Biomass Research & Development Initiative

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Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Description

THIS SOLICITATION 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. These technical areas will assist DOE and USDA in developing and maintaining a balanced portfolio of activities under the Federal Government’s Biomass program to effectively advance cost effective utilization of biomass for the production of biobased fuels and products. FOR FULL APPLICATIONS, PROJECT DURATION CAN BE UP TO 3-YEARS.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • Others

Contact

Lisa Siesennop <br/>Business Grant & Loan Analyst <br/>Phone 202-690-3810
lisa.siesennop@wdc.usda.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedOct 16, 2007
  • ClosesNov 16, 2007
  • Award ceiling$1,000,000
  • Program funding$18,000,000
  • Expected awards20
  • CFDA81.087

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