $80K expected to be available, 2 awards anticipated. Letters of inquiry due 2/10/06. For more info, go to:

http://www.svpseattle.org/grant_guidelines/environment.htm. (RFP Bulletin 12/16/05)

28) Conservation Scholarship Program

Anheuser-Busch and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation request applications from graduate and undergraduate students in the U.S. for the 2006 Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program. This competitive scholarship program supports and promotes innovative research or study that seeks to respond to today's most pressing conservation issues. A minimum of 10 scholarships expected for up to $10K each. Responses due 1/27/06. For more info, go to:

http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship/index.cfm. (RFP Bulletin 12/15/05)

29)Environmental Education

Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation is accepting applications for the development and implementation of holistic environmental curricula that incorporates basic ecological principles and field environmental activities within a primary or secondary school setting. Individual grants NTE $1K. Responses due 4/6/06. For more info, go to: http://www.mgaef.org/index.html. (RFP Bulletin11/22/05)

Editors Note: Over the last several months, there has been quite an upward trend in Federal Agencies requiring applicants to view Requests for Proposals (RFP) and apply for Federal grants directly through the Grants.gov system. With this in mind, any subscribers to this funding newsletter who haven't downloaded the Grants.gov free software for viewing RFPs, and registered with Grants.gov in order to apply for federal grants, should consider doing so ASAP since the process can take more than one week to complete. To get started, go to:

Also, on 12/19/05 the Fedgrants.gov website (for finding Federal grant opportunities) was merged into the Grants.gov website. If you were a subscriber to Fedgrants and were receiving email notifications of grant opportunities, and the notification stopped, you'll need to subscribe for the service again. Just go to: