Funding Opportunities

DOE - Fuels from Sunlight Hub - LOI (recommended but optional) due 1/29/10, Proposals due 3/29/10

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the Energy for Innovation Hub - Fuels from Sunlight.  The Hub will focus intense research and development efforts on the development of an effective solar energy to chemical fuel conversion system.  The system should operate at an overall efficiency and produce fuel of sufficient energy content to enable transition from bench-top discovery to proof-of-concept prototyping.  $122 million expected to be available, 1 award anticipated. 

Contact: Marlene Martinez at marlene.martinez@ch.doe.gov

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Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000214.  (Grants.gov 12/22/09)
 
USDA/DOE - Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy - Due 2/18/10

This RFP will support research that leads to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks.  Specifically, applications are sought for fundamental research on plants that will improve biomass characteristics, biomass yield, or sustainability.  Up to $6 million expected to be available. 

Contact: Tonja Stokes, tonja.stokes@science.doe.gov 
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For examples of past recipients:  click here.

Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000223. (Grants.gov 12/11/09)
 
U.S. DOE Office of Science Grants - Accepting proposals through 9/30/10

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, announces its continuing interest in receiving grant proposals in areas including, but not limited to:  Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and Advanced Scientific Computing.

For more info, including program-specific contacts: click here. 

Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000179.  (Grants.gov 12/4/09)
 
National Science Foundation Program Announcement: Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation 2010 (EFRI-2010)

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Funding Agency & Grant Finding Sites

Federal Level Funding:
  Federal government grant programs at Grants.gov
  Federal government business opportunities at FBO.gov
  Commerce Department Portal for Funding Opportunities
  Department of Energy Industry Interactive Procurement System
  Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program
  Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program
  National Energy Technology Laboratory Solicitations and Business Opportunities
  Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)

State Level Funding:

  The California Energy Commission Energy Innovations Small Grants Program
  Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)

Links for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA):

  Federal Government Recovery Act website
  DOE Recovery Act website
  DOE Recovery Act Clearinghouse (Toll-Free): (888) 363-RCVY or (888) 363-7289
  EERE Recovery Act website
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