Deadline Note

The full proposal submission windows are July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2009 and November 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009.

Synopsis

The Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS) Program supports basic research in chemistry that promotes the understanding of natural and anthropogenic chemical processes in our environment.

Deadline Note

The full proposal submission windows are July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2009 and November 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009.

Synopsis

The Chemical Catalysis Program supports fundamental experimental and theoretical research directed towards the synthesis and characterization of catalysts and pre-catalysts.

Synopsis

The sponsor invites applications to facilitate the development of a well-trained, highly skilled electric power sector workforce which is vital to implementing a national clean-energy smart grid. Approximately $100,000,000 is expected to be available for new awards under this announcement.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for brownfields job training grants that provide training to facilitate site assessment, remediation, or preparation of brownfields sites.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is November 1, 2009. The deadline for receipt of standard full applications is December 1, 2009. The deadline for receipt of AIDS-related full applications is January 7, 2010. This program will expire on January 8, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor invites applications to establish Core Centers of Excellence. It is expected that a Center will transform knowledge in the sciences it is studying. Incremental work should not be the focus of Center activities; rather, new and creative directions are required. The P30 Center may support pilot research in any area of NIDA's mission. Research may occur in any area of NIDA's mission. Each separate core should bear an essential relationship to the integrating theme. The P30 Center of Excellence is expected to support the education, training, and mentoring of new investigators, who should be given meaningful roles to play in the Center projects. NIDA Centers are expected to share their findings, their data and their resources. This program will use the NIH P30 award mechanism.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after July 3, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of optional letters of intent are: July 3, 2009; November 3, 2009; and March 1, 2010. The deadlines for receipt of full applications are: August 3, 2009; December 3, 2009; and April 1, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor solicits applications that propose to conduct time-sensitive ancillary studies related to the NIAMS mission in conjunction with privately or publicly funded, large, ongoing clinical projects. The ongoing “parent” project can be a large clinical trial or observational study, or a disease registry that can provide a sufficient cohort of well-characterized patients, infrastructure, data, and biological samples. Applications submitted in response to this FOA will undergo an accelerated review and award process. Each application must include a timeline to demonstrate that the parent project has adequate time left to accommodate the proposed ancillary study. In addition, it must justify the time-sensitive nature of the ancillary study and the need for an expedited review and award process. It must also document permission from the parent project to use the patient cohorts, data, and biological materials. The objective of this FOA is to provide a flexible mechanism to leverage established resources and maximize the return on existing investments in parent projects. Successful ancillary studies will enhance the scientific content and value of the parent projects, improve the research community’s understanding of a disease or organ system in the NIAMS portfolio, and thus identify novel targets for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Deadline Note

A brief Notice of Intent (NOI) to propose is encouraged, but not required, for the submission of proposals to this solicitation. A notice of intent to propose is due by December 4, 2009. Proposals must be received by February 5, 2010.

Synopsis

The Solar and Heliospheric Physics (SHP) program has as its objective the comprehensive study of all five solar and heliospheric research areas, namely the: Solar interior; Solar photosphere; Solar chromosphere and corona; Inner heliosphere; and Outer heliosphere and the interstellar boundary.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2009.The deadlines for receipt of standard SBIR applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2012.

Synopsis

The sponsors invite applications from eligible United States small business concerns to submit STTR Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track grant applications whose biomedical research is related to advanced processing, manufacturing processes, equipment and systems, and manufacturing workforce skills and protection. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2012.

Synopsis

The sponsor solicits applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) projects that propose innovative research in the areas of animal germplasm cryopreservation methods, reagents, equipment, biosecurity, and the detection of disease, including the vertical transmission of disease. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2012.

Synopsis

The sponsors invite Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications from eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) whose biomedical research is related to energy efficiency or renewable energy systems, to submit STTR Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track grant applications for R&D projects in those areas. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications.

Deadline Note

This program will expire on August 6, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor offers support for Small Business Concerns (SBCs) for Small Business Technology Transfer Research projects to develop and validate new and innovative bioengineering technology to address clinical problems related to energy balance, intake, and expenditure. Novel sensors, devices, imaging, and other approaches are expected to be developed and evaluated by collaborating engineers, physical scientists, and scientists from other relevant disciplines with expertise in obesity and nutrition. The goal is to increase the number of useful technologies and tools available to scientists to facilitate their research in energy balance and health. Eventually these research tools should facilitate therapeutic advances and behavioral changes to address such problems as weight control and obesity. This RFA will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanism.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2010.

Synopsis

< Support is provided for research related to human genome research. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. This program will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2010.

Synopsis

Support is provided for research and research training on biological and behavioral aspects of human development. Primary program areas include: reproduction and population studies, pregnancy, perinatal biology, maternal and infant well-being, developmental and reproductive immunology, congenital defects, developmental biology, teratology, nutrition and growth, human learning and behavior, learning disabilities, cognitive and social development, mental retardation and developmental disabilities, pediatric, adolescent, and maternal AIDS and HIV, obstetric and pediatric pharmacology, and medical rehabilitation. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. This program will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2010.

Synopsis

Support is provided for research on the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral, craniofacial and dental diseases and conditions. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. This program will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after November 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2012.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose innovative research in biomedical computational science and technology to promote the progress of biomedical research. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications.

Deadline Note

The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. This program will expire on May 8, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor solicits Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to enable neuroscience and behavioral research through the development of novel, or the significant enhancement or improvement of currently existing, tools and approaches to be used in brain and behavioral research. Such tools and approaches could include those used in basic or clinical research, or for clinical treatment and care (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of brain disorders). Research solicited under this funding opportunity announcement is not limited to any particular type of technology, level of analysis, or approach. Multidisciplinary teams of researchers are especially encouraged to apply. Technologies appropriate for study, development and enhancement under this FOA include hardware, software, and wetware (and combinations thereof). This program will use the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2010.

Synopsis

Support is provided for research on the normal mechanisms of, as well as on diseases and disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language. The sponsor also supports research related to disease prevention and health promotion. The NIDCD addresses special biomedical and behavioral problems associated with people who have communication impairments or disorders. The NIDCD also supports efforts to create and refine devices, as well as develop cellular-based applications that may replace or substitute for lost and impaired sensory and communication functions. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. This program will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2010.

Synopsis

Support is provided for research on drug abuse and addiction across a broad range of disciplines and for rapid and effective dissemination and use of research results to improve prevention, treatment, and policy. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. This program will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

Synopsis

Under this program, the sponsor is accepting proposals from eligible applicants to conduct the following two training workshop support activities: (I) plan, prepare, and provide technical support for five annual Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303(d) National Listing and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) Training Workshops; and (II) plan, prepare, and provide technical support for six to nine State and Tribal Aquatic Resource Monitoring Technical Training Workshops on aquatic resource specific (i.e., rivers/streams, lakes, coastal waters, and wetlands) issues, and two national State and Tribal Aquatic Resource Monitoring Technical Training Workshops covering all aquatic resource types on a biennial basis.

Synopsis

This program supports basic research in the physics of the solid earth to explore its composition, structure, and processes.

Deadline Note

Preliminary proposals are due December 8, 2009. Full proposals are due March 10, 2010.

Synopsis

The purpose of the CHE-DMR-DMS Solar Energy Initiative is to support interdisciplinary efforts by groups of researchers to address the scientific challenges of highly efficient harvesting, conversion, and storage of solar energy.

Synopsis

Under this program, the sponsor is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced and diesel emissions exposure, particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Administrator as poor air quality areas.

Synopsis

Under this program, the sponsor is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced and diesel emissions exposure, particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Administrator as poor air quality areas.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after October 5, 2009. The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 applications under this announcement are: February 5, June 5, and October 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on . Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after . The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is . The deadline for receipt of full applications is .

Synopsis

The Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) award is intended to support the research and research career development of outstanding scientists who are in the early, formative stages of their careers and who plan to make a long term career commitment to research in specific mission areas of the NIMH. This award seeks to assist these individuals in launching an innovative clinical, translational, basic or services research program that holds the potential to profoundly transform the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders. Each year the BRAINS program will focus on a specific area of research and/or research career development need. For FY 2010, the BRAINS program will focus on the research priorities and gap areas identified in the NIMH Strategic Plan (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/strategic-planning-reports/index.shtml). This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Synopsis

These grants will support collaborative efforts to establish or implement service-learning programs during the summer months. Programs will engage middle school students (students who will be enrolled in grades 6 through 9 in the school year following the end of the summer) in community-based service-learning projects that are intensive, structured, supervised, and designed to produce identifiable improvements to the community.

Synopsis

B -- TURKEY COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT SOL 2009-81021A POC John Kusnierek, Phone: (703) 875-4357 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/TDA/TDA1/TDA1/2009-81021A/listing.html E-MAIL: jkusnierek@ustda.gov jkusnierek@ustda.gov NAICS: 541690 POC: John Kusnierek, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901, Tel: (703) 875-4357, Fax: (703) 875-4009. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT CONTRACTS OFFICE; PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PLACE: PROPOSAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE, TURKISH COAL ENTERPRISES, HIPODROM STREET NO. 12, 06330 YENIMAHALLE ANKARA, TURKEY; TEL.: +90 312 384 1683; FAX: +90 312 384 6234. TURKEY COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT. The Grantee invites submission of qualificationsand proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to develop a feasibility study to evaluate the technical aspects and economics of a conceptual design for a coal (lignite) gasification project, the implementation of which would enable the production of lignite-derived substitute natural gas (SNG)for use in Turkey’s natural gas transmission system. In October 2008, USTDA approved funding for the Turkey: Energy Diversification and Efficiency Assessment Mission (Activity No. 2008-81002A), to review Turkey’s overall energybalance, evaluate a range of options to meet domestic electricity needs, recommend a strategy to diversify the types and sources of fuels used in energy production, recommend methods to improve overall energy efficiency, and identify policy reforms that would encourage more private sector investment in the Turkish energy sector. An additional objective of the Assessment Mission was to recommend further relevant USTDA activities, of which the study for which proposals are nowsolicited is one. Substantial reserves of lignite exist throughout Turkey. Because of its generally low calorific value, most of this lignite is used in electric power plants. However, the possibility of gasifying these lignite resources to produce pipeline-quality gas has a significant potential to increase Turkey’s energy self-sufficiency and reduce its vulnerability to natural gas importshocks. Sample tests have indicated that gasification of Turkish lignite is possible. The study will help determine the technical and economic feasibility of proceeding with lignite gasification on a commercial scale. The Project’s eventual location will depend on site, fuel, and climate information, though the Grantee has mentioned the Afsin-Elbistan site in central Turkey as a potential plant location. The Grantee produces about half of the lignite mined in Turkey and ranks as the third largest lignite producer in Europe. The other half is produced by Elektrik Uretim A.ª. (EÛAª), a state-owned electricity generating company, which burns lignite in some of its plants. The Grantee was established in 1987 and has mined only lignite since 1993. As of March 2008, it had $1 billion in revenue with approximately 12,000 employees. It operates eight large mining operations, both open pit and underground, and remains government-owned due to the policy that primary energy sources should be in public hands. The objective of the study is to assess the technical, economic and financial feasibility of a lignite gasification facility to produce pipeline-quality SNG for introduction into Turkey’s natural gas transmission system. The study includestechnical, financial, economic and environmental analyses. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $ 437,020 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and a background definitional mission/desk study report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to: https://www.ustda.gov/USTDA/FedBizOpps/RFP/rfpform.asp. Requests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm’s name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carryout the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Grantee by 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME on DECEMBER 10, 2009 at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor incontractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=55b84aeb0f1798998785de1e376514de&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 10/09/09 (W-SN01983544). (0282) (kww)

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is November 12, 2009. The deadline for receipt of full applications is December 11, 2009.

Synopsis

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified many genomic regions associated with common diseases and other traits. The next step often is to sequence many samples in the associated regions to determine their complete patterns of genetic variation. The goal is to identify a smaller set of strongly associated variants for more intense study to find those responsible for the increased disease risk. Various design strategies could be used for the sequencing studies, such as sequencing exons or entire gene regions, and using samples from the extremes or the entire range of the phenotype distribution. However, the appropriate conditions for using particular design strategies are unknown. To gain insight into optimal study design, NHGRI will support several studies to sequence association regions completely in large GWAS cohorts to provide standard datasets and analyses that the research community can use to study how to design sequencing studies to follow up GWAS findings. The sponsor solicits applications from investigators with well-replicated disease associations to nominate association regions for sequencing and analysis and to provide a sufficient number of samples with genotype, phenotype, and exposure datasets from completed GWA studies. The sequencing capacity will be provided by the NHGRI large-scale sequencing centers, using a broad design strategy that encompasses a number of more focused strategies. Funding for analysis of the sequence data will be provided by the Genes, Environment, and Health Initiative (GEI). The funded GWAS groups will work in a consortium with the sequencing centers and analysts to develop the broad design strategy, analyze the sequence data for the individual studies, and evaluate the various specific design strategies. This FOA is developed as a part of the NIH-wide Genes, Environment, and Health Initiative (GEI). All NIH Institutes and Centers participate in NIH-wide initiatives. This FOA will be administered by NHGRI. This FOA will utilize the U01 cooperative agreement grant mechanism.

Deadline Note

Voluntary letters of intent are due November 19, 2009. The deadline for applications is December 14, 2009.

Synopsis

Under this funding program, the sponsor is seeking applications under two topic areas which: Leverage the participation and support of multiple local jurisdictions, regional planning agencies, and state energy offices; Prioritize energy efficiency and/or energy conservation as first in the loading order before investments are made in new generation; Move beyond the planning stage and ready for implementation; Clearly articulate and demonstrate the ability to achieve measurable stretch goals and that have the potential to make an impact at the regional or national level; and Maximize the creation and/or retention of jobs in the United States.

Synopsis

A -- RECOVERY--A--PROJECT NUMBER RM09-1441, GEOTHERMAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (PRESOL) SOL N6893610R0007 DUE 121409 POC Sue Casey 760-939-4115 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/notices/8d623e42cbdf3abad49fe2b8cc64c157 E-MAIL: Sue Casey sue.casey@navy.mil NAICS: 541330 Recovery Act - The purpose of this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is to solicit proposals for investigations of geologicalproperties associated with active geothermal systems within select regions of Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, NV; Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, CA; Chocolate Mountains Gunnery Range (Chocolate Mountains), CA; and Hill Air Force Base (AFB), UT.The object is to perform geological investigations that could potentially lead to the discovery of a geothermal resource. This notice constitutes a BAA as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2). A formal Request for Proposal (RFP)/Solicitation will not be issued. The Naval Air Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will not issue paper copies of this BAA. NAWCWD reserves the right to select for award, all, some, or none of the Proposals in response to this BAA. NAWCWD reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the Proposals received under this BAA. NAWCWD provides no funding for direct reimbursement of proposal development costs. Technical and Cost Proposal (or any other material) submitted in response to this BAA will not be returned. It is the policy of NAWCWD to treat all Proposals as competition sensitive Bid and Proposal Information and to disclose their contents only for the purpose of evaluation. Awards will be to United States (U.S) companiesonly. All contracts resulting from this announcement are subject to the federalAcquisition Regulation and the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. SEE ENCLOSED ATTACHMENT FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND FORMATTINGTHAT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN PREPARING PROPOSALS FOR THIS CONTRACTING EFFORT. This enclosure calls out another document "Genetic Occurrence Models for Geothermal Prospecting, N68936-04-C-0057", which is attachment 2 to this notice.Place of Performance (if applicable): Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, NV; Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, CA; Chocolate Mountains Gunnery Range (Chocolate Mountains), CA; and Hill Air Force Base (AFB), UT.CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=8d623e42cbdf3abad49fe2b8cc64c157&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 11/12/09 (W-SN02002388). (0316)

Deadline Note

Optional intents to apply are due November 30, 2009. All applications are due by December 15, 2009

Synopsis

The sponsor is soliciting applications from eligible applicants to operate the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center. ETV provides objective, quality-assured performance verifications of technologies across a broad spectrum of environmental and homeland security technology categories.

Synopsis

The sponsor solicits grant proposals to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop aware and responsible students, teachers, and citizens.

Deadline Note

Pre-Proposals must be posted to www.grants.gov or Courier hard copies received by 11:59 PM Eastern, December 15, 2009. Innovation proposals selected for full proposals will be (tentatively) due by 11:59 PM Eastern, March 17, 2010.

Synopsis

The Council seeks to establish sustainable urban and community forests, by encouraging communities of all sizes to manage and protect their natural resources. Well managed urban forests provide critical environmental services that can improve the public’s health, and well being; economic viability and restore functioning environmental systems for people today and future generations. This year the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council revised its grant categories and process to the Forest Service’s National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. The funds will be divided into two categories of: Innovation and Best Practices.

Synopsis

This funding opportunity is specifically focused on developing technologies for CO2 capture and purification that can be retrofitted to existing pulverized coal (PC) power plants. This is driven by the fact that existing coal-fired power plants produce a large fraction of the current CO2 emissions from all fossil-fuel-based sources, and only about 3 GW of the existing coal-fired fleet is projected to retire by 2030. Therefore, it is possible that future climate change regulations could target a reduction in CO2 emissions from the existing fleet of coal boilers. To prepare for this possibility, cost effective technologies are sought for capturing CO2 from PC-based power plants. It is anticipated that the technologies developed under this funding opportunity may also have application to new PC plants as well.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is November 16, 2009. The deadline for receipt of full applications is December 15, 2009.

Synopsis

The sponsor invites invites new or renewal applications from single institutions or consortia of institutions with multi-disciplinary investigator teams to participate in the Centers for Medical Countermeasures against Radiation (CMCR) program. The primary goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support development of new medical products that will assess, diagnose, mitigate and/or treat the short- and long-term consequences of radiation exposure after a radiological/nuclear terrorist event. This FOA will utilize the multi-project Cooperative Agreement (U19) mechanism.

Deadline Note

Medium project proposals may be submitted from August 1, 2009 to August 30, 2009. Large project proposals may be submitted from November 1, 2009 to November 28, 2009. Small project proposals may be submitted from December 1, 2009 to December 17, 2009.

Synopsis

The sponsor supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in three core programs: The Algorithmic Foundations program; The Communications and Information Foundations program; and The Software and Hardware Foundations program.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is December 18, 2009. The deadline for receipt of full applications is January 22, 2010.

Synopsis

The sponsor invites applications research that will expand and advance the understanding of violence, its causes, and prevention strategies. This FOA will use the Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 20, 2009. Letters of intent are not required for this FOA. The deadlines for receipt of full applications are: April 20, 2009; August 20, 2009; December 21, 2009; April 20, 2010; August 20, 2010; December 20, 2010; April 20, 2011; August 22, 2011; and December 20, 2011. This program will expire on December 21, 2011.

Synopsis

The sponsors provide support for either new investigators in cancer-related behavioral research, or investigators who want to refocus their research interests toward behavioral research in cancer control. The program is designed to facilitate the growth of a nationwide cohort of scientists with research experience in behavioral cancer control and design of public health interventions. Preliminary data for the proposed projects are not required. Overarching goals are to: (1) encourage new investigators to enter the field of behavioral research in cancer control and initiate their long-term career development aimed at becoming independent investigators in the field, and (2) support research on transfer of behavioral science knowledge into cancer control practice. This program will use the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism.

Deadline Note

For both non-AIDS and AIDS applications the deadlines are: August 21, 2009, December 21, 2009, August 20, 2010, December 21, 2010, August 19, 2011, and December 21, 2011. This program will expire on December 22, 2011.

Synopsis

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Cutting-Edge Basic Research Award (CEBRA) is designed to foster highly innovative or conceptually creative research related to drug abuse and addiction and how to prevent and treat them. It supports research that is high-risk and potentially high-impact that is underrepresented or not included in NIDA's current portfolio. The proposed research should: (1) test a highly novel and significant hypothesis for which there is scant precedent or preliminary data and which, if confirmed, would have a substantial impact on current thinking; and/or (2) develop or adapt innovative techniques or methods for addiction research, or that have promising applicability to drug abuse research. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism.