Research Funding
University of Michigan OVPR - MMPEI Seventy Percent Solution
Title: Collaborative Research in Energy Science, Technology, and Policy on The Seventy Percent Solution
Sponsor: U-M Office of the Vice President for Research in collaboration with MMPEI
Awards: 3 one year awards totaling $300,000
Date Posted: 05/07/08
Due Date: 06/30/08
The Office of the Vice President for Research, in cooperation with the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute (MMPEI), announces a competition for funds to support interdisciplinary research on The Seventy Percent Solution. Based on current IPCC estimates, a 50-85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions world-wide is required to stabilize global temperatures over the next few decades. In the US, forty percent of greenhouse gas production results from electric power generation, and an additional thirty percent arises from transportation. Hence, if a transition could be made to carbon-free transportation and electric power generation, a 70% reduction in America’s greenhouse gas production could be realized.
MMPEI and OVPR are soliciting project proposals to develop a better understanding of the interplay between the various parts of the energy system so that the Seventy Percent Solution can be realized. Project proposals are invited from faculty-led interdisciplinary teams that outline a comprehensive approach and the steps to be taken to flesh out the concept in the space of one year. The expected outcome from these funded efforts will be a comprehensive,well-grounded plan detailing a large-scale, multi-year effort to create the understanding and infrastructure necessary to achieve the Seventy Percent Solution.
For a pdf of the Request For Proposal click here.
For OVP submission forms click here.
OVPR on the Web: http://www.research.umich.edu/funding/um_sources/ovpr.html
State Energy Program Competitve Activities
Title: DE-PS26-08NT000319-00 Fiscal Year 2008 State Energy Program Competitve Activities
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: $7.5M total funding; $500K ceiling; 25% minimum cost share; 5-7 awards
Date Posted: 06/04/2008
Due Date: 07/10/2008
The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), through the Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program (OWIP), is announcing a competitive grant Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeking innovative state programs designed to foster energy efficiency and renewable energy policies, practices, technologies and programs.
- Area of Interest 1: Advanced Building Energy Codes ($3.5M) (DE-PS26-08NT00319-01)
- Area of Interest 2: Utility-scale Clean Energy Capacity ($4.0M) (DE-PS26-08NT00319-02)
Surface Catalysis for Energy (SurfCat)
Title: DARPA-BAA-08-48 Surface Catalysis for Energy (SurfCat)
Sponsor: DARPA
Date Posted: 05/15/2008
Initial Full Proposal Due: 07/02/2008
Closing Date: 05/15/2009
DARPA is soliciting innovative proposals in the area of heterogeneous chemical catalysis that will enable more energy efficient reactions. Specifically, DARPA is interested in catalysts that will ultimately facilitate the mainstream use of alternative energy sources.
- Technical Area 1: Fuel Flexible Fuel Cells
- Technical Area 2: Catalysts for Biomass Fuels
- Technical Area 3: Solar Fuel Catalysts
Catalysis and Biocatalysis
Title: PD 08-1401 Catalysis and Biocatalysis
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
New Closing Date: 09/15/2008
The Catalysis and Biocatalysis program primarily supports fundamental and applied research on kinetics and mechanisms of important catalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the production of chemicals, fuels, and specialized materials, and other things.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13360
Chemical and Biological Separations
Title: PD 08-1417 Chemical and Biological Separations
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
New Closing Date:09/15/2008
The Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS) program supports fundamental research on novel methods and materials for separation processes. These processes are central to the chemical, biochemical, materials, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. Much of the current work involves the investigation of new membrane materials.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13363
Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Title: PD 08-1407 Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
New Closing Date: 09/15/2008
The Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems program supports fundamental research and education on the title subjects.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13366
Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Title: PD 08-1414 Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
New Closing Date: 09/15/2008
The Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to interfacial phenomena, mass transport phenomena and solution phase equilibrium thermodynamics. Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the processing of soft materials. Impact areas are related to advanced materials, biomedical and biotechnology industries, energy and water processing, and the microelectronics industries.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362
Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration And Deployment Activity
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00360-01 (Round 1); DE-PS26-08NT00360-02 (Round 2) Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration And Deployment Activity
Sponsor:The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energys (EERE) Office of Vehicle Technologies (OVT) Program
Awards: $10,000,000 floor
New Closing Date:09/15/2008
Seeking applications for cost-shared development and demonstration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The vehicle shall be capable of charging by using the standard 110 volt outlet found in every home and building across the United States.
On the Web: http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/1ef6282dd8cd010c852573b6006b6742?OpenDocument
Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks
Title:PD 05-1518 Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 3 years (approx)
New Closing Date:10/07/2008
The Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN) program invests in the analysis and design of intelligent and adaptive engineering networks including sensing, imaging, controls and computational technologies for a variety of application domains. The program places a strong emphasis on the national power grid including all aspects of transmission distribution and generation of electric power, power electronics and drives, and understanding of associative regulatory and economic structures. The program will focus on integration of renewable and distributed energy systems, such as fuel cells, solar cells, and micro-turbines into large power networks. The program will also place emphasis on energy scavenging and alternative energy, including solar cells, ocean waves, geothermal, low-head hydro, and the hydrogen economy. In addition, the program supports innovative test beds, and laboratory and curriculum development to integrate research and education.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13380
US-China Clean Energy Partnership
Title:US-China Clean Energy Partnership USAID-RDMA-CHINA-486-08-008-RFA
Sponsor: United States Agency for International Development (USAIS) Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA)
Awards: $2M total funding
Due Date: 07/17/2008
The goal of the US-China Energy Partnership program is to support public-private partnership activities that assis China in achieving its national energy efficiency goals and reduce its growing contributuions to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while a the same time addressing China's local and regional air pollution and unsustainable energy conuption patterns.
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=LJrZwzdL2dhBfKXtHTfHhdqLP9vGsvZ6D1HRGQVKwwJQHm0FHLQF!-1460463101?oppId=41898&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Fuel/Feedstock Flexibility and Combined Heat and Power
Title: DE-PS26-08NT0004312-00 Fuel/Feedstock Flexibility and Combined Heat and Power
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: $2,000,000
Date Posted: 05/14/2008
Due Date: 07/14/2008
This goal of this DOE announcement (DE-PS26-08NT0004312-00) to provide research funding for technologies that enable utilization of opportunity fuels and non traditional feedstocks in industrial processes, as well as enable the use of combined heat and power (CHP) in under utilized applications. Industrial processes generate by products containing more than 2 quads of energy per year. This energy is either not used at all or is used in inefficient, out moded processes. Better use of these under utilized streams could replace major amounts of natural gas in entire industries. To maximize overall energy efficiency, these opportunity fuels can be utilized as alternative feedstocks, or combusted as fuels. The areas of interest are: Fuel Flexibility, Feedstock Flexibility in the Chemical Industry and Clean Distributed Generation. There are three areas of interest:
- Area of Interest 1: Fuel Flexibility (DE-PS26-08NT0004312-01)
- Area of Interest 2: Feedstock flexibility in the chemical industry (PSDE-26-08NT0004312-02)
- Area of Interest 3: Clean Distributed Generation (DE-PS26-08NT0004312-03)
Research, Development, and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Technologies
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98009 Research, Development, and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Technologies for Automotive, Stationary, and Portable Power Applications
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Awards: $130,500,000, Total awards: 54, Award Ceiling: $10M
Date Posted: 05/27/2008
Due Date: 08/27/2008
The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks to fund research that will lead to the development of cost-competitive and durable automotive, stationary, and portable fuel cell power systems. This Funding Opportunity Announcement is requesting applications for hydrogen fuel cell systems in seven topic areas:
- Topic 1: Catalyst Studies
- Topic 2: Innovative Concepts
- Topic 3: Fuel Cell Degradation Studies
- Topic 4: Transport within the PEM Stack
- Topic 5: Portable Power
- Topic 6: Fuel Cell System Demonstrations
- Topic 7: Market Transformation Activities
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/5D460E4864EDB2D68525745600818A00?OpenDocument
Solid State Lighting Product Development Funding Opportunity
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00291 Solid State Lighting Product Development Funding Opportunity Round V
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: Not Available
Date Posted: 05/12/2008
Due Date: 06/27/2008
The purpose of the funding opportunity is to develop advanced solid-state lighting technologies that compared to conventional lighting technologies, are much more energy efficient, longer lasting, and cost-competitive by targeting a product system efficiency of 50 percent with lighting that accurately reproduces the sunlight spectrum and to support the development of SSL general illumination products that represent the state of the art in SSL performance.There are six areas of interest:
- Area of Interst 1: LED Based Integrated Luminaire (DE-PS26-08NT00291-01)
- Area of Interst 2: High Efficiency LEDs or Arrays (DE-PS26-08NT00291-02)
- Area of Interst 3: Phosphors or Encapsulants (DE-PS26-08NT00291-03)
- Area of Interst 4: Electronics Development (DE-PS26-08NT00291-04)
- Area of Interst 5: OLED Lighting Panel (DE-PS26-08NT00291-05)
- Area of Interst 6: Low cost substrates and encapsulation for OLEDs (DE-PS26-08NT00291-06)
Novel Thermal Storage Concepts for Solar Power Generation
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98032 Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids and Novel Thermal Storage Concepts for Concentrating Solar Power Generation
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 25 awards, Total Funding $60,000,000, Award Ceiling $7M
Date Posted: 04/30/2008
Due Date: 07/10/2008
This Funding Opportunity Announcement, FOA, will identify and support long term research activities and near term demonstration in two areas: 1. improved heat transfer fluids, advanced HTF, and 2. novel thermal energy storage concepts, novel TES systems, that may increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of this promising, renewable technology. Work that includes a consortium of solar technology providers is encouraged.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/8DEFBC0157F43F198525743B00535BE0?OpenDocument
Advanced Water Power Projects
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98030 Advanced Water Power Projects
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 17 awards, Total Funding $18.5M, Award Ceiling $6.25M
Date Posted: 04/15/08
Due Date: 06/16/08
This multi-Topic Area FOA solicits partnerships with U.S. industry for the testing, demonstration, validation and development of advanced waterpower systems, through projects led by U.S. industry and universities. The purpose of this FOA is to advance the commercial viability, cost-competitiveness, and market acceptance of these novel systems. Applicants will compete for DOE funding within the following Topic Areas:
- Topic Area 1: Advanced Water Power Renewable Energy In-Water Testing and Development Projects. Restricted to Industrial-led partnerships with at least one other industrial, university, or national laboratory partner.
- Topic Area 2: Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Market Acceleration Projects
- Topic Area 3: National Marine Renewable Energy Centers. Restricted to institutions of higher education or a university led consortium.
Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Oil (Bio-oil) Stabilization
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98018 Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Oil (Bio-oil) Stabilization
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 7 awards, Total Funding $7M, Award Ceiling $1.5M
Date Posted: 04/16/08
Due Date: 05/29/08
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, (EERE) announces a notice of availability of funds for financial assistance addressing the development of technology capable of stabilizing biomass fast pyrolysis oil (a.k.a. bio-oil or flash pyrolysis oil).
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/B30D021237DEB3068525742D0075A4D6?OpenDocument
Development of Transuranic Fuel for High-Temperature Helium-Cooled Reactors
Title: DE-PS07-08ID14907 Deep Burn: Development of Transuranic Fuel for High-Temperature Helium-Cooled Reactors
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Nuclear Energy Research Initiative
Awards: 2 awards, Total Funding $7.3M, Award Ceiling $7.3M
Date Posted: 04/23/08
Due Date: 05/22/08
This request aims at establishing the technological foundations to support the role of the VHTR in the nuclear fuel cycle and to enable a quantitative assessment of the scope, cost and schedule implications of adding this mission to the Next Generation Nuclear Plant. There are two parts to this financial assistance opportunity . Part 1 initiates the development and application of a code system that will employ and leverage modeling and simulation capabilities (e.g., for radiation physics and materials behavior) such as those sponsored by the NNSA in its Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) Program, and computer science and software engineering advances such as sponsored by the Department’s Office of Science Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) Program. Part 2 aims at establishing the technological foundations to support the role of the VHTR in the nuclear fuel cycle and to enable a quantitative assessment of the scope, cost and schedule implications of adding this mission to the NGNP.
Advanced Research – Coal Utilization Science
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00440-00 Advanced Research – Coal Utilization Science: Process Monitoring, Modeling, and Simulation of Next Generation Fossil Energy Power Systems
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: Number of awards unavailable, Award Ceiling $900,000
Date Posted: 04/18/08
Due Date: 05/29/08
This financial assistance Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is soliciting applications for projects in the Advanced Coal Utilization Science (CUS) areas of Sensors and Controls as well as Computational System Dynamics for the improvement of next generation fossil energy power systems. National Energy Technology Laboratory's CUS program is crosscutting research and development aimed towards expanding the basic understanding of the underlying chemical and physical processes involved in the utilization of coal as well as the barriers to such utilization.
- Topic Area 1 - Sensors and Controls
- 1.1 - (DE-PS26-08NT00440-1A) Novel Approaches to Monitoring the Integrity of Refractory used in Coal Gasifier
- 1.2 - (DE-PS26-08NT00440-1B) Novel Monitoring Approaches to Enhance Plant and Component Reliability
- Topic Area 2 - Computational System Dynamics
- 2.1 - (DE-PS26-08NT00440-2A) Multiphase Flow Research
- 2.2 - (DE-PS26-08NT00440-2B) Process/Equipment Co-Simulation of Advanced Fossil Energy Plant
Highly Insulating Windows
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00318 Production Engineering and Commercialization of Residential R-5 Highly Insulating Windows
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 3 awards, Total Funding $2M
Date Posted: 04/28/08
Due Date: 07/08/08
The Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Building Technologies Program (BTP), is seeking applications for the development or selection of innovative technologies, accompanying production design and engineering, and commercialization strategies to accelerate the market introduction and widespread consumer adoptionof highly-insulating windows. The focus is on cost effective, highly insulating windows for residential buildings in cold climates, which may also have the potential for application in light commercial buildings. A key requirement of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to achieve energy performance targets (for example, R-5 or greater) at a market acceptable cost premium (< $4/ft2) and thereby increase adoption and national energy savings through widespread use. If the Applicant is not a domestic window, glass, production equipment manufacturer, or component
supplier, it is strongly encouraged that they team with at least one of these entities.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/6F81C3AC43B0D9ED852574390040563A?OpenDocument
Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
Title: Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants - Energy Efficient Technology Progrm
Sponsor: Michigan Public Service Commision
Awards: $12M
Date Posted: 04/10/08
Due Date: 05/01/2008
The purpose of these grants is to develop or improve energy efficient technologies including the use of alternate fuels;improve energy consumption efficiency; advance development of emerging technologies;expand renewable energy technologies; and improve energy production and distribution: increase the availability, distribution, and market share of energy efficient technologies. as well as demonstrate the application of energy efficient technologies.
On the Web: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/miee-rd22_4-9-08_230977_7.pdf and http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/0,1607,7-159-16370_27289---,00.html
University Research in Biomass Technologies
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98017 University Research in Biomass Technologies: Applied Research in Conversion of Biomass to Advanced Fuels
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 12 awards, $4M Total Funding
Date Posted: 03/31/08
Letter of Intent Date: 04/28/08
Due Date: 06/02/08
This funding opportunity is intended to solicit innovative and unique approaches to addressing the needs of biochemical and thermochemical processing of biomass as implemented in integrated biorefinery operations.This FOA includes two topic areas:
- Area of Interest 1: Biochemical Conversions
- Pretreatment Technologies
- Hydrolysis and Saccharification Technologies
- Fermentation Technologies
- Advanced Bioprocessing Technologies
- Advanced Lipid Production from Algae
- Area of Interest 2: Thermochemical and Chemical Conversions
- Gasification
- Pyrolysis
- Chemical systems
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/13B8E16283A2C33F8525741D00768121?OpenDocument
Support Of Advanced Coal Research At U.S. Colleges And Universities
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00260-00 Support Of Advanced Coal Research At U.S. Colleges And Universities
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: $300,000 award ceiling
Date Posted: 04/07/08
Due Date: 06/10/2008
The objective of the University Coal Research Program is threefold: (1) to improve our understanding of the chemical and physical processes involved in the conversion and utilization of coal in an environmentally acceptable manner; (2) to maintain and upgrade the coal research capabilities at facilities of U.S. colleges and universities; and (3) to support the education of students in the area of coal science.
- Area of Interest 1A: Multiphase Flow Research (DE-PS26-08NT00260-1A)
- Area of Interest 1A: Process/Equipment Co-Simulation Advanced Fossil Energy Plants (DE-PS26-08NT00260-1B)
- Area of Interest 2A: Novel New Materials for Energy Conversion from Coal (DE-PS26-08NT00260-2A)
- Area of Interest 2B: Computer-Aided Development of Materials (DE-PS26-08NT00260-2B)
- Area of Interest 3 - Novel Materials For Sensing or Monitoring in Extreme Environments of Fossil Energy Systems (DE-PS26-08NT00260-3)
Energy Frontier Research Centers
Title: DE-PS02-08ER15944 Energy Frontier Research Centers
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Office of Science
Awards: 50 awards; $500M total funding; award ceiling $25M
Date Posted: 04/04/08
Letter of Intent Date: 07/01/08
Due Date: 10/01/2008
The EFRCs will pursue the fundamental understanding necessary to meet the global need for abundant, clean, and economical energy.The awards are expected to be in the $2–5 million range annually for an initial 5-year period. A Funding Opportunity Announcement has been issued that requests applications from the scientific community for the establishment of the initial suite of EFRCs. It is anticipated that approximately $100 million will be available for multiple EFRC awards starting in FY 2009. Letters of intent are requested, but do not appear to be a requirement.
On the Web:https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/933104E42D0185E58525742100694C78?OpenDocument
Single-Investigator and Small-Group Research in Basic Energy Science (BES) - Ongoing Submissions
Title: Single-Investigator and Small-Group Research in Basic Energy Science (BES) - Ongoing Submissions
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Office of Science
This DOE, Office of Basic Energy Sciences has released solicitations for single-investigator and small-group awards. Awards are expected to be in the range of $150k to $1500k per year. Initial contact with the appropriate BES program manager is encouraged. Topic Areas include: Grand Challenge Science: Ultrafast Science; Chemical Imagine; Complex Systems or Emergent Behavior. Midscale Instrumentation, Accelerator and Detector Research. Use-Inspired Discover Science: Solar Energy Utilization; Hydrogen Fuel Initiative; Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems; Electrical Energy Storage; Geological Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide; Catalysis for Energy; Clean and Efficient Combustion; Materials under Extreme Environments; Solid-State Lighting; and Superconductivity
On the Web:http://www.sc.doe.gov/bes/SISGR.html
Coal and Biomass to Liquid Fuels: Research and Development Needs
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00258-00 Coal And Biomass To Liquid Fuels: Research And Development Needs
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 1-5 awards; up to 3 years; $7.2 M total award; 20-35% cost share
Date Posted: 03/24/08
Letter of Intent Date: 04/11/08
Due Date: 05/16/2008
This announcement requests applications for research and development in producing liquid hydrocarbon fuels from coal/biomass mixtures
- Area of Interest 1: – Feeding Coal/Biomass Mixtures Across a Pressure Gradient (DE-PS26-08NT00258-01)
- Area of Interest 2: – Characterization of the Products from Gasifying Coal/Biomass Mixtures (DE-PS26-08NT00258-02).
- Area of Interest 3:Optimization of the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) and Water-Gas-Shift (WGS) Processes (DE-PS26-08NT00258-03).
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4D88556326BE9DD685257416005E10ED?OpenDocument
Energy for Sustainability
Title: PD-08-7644 Energy for Sustainability
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Awards: $100,000; 3-5 years
Due Date: 09/15/2008
This program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable such as sunlight, wind, biomass, hydrogen and alcohols
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026
Thermal Transport Processes
Title: PD-08-1406 Thermal Transport Processes
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Awards: $90,000; 1-5 years
Due Date:September 15, 2008
This program supports research aimed at gaining a basic understanding of the microscopic and macroscopic levels of thermal phenomena underlying energy conversion, the synthesis and processing of materials, cooling and heating of buildings and equipment, the interaction of industrial processes with the environment, the propulsion of air and land-based vehicles, and thermal phenomena in biological and environmental systems. This program also supports fundamental research and education in transport processes that occur by thermal gradients and thermal history, and their manipulation to achieve engineering goals.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13367
Collaborative Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Research and Demonstration for the U.S. Manufacturing Industry
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98015 Collaborative Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Research and Demonstration for the U.S. Manufacturing Industry
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: 10 awards; $7 M ceiling; $35M Total; 30-50% cost share
Date Posted: 03/06/08
Due Date: 05/07/2008
DoE seeks to develop transformational industrial processes and equipment to reduce the energy intensity and carbon footprint of the U.S. manufacturing industry. The emphasis is on new processes and technologies that can be commercialized within the next five to seven years. Four areas are of interest: transformational iron and steel technologies, alternative chemical process technologies, forest products technologies, and energy intensive processes.
On the Web:http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/25dd5c4c7fa3d070852574040072f711?OpenDocumentment
Environmental and Unconventional Oil – Technology Solutions for Oil and Gas Resource Development
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00209-01 - Environmental and Unconventional Oil - Technology Solutions for Oil and Gas Resource Development
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 7-13 awards. $13.5M total funding; 20% cost share
Date Posted: 03/03/2008
Due Date: 05/02/2008
This announcement is in support program goals to:(1) develop technologies for reducing the cost of environmental compliance while improving environmental protection; and (2) maximize recovery from domestic (unconventional) oil resources.
- Topic Area 1 Environmental R&D (DE-PS26-08NT00209-01):
- Area 1.1 Produced water and other natural gas and oil environmental issues;
- Area 1.2 Water management solutions to enable oil shale resource development;
- Area 1.3 Alaska Environmental Issues.
- Topic Area 2 Unconventional Oil R&D (DE-PS26-08NT00209-02):
- Area 2.1 Unconventional resources;
- Area 2.2 Alaska North Slope heavy oil.
FY08 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide FOA
Title: DE-PS26-08NT01045 - Vehicle Technologies Program Wide FOA
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: Multiple 3 yr awards; $26M toal funding; 50% cost share
Date Posted: 02/27/2008
Due Date: 06/04/08
The DoE Vehicle Technologies Program seeks proposals in the following areas of interest:
- Area of Interest 1: Solid State Energy Conversion for Vehicular Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Waste Heat Recovery (DE-PS26-08NT01045-01).
- Area of Interest 2: Materials and Manufacturing Technologies for High Energy Lithium-ion Batteries (DE-PS26-08NT01045-02).
- Area of Interest 3: Fleet Evaluation and Factory Installation of Aerodynamic Heavy Duty Truck Trailers (DE-PS26-08NT01045-03).
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/AAEB2AA3C24EB96C852573FC0064020F?OpenDocumen
Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98006 - Renewable Energy Research and Development
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 16 awards totaling $40,000,000
Date Posted: 02/27/2008
Due Date: 06/04/2008
The Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is requesting applications to fund one multidisciplinary Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) team. This CoE team will complement the work of existing independent projects and the three materials-based hydrogen storage CoEs (adsorbents, metal hydrides and chemical hydrogen storage materials) by researching and developing onboard vehicular hydrogen storage systems and components that will allow for a driving range of greater than 300 miles while meeting vehicular packaging, safety, cost and performance requirements. The specific objectives of the CoE are to develop and test innovative concepts, components and systems to meet DOE hydrogen storage system performance and cost targets. The CoE will develop engineering, design, and system models that address on-board subsystems, including refueling, thermal management, hydrogen discharge, and the storage-delivery interface. The CoE will also design, construct, test, evaluate and decommission subscale prototypes based upon adsorbents, metal hydrides and chemical hydrogen storage materials.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/AAEB2AA3C24EB96C852573FC0064020F?OpenDocument
Closed Solicitations
Research and Development of Advanced Technologies and Concepts for Minimization of Freshwater Withdrawal and Consumption in Coal-Based Thermoelectric Power Plants
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00233 - Renewable Energy Research and Development of Advanced Technologies and Concepts for Minimization of Freshwater Withdrawal and Consumption in Coal-Based Thermoelectric Power Plants
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Laboratory
Awards: 7-9 awards; up to 3 yrs; $9M-$14M total funding; 20% cost share
Date Posted: 03/05/2008
Due Date: 04/21/2008
DoE seeks proposals for advanced technologies and concepts to reduce/minimize freshwater withdrawal and consumption by coal-based power systems.
- Area of Interest 1: Advanced Cooling Technology (DE-PS26-08NT00233-01).
- Area of Interest 2: Innovative Water Reuse and Recovery (DE-PS26-08NT00233-02).
- Area of Interest 3: Non-Traditional Sources of Process and Cooling Water (DE-PS26-08NT00233-03)
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/0ba000b968a07c9885256c3f0067b90d/7b8685b8f9d9f815852574030043842c?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,DE-PS26-08NT00233-00
University Turbine Systems Research Program Enabling Technologies for High-Hydrogen [Syngas] Fueled Turbines
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00165 - University Turbine Systems Research Porgram Enabling Technologies for High-Hdrogen Fueled Turbines
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 3-4 awards of 1-3 yrs; $100-$500k awards, $1.2M-$1.4M total funding; 20% cost sharing
Date Posted: 03/11/2008
Due Date: 04/16/2008
DoE is soliciting applications from universities for investigation of high-hydrogen content (HHC) fuels (decarbonized coal-derived syngas) used as a turbine fuel. Three topic areas are identified, combustion, aero/heat transfer, and materials with associated subtopics.
- Topic Area 1 Combustion:
- 1.1 Mixing processes (DE-PS26-08NT00165-1A)
- 1.2 Kinetics data (DE-PS26-08NT00165-1B)
- 1.3 Kinetics models (DE-PS26-08NT00165-1C)
- 1.4 Dynamic stability (DE-PS26-08NT00165-1D)
- Topic Area 2 Aero/Heat Transfer:
- 2.1 Hot gas path design (DE-PS26-08NT00165-2A)
- 2.2 Film cooling and innovative cooling approaches (DE-PS26-08NT00165-2B)
- 2.3 Environments in turbines operating with syngas and high hydrogen fuels from coal (DE-PS26-08NT00165-2C)
- Topic Area 3 Materials:
- 3.1 Mechanisms of degradation and resistant syngas turbine materials (DE-PS26-08NT00165-3A)
- 3.2 Degradation of IGCC turbine TBC’s from deposits (DE-PS26-08NT00165-3B)
- 3.3 Effects of sulfur and water vapor on alloys and environmental coatings (DE-PS26-08NT00165-3C)
- 3.4 Effects of sulfur and water vapor on TBC’s coatings (DE-PS26-08NT00165-3D)
Methane Hydrates 2008
The objective of this DoE funding opportunity announcement is to assess methane hydrate exploration / production systems, technologies and methodologies, and develop tools or technologies for remote detection and characterization of deep marine hydrates and has three topic areas.
Title: DE-PS26-08NT43260-01 Technical Topic Area 1 - Gas Hydrate Resource Assessment and Field Testing on the Alaska North SlopeResource Assessment and Field Testing on the Alaska North Slope
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Date Posted: 01/30/2008
Due Date: 05/01/2008
DOE desires to add projects that will recommend opportunities and/or conduct field testing programs designed to determine the recoverability of natural gas hydrates on the North Slope of Alaska. Proposed efforts should include direct application to field programs to which the applicant has either direct access or access through existing partnerships. As part of a proposal, research in this area may include scoping studies designed to identify optimal production system testing locations or may extend to include drilling and testing operations in the field. The projects may include laboratory and/or pilot-scale studies and testing to prove concept feasibility. All lab- and pilot-scale testing proposed should directly lead to field testing of production from hydrates in Alaska.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/380CDD08E44C9C2C852573E7006C183F?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT43260-02 Technical Topic Area 2 - Hydrate Production Systems Research
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Date Posted: 01/30/2008
Due Date:03/17/2008
DOE desires to add new production system related projects to the program’s portfolio. Applications are sought to develop, modify, and evaluate, cost-effective tools, technologies and approaches for producing methane from high saturation subsurface gas hydrate accumulations within sandstone reservoirs. This research will be designed to develop technologies/systems that will lead to technically viable production methods and/or provide information on the production rates obtainable from gas hydrate deposits and the most effective suites of drilling, completion, and stimulation methods (including injection of CO2) to optimize production viability for given geologic settings. Research proposed in this area may be supported by modeling and numerical simulation but stand alone Applications based solely on modeling and/or numerical simulation will not be considered. The primary focus is to be the physical development and testing of production technologies and methodologies.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/3C0F95060A1D5A7B852573E7006C5BC0?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT43260-03 Technical Topic Area 3 - Hydrate Detection and Characterization via Remote Sensing Tools
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Date Posted: 01/30/2008
Due Date:03/17/2008
Applications are sought for research on improved remote sensing methods for predicting, detecting, and /or appraising hydrate distribution in the natural environment and the nature of associated sediments and structures. Particularly, advanced geophysical methods such as deep sea electromagnetics (EM) that can be applied to broad regions are desired. DOE emphasis will be on those efforts that include direct calibration of geophysical interpretations through reference to data collected in situ.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/3250420FE902016E852573E7006C704F?OpenDocument
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Separation Technology Development
There are seven topic areas for this research project.
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: Award ceiling $5,000,000 for each area of interest
Due Date: 03/20/2008
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-01 Area of Interest 1 - Membranes
Membrane-based capture uses permeable or semi-permeable materials that allow for the selective transport/separation of CO2 from flue gas. Key technical challenges to the use of membranes to capture CO2 from coal-fired power plant flue gas include: (1) large flue gas volume; (2) relatively low CO2 concentration (less than 15% by volume); (3) low flue gas pressure (i.e., driving force); (4) flue gas contaminants (e.g., SO2, trace elements, uncollected flyash); and (5) the need for high membrane surface area.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/016ABDD80E7CC5DE852573EE0074AEB7?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-02 Area of Interest 2 - Solvents
Solvent-based systems, typically using amines, are in commercial use in scrubbing CO2 from industrial flue gases and process gases. However, they have not been applied to removing large volumes of CO2 as would be encountered in a PC-fired utility boiler flue gas. Key technical challenges to solvent based systems for capturing CO2 from coal-fired power plants include: (1) large flue gas volume; (2) relatively low CO2 concentration; (3) flue gas contaminants; and (4) high parasitic power demand for solvent recovery.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/77EDB5604FDF08E4852573EE00754448?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-03 Area of Interest 3 - Solid Sorbents
Solid particles can be used to capture CO2 from flue gas through chemical absorption, physical adsorption, or a combination of the two effects. Possible configurations for contacting the flue gas with the solid particles include fixed, moving, and fluidized beds. Key technical challenges to sorbent based systems for capturing CO2 from coal-fired power plants include: (1) large flue gas volume; (2) relatively low CO2 concentration; (3) flue gas contaminants; and (4) high parasitic power demand for sorbent recovery.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/75006A0ADA295749852573EE0075AD0A?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-04 Area of Interest 4 -Oxy-Combustion System Development
While the key technical components of oxy-combustion systems are commercially available, an integrated commercially operated oxy-combustion power plant has yet to be demonstrated. To support the development of this technology several technical hurdles exist. Research is required to optimize oxy-combustion burners so that flue gas recirculation is minimized and boiler efficiency is maximized. Corrosion characteristics of existing boiler materials under conditions created due to flue gas recycle need to be determined.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/7CF50422CAFFD9C2852573EE00761726?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-05 Area of Interest 5 - Flue Gas Purification
Oxy-combustion systems produce a flue gas that has a high CO2 concentration but may also includes water, excess O2, N2, SOx, NOx, Hg, and other contaminants. Depending on transportation and sequestration requirements, the levels of these compounds present in the flue gas may need to be reduced to acceptable levels.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/A0FAD008B9106050852573EE00768006?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-06 Area of Interest 6 -Oxy-Combustion Boiler Development
The characteristics of oxy-combustion as compared to air fired combustion have not yet been fully developed. Applications addressing laboratory and bench scale research into oxy-combustion boiler characteristics and innovative oxy-burner design are of interest. Oxy-combustion flame characteristics, burner and coal feed design, and analyses of the interaction of oxy-combustion products with boiler materials are all areas of research sought for coal based combustion systems.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/13C0990C42D0BA46852573EE0076D30B?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-07 Area of Interest 7 - Chemical Looping Combustion
Chemical looping involves the use of a solid O2 carrier particle in the combustion of fuels. The O2 carrier particle is oxidized in one reactor and is used to combust the fuel in another reactor. This funding opportunity announcement is interested in developing systems and O2 carriers for use in chemical looping combustion of coal. Key issues for chemical looping combustion of coal include solids handling along with O2 carrier capacity, reactivity, and chemical and/or physical attrition resistance.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/CF0970AB9DA99498852573EE00772392?OpenDocument
URC Funding Opportunity in Energy Science and Technology
Title: URC Alternative Energy Funding Opportunity
Sponsor: University Research Corridor (Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University)
Awards: $900,000 for a maximum period of three years for full time faculty in the above-listed URC institutions
Due Date: April 14, 2008
Funded projects to be considered will include research in materials (including nanomaterials), clean energy sources, transmission and storage that is environmentally safe, cost-effective, and secure, and energy policy. Preference will be given to projects with excellent potential for innovation and feasibility that span two or more URC institutions and are multidisciplinary in nature.
On the Web: http://www.urcmich.org/commentary/urc_est_2008.pdf
Research and Development for On-Board Vehicular Hydrogen Storage
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98004P Research and Development for On-Board Vehicular Hydrogen Storage
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: Total funding $6,000,000, award ceiling $6,000,000, up to 6 awards.
Pre-application Date: February 28, 2008
Due Date: 04/18/2008 (Invitation Only)
DOE seeks to fund research and development on viable hydrogen storage technologies for on-board vehicular applications. The technical topic of Materials Discovery is the only eligible research area under this announcement. Development and application of new processes that can aid in the development of unique material properties are also applicable. The scope includes approaches for high throughput/combinatorial synthesis, screening and testing of storage materials and other novel characterization techniques that can aid in and be applied to the efficient discovery of new materials. Novel concepts for conformable tanks and approaches for moderate pressure (d 150 bar) hybrid systems may be proposed.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/EA28431B05C4D981852573CC0070C077?OpenDocument
Energy for Sustainability
Title: PD 08-7644 Energy for Sustainability
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 03/01/2008
The Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable, such as sunlight, wind and biomass. Carriers such as hydrogen and alcohols are of interest, as are fuel cells; this covers basic science through engineering of these technologies.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026
Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Title: PD 08-1414 Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 03/01/2008
The Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to interfacial phenomena, mass transport phenomena and solution phase equilibrium thermodynamics. Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the processing of soft materials. Impact areas are related to advanced materials, biomedical and biotechnology industries, energy and water processing, and the microelectronics industries.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362
Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Title: PD 08-1407 Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 03/01/2008
The Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems program supports fundamental research and education on the title subjects.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13366
Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration And Deployment Activity
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00360-01 (Round 1); DE-PS26-08NT00360-02 (Round 2) Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration And Deployment Activity
Sponsor:The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energys (EERE) Office of Vehicle Technologies (OVT) Program
Awards: $10,000,000 floor
Due Date: Round 1: 02/13/2008; Round 2: 04/30/2008
Seeking applications for cost-shared development and demonstration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The vehicle shall be capable of charging by using the standard 110 volt outlet found in every home and building across the United States.
On the Web: http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/1ef6282dd8cd010c852573b6006b6742?OpenDocument
Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Title:PD 05-1518 Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 3 years (approx)
Due Date:02/07/2008
The Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN) program invests in the analysis and design of intelligent and adaptive engineering networks including sensing, imaging, controls and computational technologies for a variety of application domains. The program places a strong emphasis on the national power grid including all aspects of transmission distribution and generation of electric power, power electronics and drives, and understanding of associative regulatory and economic structures. The program will focus on integration of renewable and distributed energy systems, such as fuel cells, solar cells, and micro-turbines into large power networks. The program will also place emphasis on energy scavenging and alternative energy, including solar cells, ocean waves, geothermal, low-head hydro, and the hydrogen economy. In addition, the program supports innovative test beds, and laboratory and curriculum development to integrate research and education.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13380
Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Title: DE-PS02-08ER08-01 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Office of Science
Awards: Total funding up to $400M
Due Date: Ongoing until September 30, 2008
The Office of Science of the Department of Energy has reissued its standing solicitation for grant applications for support of work in the following program areas: Basic Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Advanced Scientific Computing, Fusion Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/40E56992874167AC852573690049C661?OpenDocument
Wood Education and Resource Center Competitive Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2008
Title:USDA-FS-WERC-2008 Wood Education and Resource Center Competitive Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2008
Sponsor: Forest Service
Sponsor: 20 awards between $10,000 and $100,000.
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 02/04/2008
Cost-share demonstration projects that (among other things) increase the sustainable use of woody biomass to meet our nation’s energy and raw materials needs. Examples include public/private partnerships for the use of woody biomass in heating and cooling, process energy, cogeneration, district energy systems, and solid and liquid fuel production.
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGyJ7ll1kDzcLPQPpG8ll9MMjxLyVppbC9CXbNyr7ZwnzvgRH7Qc!282313889?oppId=40138&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source
Title: EPA-OAR-CCD-08-01 Activities that Advance Methane Recovery as a Clean Energy Source
Sponsor: US Environmental Protection Agency
Awards: 40 awards between $100,000 and $700,000
Due Date: February 22, 2008
As part of the Methane to Markets Partnership, the EPA is funding proposals to reduce methane emissions from coal mines, landfills, oil and gas installations, and agricultural land in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Acceptable proposals include methane capture and use technologies, cost effective methane recovery for energy production, emissions improvement estimates for the largest methane sources, improving industry and local awareness, and developing international country-wide methane reduction programs. Proposals may also identify legal, regulatory, financial, and institutional conditions necessary to attract investment in international methane recovery. In order to be considered, proposals must be consistent with the Methane to Markets Partnership Action Plans as listed online.
On the Web: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants/08-01.pdf
Planned Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research, Development, and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Technologies for Automotive, Stationary, Portable Power, and Early Market Applications
Title: DE-PS36-08GO38002-Request for Information and Notice of Pre-Solicitation Workshop: Planned Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research, Development, and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Technologies for Automotive, Stationary, Portable Power, and Early Market Applications
Sponsor: Golden Field Office—US Department of Energy
Due Date: Workshop Registration requested by 12/21/2007 (Pre-registration is not required for attendance)
The purpose of this RFI is to gather feedback from the research community and relevant stakeholders prior to DOE issuing a planned Fuel Cell FOA for anticipated awards in FY2009. Final details, including the anticipated award size, quantity, and timing of DOE funded awards, will be subject to Congressional appropriations.
DOE is also planning a Pre-Solicitation Workshop which will help to determine the topics and scope of the FOA. This Workshop is planned for January 23 - 24, 2008, in Golden, CO.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/62F5563AD79B55868525739900615279?OpenDocument
Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Core Technology and Innovative Concepts
Title: DE-PS26-07NT43208-00 Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Core Technology and Innovative Concepts
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy
Awards: $12M available in FY08-FY10; up to 8 awards for up to $700k over three years
Due Date: 01/15/2008
DOE is seeking proposals to develop science and technologies that address specific technical challenges and barriers faced by the SECA Industry Teams in the Cost Reduction and Coal Based Systems program. Topic areas are: 1) Theory, Investigation and Stability of Cathode Electrocatalytic Activity; 2) Performance Degradation of Lanthanum Strontium Cobalt Ferrite (LSCF) Cathodes; 3) Novel Fuel Cells for Coal-Based Systems; and 4) Sealing Systems Based on Viscous Glass.
Hydrogen Education Development
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98000 Hydrogen Education Development
Sponsor: Golden Field Office—US Department of Energy
Awards: $4.55M to be available, 6-13 awards, $100k-$2.75M, up to 3 yrs, cost sharing required
Due Date: 12/12/2007
Current public knowledge and awareness levels of hydrogen and fuel cells are low and prevalent misunderstandings of hydrogen properties have affected negative opinions about the safe use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. The DOE’s Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Technologies (HFCIT) Program seeks to facilitate near-term market transformation and future commercialization by providing technically accurate and objective information to key target audiences. Three topics: Topic 1, State and Local Government Outreach, Topic 2, Early Deployment and Education, and Topic 3, University Programs.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/928BA8B5D517AA5585257377005EFA4B?OpenDocument
DOE Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Title: DE-PS02-07ER07-36 Annual Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy—Office of Science
Due Date: 11/27/07
This notice describes Phase I funding opportunities for the Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for Fiscal Year 2008. This notice also includes some aspects of the Phase II process as reference information.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/DFA3C9C3F152538A8525735C004633BB?OpenDocument
Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Solicitation; USDA, DOE
Title: DE-PS02-08ER08-03 Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Solicitation; USDA, DOE
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Award: $4M available in FY08, expected award $100k-500k/yr
Due Date: 1/23/2008 (Pre-application 11/13/2007)
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research (OBER), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announce their interest in receiving applications for genomics-based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1A749FE781C1AA8C8525736F00611D99?OpenDocument
Woody Biomass Utilization Grant Program
Title: USDA-FS-2008-01 Woody Biomass Utilization Program
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forrest Service
Awards: 20 awards between $50K-$250K with cost sharing requirement.
Due Date: 11/02/07
The USDA Forest Service seeks proposals for forest product projects that increase the use of woody biomass from National Forest System lands. The woody biomass utilization grant program is intended to help improve forest restoration activities by using and creating markets for small-diameter material and low-valued trees removed from forest restoration activities, such as reducing hazardous fuels, handling insect and diseased conditions, or treating forestlands impacted by catastrophic weather events.
On the Web: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/tmu/grant-2008/biomass-2008/index.html
Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Title: RD-RBP-BIOMASS-2007-FULL Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Sponsor: Business and Cooperative Programs Office—USDA & DOE
Awards: 16 $1M awards with cost sharing requirement.
Due Date: 11/1/2007
This funding opportunity is by invitation only. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jointly solicit applications for financial assistance addressing research and development of biomass based products, bioenergy, biofuels and related processes. This joint USDA/DOE solicitation for FY07 reflects the technical areas identified in the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
On the Web: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/FY07Notice9008.pdf
Solar America Initiative - University Photovoltaic Process and Product Development Support
Title: DE-PS36-07GO97027 Solar America Initiative - University Photovoltaic Process and Product Development Support
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - Solar Energy Technologies Program
Funding: $30M
Awards: $1.5M for 3 years, 25 awards
Due Date: 10/16/2007
Description: The primary goals of the Solar America Initiative are to reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) to below 10¢/kWh while scaling up manufacturing capacity to supply 5 to 10 GW/year by 2015. These milestones will be achieved by partnerships between industry, universities, state governments, federal agencies, and other non-governmental agencies. There are 8 main topics for research: Cadmium Telluride PV, Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide PV, Concentrator PV, Dye-Sensitized, Film-Silicon, Organic PV, Wafer- Silicon, and Multi-Disciplinary/Cross-cutting Devices or Processes Addressing Multiple PV Technologies.
Manufacturing Research and Development for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Systems
Title: DE-PS36-07GO97012 Manufacturing Research and Development for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Systems
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: 15 awards of $1.5M-$4M over 3-5 years (35% cost share required)
Due Date: 10/15/2007
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) concentrates on the major topics that need to be addressed through hydrogen and fuel cell systems manufacturing R&D, focusing primarily on technologies that are near commercialization. Longer-term technologies under development by the DOE Hydrogen Program will be addressed in later manufacturing R&D efforts. Near-term strategies that could result in high volume production and lower cost of fuel cell technologies and components need to be adopted to set the stage for a fully developed hydrogen infrastructure. Topic areas include: Alternative Electrode Deposition Processes, Gas Diffusion Layer Fabrication, Novel MEA Manufacturing, Process Modeling for Fuel Cell Stacks, Process and Device for Cost Effective Testing of Cell Stacks, Manufacturing Technologies for High Pressure Composite Tanks.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4CC1C3F1822CF93A8525731D004E29DB?OpenDocument
Development of Saccharifying Enzymes for Commercial Use
Title: DE-PS36-07GO97034 Development of Saccharifying Enzymes for Commercial Use
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: 3-5 awards of $5M-$12M over 4 years (50% cost share required)
Due Date: 10/15/2007 (Letter of Intent 09/10/2007)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is requesting applications for the development of hydrolytic enzymes or enzyme system preparations that can effectively saccharify pretreated lignocellulosics to produce fermentable sugars under process relevant conditions.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/F8893BAA92573BCA8525733A006A9F14?OpenDocument
Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Title: PD 05-1518 Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 3 years (approx)
Due Date: 10/07/2007 (Next Window 01/07/2008-02/07/2008)
The Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN) program invests in the analysis and design of intelligent and adaptive engineering networks including sensing, imaging, controls and computational technologies for a variety of application domains. The program places a strong emphasis on the national power grid including all aspects of transmission distribution and generation of electric power, power electronics and drives, and understanding of associative regulatory and economic structures. The program will focus on integration of renewable and distributed energy systems, such as fuel cells, solar cells, and micro-turbines into large power networks. The program will also place emphasis on energy scavenging and alternative energy, including solar cells, ocean waves, geothermal, low-head hydro, and the hydrogen economy. In addition, the program supports innovative test beds, and laboratory and curriculum development to integrate research and education.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13380
Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Coal-Based Systems
Title: DE-PS26-07NT43136 Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Coal-Based Systems
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 2 awards of $12.5M for Phase I
Due Date: 10/02/2007
This is a follow-on to the Fuel Cell Coal-Based Systems FOA released in FY05. The goal of this FOA is to aid in the development of large (>100 MWe) fuel cell systems that will produce affordable, efficient and environmentally-friendly electrical power at greater than forty-five percent (45%) overall efficiency from coal (HHV) to electrical power, to include CO2 separation preparatory to sequestration. The system may contain any combination of existing or "near-term" power generation technologies (e.g., gas turbines or steam cycles). One of these components must be a fuel cell which will provide the majority of the gross electrical power output of the system.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/D5116028D0AC8FB185257340004C8BC1?OpenDocument
Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation 2008 (EFRI)
Title: NSF 07579 EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2008 (EFRI)
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation
Awards: $500k/yr for 4 years
Due Dates: Letter of Intent: 9/25/2007; Preliminary Proposal: 10/26/2007; Full Proposal: 4/30/2008
The Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation has established the Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) to serve a critical role in focusing on important emerging areas in a timely manner. The EFRI Office is launching a new funding opportunity for interdisciplinary teams of researchers to embark on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research. For this solicitation, we will consider proposals that aim to investigate emerging frontiers in the following two specific research areas: (1) Cognitive Optimization and Prediction: From Neural Systems to Neurotechnology (COPN), and (2) Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructures (RESIN). An information webcast about the EFRI program solicitation NSF 07-579 will be held on September 5, 2007, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13708
Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Title: PD 08-1407 Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems program supports fundamental research and education on the title subjects.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13366
Chemical and Biological Separations
Title: PD 08-1417 Chemical and Biological Separations
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS) program supports fundamental research on novel methods and materials for separation processes. These processes are central to the chemical, biochemical, materials, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. Much of the current work involves the investigation of new membrane materials.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13363
Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Title: PD 08-1414 Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to interfacial phenomena, mass transport phenomena and solution phase equilibrium thermodynamics. Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the processing of soft materials. Impact areas are related to advanced materials, biomedical and biotechnology industries, energy and water processing, and the microelectronics industries.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362
Catalysis and Biocatalysis
Title: PD 08-1401 Catalysis and Biocatalysis
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Catalysis and Biocatalysis program primarily supports fundamental and applied research on kinetics and mechanisms of important catalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the production of chemicals, fuels, and specialized materials, and other things.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13360
Energy for Sustainability
Title: PD 08-7644 Energy for Sustainability
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable, such as sunlight, wind and biomass. Carriers such as hydrogen and alcohols are of interest, as are fuel cells; this covers basic science through engineering of these technologies.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026
Solar America Initiative - University Photovoltaic Process and Product Development Support
Title: Solar America Initiative - University Photovoltaic Process and Product Development Support
Sponsor: US. Department of Energy - Solar Energy Technologies Program
Funding: $30M
Awards: $1.5M for 3 years, 25 awards
Due Date: 09/12/2007
DOE is soliciting applications from U.S. universities for projects that offer direct, near-term improvements in photovoltaic products and development processes. Universities may choose to develop a project through a partnership with a U.S. industrial partner currently positioned to achieve the 2015 Solar America Initiative (SAI) goals. Applicants should focus on near-term system development and manufacturing technologies rather than higher risk, longer term prototype and proof of concept R&D. Alternatively, U.S. universities may apply without an industry partnership. All project applications should have sufficient focus to clearly illustrate the connection between the application and the SAI objectives.
Biomass Synthesis Gas to Liquid Fuels Validation
Title: Synthesis Gas to Liquid Fuels Validation
Sponsor: US. Department of Energy - Renewable Energy Research and Development
Funding: $7.7M
Awards: $2M for 3-4 years, 4 awards
Due Date: 07/23/2007
DOE is seeking applications to both validate the performance efficacy of existing biomass syngas cleanup technologies (Phase I) and demonstrate conversion of the cleaned syngas to liquid transportation fuels (Phase II). Specified performance targets must be achieved before the successful applicant(s) can proceed to the second phase where the cleaned syngas will be catalytically converted to liquid fuel.
