Characterization of Atomic and Electronic Structure of Electrochemically Active SOFC Cathode Surfaces

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	Federal Grant Title:	Characterization of Atomic and Electronic Structure of Electrochemically Active SOFC Cathode Surfaces
	CFDA Number:	81.057
	CFDA Description:	University Coal Research
	Federal Agency Name:	Headquarters
	Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology Energy
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DE-PS26-05NT42472-09
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	May 25, 2005
	Creation Date:	May 25, 2005
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 07, 2005
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Sep 25, 2005
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	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 Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
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Grant Announcement Contact: Contact the DOE Contract Officer with questionsregarding the funding opportunity johnson@netl.doe.gov Raymond Johnson
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