Laura L. Barnes: Grants

[Grants] Servicizing in Schools Grant (FY06)

Mon, 22 May 2006 20:30:26 GMT

DATES: The closing date and time for receipt of applications is June 19, 2006, 5:00 p.m. EDT. Applications submitted in hard copy (paper) and by electronic mail (e-mail) must be received in the Program Office by the closing date and time to receive consideration. Applications submitted through Grants.gov must be received by Grants.gov no later than June 19, 2006, 5:00
p.m. EDT.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities that can help build upon a recent Lansing Public School District Chemical Management Services/Resource Management Pilot. Specifically, the solicitation seeks proposals on the creation of a workbook for school districts on how to go through the process of switching to servicizing, and conducting pilots to test the “servicizing” approach in much smaller and much larger school settings. The aim of this solicitation is to grow bundled servicizing as a viable approach to improving chemical and waste management in K-12 school districts and stimulate service provider interest in the K-12 school district sector.

FUNDING/AWARDS: The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is $200,000. EPA anticipates award of one cooperative agreement resulting from this competitive opportunity.

[Grants] FY 2006 Request for Proposals - Source Reduction Assistance Grants Program for Seven of the Regional Pollution Prevention Program Offices

Wed, 17 May 2006 19:34:26 GMT

Seven of EPA's Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Program offices anticipate having up to $163,000 available, per region, in fiscal year 2006, to fund projects supporting source reduction/pollution prevention and/or resource conservation activities through this request for proposals. Proposals for Region V are due by June 19, 2006.

[Grants] Stonyfield Farm Profits for the Planet Program

Mon, 15 May 2006 15:53:12 GMT

The Stonyfield Farm's Profits for the Planet Program donates 10% of the company's profits annually to nonprofit organizations in order to enhance efforts that help protect or restore the environment. Projects that generate measurable results, for example, natural resources saved, people educated, etc., are given priority. Applications for support are accepted from organizations throughout the U.S., with some emphasis on organizations located in the Northeast with projects often reflecting Stonyfield's support of organic farming methods and efforts to combat global warming. Requests for funding may be submitted at any time.

[Grants] Captain Planet Foundation Offers Funding for Youth

Mon, 15 May 2006 15:51:32 GMT

The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youth. The foundation's objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through environmental education, the foundation believes that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation of the world in which they live.

The foundation offers small grants of $500 or less, as well as a limited number of grant awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 each. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to submit a proposal.

Deadlines for submitting grant applications are June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31. Grant proposals are reviewed over a period of three months from the date of the submission deadline.

[Grants] Consumer Education about Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Awareness and Use of Energy-Efficient Products and Practices

Fri, 12 May 2006 17:58:43 GMT

Applications due Jun 09, 2006.

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals to increase overall consumer understanding and relevance of the connection between energy efficiency and the environment on national, regional and local levels.

[Grants] State Policy-based Approaches to Reducing Emissions through Improved Greenhouse Gas Management and Clean Energy Programs

Fri, 12 May 2006 17:56:26 GMT

Applications due Jun 09, 2006.

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals to encourage voluntary efforts to reduce energy-related emissions from stationary sources by funding proposals to advance improvements in state greenhouse gas management and state clean energy policies and programs.

[Grants] Fate and Effects of Hormones in Waste From Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)

Fri, 12 May 2006 17:49:19 GMT

Applications due Aug 09, 2006.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing to characterize the occurrence, magnitude, and extent of the impact of natural and synthetic steroid hormones in liquid and solid animal waste from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on the environment and human health. This program also provides support for research to determine the impact of current CAFO waste management strategies (i.e. storage and disposal) on the transport, fate, and effects of steroid hormones originating from CAFOs.

[Grants] Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations and Training Grants and Coopertive Agreements

Fri, 12 May 2006 17:42:22 GMT

Applications due Jun 22, 2006.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Region 5 is soliciting proposals under Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act for projects in Region 5, specifically Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and/or Wisconsin. These funds may be used to conduct and promote the coordination and acceleration of investigations, training, demonstrations, surveys and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction and elimination of water pollution.

[Grants] Green Communities Announces Charrette Grants Program

Fri, 12 May 2006 17:00:44 GMT

Green Communities is a five-year, $555 million initiative to build more than 8,500 environmentally healthy homes for low-income families. Created by Enterprise in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council, Green Communities will transform the way America thinks about, designs, and builds affordable communities. The initiative provides grants, financing, tax-credit equity, and technical assistance to developers who meet Green Communities Criteria for affordable housing that promotes health, conserves energy and natural resources, and provides easy access to jobs, schools, and services.

[Grants] Incremental Cost of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV)

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:10:13 GMT

Applications due June 8, 2006.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies (OFCVT), is seeking applications for projects covering a range of commercial technology deployment and educational activities under the Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies Program.

Area of Interest 2: Incremental Cost of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV)
(DE-PS26-06NT42770-02)

This area of interest is for projects to support the incremental cost of new original equipment manufactured (OEM) highway-certified alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions compliant conversions of new and/or used conventional fuel vehicles (i.e., vehicles originally designed to operate using diesel or gasoline that are being retrofitted to operate on alternative fuels) that will result in large conventional fuel displacement.

[Grants] Refueling Infrastructure for E85 and Other Alternative Fuels

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:08:04 GMT

Applications due June 8, 2006.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies (OFCVT), is seeking applications for projects covering a range of commercial technology deployment and educational activities under the Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies Program.

Area of Interest 1: Refueling Infrastructure for E85 and Other Alternative Fuels
(DE-PS26-06NT42770-01)

This area of interest is for refueling infrastructure projects that include new dispensing facilities, or additional equipment or upgrades and improvements to existing refueling sites for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV). This includes upgrading or modifying private fueling stations to allow public and/or shared fleet access. Funding will be made available to purchase equipment or to pay for specific turn-key fueling services by alternative fuel providers. Blending facilities for biodiesel and E85 fuels for providing alternative fuel exclusively to the transportation sector will be considered. Bulk fuel production facilities are not eligible for funding.

[Grants] Idle Reduction Training and Awareness for School Districts

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:05:52 GMT

Applications due June 8, 2006.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies (OFCVT), is seeking applications for projects covering a range of commercial technology deployment and educational activities under the Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies Program.

Area of Interest 3: Idle Reduction Training and Awareness for School Districts
(DE-PS26-06NT42770-03)

This area of interest is for projects that eliminate or reduce idling in school buses through the development and implementation of comprehensive driver education and awareness materials to reduce or eliminate idling. This area of interest is targeted at school bus drivers, fleet managers, and maintenance personnel of school districts as well as students, faculty, and parent-teacher organizations.

[Grants] Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:05:21 GMT

Applications due June 16, 2006.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting proposals to fund projects within the Region 5 states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, that will demonstrate effective emission control technologies and strategies, methods or approaches to reducing diesel emissions as part of the Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative. The Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative is a collaboration of federal, state and local agencies, along with communities, non-profit organizations and private companies working together to reduce emissions from diesel engines in the Midwest.

[Grants] Region 5 Clean School Bus USA

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:03:40 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting proposals from Local and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, local and state governments, and non-profit organizations for retrofit and/or replacement projects that reduce pollution from school buses within the Region 5 states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, through the use of EPA verified or certified and/or California Air Resources Board verified pollution reduction technologies. There is a 5% cost-share required for these projects.

The closing date for applicants to submit proposals under the Clean School Bus program is June 16, 2006. Proposals submitted via electronic-mail (e-mail) or through grants.gov must be received by the closing date and time (6 pm Central).

[Grants] State Partnerships to Accelerate Industrial Energy Efficiency and "Save Energy Now"

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 20:04:24 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) Golden Field Office (GO) is seeking applications on behalf of the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), for State Partnership Projects under the State Energy Program (SEP) in accordance with 10 CFR part 420 to accelerate industrial energy efficiency and “Save Energy Now.”

DOE is inviting States to submit applications as outlined in this funding opportunity announcement to implement specific DOE EERE deployment activities and initiatives. Funding of approximately $1,000,000 will be available under this opportunity in fiscal year 2006. Projects may be proposed with performance periods of 12 to 18 months. The estimated amount of DOE funding for individual awards is set forth in Part II – Award Information of this announcement. The cost match requirements are outlined in Part III – Eligibility Information.

[Grants] FY 2006 Request for Proposals, Pollution Prevention Grants Program

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 20:01:15 GMT

Under the authority of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, EPA anticipates that approximately $4.1 million will be available to support Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants to States, Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia in FY 2006 for prevention activities during FY 2006 - 2007. These grant dollars are targeted at State and Tribal technical assistance programs that address the reduction or elimination of pollution by businesses across all environmental media: air, water and land. Since the inception of the grant program, EPA has awarded over $84 million to eligible recipients.

[Grants] DOE Issues Solicitation for On-Board Vehicular Hydrogen Storage R&D

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 19:53:19 GMT

A solicitation has been announced for hydrogen storage technologies in support of the President’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative. The solicitation calls for research and development of new materials and concepts, as well as engineering science and analyses, for on-board vehicular hydrogen storage. Two parallel announcements for national laboratories and for non-laboratories will be made, with a total of $6 million available under both announcements, subject to Congressional appropriations. Awards are anticipated at $400,000 to $2,000,000 per award over two to five years.

[Grants] Awards for Cities' Lead-Safe Strategies

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:33:41 GMT

Cities United for Science Progress (CUSP), a partnership between The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and DuPont, invites your city to “Think Big” and apply for the 2006 "Lead-Safe for Kids Sake" grant program. The "Lead-Safe…for Kids Sake" grant recognizes cities with the most outstanding lead-safe strategies implemented through programs, public policy, education, or joint efforts with local stakeholders. For the most outstanding lead-safe strategy, one city will receive the $175,000 Award of Excellence, and two cities $100,000 Awards of Distinction for lead-safe best practices. Of special interest are innovative and replicable lead-safe strategies and practices that will leverage the winning resources. Applicant cities must be members of The United States Conference of Mayors. The application deadline is April 21, 2006.

[Grants] Building Technologies State Energy Outreach and Deployment State Energy Program (SEP) Special Projects

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:12:54 GMT

Applications due May 24, 2006 .

The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory, is seeking cost-shared applications on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energys Building Technologies Program (BTP) in accordance with 10 CFR part 420.

DOE is looking for BTP projects that more fully integrate deployment and technical assistance activities through the following program areas: Building America, Building Energy Codes, Energy Star and Rebuild America.

This funding opportunity announcement is responsive to the BTPs near-term goal of improving energy efficiency in new and existing residential and commercial buildings by 20 percent to 40 percent above the 2004 IECC or ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004.

The focus of this announcement is to fund projects that provide creative initiatives that increase energy savings in the residential and commercial building sectors. States are encouraged to enter into teaming arrangements with other State Energy Offices (SEOs), industry, small businesses, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and DOE national laboratories to develop projects that address innovative ways to integrate Building America, Building Energy Codes, Energy Star and Rebuild America.

[Grants] Basic Research for Solar Energy Utilization

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:09:47 GMT

The Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in keeping with its mission to assist in strengthening the Nation's scientific research enterprise through the support of fundamental science and the experimental tools to perform basic research, announces its interest in receiving applications for basic research in the area of solar energy utilization.

This Notice solicits innovative basic research applications to establish the scientific basis that underpins the efficient capture, conversion, and utilization of solar energy in a cost-effective manner. We seek to support outstanding fundamental research programs that will lead to key discoveries and conceptual breakthroughs to make sunlight as the practicable solution to meet our compelling need for clean, abundant sources of energy.

[Grants] Region 5 Wetland Program Development Grants

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:07:02 GMT

Applications due Apr 21, 2006.

Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) provide eligible applicants an opportunity to conduct projects that promote the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution.

While WPDGs can continue to be used by recipients to build and refine any element of a comprehensive wetland program, proposals that address one or more of the national and regional priorities may increase their chances of being selected for award.

States, Tribes, local government agencies, and intertribal consortia are eligible to apply under this announcement. Non-profit organizations are not eligible to compete under this RFP. EPA Headquarters administers the national non-profit competition apart from the Regional local/state/tribe competitions and will issue a separate competitive announcement in the future. In order to be eligible for funds through this competition, Tribes must be federally recognized, although "Treatment as a State" status is not a requirement. Intertribal consortia that meet the requirements of 40 CFR Part 35.504 is eligible for direct funding. Intertribal consortia projects must be broad in scope and encompass more than one State, Tribe, or local government. Universities that are agencies of State government are eligible to receive funds through this competition.

Universities that are not chartered as a part of State government are not eligible for direct funding from EPA Regions. Universities must include documentation showing that they are chartered as a part of State government in their proposal. Projects must occur within the states of EPA Region 5 specifically Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. In the case of inter-jurisdictional watershed projects, they must be primarily implemented in EPA Region 5. This document describes the grant selection and award process for eligible applicants interested in applying for WPDGs under the competitive process. Implementation of wetland protection programs is not an eligible activity under this announcement.

[Grants] Environmental Remediation Science Program

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:01:39 GMT

Applications due Jun 15, 2006 .

The Office of Biological and Environmental Research (OBER) of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces interest in receiving applications for research grants in the Environmental Remediation Sciences Program (ERSP).

The goal of the ERSP is to support innovative, fundamental research investigating coupled chemical, biological and physical processes affecting the transport of DOE-relevant contaminants within the subsurface at DOE sites leading to new or improved subsurface remediation techniques and a sound foundation for remedial action decisions important to long- term site stewardship.

This solicitation addresses several science elements previously addressed under the Natural and Accelerated Bioremediation Research (NABIR) program and the Environmental Management Science Program (EMSP) and reflects the merger of these two programs into the ERSP.

Applications should address hypothesis-driven research to define biologically-mediated and/or hydrogeochemical processes influencing the form and mobility of DOE contaminants and provide the basis for development of new remediation concepts or strategies for long term stewardship. Applications should address the applicability of the proposed research to DOE relevant contaminant transport processes occurring in the field.

The environment of interest is the terrestrial subsurface below the zone of root influence including both the vadose zone (unsaturated) and the saturated zone (groundwater and sediments). Phytoremediation is not addressed in this Notice.

Specific Science Elements of interest to this Notice include: 1) Subsurface Biogeochemistry; 2) Subsurface Microbial Ecology and Community Dynamics; 3) Innovative Field-scale Remediation and Long-Term Stewardship Research; 4) Novel Measurement and Monitoring Concepts, and; 5) Exploratory Research.

[Grants] NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:58:03 GMT

Applications due May 05, 2006

This program provides funding to graduate students in NSF- supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to acquire additional skills that will broadly prepare them for professional and scientific careers in the 21st century. Through interactions with teachers in K-12 schools, graduate students can improve communication and teaching skills while enriching STEM instruction in K-12 schools.

Through this experience graduate students can gain a deeper understanding of their own scientific research. In addition, the GK-12 program provides institutions of higher education with an opportunity to make a permanent change in their graduate programs by incorporating GK-12 like activities in the training of their STEM graduate students. Expected outcomes include improved communication, teaching and team building skills for the fellows; professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers; enriched learning for K-12 students; and strengthened partnerships between institutions of higher education and local school districts.

[Grants] Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Grants

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:29:41 GMT

The Foundation's grants provide bright, new energy efficient lighting for public library patrons. Money saved can be spent on improving library programs and collections. Patrons can learn about energy efficiency and the environment from both library resources as well as the space around them. Public libraries in Illinois may apply for a grant through this program.

You may download the 2006 Lighting Upgrade Grant Program for Public Libraries Brochure and application to learn about this year's program. The next application deadline is April 28, 2006.

The Foundation also offers renewable energy grants for installation of small-scale PV systems at K-12 schools or other children's educational facilities. Click to download the Foundation's new school PV program brochure and application form. The application deadline for this grant is March 31, 2006.

[Grants] Consequences of Global Change For Air Quality

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:09:36 GMT

Application deadline: Jun 20, 2006

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research to better understand the effect of global change on U.S. air quality.