15) Global Climate and Antarctic Research The National Science Foundation requests applications for Antarctic Research.

The goals of this program are to expand fundamental knowledge of the region, to foster research on global and regional problems of current scientific importance, and to use Antarctica as a platform from which to support research. $10 million expected to be available, up to 100 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/7/06. For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# 06-549. (Grants.gov 3/8/06)

16) Global Climate, Antarctic and the Arts The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program.

This opportunity is part of the International Polar Year, which promises to advance our understanding of how the Earth's remote polar regions impact global climate systems. This program seeks to increase public understanding of the Antarctic region, including the continent and the surrounding oceans, as well as the associated NSF Antarctic research and education endeavors. Awardees will have the opportunity to travel to Antarctica at research stations, field camps, and aboard ships to make the observations necessary to complete their proposed projects.

5 awards anticipated, responses due 6/13/06, 6/6/07 and 6/4/08. For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# 06-554 (Grants.gov 3/15/06)

17) NSF SBIR/STTR

The National Science Foundation requests applications for the FY07 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I (SBIR/STTR). This program seeks to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal R&D needs, increasing the commercial application of federally supported research results, and encouraging participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses.

Proposed project should provide evidence of commercial viability and meet an important social or economic need. Broad areas of interest include: Advanced Materials, Emerging Opportunities, Information Technology and Manufacturing Innovation. $16.25 million expected to be available, up to 150 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/13/06.

For more info go to:

18) Partnerships for Innovation

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Partnerships for Innovation Program (PFI). PFI stimulates the transformation of research and education into innovations that create new wealth, build strong local, regional and national economies and improve the national well-being. PFI proposals must be submitted by academic institutions, however, partnerships are required.

$9 million expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated.

Option Letters of Intent due 6/28/06, final proposals due 8/30/06.

For more info, contact Sara Nerlove at snerlove@nsf.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# 06-550. (Grants.gov 3/8/06)

19) Energy Efficiency Programs in California Southern California Edison (SCE) announces its intent to request proposals for the implementation of energy efficiency programs as part of SCE's Innovative Designs for Energy Efficiency Program (InDEE).

The intent behind InDEE is to solicit new programs for promising technologies and concepts that save electric energy and reduce electric peak demand. InDEE focuses on emerging technologies and processes or other concepts for which product introduction and commercialization are justified. $1.8 million expected to be available, individual award range $300K to $500K. RFP scheduled for release on 5/18/06, abstracts due 6/19/06, final proposals due 9/4/06. For more info go to:

20) Innovative Energy Efficiency Activities in California Southern California Edison (SCE) announces its intent to request proposals for companies to design and implement energy efficiency programs as part of SCE's Innovative Designs for Energy Efficiency Activities (IDEEA) Program.

The intent of the IDEEA Program is to solicit new programs that save electric energy and reduce electric peak demand, or provide energy efficiency information and/or outreach services. $10 million expected to be available, individual award range $500K to $3 million. RFP is scheduled for release on 5/18/06, abstracts due 6/19/06, final proposals due 9/4/06. For more info, go

21) Department of State Renewables

The U.S. Department of State requests bids for professional services including, but not limited to designing photovoltaic and/or wind energy systems for new structures, existing and additions.

Conceptual designs shall include economic analysis, including both a simple payback and a life cycle analysis to establish the costs and benefits of completing the project. Requests for clarification due 4/6/06. Bids due 4/25/06. For more info, contact Chrissie Fields at Fieldssc@state.gov or go to:

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Refer to Sol# SALMEC06R0060. (FBO 3/25/06)

22) Southwestern PSC Renewables

The Southwestern Public Service Company requests proposals for approx. 40,500 MWh of annual renewable energy or renewable energy certificates to be generated from renewable technologies other than wind turbines.

Responses due 6/5/06. For more info, contact John Lupo at john.lupo@xemkt.com or go to:

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(Green Power Network 3/27/06)

23) EPA Renewables

The Defense Energy Support Center requests proposals for the delivery of 110,000 MWh of Renewable Energy Certificates over 17 months to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Responses due 5/1/06. For more info, contact Leslie Simpson at leslie.simpson@dla.mil or go to:

Refer to Sol# SP0600-06-R-0410. (Green Power Network 3/24/06)

24) U.S.Postal Service Renewables

The Defense Energy Support Center requests proposals for a one-time delivery of 532,304 MWh of Renewable Energy Certificates to the U.S.

Postal Service. Responses due 5/2/06. For more info, contact Leslie Simpson at leslie.simpson@dla.mil or go to:

Refer to Sol# SP0600-06-R-0407. (Green Power Network 3/24/06)

25) Black Hills Renewables

On behalf of Black Hills Power and Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power, the Black Hills Corp. requests proposals for up to 50 MW of renewable energy resources. Responses due 5/1/06. For more info, contact Jill Tietjan at jill@techspeakinc.com or go to:

26) Colorado Solar

The Public Service Company of Colorado requests proposals for approximately 13,700 MWh of annual solar electric energy to be generated from photovoltaic or concentrating photovoltaic technologies built on land approx. 20 miles north of Alamosa, Colorado. Responses due 5/17/06. For more info, contact Mark McGree at mark.mcgree@xemkt.com or go to:

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(Green Power Network 3/30/06)

27) Methane to Markets Partnership Program

The U.S. Agency for International Development requests proposals for the Methane to Markets Partnership Program. This program supports activities that focus on the capture and commercial utilization of methane gas; it is an action-oriented initiative that seeks to contribute to the reduction in global methane emissions while enhancing economic growth, promoting energy security, improving the environment, and reducing greenhouse gases. The targeted methane sources include landfills, underground coal mines, and natural gas and oil systems. $400K expected to be available, one or more awards anticipated. Responses due 5/1/06 and 6/16/06. For more info, contact Arun Sehgal at asehgal@usaid.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# 386-06-009. (Grants.gov 3/6/06)

28) HUD SuperNOFA

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released their FY06 Notice of Funds Available, also known as the SuperNOFA.

$2.2 billion is expected to be available for grants through 39 individual programs. The Federal Register SuperNOFA, including individual programs, funding amounts and due dates is posted at:

29) Housing Preservation Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) Program. HPG provides funds to assist very low and low income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes in rural areas. $10.5 million expected to be available.

Responses due 5/19/06. For more info, go to:

30) Healthy Homes Demonstration Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requests proposals for the Healthy Homes Demonstration Program. The purpose of this program is to develop, demonstrate, and promote cost- effective, preventive measures to correct multiple safety and health hazards in the home environment that produce serious diseases and injuries in low-income families. $4.37 million expected to be available, responses due 6/7/06. For more info, contact Dorthera Yorkshire at Dorthera_yorkshire@hud.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# FR-5030-N-10. (Grants.gov 3/8/06)

31) Lead Paint Hazard

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requests applications for the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program, the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program and the Operation Lead Elimination Action Program. $159 million expected to be available, responses due 6/7/06. For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# FR-5030-N-13. (Grants.gov 3/8/06)

32) Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requests applications for the Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies programs. The purpose of these programs is to gain knowledge to improve the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of methods for evaluation and control of lead-based paint and other housing related health and safety hazards. $5.75 million expected to be available, responses due 6/6/06. For more info, contact Dorthera Yorkshire at Dorthera_Yorkshire@hud.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# FR-5030-N-29. (Grants.gov 3/8/06)

33) Lead Outreach Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requests applications for the Lead Outreach Program. This program supports training, education and public awareness activities about childhood lead poisoning prevention and proper lead hazard identification and control methods for at risk communities and children, especially underserved populations and minorities. $2 million expected to be available, responses due 6/6/06. For more info, contact Dorthera Yorkshire at Dorthera_Yorkshire@hud.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# FR-5030-N-17. (Grants.gov 3/8/06)