Biomass Research & Development Initiative

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	Federal Grant Title:	Biomass Research & Development Initiative
	CFDA Number:	81.087
	CFDA Description:	Renewable Energy Research and Development
	Federal Agency Name:	Business and Cooperative Programs
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Energy Environment Science and Technology
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	RD-RBP-BIOMASS-2007-FULL
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Oct 16, 2007
	Creation Date:	Oct 16, 2007
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Nov 16, 2007 The close date for this solicitation is 11/16/2007 at 8 p.m. EST.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Nov 16, 2007 The close date for this solicitation is 11/16/2007 at 8 p.m. EST.
	Archive Date:	Dec 16, 2007
	Expected Number of Awards:	20
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$18,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: National Labortories (as defined in 42U.S.C. 15801); Federal Research Agencies and State Research Agencies; Consortia of two or more eligible entities.
Grant 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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/fy07notice9008.pdf
Grant Announcement Contact: Lisa Siesennop Business Grant & Loan Analyst Phone 202-690-3810

lisa.siesennop@wdc.usda.gov [lisa.siesennop@wdc.usda.gov]
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