There are 45 funding notices included below my signature block. Please check each for eligibility as many may not be specific to Tribes. Questions should be directed to those identified for that specific notice. Information courtesy of Laurie Brown.

Regards,
Lizana Pierce, Project Manager
DOE's Tribal Energy Program
Golden Field Office
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401-3393
Phone: (303) 275-4727
Fax: (303) 275-4753
lizana.pierce@go.doe.gov

For information on the Program and our "Guide to Tribal Energy Development", see www.ere.energy.gov/tribalenergy

There are 45 funding notices included in this Issue. Full text of many of these funding notices can be accessed at the following internet sites:

Grants.gov notices: http://www.grants.gov
FBO notices: Loren Data Corporation: http://www.fbodaily.com/
FedBizOpps: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/

There are 45 funding notices included in this issue. A complete version is attached to this message.

1) U.S. House of Representatives and RECs

The U.S. General Services Administration requests proposals for 110,000,000 kWhs of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The RECs are being purchased to enable the AOC to purchase RECs equivalent to approximately 100% of the annual electric usage for buildings attributable to the U.S. House of Representatives. Responses due 3/11/08. For more info, contact Kenneth Shutika at ken.shutika@gsa.gov or go to:

http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/GSA/PBS/NCR/GS-00P-08-BSC-0551/Attachments.html.

Refer to Sol# SOL GS-00P-08-BSC-0551. (FBO 3/7/08)

2) U.S. Air Force and RECs

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks 46,336 MWh of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC), for ultimate transfer to various U.S. Air Force Bases and Major Commands. Responses due 3/13/08. For more info, contact Leslie Simpson at Leslie.Simpson@dla.mil or go to: http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/DLA/J3/DESC/SP0600-08-R-0410/listing.html Refer to Sol# SP0600-08-R-0410. (FBO 2/24/08)

3) Clean Energy & Defense

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for proposals for Defense Sciences Research & Technology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: New approaches to engine designs to improve performance and efficiency; new approaches to harvesting solar energy; materials and enabling technologies for power generation, energy storage at all scales; and new non-carbon-based fuel sources. Responses due 2/27/09. For more info, contact the BAA Administrator at BAA08-22@darpa.mil or go to: http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA08-22/SynopsisP.html. Refer to Sol# BAA08-22. (FBO 2/29/08)

4) Wind Powering America

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Wind Powering America State Outreach, for projects that focus on state and community level outreach, specific agriculture outreach, formation of wind working groups (WWG), and other initiatives to stimulate wind and rural economic development. $422K expected to be available, up to 22 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/3/08.

For more info, contact Pat Liles at pat.liles@go.doe.gov or go to:

https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/E8A5CD7A5784E92985257402007276FD?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-08GO98012. (Grants.gov 3/4/08)

5) Solar America

The U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, requests proposals for the Solar America Initiative PV Technology Incubator. This initiative is targeted at R&D of PV cell and module prototypes with demonstrated functionality in either large-area coupon form or, preferably, prototypes produced in pilot-scale operations. The primary objective is to shorten the timeline for companies to transition prototype and pre-commercial PV technologies into pilot and full-scale manufacture. 6 to 10 subcontracts anticipated for up to $3 million each. Responses due 4/18/08.

For more info, contact William Algiene at william_algiene@nrel.gov or go to:

http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/NREL/NR/LOI-No-RAT-8-88012/SynopsisP.html. Refer to Sol# LOI-No-RAT-8-88012. (FBO 3/5/08)

6) Vehicle Technologies

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a Master Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Vehicle Technologies Program.

Areas of interest include: 1) Solid State Energy Conversion for Vehicular Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Waste Heat Recovery, 2) Materials and Manufacturing Technologies for High Energy Lithium-ion Batteries, and 3) Fleet Evaluation and Factory Installation of Aerodynamic Heavy-Duty Truck Trailers. $13 million expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/22/08. For more info, contact Janet Laukaitis at Janet.Laukaitis@NETL.DOE.GOV or go to: https://center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/8df825feb86675de852564650046faea/e840fe496a431c78852573fe00633a96?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-08NT01045-00. (Grants.gov 2/29/08)

7) Hydrogen Storage

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for a Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence. Through this initiative, DOE seeks to form a Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence team to research and develop 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. $40 million expected to be available, up to 16 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/3/08. For more info, contact Genevieve Wozniak at EngineeringCoE@go.doe.gov or

go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/AAEB2AA3C24EB96C852573FC0064020F?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-08GO98006. (Grants.gov 2/27/08)

8) Arctic Research

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Arctic Research Opportunities including field and modeling studies and data analysis. Through this initiative, NSF seeks to gain a better understanding of the Earth's physical, biological, geological, chemical, social and cultural processes, and the interactions of ocean, land, atmosphere, biological, and human systems in the Arctic. $16 million expected to be available, up to 40 awards anticipated. Responses due 10/10/08. For more info, contact Renee Crain at rcrain@nsf.gov or go to:

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06603. Refer to Sol# 06-603. (Grants.gov 3/3/08)

9) Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Basic Research and Modeling to Support Integrated Assessment of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations. Through this initiative, DOE seeks projects that advance the fundamental methodologies for analysis of climate change impacts and adaptations, including innovative models and approaches. $850K expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated. Pre-applications are required and are due 3/10/08, final applications are due 4/14/08. For more info, contact Melanie Becker at melanie.becker@science.doe.gov or go to:
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/21D2E680BB53A056852573EF006B1A32?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DE-PS02-08ER08-18. (Grants.gov 2/14/08)

10) Climate Change and Water Quality

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Consequences of Global Change for Water Quality, and Early Career Projects. The goal of these solicitations is to assemble modeling systems capable of capturing important linkages between regional climate drivers and terrestrial hydrologic systems and to apply these modeling systems to improve the overall understanding of the sensitivity of key water quality or aquatic ecosystem management targets to the types of climate changes anticipated over the next several decades. $4.5 million expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due 5/8/08. For more info, contact Darrell Winner at winner.darrell@epa.gov or go to: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_star_gcwq.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-G2008-STAR-D1 and Sol# EPA-G2008-STAR-D1. (Grants.gov 2/13/08)

11) Preventing Water Crisis and Conflict in the West

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office, requests proposals for Water 2025: Preventing Crisis and Conflict in the West. This initiative will support on-the-ground construction projects that will create water markets and make more efficient use of existing water supplies. Increasing the efficiency of existing water delivery systems across the West will help prevent crises and conflicts and significantly increase future water supplies for farms, cities, people, and the environment. $4 million expected to be available, up to 60 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/28/08.

For more info, contact Randale Jackson at rjackson@do.usbr.gov or go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40860. Refer to Sol# 8SF811386. (Grants.gov 2/28/08)

12) Biomaterials

The National Science Foundation seeks proposals for the Biomaterials Program, for projects focused on the study of biologically related materials and phenomena, including biological pathways to new materials. The materials and systems of interestinclude biomolecules, biomolecular assemblies, biomolecular systems, and biomimetic, bioinspired, or biocompatible materials. The amount of available funding was not indicated in the announcement. Responses due 11/7/08. For more info, contact David Brant at dbrant@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=10760. Refer to Sol# PD-06-7623. (Grants.gov 3/3/08)

13) SBIR - Biotechechnology

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Biotech and Chemical Technologies. Subtopics include but are not limited to bioprocessing, biomaterials, bioproducts, bioenergy, sustainable technologies, solutions to environmental problems, energy, transportation, and fuels. $25 million expected to be available, up to 250 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/10/08. For more info, contact Thomas Allnutt at tallnutt@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08548. Refer to Sol# 08-548. (Grants.gov 2/26/08)

14) EPA SBIR

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to requests proposals for the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program Phase I. During Phase I EPA will seek R&D in areas including, but not limited to: Innovations in Manufacturing; Green Buildings; Drinking Water and Water Monitoring; Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation; Monitoring and Control of Air Pollution; Biofuels and Vehicle Emissions Reduction; Waste Management and Monitoring; and Homeland Security. Up to 25 contracts anticipated. EPA anticipates releasing the solicitation on 3/12/08, with proposals due 5/14/08. For more info, contact Stacey Wolejko at wolejko.stacey@epa.gov or go to: http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/EPA/OAM/CMD/PR-NC-08-10259/SynopsisP.html. Refer to Sol# PR-NC-08-10259. (FBO 2/23/08)

15) DOE SBIR/STTR Phase II

The U.S. Department of Energy invites all DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Awardees from FY07 to submit Phase II grant applications. High ranking FY07 Phase II grant applications may be reviewed at the discretion and request of the DOE Project Officer. In many cases, Phase II results in a prototype product or a working process that can be demonstrated to a potential investor or customer. $750K expected to be available. Reponses due 4/18/18. For more info, contact Larry James at sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16846. Refer to Sol# DE-PS02-08ER08-17. (Grants.gov 2/12/08)

16) Efficiency in U.S. Manufacturing Industries

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Collaborative Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Research and Demonstration for the U.S. Manufacturing Industry. Through this initiative, DOE seeks to develop transformational industrial processes and equipment to reduce the energy intensity and the carbon footprint of the U.S. manufacturing industry. Technical areas of interest include: Iron and Steel Technologies, Alternative Chemical Process Technologies, Forest Products Technologies and Energy Intensive Processes. $35 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated. Letters of Intent are requested but are not required and are due 4/9/08, final proposals due 5/7/08. For more info, contact Anne Elkins at itp@go.doe.gov or go to: http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/25dd5c4c7fa3d070852574040072f711?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-08GO98015. (Grants.gov 3/6/07)

17) Instruments for Materials Research

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Instrumentation for the Materials Research (IMR) Program. IMR supports the acquisition and/or development of research instruments that will provide new capability and/or advance current capability to: Discover fundamental phenomena in materials; synthesize, process, and/or characterize the composition, structure, properties, and performance of materials; and improve the quality, expand the scope, and foster and enable the integration of research and education in research-intensive environments. $4 million expected to be available, up to 25 awards anticipated. Responses due 1/8/09. For more info, contact Charles Bouldin at cbouldin@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07600. Refer to Sol# 07-600. (Grants.gov 3/3/08)

18) Energy Intensive Processes - National Labs

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Energy Intensive Processes 2008 Lab Call. This initiative will provide support to DOE National Laboratories to develop innovative technologies that, when deployed commercially, would reduce the energy requirements for energy-intensive processes across many industrial sectors. $15 million expected to be available, up to 12 awards anticipated. Letters of Intent were requested but not required and were due 3/3/08. Final proposals due 4/1/08. For more info, contact Anne Elkins at ITPlabcall@go.doe.gov or go to:
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1760CE33C44D0CE4852573EF00782615?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-08GO98014. (Grants.gov 2/14/08

19) Enhanced Geothermal Systems

The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to request proposals for Enhanced Geothermal Systems, to demonstrate reservoir stimulation techniques at existing geothermal fields; establish an EGS field validation site where DOE and its partners can perform high-risk experiments under actual field conditions; develop new sensors, down-hole tools, and mapping capabilities able to operate at greater depths and higher reservoir temperatures; and provide outreach to the geothermal community to convey the benefits and potential opportunities of EGS technologies. Funding amount and number of awards anticipated was not posted at this time. For more info, contact James Damm at james.damm@go.doe.gov or go to:
http://e-center.doe.gov/doebiz.nsf/UNID/5E8F90C7ED4B98848525740400568EF1?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# DOE-SNOTE-080306-001. (FBO 3/8/08)

20) Pollution Prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Pollution Prevention Grant Program. This program supports State and Tribal technical assistance programs which help businesses identify better environmental strategies and solutions for reducing or eliminating waste at the source. $4.1 million expected to be available, up to 60 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/16/08. For more info, including Regional priorities and contacts, go to: http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/grants/ppis/2008rfpp2grant.htm. Refer to Sol# EPA-HQ-OPPT-08-006. (Grants.gov 3/4/08)

21) Pollution Prevention Information Network

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN). The goal of PPIN is to assist businesses and industries in identifying better environmental strategies and solutions for reducing or eliminating waste. This initiative will support training and TA to businesses seeking information about source reduction opportunities. $800K expected to be available, up to 8 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/17/08. For more info, contact Beth Anderson at Anderson.Beth@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/p2home/pubs/grants/ppin/ppin08.htm. Refer to Sol# EPA-OPPT-08-005. (Grants.gov 2/4/08)

22) Resource Conservation - Region 5

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, requests proposals for the Resource Conservation Challenge Program (RCC). The RCC supports projects focused on increasing recycling of municipal solid waste; increasing industrial materials recycling; and greening electronics. Projects must take place in Region 5 which includes: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH and WI. $180K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/16/08. For more info, contact Susan Mooney at mooney.susan@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/Region5/solidwaste/funding.htm. Refer to Sol# EPA-R5-LCD-2008. (Grants.gov2/27/08)

23) Indoor Environments - Region 5

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, requests proposals for Indoor Environment Grants. Proposed projects must support demonstration, training, outreach and/or education activities that reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants and yield measurable environmental outcomes. All projects must take place in Region 5 which includes: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH and WI. $240K expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/29/08. For more info, contact Helen Tsiapas at tsiapas.helen@epa.gov or go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40881. Refer to Sol# EPA-R5-IAQ-FY08. (Grants.gov 2/29/08)

24) Lead Outreach and Training

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the National Community-Based Lead Outreach and Training Grant Program. This grant will support the partnership of national organizations with community-based organizations and local governments to improve the environmental health of communities in relation to lead poisoning prevention. $2 million expected to be available, up to 8 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/31/08. For more info, contact Darlene Watford at watford.darlene@epa.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16899. Refer to Sol# EPA-OPPT-08-003. (Grants.gov 3/31/08)

25) Tribal Lead Outreach

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Tribal Educational Outreach on Lead Poisoning and Baseline Assessment of Tribal Children's Existing and Potential Exposure and Risks Associated with Lead. This initiative supports educational outreach, data gathering, inspections, risk assessments, training, and development of new and innovative approaches to identifying or reducing lead poisoning. $500K expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/21/08. For more info, contact Darlene Watford at watford.darlene@epa.gov or go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40945. Refer to Sol# EPA-HQ-OPPT-08-007. (Grants.gov 3/7/08)

26) Environmental Economics Workshops

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Environmental Economics Workshops. The purpose of the workshops is to improve the quality of current research topics in environmental economics, to provide guidance and training on a specific analytical activity of importance in environmental economics, and to advance the field of environmental economics by exploring current and emerging issues of national or regional significance. $500K expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/24/08. For more info, contact NCEE@epa.gov or go to: http://yosemite.epa.gov/ee/epa/eed.nsf/Webpages/GrantSolicitations.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-OPEI-NCEE-08-01. Grants.gov 2/6/08)

27) Economic Development

The U.S. Department of Commerce seeks proposals for the Economic Development Assistance Programs. Under this announcement these programs include: 1) Public Works to support the construction or rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities necessary to generate or retain private sector jobs and investments, attract private sector capital, and promote regional competitiveness, 2) Planning, 3) Local Technical Assistance, and 4) Economic Adjustment Assistance. $249.1 million expected to be available. Responses accepted on a continual basis. For more info, contact Jamie Lipsey at jlipsey@eda.doc.gov or go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40747. Refer to Sol# EDA021908. (Grants.gov 2/19/08)

28) Rural Business Opportunity Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for Rural Business Opportunity Grants (RBOG), for projects that provide rural areas with technical assistance for business development and economic development planning. The primary objective of RBOG is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas. $2.6 million expected to be available, up to 13 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/31/08. For more info, contact Cindy Mason at cindy.mason@wdc.usda.gov or go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40659. Refer to Sol# RDBCP-2008-RBOG. (Grants.gov 2/11/08)

29) Rural Community Development Initiative

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grants. RCDI supports intermediary organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. Project areas may include micro-enterprise and sustainable development. $6.2 million expected to be available, up to 100 awards anticipated. Responses due 5/5/08. For more info, contact Susan Woolard at susan.woolard@wdc.usda.gov or go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40654. Refer to Sol# USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2008. (Grants.gov 2/11/08)

30) Rural Cooperative Development Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG). This program supports the establishment or operations of Centers to assist individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of cooperative business. A prior year RCDG award funded the development of a wind co-op for small-scale wind turbines on farms, ranches and public and private facilities. $4.4 million expected to be available, up to 22 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/8/08. For more info, contact Tracey Kennedy at tracey.kennedy@wdc.usda.gov or go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40711. Refer to Sol# RDBCP-08-02-RCDG. (Grants.gov 2/15/08)

31) Value Added Producer Grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for Value Added Producer Grants. This program helps eligible independent producers of agricultural commodities, agricultural producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority controlled producer based business ventures develop strategies to create marketing opportunities and to help develop business plans for viable marketing opportunities. Examples of past awards include a feasibility assessment of generating on-farm wind energy, business plan development for marketing ethanol, and capital expenses associated with marketing bio-diesel made from canola. $19.475 million expected to be available, up to 130 awards anticipated. Responses due 5/16/08. For more info, contact Andrew Jermolowicz at andrew.jermolowicz@wdc.usda.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=7374. Refer to Sol# RDBCP-07-02-VAPG. (Grants.gov 2/17/08)

32) Conservation Innovation Grants - KS, MT, NJ, Caribbean, NM, ID, Pacific Islands, NY, ND, FL

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants from a number of States and Territories. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. Areas of interest may include but are not limited to: Carbon sequestration in soil and through other mechanisms; bio-based energy opportunities; greenhouse gas accounting tools; water quality improvement accounting; irrigation management for water conservation; and Aquifer recharge/maintenance of groundwater supplies. (Grants.gov 2/4/08 - 3/5/08)

1) Kansas: $200K expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/6/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40832. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-KS-08-01.

2) Montana: $500K expected to be available, up to 8 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/16/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40835. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-MT-08-01.

3) New Jersey: $220K expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/9/08. For more info go to http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40757. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-NJ-08-001.

4) Caribbean: $275K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/25/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40745. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-PR-08-01.

5) New Mexico: $240K expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/15/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40703. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-NM-08-01.

6) Idaho: $250K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/28/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40704. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-ID-08-04.

7) Pacific Islands: $275K expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/31/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40597. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-HI-08-01.

8) New York: $250K expected to be available, individual awards NTE $75K. Responses due 5/2/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40758. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-NY-08-01.

9) North Dakota: $300K expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Responses due 3/21/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40860 Refer to Sol# NRCS-ND-08-0001.

10) Florida: $150K expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Responses due 4/30/08. For more info go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40849. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-FL-08-01.

33) Wind Energy - Colorado

Xcel Energy/Public Service Company of Colorado seeks up to 150 MW of eligible wind energy resources, 30 MW and larger, through a power purchase agreements. Responses due 4/11/08. For more info, contact John Shultzabarger at RFP_pscowindPPA08@xcelenergy.com or go to:
http://www.xcelenergy.com/XLWEB/CDA/0,3080,1-1-1_41994_42118_48420-44892-2_171_262-0,00.html. (Green Power Network 2/25/08)

34) Carbon Fund - Colorado

The Colorado Governor's Energy Office seeks bids for third party administration of the Colorado Carbon Fund, a voluntary carbon offset program. Responses due 3/17/08. For more info, contact Judy Giovanni at judy.giovanni@state.co.us or go to: https://www.gssa.state.co.us/BdSols.nsf/645a7f1deaef9ffe87256928005cc641/6ee87c58188747728725739f0055aab2?OpenDocument. Refer to Sol# RFP-JG-0011-08. (Green Power Network 2/21/08

35) Renewables - Sacramento

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District seeks eligible conventional renewable resources, which include wind, small hydroelectric (30 MW or less), geothermal, landfill gas, direct combustion biomass, and biodiesel. The District is also soliciting letters of interest for the purchase of unbundled, California RPS eligible tradable RECs that can be tracked and verified by the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System. Proposals and letters of interest are due on 4/7/08. For more info, contact mlemes@smud.org or go to: https://usage.smud.org/EBSSExt/Solicitations/Solicitation.aspx?solnum=70659. Refer to Sol# 070659.CJB. (Green Power Network 2/8/08)

36) Green Power Demo - New York

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Green Technology Demonstration Project to Reduce Groundwater Discharge within the Tully Valley (Central New York). Through this initiative, EPA seeks to install, monitor and evaluate how solar or wind powered water pumps work in lowering ground water levels in and near the former Tully Valley Brine Fields. $100K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due 4/11/08. For more info, contact Christopher Dere at dere.christopher@epa.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16852. Refer to Sol# EPA-R2DEPP-FO-08-01. (Grants.gov 2/13/08)

37) Electric Transmission and Distribution - New York

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for the Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Program. Through this program, NYSERDA seeks projects to demonstrate a wide array of technologies that improve the performance of the electric power delivery system in NY, and to develop innovative strategies that support sustainable investment and continued improvement of the electric power delivery infrastructure. $3.6 million expected to be available, proposals due 6/4/08 and 12/3/08. For more info, contact Mark Torpey at mrt@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2. Refer to PON# 1208.

38) Data Center and Server Efficiency - New York

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for Data Center and Server Efficiency. Though this program, NYSERDA will support the development and/or demonstration of innovative and emerging data center and server technologies. Preferred technologies are those that can increase end-use energy efficiency, reduce electric demand or are of strategic importance to NY's energy, economic and environmental future. $3 million expected to be available, responses due 5/1/08 and 11/13/08. For more info, contact Joe Borowiec at jcb@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2. Refer to PON# 1206.

39) Environmental Performance & Power Generation - New York

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for Improved Environmental Performance for Power Generation. Though this program, NYSERDA seeks projects to mitigate the environmental impacts of power generation critical to maintaining fuel diversity and system reliability in NY. $1.5 million expected to be available, responses due 5/20/08 and 10/15/08. For more info, contact Barry Liebowitz at bnl@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2. Refer to POH #1193.

40) Water and Wastewater - New York

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for the Municipal Water and Wastewater Research, Development and Demonstration Program. Through this program, NYSERDA seeks projects that result in quantifiable energy, economic and environmental benefits to New York State's municipal water and wastewater treatment sector. $1.5 million expected to be available, responses due 03/27/08 and 09/25/08. For more info, contact Kathleen O'Connor at kmo@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2. Refer to PON# 1171.

41) Clean Energy Business Growth & Development - New York

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for Clean Energy Business Growth & Development, to help clean energy companies achieve success, grow, and develop new markets for clean technologies through new or expanded manufacturing, assembly, installation, distribution, sales and/or service of clean energy equipment and systems in NY. Eligible technologies include, but are not limited to: All types of renewable and waste heat electricity generation, electricity storage, fuel cells, inverters and other power conversion devices, lighting and daylighting, and meters and energy systems management. Individual awards NTE $200K. Responses due 8/4/08. For more info, contact Vicki Colello at vac@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2. Refer to PON# 1124.

42) Clean Energy Product Manufacturing - New York

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for Renewable, Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Product Manufacturing Incentive Program. This program supports the development and expansion of facilities to manufacture eligible products including renewable or clean-energy products; energy-efficient end-use technologies; or electric storage technologies for grid-connected applications. $10 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE $1.5 million. Responses accepted through 6/30/11. For more info, contact Jennifer Harvey at jlh@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2. Refer to PON# 1176.

43) Residential Energy System Efficiency - New York

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks proposals for the Next Generation Emerging Technologies for Residential Buildings, for product development and demonstration projects that benefit residential buildings. The technologies should improve the containment, production, distribution and/or durability of the energy systems in the building. $1.5 million expected to be available, responses due 5/15/08 and 9/10/08. For more info, contact Greg Pedrick at gap@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp. Refer to PON# 1215. 05/15/08.

44) Trees and Community Stewardship - Washington

The Natural Resource Stewardship Network requests proposals from residents of King County, WA for community-based projects that engage young people in activities related to community trees, forests, greenbelts or wooded areas. Projects must take place outside of school hours and help participants gain skills in planting, conserving or managing trees. High school forestry internships can be funded by this grant. Activities that involve both youth and adults are encouraged. Grant funds are provided by the King County Forestry Program and the King Conservation District Grant range generally $6K to $12K. Responses due 4/15/08. For more info, contact Linda Vane at linda.vane@kingcounty.gov or go to: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/grant-exchange/NRSN.htm.

45) Green Building Planning & Construction

Green Communities and Enterprise request proposals for Green Building Planning and Construction grants, which can be used towards architectural work, engineering, site surveys and costs associated with items such as a more efficient HVAC system, green materials and energy efficient appliances. Up to $50K per award. Responses due 4/11/08.

For more info, contact greencommunities@enterprisecommunity.org or go to: http://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/funding/grants/planning.asp.