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    <title>The University of Texas System Office of Federal Relations - Grant Notifications</title>
    <description>Eligible grant opportunites for UT System Institutions</description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Teacher Incentive Fund ARRA CFDA 84.385 ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html.Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) program is to support projects that develop and implement performance-based compensation systems (PBCSs) for teachers, principals, and other personnel in order to increase educator effectiveness and student achievement (as defined in this notice), measured in significant part by student growth (as defined in this notice), in high-need schools (as defined in this notice).Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 84.385 and 84.374.Applications for grants under the Teacher Incentive Fund--CFDA number 84.385 must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants Web site at: http://e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vlbNL1pG9qhpFfBKGHklspwhyZ2QJnFX6972dT64FvSTHNFgmPD4!266148222?oppId=54771&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Office of Special Programs  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DMR's Office of Special Programs (OSP) coordinates and supports crosscutting activities in DMR and in conjunction with NSF-wide programs, including enhanced international collaborations in materials research and education. OSP activities are often co-funded with other NSF units, such as the Office of International Science and Engineering and the MPS Office for Multidisciplinary Activities. Examples of OSP activities include:&#8226;International Materials Institutes (IMI) The IMIs advance fundamental materials research by coordinating international research and education projects. Their long-term goal is the creation of a worldwide network in materials research and the development of a generation of scientists and engineers with international leadership capabilities.&#8226;Opportunities for International Cooperation in Materials Research DMR supports international collaborative research and education projects in partnership with funding organizations in Europe and the Americas. Collabor				ative activities in partnership with funding agencies in Asia and in Africa are being developed.&#8226;Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites and Research Experiences for Teachers  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=50271 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Assembling the Tree of Life  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[A flood of new information, from whole-genome sequences to detailed structural information to inventories of earth's biota to greater appreciation of the importance of lateral gene transfer in shaping evolutionary history, is transforming 21st century biology. Along with comparative data on morphology, fossils, development, behavior, and interactions of all forms of life on earth, these new data streams make even more critical the need for an organizing evolutionary context. Phylogeny, the genealogical map for all lineages of life on earth, provides an overall framework to facilitate biological information retrieval, prediction and analysis. Currently, single investigators or small teams of researchers are studying the evolutionary pathways of heredity usually concentrating on taxonomic groups of modest size. Assembly of a framework phylogeny, or Tree of Life, for all major lineages of life requires a greatly magnified effort, often involving large teams working across institutions and 					disciplines. This is the overall goal of the Assembling the Tree of Life activity. The National Science Foundation announces its intention to continue support of creative and innovative research that will resolve evolutionary relationships for large groups of organisms throughout the history of life. Investigators also will be supported for projects in data acquisition, analysis, algorithm development and dissemination in computational phylogenetics and phyloinformatics. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=50630 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cyber-Physical Systems  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=50661 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Herpetological Study at NAS Fallon, NV  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=52869 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[FY 2010 High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program - Planning Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[As one of President Obama's foremost transportation priorities, the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program is intended to help address the nation's transportation challenges by investing in an efficient network of high-speed and intercity passenger rail corridors that connect communities across America. On January 28, 2010 President Obama announced the first selections for the HSIPR Program. This notice builds on the program framework established by FRA in the June 23, 2009 interim program guidance (74 Fed. Reg. 29900), and details the application requirements and procedures for obtaining funding for high-speed rail planning activities under the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act of 2010 (FY 2010 DOT Appropriations Act). This solicitation is only applicable to the planning funds available under the FY 2010 appropriation. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=53403 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[National Electric Sectory Cyber Security Organization  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Energy's (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) on behalf of the DOE, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), is seeking applications that illustrate the expertise, capabilities, and experience of the applicant, in the electric-sector critical infrastructure, that will lead to the formation, governance and implementation of a National Electric Sector Cyber Security Organization. This organization is envisioned as a partnership between the federal government and the electric-sector stakeholders to help protect the electric grid and enhance integration of smart grid technologies that are adequately protected against cyber attacks. DOE has set an aggressive goal to meet the Nation's need for a reliable, efficient and resilient electric power grid, as well as improved accessibility to a variety of energy sources for generation. In order to achieve this, an independent organization is needed to provide executive leadership to facilitate rese					arch, development and deployment priorities, identify and disseminate best cyber security practices; organize the collection, analysis, monitoring, and dissemination of infrastructure vulnerabilities and threats; and work cooperatively with DOE and other Federal agencies which will enhance cyber security of the electric grid including control and information technology (IT) systems. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=53381 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Health Care and Other Facilities  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[To construct, renovate, expand, equip, or modernize health care facilities and other health care related facilities. All funds awarded should be expended solely for carrying out the approved projects in accordance with the provisions of the fiscal year 2010 Congressional Appropriations Bill. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=53372 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Sustainable Bioenergy  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) flagship competitive grant program and was established under section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). AFRI supports work in six priority areas: plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. In FY 2010, AFRI is soliciting applications through seven Requests for Applications (RFA). One RFA calls for research projects addressing the above six priority areas. Additional RFAs further address AFRI priority areas in five societal challenge areas. The five challenge area RFAs are: Childhood Obesity Prevention; Climate Change; Food Safety; Global Food Security; and Sustainable Bioenergy. These RFAs will support research					, education, and extension to achieve significant, measurable outcomes. NIFA will also release a single, separate NIFA Fellowships Grant Program RFA to fund pre- and postdoctoral fellowship grants in April 2010. This RFA addresses Sustainable Bioenergy. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=53028 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Congressionally Mandated – One-time Grants Program for Academic Programs – Competition A ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=46899 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOD, NDEP, DOTC-STEM Education Outreach Implementation Grant  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=52951 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Minority Serving Institutions Program  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=52625 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ROSES 2008: Planetary Instrument Definition and Development  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=41890 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Engineering Research Centers  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=47297 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Interdisciplinary Training for Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=45705 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Laboratory Technical Implementation Assistance for Public Health Cooperative Agreement Program  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=52531 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Graduate Psychology Education Program  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=52814 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Strategic Partnering to Evaluate Cancer Signatures [SPECS II] (U01) ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), encourages the submission of grant applications for support of the clinical application of multi-analyte molecular signatures derived from comprehensive molecular annotation of tumors. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-126.html ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for observational, theoretical, laboratory and archival data studies in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics, including but not limited to the following areas of study: Planetary Astronomy: Studies of the detailed structure and composition of the surfaces, interiors and atmospheres of the planets and satellites in the Solar System; the nature of small bodies (asteroids and comets); the inter-planetary medium; and the origin and development of the Solar System. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=45594 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Partnerships for Innovation  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The goals of the Partnerships for Innovation Program are to: 1) stimulate the transformation of knowledge created by the research and education enterprise into innovations that create new wealth; build strong local, regional and national economies; and improve the national well-being; 2) broaden the participation of all types of academic institutions and all citizens in activities to meet the diverse workforce needs of the national innovation enterprise; and 3) catalyze or enhance enabling infrastructure that is necessary to foster and sustain innovation in the long-term. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=45727 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (P20)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) of the NIH invites applications for Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) from investigators at biomedical research institutions that award doctoral degrees in the health sciences or sciences related to health or at independent biomedical research institutes within Institutional Development Award (IDeA) eligible states ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=44796 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[CO2 Utilization  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this Amendment, Amendment 1, is to confirm the CLOSING DATE AND TIME of this Funding Opportunity Announcement. The Funding Opportunity Announcement will close on 4/20/2010 at 8:00:00 PM (2000 hours) ET. The FedConnect posting incorrectly reflected 4:00:00 PM (1600 hours) ET.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=52662 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Research in Undergraduate Institutions  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) activity supports research by faculty members of predominantly undergraduate institutions through the funding of (1) individual and collaborative research projects, (2) the purchase of shared-use research instrumentation, and (3) Research Opportunity Awards for work with NSF-supported investigators at other institutions. All NSF directorates participate in the RUI activity. RUI proposals are evaluated and funded by the NSF programs in the disciplinary areas of the proposed research. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=45655 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Advances in Biological Informatics  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI) program seeks to encourage new approaches to the analysis and dissemination of biological knowledge for the benefit of both the scientific community and the broader public. The ABI program is especially interested in the development of informatics tools and resources that have the potential to advance, or transform, research in biology supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences at the National Science Foundation. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=45621 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions. Type 2 proposals are solicited that support educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=45720 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This program makes grants to institutions of higher education to support scholarships for academically talented, financially needy students, enabling them to enter the workforce following completion of an associate; baccalaureate; or graduate-level degree in science and engineering disciplines. Grantee institutions are responsible for selecting scholarship recipients, reporting demographic information about student scholars, and managing the S-STEM project at the institution.The program does not make scholarship awards directly to students; students should contact their institution&rsquo;s Office of Financial Aid for this and other scholarship opportunities.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=48047 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Basic/Core Area Health Education Centers  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[To improve the distribution, diversity, and quality of health personnel in the health services delivery system by encouraging the regional organization of health professions schools. The Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program assists schools in planning, developing, and operating area health education centers that will initiate educational systems incentives to both attract and retain health care personnel in scarcity areas. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=52565 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Enhancing the Mathematical Sciences Workforce in the 21st Century  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The long-range goal of the EMSW21 program is to increase the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who pursue careers in the mathematical sciences and in other NSF-supported disciplines. EMSW21 tries to do this with three separate components: The Vertical Integration of Research and Education (VIGRE) program supports activities that involve the entire department and span the entire spectrum of educational levels from undergraduates through postdoctoral associates; Research Training Groups (RTG) support the training activities of a group of faculty who have a common research interest; Mentoring through Critical Transition Points (MCTP) involves a larger group of faculty but focuses on specified stages in the professional development of the trainees. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=45574 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF/DOE Partnership in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Directorates for Engineering, Geosciences, and Mathematical and Physical Sciences of the National Science Foundation and the Office of Science/Office of Fusion Energy Sciences of the Department of Energy are continuing in FY2009 the joint Partnership in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering begun in FY1997. The goal of this three year (FY09-FY11) program initiative is to enhance plasma research and education in this broad, multidisciplinary field by coordinating efforts and combining resources of the two agencies. The initiative will address fundamental issues in plasma science and engineering that can have impact in other areas or disciplines in which improved basic understanding of the plasma state is needed. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=48792 ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Technical Assistance for RFA-RM-10-006: Advancing Regulatory Science through Novel Research and Science-Based Technologies (U01)  ]]></title>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-RM-10-003.html ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Health Resources & Services Administration - Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Grants are awarded to eligible institutions to provide financial support through traineeships for registered nurses enrolled in advanced education nursing programs to prepare nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse- midwives, nurse anesthetists, nurse administrators, nurse educators, public health nurses and nurses in other specialties requiring advanced education. The traineeship program is a formula program. Applications are submitted via a two-phase process. -- Phase I is due in Grants.gov on 12/7/09. Applicants will receive instructions via email following submission of Phase I.-- Phase II is due in the HRSA EHB approximately two weeks after Phase I has been submitted.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=t857K8sDwVvH7rBQgxpFNgJ75w0gv7LTCKy5Q7lVM9hk4lQKb1Q1!-1163459943?oppId=50161&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Health Resources & Services Administration - Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Grants are awarded to eligible institutions for traineeships for licensed registered nurses enrolled as full-time students beyond the twelfth month of study in a Master's degree nurse anesthesia program. The traineeship program is a formula program. Applications are submitted via a two-phase process. -- Phase I is due in Grants.gov on 12/7/09. Applicants will receive instructions via email following submission of Phase I.-- Phase II is due in the HRSA EHB approximately two weeks after Phase I has been submitted.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=t857K8sDwVvH7rBQgxpFNgJ75w0gv7LTCKy5Q7lVM9hk4lQKb1Q1!-1163459943?oppId=50162&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[These NEH grants support national or regional (multistate) training programs for scholars and advanced graduate students to broaden and extend their knowledge of digital humanities. Through these programs, NEH seeks to increase the number of humanities scholars using digital technology in their research and to broadly disseminate knowledge about advanced technology tools and methodologies relevant to the humanities. The projects may be a single opportunity or offered multiple times to different audiences. Institutes may be as short as a few days and held at multiple locations or as long as six weeks at a single site. The duration of a program should allow for full and thorough treatment of the topic. Today, complex data—its form, manipulation, and interpretation—are as important to humanities study as more traditional research materials. Datasets, for example, may represent digitized historical records, high-quality image data, or even multimedia collections, all of which are increasing in number due to the availability and affordability of mass data storage devices and international initiatives to create digital content. Moreover, extensive networking capabilities, sophisticated middleware applications, and new collaboration platforms are simultaneously providing and improving interactive access to and analysis of these data as well as a multitude of other resources. The Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities program seeks to enable humanities scholars in the United States to incorporate advances like these into their scholarship and teaching.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=t857K8sDwVvH7rBQgxpFNgJ75w0gv7LTCKy5Q7lVM9hk4lQKb1Q1!-1163459943?oppId=50159&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[National Institute of Food and Agriculture - International Science and Education Grants Program ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The International Science and Education Competitive Grants Program (ISE) supports research, extension, and teaching activities that will enhance the capabilities of American colleges and universities to conduct international collaborative research, extension and teaching. ISE projects are expected to enhance the international content of curricula; ensure that faculty work beyond the U.S. and bring lessons learned back home; promote international research partnerships; enhance the use and application of foreign technologies in the U.S.; and strengthen the role that colleges and universities play in maintaining U.S. competitiveness. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=t857K8sDwVvH7rBQgxpFNgJ75w0gv7LTCKy5Q7lVM9hk4lQKb1Q1!-1163459943?oppId=50172&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Middle East Partnership Initiative - Tomorrow's Leaders II Scholarship Program and Recruitment ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) announces an open competition for proposals to enhance and expand educational opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa. Education is a priority for the Administration, and President Obama has called for an increased emphasis on building partnerships through expanding exchanges and increasing scholarship opportunities for students from this region. With this program announcement we seek to promote mutual understanding and respect through innovative projects thatprovide university-level scholarship and internship opportunities at select institutions of learning in the Middle East and North Africa. A) Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarships II: This priority area implements the second phase of a scholarship program for Arab students from underserved backgrounds. Successful applicants will provide an American-accredited education which will create a strong foundation for a cadre of civic-minded, intellectually able, and professionally skilled university students, well-prepared to become future community and business leaders. B) Recruitment for Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarships II: Under Priority Area B, NEA/PI is soliciting applications from organizations to conduct the recruitment portion of TLII. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=ZtcNKxqhGLtcn0p1BpQh9QVshHnhkrLZV1Pw9LJhFLYlSxkHBLn4!1313029350?oppId=50028&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[Navy - Counter Directed Energy Weapon Research ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving proposals for research that describes and examines the best technologies for future Navy defense needs, including potential civil-military-education institution integrations for innovative scientific concepts, proposals that examine theoretical constructs and explore trade spaces, and present educational development and opportunity programs that will form the foundation for Counter Directed Energy Weapons (CDEW) research, and applied research in the future. Of particular interest is research in theories for future technologies that may be explored, developed and implemented to efficiently and effectively address the emerging Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) threats used against its existing or planned naval ship platforms, underwater systems, aviation systems and/or weapons systems. Also of high interest is the potential for “no cost” solutions where theory and small scale laboratory proofs may indicate that there is no requirement for a new acquisition program in order for the military to field a potential solution. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=ZtcNKxqhGLtcn0p1BpQh9QVshHnhkrLZV1Pw9LJhFLYlSxkHBLn4!1313029350?oppId=50037&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[National Institute of Food & Agriculture - Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grant Program ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This competitive grants program is intended to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to carry out higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. Programs aim to attract outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the Nation's food and agricultural scientific and professional work force. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=ZtcNKxqhGLtcn0p1BpQh9QVshHnhkrLZV1Pw9LJhFLYlSxkHBLn4!1313029350?oppId=50040&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Competitive Grant Program: National Integrated Food Safety Initiative ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the National Integrated Food Safety Initiative is to support food safety projects that demonstrate an integrated approach to solving problems in applied food safety research, education, or extension. Various models for integration of applied research, education, and extension will be considered for funding. Applications describing multi-state, multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, and multifunctional activities (and combinations thereof) are encouraged. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address at least two of the three functional areas of research, education, and extension (i.e., research and extension, research and education, or extension and education).  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DHS - International Research in Homeland Security Science & Technology Mission Areas ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The S&T Directorate seeks proposals that will contribute to homeland security science and technology, including but not limited to: evaluation of novel tools and/or approaches to confronting homeland security challenges; basic research to provide data, understandings, or models that support S&T efforts or policy decisions; and S&T and operations research evaluations to support revolutionary improvements in DHS’s mission and its component agencies’ operations.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - Challenge Grants in United States History and Culture ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[NEH invites applications for Challenge Grants in United States History and Culture. This grant opportunity is designed to help institutions and organizations strengthen their ability to explore significant themes and events in American history, so as to advance our understanding of how—since the nation’s founding—these events have shaped and been shaped by American identity and culture. NEH seeks to support a range of approaches to the American experience: for example, approaches might explore significant events in America’s history, its democratic institutions, the political principles on which the nation is founded, or the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that have formed America. Also welcome are proposals that seek support for the study of the history and culture of the United States in international contexts rather than in isolation—proposals that explore relationships with other nations and cultures that have profoundly affected the course of United States history. NEH also welcomes proposals for programming at America’s historic places (e.g., historic sites, neighborhoods, communities, or larger geographical regions). NEH challenge grants are capacity-building grants, intended to help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for their humanities programs and resources. Grants may be used to establish or enhance endowments or spend-down funds (that is, funds that are invested, with both the income and the principal being expended over a defined period of years) that generate expendable earnings to support ongoing program activities. Funds may also be used for one-time capital expenditures (such as construction and renovation, purchase of equipment, and acquisitions) that bring long-term benefits to the institution and to the humanities more broadly. Because of the matching requirement, these NEH grants also strengthen the humanities by encouraging nonfederal sources of support. Programs that involve collaboration among multiple institutions are eligible as well, but one institution must serve as the lead agent and formal applicant of record. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Health Resources & Services Administration - Nurse Education, Practice and Retention ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Grants are awarded to eligible institutions for projects to strengthen and enhance the capacity for nurse education, practice and retention to address the nursing shortage. Applicants must select and focus on one of the nine purposes in the grant application. The Education priority area includes Purpose E1) expanding enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs; Purpose E2)developing and implementing internship and residency programs to encourage mentoring and the development of specialties; and, Purpose E3) providing education in new technologies, including distance learning methodologies. The Practice priority area includes Purpose P1)estblishing or expanding nursing practice arrangements in non-institutional settings to demonstrate methods to improve access to primary health care in medically underserved communities; Purpose P2)providing care for underserved populations and other high-risk groups; Purpose P3)providing managed care, quality improvement, and other skills needed to practice in existing and emerging organized health care systems; and, Purpose P4)developing cultural competencies among nurses. The Retention priority area includes Purpose R1)career ladder bridge programs which promote career advancement for registered nurses and nursing personnel; and, Purpose R2)enhancing patient care delivery systems through improving the retention of registered nurses and enhancing patient care.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Air Force Office of Scientific Research - FY10 DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The MURI program supports basic science and/or engineering research at U.S. institutions of higher education (hereafter referred to as "universities") that is of potential interest to DoD. The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts that intersect more than one traditional science and engineering discipline to address issues of critical concern to the DoD. As defined by the DoD, “basic research is systematic study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts without specific applications towards processes or products in mind. It includes all scientific study and experimentation directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences related to long-term national security needs. It is farsighted high payoff research that provides the basis for technological progress.” The DoD’s basic research program invests broadly in many specific fields to ensure that it has early cognizance of new scientific knowledge. The FY 2010 MURI competition is for the topics listed below. Detailed descriptions of the topics can be found in Section VIII entitled, “Specific MURI Topics”, of this BAA. The detailed descriptions are intended to provide the proposer a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive to the possible approaches to achieving the goals of the topic and the program. Innovative ideas addressing these research topics are highly encouraged. White papers and Full proposals addressing the following topics (11) through (20) should be submitted to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR): (11) Novel Catalytic Mechanisms for the Chemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Energy-Dense Liquids (12) Third Order Nonlinear Optical Organics (13) Fundamental Processes in High-Temperature Gas-Surface Interactions (14) Propagation of Ultrashort Laser Pulses through Transparent Media (15) Superconducting Semiconductors (16) Human-Machine Adversarial Networks (17) Biologically-Engineering of Adherent / Spectroscopically Interrogated Microstructures (18) Control of Information Collection and Fusion (19) Stable Metrics for Global Inference in Social Networks to Predict Collective Behavior (20) Solid State Cooling. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - Interpreting America's Historic Places Planning Grants ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Interpreting America’s Historic Places grants support public humanities projects that exploit the evocative power of historic places to explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Interpreting America’s Historic Places projects may interpret a single historic site or house, a series of sites, an entire neighborhood, a town or community, or a larger geographical region. Grants for Interpreting America’s Historic Places should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. NEH offers two categories of grants for Interpreting America’s Historic Places: Planning and Implementation Grants. Planning grants are available for those projects that may need further development before applying for implementation. This planning can include the identification and refinement of the project’s main humanities ideas and questions, consultation with scholars in order to strengthen the humanities content, preliminary audience evaluation, preliminary design of the proposed interpretive formats, beta testing of digital formats, development of complementary programming, research at archives or sites whose resources might be used, or the drafting of interpretive materials. Implementation grants support the final preparation of a project for presentation to the public. Applicants must submit a full walkthrough for an exhibition, or a prototype or storyboard for a digital project, that demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship that relate to the subject. Applicants for implementation grants should have already done most of the planning for their projects, including the identification of the key humanities themes, relevant scholarship, and program formats. For exhibitions, implementation grants can support the final stages of design development, but these grants are primarily intended for installation. Applicants are not required to obtain a planning grant before applying for an implementation grant. Applicants may not, however, submit multiple applications for the same project at the same deadline. If an application for a project is already under review, another application for the same project cannot be accepted. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - Interpreting America's Historic Places Implementation Grants ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Interpreting America’s Historic Places grants support public humanities projects that exploit the evocative power of historic places to explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Interpreting America’s Historic Places projects may interpret a single historic site or house, a series of sites, an entire neighborhood, a town or community, or a larger geographical region. Grants for Interpreting America’s Historic Places should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. NEH offers two categories of grants for Interpreting America’s Historic Places: Planning and Implementation Grants. Planning grants are available for those projects that may need further development before applying for implementation. This planning can include the identification and refinement of the project’s main humanities ideas and questions, consultation with scholars in order to strengthen the humanities content, preliminary audience evaluation, preliminary design of the proposed interpretive formats, beta testing of digital formats, development of complementary programming, research at archives or sites whose resources might be used, or the drafting of interpretive materials. See application guidelines for Planning Grants. Implementation grants support the final preparation of a project for presentation to the public. Applicants must submit a full walkthrough for an exhibition, or a prototype or storyboard for a digital project, that demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship that relate to the subject. Applicants for implementation grants should have already done most of the planning for their projects, including the identification of the key humanities themes, relevant scholarship, and program formats. For exhibitions, implementation grants can support the final stages of design development, but these grants are primarily intended for installation. Applicants are not required to obtain a planning grant before applying for an implementation grant. Applicants may not, however, submit multiple applications for the same project at the same deadline. If an application for a project is already under review, another application for the same project cannot be accepted.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF - Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum and Infrastructure ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum, and Infrastructure (IEECI) program supports research which addresses three aspects of engineering education: (1) how students best learn the ideas, principles, and practices to become creative and innovative engineers, and how this learning is measured (2) how to more effectively translate successes in engineering education research into widespread practice with consideration of curriculum, student learning, innovation models, and cyber-learning technology, and (3) implementation of programs for students supported by the GI Bill. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[National Energy Technology Laboratory - Support of Advanced Coal Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) seeks applications for the UCR Program. Since its inception in FY1979, the primary objective of the UCR Program has been 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 and facilities of U.S. colleges and universities; and (3) to support the education of students in the area of coal science. To develop and sustain a national program of university research that advances the previous stated objectives, the DOE is interested in innovative and fundamental research pertinent to coal conversion and utilization. This year, research is limited to three broad areas: 1) AREA 1 - COMPUTATIONAL ENERGY SCIENCES: MULTIPHASE FLOW RESEARCH; 2) AREA 2 - MATERIAL SCIENCES: COMPUTER-AIDED DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL NEW MATERIALS FOR ENERGY CONVERSION FROM COAL; and 3) AREA 3 - SENSORS AND CONTROLS: NANO DERIVED MATERIALS FOR THE FORMATION OF MULTI DIMENSIONAL SENSING STRUCTURES FOR THE SELECTIVE DETECTION OF FOSSIL ENERGY GASES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - America's Media Makers Development Grants ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Grants for America’s Media Makers support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Media Makers should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public.NEH offers two categories of grants for media projects: Development Grants and Production Grants. Development grants enable media producers to collaborate with scholars to develop humanities content and format and to prepare programs for production. These grants cover a wide range of activities that include, but are not limited to, meetings and individual consultations with scholars, research, preliminary interviews, preparation of program scripts, designs for interactivity and digital distribution, and the creation of partnerships for outreach activities and public engagement with the humanities. Development grants should culminate in the refinement of a project’s humanities ideas, a script, or a design document for (or a prototype of) digital media components or projects. Before applying, applicants must have a solid command of the major humanities scholarship on their subject, have clarified the ideas that the project will consider, and have consulted with a team of scholarly advisers to work out the intellectual issues that the program will explore. Applicants must also have made preliminary decisions about the format and storyline and located essential materials for the program(s). Finally, they must have recruited the appropriate media professionals, especially the producer, writer, or interactive designer. Production grants support the preparation of a program for distribution. Applicants must submit a script for a radio or television program, or a prototype or storyboard for a digital media project, that demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship related to a subject. NEH also supports Chairman’s Special Award projects. These projects are more complex and would be of compelling interest to the general public; they have the capacity to examine important humanities ideas in new ways and promise to reach large audiences. These goals can often be accomplished through combining a variety of program formats, forming creative collaborations among diverse institutions, and expanding the scope and reach of a project. The Chairman’s Special Award projects. These projects are more complex and would be of compelling interest to the general public; they have the capacity to examine important humanities ideas in new ways and promise to reach large audiences. These goals can often be accomplished through combining a variety of program formats, forming creative collaborations among diverse institutions, and expanding the scope and reach of a project. The Chairman’s Special Award is offered at the production stage, but not at the development stage. Applications may be submitted for any phase of a project. Applicants are not required to obtain a development grant before applying for a production grant. Applicants may not, however, submit multiple applications for the same project at the same deadline. An applicant must choose whether to apply for development or production of a particular project. If an application for a project is already under review, another application for the same project cannot be accepted.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - America's Media Makers Production Grants ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Grants for America’s Media Makers support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Media Makers should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. NEH offers two categories of grants for media projects, Development Grants and Production Grants. Development grants enable media producers to collaborate with scholars to develop humanities content and format and to prepare programs for production. Development grants should culminate in the refinement of a project’s humanities ideas, a script, or a design document for (or a prototype of) digital media components or projects, or a prototype for a digital media project together with a detailed plan for outreach and public engagement in collaboration with partner organizations. Production grants support the preparation of a program for distribution. Applicants must submit a script for a radio or television program, or a prototype or storyboard for a digital media project, that demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship related to a subject. The script for a radio or television program, or prototype or storyboard for a digital media project, must also show how the narrative elements, visual approach, and interactive design combine to present the project’s humanities ideas. Applicants must have consulted with appropriate scholars about the project and obtained their commitment as advisers. Finally, applicants must have recruited the media team, including at a minimum the producer, director, writer, and, for a digital media project, the interactive designer. Applications may be submitted for any phase of a project. Applicants are not required to obtain a development grant before applying for a production grant. Applicants may not, however, submit multiple applications for the same project at the same deadline. An applicant must choose whether to apply for development or production of a particular project. If an application for a project is already under review, another application for the same project cannot be accepted.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Faculty Development Grant FY10 ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency, established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, tasked with licensing and regulating the Nation’s civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear material to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. Funding under this opportunity includes support for nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. This announcement is for Faculty Development Grants. Related announcements for undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and trade school or community college scholarships are published separately. The Faculty Development Grants Program recognizes the need to attract, recruit or retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. Funding under this announcement is intended to support faculty and their research in the nuclear-related fields of Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry and related disciplines as determined by the NRC. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty in these academic areas during the first 6 years of their career. Grants may include support for developing applications for research and amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment stipends, participation in professional society meetings, preparation of papers, travel, and support for graduate assistants, and associated expenses as related to research projects or an institution’s faculty development plan. Awards may be increased to the extent that a portion of the award is matched by the institution. The program intends to provide support to enable new faculty to enhance their careers as professors and researchers in the University department where employed. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant FY10 ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency, established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, tasked with licensing and regulating the Nation’s civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear material to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. Funding under this $15 million program includes support for nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. The total amount of funding available for undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, trade school scholarships, and faculty development grants together in FY2010 totals $15 million.This announcement is for undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships. The announcements for trade school and community college scholarships (HR-FN-1009-NED03) and faculty development grants (HR-FN-1009-NED02)are published separately. As a condition for receiving scholarships or fellowships, recipients must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress in their fields of study, as determined by criteria contained in this announcement and as established by the NRC. The nuclear development supported by this funding is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly. Consequently, NRC requires scholarship and fellowship recipients to serve six (6) months in nuclear-related employment for each full or partial year of academic support. The employment may be with NRC, other Federal agencies, State agencies, Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear-related industry, or academia in the recipients sponsored fields of study. NRC may waive, in whole or in part, the service obligation, upon determination that compliance by the individual is impractical.There is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to initiate or continue grant activities where funding has been recommended by NRC. Future opportunities for submitting applications may be available, depending on future NRC funding authorization. An award funding an individual’s scholarship for one academic year does not guarantee that funding will continue for any subsequent years necessary for completion of the individual’s degree. That funding does not continue for subsequent years does not alter the terms of the service/employment agreement between the student and the NRC, as described above and discussed in full below.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Nuclear Education Curricula Development Grant FY10 ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency, established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, tasked with licensing and regulating the Nation’s civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear material to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 authorized the NRC Nuclear Education Grant Program to support courses, studies, training, curricula, and disciplines pertaining to nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear environmental protection, and other fields that the Commission determines to be critical to the NRC’s regulatory mission. The NRC Nuclear Education Grant Program’s primary purpose is supporting and developing the educational infrastructure necessary to allow the Nation to safely move its nuclear energy initiatives forward. The NRC currently supports curriculum development in the following technical areas: Nuclear Engineering • Criticality safety courses for nuclear professionals • Thermal-hydraulics model development • Reactor physics • Nuclear power plant safety • Nuclear power plant design and operations (including operating and emergency operating procedures) • Fuel performance Radiochemistry and Radiobiology Health Physics • Health physics modeling • Dosimetry and measurements • Environmental transport, dissolution, and migration • Decontamination and decommissioning • Reprocessing, recycle chemistry, and technology courses Materials and Mechanical Engineering • Welding principles, and nondestructive examination (NDE) technology • Management of aging plants (components and systems) • Material corrosion Reliability and Risk Analysis Electrical Engineering • Power generation and distribution or electrical components • Digital instrumentation and control systems Safeguards and Security • Material control and accountability courses • Vulnerability analysis Human Factors and Human Reliability • Human factors modeling • Applied-experimental psychology, specializing in human performance and human factors Fire Protection Engineering • Fire Modeling for Fuel Cycle Facilities • Fire Modeling for Nuclear Power Plants ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[EPA - Approaches to Assessing Potential Food Allergy from Genetically Engineered Plants ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is issuing this request for applications (RFA) for applied research on innovative or improved methods to predict whether or not a pesticide protein is a food allergen. Research to characterize the key factors that influence human immune responses to dietary proteins is needed in order to better assess potential food allergy from genetically engineered plants. Proposals are requested on the role of dose, route of sensitization, and/or the physicochemical properties of ingested proteins and their influence on the development of immune sensitization, oral tolerance, or the elicitation of allergic symptoms. Also of interest is how the food matrix and gastrointestinal environment in which proteins are ingested may affect these immune responses. The overall aim of the research program is to improve safety assessment for genetically engineered plants by enhancing the ability to estimate the potency of unknown proteins relative to known allergenic and non-allergenic proteins. Because there is no single, definitive test for determining the allergenic potential of novel pesticide proteins in the diet, risk assessment associated with the regulation of foods derived from modern biotechnology currently uses a “weight-of-evidence” approach. The research will contribute to improved methods for assessing the potential dietary allergenicity of pesticide proteins in genetically engineered plants. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - America's Historical and Cultural Organizations Implementation Grants ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. NEH offers two categories of grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning and Implementation Grants. Planning grants are available for projects that may need further development before applying for implementation. This planning can include the identification and refinement of the project’s main humanities ideas and questions, consultation with scholars in order to strengthen the humanities content, preliminary audience evaluation, preliminary design of the proposed interpretive formats, beta testing of digital formats, development of complementary programming, research at archives or sites whose resources might be used, or the drafting of interpretive materials. See application guidelines for Planning Grants. Implementation grants support the final preparation of a project for presentation to the public. Applicants must submit a full walkthrough for an exhibition, or a prototype or storyboard for a digital project, that demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship that relate to the subject. Applicants for implementation grants should have already done most of the planning for their projects, including the identification of the key humanities themes, relevant scholarship, and program formats. For exhibitions, implementation grants can support the final stages of design development, but these grants are primarily intended for installation. Applicants are not required to obtain a planning grant before applying for an implementation grant. Applicants may not, however, submit multiple applications for the same project at the same deadline. If an application for a project is already under review, another application for the same project cannot be accepted. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - America's Historical and Cultural Organizations Planning Grants ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. NEH offers two categories of grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning and Implementation Grants. Planning grants are available for projects that may need further development before applying for implementation. This planning can include the identification and refinement of the project’s main humanities ideas and questions, consultation with scholars in order to strengthen the humanities content, preliminary audience evaluation, preliminary design of the proposed interpretive formats, beta testing of digital formats, development of complementary programming, research at archives or sites whose resources might be used, or the drafting of interpretive materials. Implementation grants support the final preparation of a project for presentation to the public. Applicants must submit a full walkthrough for an exhibition, or a prototype or storyboard for a digital project, that demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship that relate to the subject. Applicants for implementation grants should have already done most of the planning for their projects, including the identification of the key humanities themes, relevant scholarship, and program formats. For exhibitions, implementation grants can support the final stages of design development, but these grants are primarily intended for installation. Applicants are not required to obtain a planning grant before applying for an implementation grant. Applicants may not, however, submit multiple applications for the same project at the same deadline. If an application for a project is already under review, another application for the same project cannot be accepted. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DoD - Multi-Disciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The MURI program supports basic science and/or engineering research at U.S. institutions of higher education (hereafter referred to as "universities") that is of potential interest to DoD. The program is focused on multidisciplinary research efforts that intersect more than one traditional science and engineering discipline to address issues of critical concern to the DoD. As defined by the DoD, “basic research is systematic study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts without specific applications towards processes or products in mind. It includes all scientific study and experimentation directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences related to long-term national security needs. It is farsighted high payoff research that provides the basis for technological progress.” (www.defenselink.mil/comptroller/fmr/02b/02b_05.pdf). The DoD’s basic research program invests broadly in many specific fields to ensure that it has early cognizance of new scientific knowledge. The FY 2010 MURI competition is for the 30 topics listed below. Detailed descriptions of the topics can be found in Section VIII entitled, “Specific MURI Topics”, of this BAA. The detailed descriptions are intended to provide the proposer a frame of reference and are not meant to be restrictive to the possible approaches to achieving the goals of the topic and the program. Innovative ideas addressing these research topics are highly encouraged. White papers and full proposals addressing the following topics (1) through (10) should be submitted to The Office of Naval Research: (1) Optical Metamaterials (2) Adaptive Cognitive Maps for Autonomous Systems (3) Non-linear Mediums Converting Frequencies of Propagating E/M and Pressure Waves (4) Biofuels: Microbial Communities, Biogeochemistry and Surface Interactions (5) Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Electro-Active Polymers for Dielectric Energy Storage (6) Reasoning for Image Understanding in Uncertain Environments (7) Fundamental Study of High- and Low-K Dielectrics for III-V Electronic Devices (8) Provably-Safe Perception-Based Control for Autonomous UAS Operations around Complex, Unstructured Terrain (9) Dynamical Systems Theory in 4D Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (10) Hyperspectral, Radar and EO/IR Signatures in the Littorals White papers and Full proposals addressing the following topics (11) through (20) should be submitted to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR): (11) Novel Catalytic Mechanisms for the Chemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide to Energy-Dense Liquids (12) Third Order Nonlinear Optical Organics (13) Fundamental Processes in High-Temperature Gas-Surface Interactions (14) Propagation of Ultrashort Laser Pulses through Transparent Media (15) Superconducting Semiconductors (16) Human-Machine Adversarial Networks (17) Biologically-Engineering of Adherent / Spectroscopically Interrogated Microstructures (18) Control of Information Collection and Fusion (19) Stable Metrics for Global Inference in Social Networks to Predict Collective Behavior (20) Solid State Cooling White papers and full proposals addressing the following topics (21) through (30) should be submitted to the Army Research Office (ARO): (21) Neuronal Behavior in Primary Blast (22) Identifying and Extracting the Mathematical Signatures of Prokaryotic Activity in DNA; Developing a Theoretical Foundation for Predicting DNA Stability (23) Tomography of Social Networks of Asymmetric Adversaries (24) Adaptive Perception and Agile Autonomy in Severe Environments (25) Structured Modeling for Low-Density Languages (26) Directed Self-Assembly of Reconfigurable Materials (27) "Atomtronics": A generalized electronics (28) Bio-Electronic Templates for Interfacing to the Nanoscale (29) Ion Transport In Complex Heterogeneous Organic Materials (30) Defect Reduction in Superlattice Materials Proposals from a team of university investigators may be warranted because the necessary expertise in addressing the multiple facets of the topics may reside in different universities, or in different departments in the same university. By supporting multidisciplinary teams, the program is complementary to other DoD basic research programs that support university research through single-investigator awards. Proposals must name one Principal Investigator (PI) as the responsible technical point of contact. Similarly, one institution will be the primary awardee for the purpose of award execution. The PI must come from the primary institution. The relationship among participating institutions and their respective roles, as well as the apportionment of funds including sub-awards, if any, must be described in both the proposal text and the budget. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF - Interdisciplinary Research (IDR) ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Directorate for Engineering (ENG) welcomes and encourages the submission of transformative, interdisciplinary research proposals to its Divisions. Definition of Interdisciplinary Research (IDR) is a mode of research by teams or individuals that integrates information, data, techniques, tools, perspectives, concepts, and/or theories from two or more disciplines or bodies of specialized knowledge to advance fundamental understanding or to solve problems whose solutions are beyond the scope of a single discipline or area of research Reference: Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research, Committee on Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research, Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, National Academies Press, Washington, D.C. Characteristics of IDR Proposals IDR submissions should have a level of interdisciplinary content not covered in the core programs of ENG. To be funded, IDR proposals must ultimately attract funding from at least two programs in at least two divisions of the NSF. The primary funding division must be within ENG.IDR proposals may be on any topic relevant to engineering and, in particular, should not be constrained by the current program structures. It is hoped that new fields of research will eventually emerge from IDR awards. While not an absolute requirement, an IDR proposal typically will be submitted by a small team of 2-4 investigators. The typical anticipated total award size will be $400,000-600,000 (for up to three years), although requests of lesser or greater size, up to a total of $1,000,000, will be considered, consistent with the scope of the proposed woSubmission of IDR ProposalsIDR proposals that do not comply with the following requirements will be returned without review: The deadline for proposal submissions is not later than 5:00 PM local time on December 7, 2009.Proposals must be submitted as unsolicited proposals and directed to the IDR program (Program Element 7951) in the CBET, CMMI, or ECCS Divisions.Proposals must have a proposal title that begins with &quot;IDR: .&quot;Proposals must explicitly address the interdisciplinary nature of the proposed research in a separate paragraph within the one-page Project Summary.Proposals must explicitly address both Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts and conform with all other requirements of the NSF Grant Proposal Guide (Document #NSF 09-29).IDR proposals should be prepared so that reviewers from any of the different fields to which the proposal relates can appreciate the intellectual merit, transformative nature, and broader impact of the interdisciplinary research proposed.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Minerals Management Service - FY 2010 Environmental Studies Program ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) of the Minerals Management Service (MMS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research in topics that serve the public interest of safe and environmentally sound energy production and meet the goals of the Minerals Management Service Offshore Energy & Minerals Management Program. The Offshore Energy and Minerals Management program oversees the exploration and development of renewable energy alternatives and oil, natural gas and other minerals on the nation’s outer continental shelf. Section 1346 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas or other mineral development. OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DoD - Breast Cancer Concept Award ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The BCRP Concept Award mechanism was first offered in FY99. Since that time, 10,081 Concept Award proposals have been received, and 1073 have been recommended for funding. The Concept Award supports the exploration of a highly innovative new concept or untested theory that addresses an important problem relevant to breast cancer. The Concept Award is not intended to support a logical progression of an already established research project but, instead, supports high-risk studies that have the potential to reveal entirely new avenues for investigation. Presentation of preliminary data is not allowed. However, a rationale for the proposed work must be provided. Use of human subjects and human biological substances: Because these awards are designed for preliminary investigations, projects involving human subjects or specimens will not be supported unless they are exempt under Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 219, Section 101(b)(32 CFR 219.101 [b]). Studies that do not qualify for exempt status will be administratively withdrawn and will not be funded. For studies using only commercially available unidentified specimens, a Claim of Exemption Form will be requested. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DoD - Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Clinical Consortium Award ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The PRORP Clinical Consortium Award mechanism is being offered for the first time in FY09. The intent of the award is to fund clinical studies focused on improving the outcomes of severe musculoskeletal injuries commonly associated with military combat. The main objective of this Consortium Award is to address questions that have not previously been answered because funding was not available to establish large multi-site clinical trials with appropriate statistical power. The award is designed to combine the population of military orthopaedic trauma patients and the combat-relevant expertise of the specified military treatment facilities (MTFs) listed in Section B.2 with the patient populations and research expertise of highly qualified civilian orthopaedic trauma departments at outstanding institutions. Clinical outcomes will require longitudinal evaluations of definitive care which should include surgical reconstruction, clinical rehabilitation, and return to optimal function. The expected end results are an established infrastructure for continuing clinical studies on combat-relevant musculoskeletal injuries, and products (information, guidelines, validated techniques, or devices) that result in changes to, or validation of, current clinical practice that lead to better outcomes for our injured warriors. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[EPA – Grant for 2010 GRO Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please note that fellowships under this RFA may involve the collection of Geospatial Information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of paper applications is December 10, 2009 at 4:00 PM and December 10, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 30 new fellowships by July 30, 2010. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years. The fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year of academic support and up to $8,000 of internship support for a three-month summer period. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[USAID – Grant for Strengthening Uganda's Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible and qualified local and international organizations and institutions that are nterested in implementing a program to strengthen the national systems for delivery of HIV/AIDS services in Uganda by providing quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment, and related laboratory services at regional referral and district hospitals in Uganda and to build the capacity of the public and private sector to provide care and treatment in a sustainable manner.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ ARRA - State Primary Care Offices  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The purpose of this new formula award is to assist State Primary Care Offices (PCO) in the coordination of activities within their state/ U.S. Territory as it relates to the delivery of primary care services and the recruitment and retention of critical health care providers. The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)funds dedicated to strengthening the primary care workforce administered through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) represents a significant increase in support activities by the PCOs in order to meet the demand to recruit new clinicians into the program and facilitate matching them to eligible sites. As part of on-going NHSC Site Recruitment and Retention (R&R) application process, PCOs currently review all site applications for NHSC R&R assistance. The doubling of the NHSC field strength as the result of ARRA funding will result in a concurrent doubling of workload for PCOs to meet this increased demand for new and renewal of previously approved sites.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act-Health Care Sector and Other High Growth and Emerging Industries  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department) announces the availability of approximately $220 million in grant funds authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act) for projects that provide training and placement services to help workers pursue careers within the industries described in the Background section, Part B of this SGA. The purpose of the high growth and emerging industries grants funded through this SGA is to teach workers the necessary skills for, and help them pursue careers in, health care and other high growth and emerging industry sectors. Eligible applicants include public entities and private nonprofit organizations. Additional specific eligibility guidance is included in Section III.A, "Eligible Applicants and Required Partnerships." ETA intends to fund 45-65 grants ranging from approximately $2 to $5 million. Approximately $25 million of the total funds available through this Solicitation will be reserved for projects serving communities impacted by automotive-related restructuring, though the Department reserves the right to change this amount depending on the quantity and quality of applications submitted under this SGA. See full announcement for a list of communities impacted by automotive-related restructuring.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act Local Energy Assurance Planning (LEAP) Initiative  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[A goal of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), in part, is to: “facilitate recovery from disruptions to the energy supply” and “enhance reliability and quicker repair of outages.” This initiative will create jobs at the local level and allow Cities to have well-developed, standardized energy assurance and resiliency plans that they can rely on during energy emergencies and supply disruptions. City governments will address energy supply disruption risks and vulnerabilities in their plans to lessen the devastating impact that such incidents have on the economy and the health and safety of citizens. This initiative, (restricted to U.S. cities) called “Local Energy Assurance Planning” (hereinafter called the LEAP Initiative) focuses on developing new, or refining existing, plans to integrate new energy portfolios (renewables, biofuels, etc) and new applications, such as Smart Grid technology (http://www.oe.energy.gov/smartgrid.htm), into energy assurance and emergency preparedness plans. Better planning efforts will help contribute to the resiliency of the energy sector, including the electricity grid, by focusing on the entire energy supply system, which includes refining, storage, and distribution of fossil and renewable fuels. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Teacher Quality Partnership Grants Program Recovery Act (ARRA) CFDA 84.405A ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Note: On May 27, 2009, we published in the Federal Register (74 FR 25221) a notice inviting applications for new FY 2009 awards for the Teacher Quality Partnership Program (Initial TQP Application Notice). Since that time, Public Law (Pub. L.) 111-39 was enacted, which made certain technical amendments to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, the original statute authorizing the program. This notice inviting applications has been updated to respond to statutory changes made to the TQP program and supersedes the Initial TQP Application Notice. Purpose of Program: The purposes of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grants Program are to: Improve student achievement; improve the quality of new and prospective teachers by improving the preparation of prospective teachers and enhancing professional development activities for new teachers; hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for preparing highly qualified teachers; and recruit highly qualified individuals, including minorities and individuals from other occupations, into the teaching force. More specifically, the TQP Grants Program seeks to improve the quality of new teachers by creating partnerships among IHEs, high-need school districts (local educational agencies (LEAs)) their high-need schools, and/or high-need early childhood education (ECE) program. These partnerships would create model teacher preparation programs at the pre-baccalaureate or fifth-year level through the implementation of specific reforms of the IHE's existing teacher preparation programs, and/or model teaching residency programs for individuals with strong academic and/or professional backgrounds but without teaching experience. The TQP Grants Program may also support school leadership programs to train superintendents, principals, ECE program directors, and other school leaders in high-need or rural LEAs. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.405A. Electronic Submission of Applications. Applications for grants under the Teacher Quality Partnership--CFDA Number 84.405A must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants Web site at: http://e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Health Information Technology Extension Program: Regional Centers  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[  On February 17, 2009, the President signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Title XIII of Division A and Title IV of Division B of ARRA, together cited as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), include provisions to promote meaningful use of health information technology to improve the quality and value of American health care. The HITECH Act also established the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the principal federal entity responsible for coordinating the effort to implement a nationwide health information technology (health IT) infrastructure that allows for the use and exchange of electronic health information in electronic format.The HITECH Act (Title IV in Division B of ARRA) authorizes incentive payments for eligible Medicare and Medicaid providers? meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology. In 2015, providers are expected to have adopted and be actively utilizing an EHR in compliance with the ?meaningful use? definition or they will be subject to financial penalties under Medicare (per Sections 4101(b) and 4102(b) of ARRA). The detailed criteria to qualify for meaningful use incentive payments will be established by the Secretary of HHS (hereafter referred to as the Secretary) through the formal notice-and-comment rulemaking process. For access to the most current publicly available information about meaningful use, please visit the Meaningful Use section of the ONC programmatic website at: http://healthit.hhs.gov/meaningfuluse.Providers seeking to meaningfully use EHRs face a variety of challenging tasks. Those tasks include assessing needs, selecting and negotiating with a system vendor or reseller, implementing project management, and instituting workflow changes to improve clinical performance and ultimately, outcomes. Past experience has shown that robust local technical assistance can result in effective implementation of EHRs and quality improvement throughout a defined geographic area.Section 3012 of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), as amended by ARRA (see Appendix A), authorizes a Health Information Technology Extension Program (Extension Program). By statute, the Extension Program consists of a national Health Information Technology Research Center (HITRC), and Regional Extension Centers (Regional Centers). (For a discussion of the HITRC and its relationship to the Regional Centers, see Appendix B.1.) This funding opportunity announcement seeks applications from qualified entities to serve as Regional Centers within the Extension Program.(For information about additional priority grant programs authorized by the HITECH Act to address critical, short-term prerequisites to achieving the vision of a transformed health system where every American benefits from secure, interoperable EHRs, see Appendix B.2.) ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, State Grants to Promote Health Information Technology Planning and Implementation Projects  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[  The State Cooperative Agreements to Promote Health Information Technology: Planning and Implementation Projects are to advance appropriate and secure health information exchange (HIE) across the health care system. Awards will be made in the form of cooperative agreements to states or qualified State Designated Entities (SDEs). The purpose of this program is to continuously improve and expand HIE services over time to reach all health care providers in an effort to improve the quality and efficiency of health care. Cooperative agreement recipients will evolve and advance the necessary governance, policies, technical services, business operations and financing mechanisms for HIE over a four year performance period. This program will build off of existing efforts to advance regional and state level HIE while moving towards nationwide interoperability.Total funding for this initiative is $564,000,000. States (including territories) or their non-profit SDEs may apply, as designated by the state. No more than one award will be made per state. States may choose in enter into multi-state arrangements. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOEd -  Impact Aid Program--American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009--Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Program CFDA 84.401  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: To provide grants for emergency repairs and modernization of school facilities to certain local educational agencies (LEAs) that submitted timely applications eligible for funding under either section 8002 (Payments for Federal Property) or section 8003 (Basic Support Payments) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), for FY 2008. Funds awarded under this competition are appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5 (ARRA). Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.401. Applications for grants under the ARRA Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program, CFDA number 84.401, must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants system, accessible through the e-Grants Web site at: http://e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF -  Science Master's Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Science Master's Program prepares graduate students for careers in business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies by providing them not only with a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, but also with research experiences, internship experiences, and the skills to succeed in those careers. The program is intended to catalyze the creation of institution-based efforts that can be sustained without additional federal funding. This program is also intended to encourage diversity in student participation so as to contribute to a broadly inclusive, well-trained science and engineering workforce.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[EPA - Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please note that grants under this RFA may involve the collection of Geospatial Information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline is October 22, 2009 at 4:00 PM for receipt of paper applications, and October 22, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 120 new fellowships by June 30, 2010. Master's level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, usable over a period of four years. The fellowship program provides up to $37,000 per year of support per fellowship. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOD - Traumatic Brain Injury Protection and Advocacy ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this program is to provide advocacy and information and referral services that protect the rights of individuals with brain injury,enact and stabilize systems change, within State governments, to support the availability of and access to services and supports for individuals with TBI and their families. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kXvQKS3Jdjv9pFnldCMZCZkVrcxbQVQbmY5TGwsshKbT2x7Wpqrn!-1264077408?oppId=49138&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[EPA - Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please note that grants under this RFA may involve the collection of Geospatial Information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline is October 22, 2009 at 4:00 PM for receipt of paper applications, and October 22, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 120 new fellowships by June 30, 2010. Master's level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, usable over a period of four years. The fellowship program provides up to $37,000 per year of support per fellowship. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kXvQKS3Jdjv9pFnldCMZCZkVrcxbQVQbmY5TGwsshKbT2x7Wpqrn!-1264077408?oppId=49143&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOC - Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program - Re-Opening of FY 2010 Competition  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ NOAA publishes this notice to amend the Federal Funding Opportunity (NOS-OCRM-2010-2001655) entitled ``Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP)--FY 2010 Competitive List'' which was originally announced in the Federal Register on January 2, 2009 (74 FR 82). This notice announces changes to the eligibility criteria, program priorities, and selection criteria to implement the requirements of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 (March 30, 2009). As a result of these changes, the application period for proposals is re- opened to provide eligible states and territories with the opportunity to adjust project proposals to comport with the changes, which are summarized in this notice and more fully described in the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Announcement for this competition. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kXvQKS3Jdjv9pFnldCMZCZkVrcxbQVQbmY5TGwsshKbT2x7Wpqrn!-1264077408?oppId=49170&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS - Centers for Medical Countermeasures Against Radiation (U19)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) invites new or renewal applications from single institutions or consortia of institutions with multi-disciplinary investigator teams to participate in the Centers for Medical Countermeasures against Radiation (CMCR) program. The primary goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support development of new medical products that will assess, diagnose, mitigate and/or treat the short- and long-term consequences of radiation exposure after a radiological/nuclear terrorist event. This research program originally established by NIAID in fiscal year 2005 under RFA-AI-04-045 is now being reissued. All qualified investigators are invited to apply; prior funding under this program or through NIAID or NIH is not required. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the multi-project Cooperative Agreement (U19) mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. It is anticipated that approximately $24 million in total costs will be available in FY 2010 to support this program and that 8-10 awards will be made. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kXvQKS3Jdjv9pFnldCMZCZkVrcxbQVQbmY5TGwsshKbT2x7Wpqrn!-1264077408?oppId=49171&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections helps cultural institutions meet the complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations by supporting preventive conservation measures that mitigate deterioration and prolong the useful life of collections. Libraries, archives, museums, and historical organizations across the country are responsible for collections of books and manuscripts, photographs, sound recordings and moving images, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, art, and historical objects that facilitate research, strengthen teaching, and provide opportunities for life-long learning in the humanities. To preserve and ensure continued access to such collections, institutions must implement preventive conservation measures, which encompass managing relative humidity, temperature, light, and pollutants in collection spaces, providing protective storage enclosures and systems for collections, and safeguarding collections from theft and from natural and man-made disasters. As they strive to be effective stewards of humanities collections, cultural repositories are increasingly interested in sustainable preservation strategies. NEH therefore invites proposals that explore and implement energy-efficient and cost-effective preventive conservation measures designed to mitigate the greatest risks to collections. To help institutions develop sound preventive conservation projects, NEH encourages collaborative and interdisciplinary planning, which may be especially helpful for identifying sustainable strategies. Such planning would include consideration of the following factors: the nature of the materials in a collection; the performance of the building, its envelope, and its systems in moderating internal environmental conditions; the capabilities of the institution; the nature of the local climate and the effects of climate change; the cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency of various approaches to preventive conservation; and the project’s impact on the environment. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kXvQKS3Jdjv9pFnldCMZCZkVrcxbQVQbmY5TGwsshKbT2x7Wpqrn!-1264077408?oppId=49174&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOC -  Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program - Re-Opening of FY 2010 Competition  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ NOAA publishes this notice to amend the Federal Funding Opportunity (NOS-OCRM-2010-2001655) entitled ``Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP)--FY 2010 Competitive List'' which was originally announced in the Federal Register on January 2, 2009 (74 FR 82). This notice announces changes to the eligibility criteria, program priorities, and selection criteria to implement the requirements of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 (March 30, 2009). As a result of these changes, the application period for proposals is re- opened to provide eligible states and territories with the opportunity to adjust project proposals to comport with the changes, which are summarized in this notice and more fully described in the full Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Announcement for this competition. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kXvQKS3Jdjv9pFnldCMZCZkVrcxbQVQbmY5TGwsshKbT2x7Wpqrn!-1264077408?oppId=49170&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - Biological Control Agent Development Project  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Develop new biological control agents to control noxious weeds on public lands using an integrated weed management approach.]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kXvQKS3Jdjv9pFnldCMZCZkVrcxbQVQbmY5TGwsshKbT2x7Wpqrn!-1264077408?oppId=49181&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[AHRQ -  AHRQ Small Grant Program for Conference Support (R13)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Purpose. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), announces its continued interest in supporting conferences through its Small Grant Program for Conference Support. AHRQ seeks to support conferences that help to further its mission to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. The types of conferences eligible for support include: 1) Research development - conferences where issues or challenges in the practice and delivery of health care are defined and a research agenda or strategy for studying them is developed; 2) Research design and methodology - conferences where methodological and technical issues of major importance in the field of health services research are addressed or new designs and methodologies are developed; 3) Dissemination and implementation conferences - where research findings and evidence-based information and tools are summarized, communicated and used by organizations and individuals that have the capability to use the information to improve the outcomes, quality, access to, and cost and utilization of health care services; and/or, 4) Research training, infrastructure and career development -conferences where faculty, trainees and students are brought together with stakeholders to develop, share or disseminate research products, experiences, curricula, syllabi, training competencies. AHRQ is especially interested in supporting conferences that demonstrate strategies that include plans for disseminating complimentary conference materials and products beyond the participants attending the event. Such strategies might include, but are not limited to, submitting articles for publication, posting information on a Web site, and seeking formal opportunities to discuss conference information with others.]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kXvQKS3Jdjv9pFnldCMZCZkVrcxbQVQbmY5TGwsshKbT2x7Wpqrn!-1264077408?oppId=49185&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act: Community Renewable Energy Deployment  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This is a restricted eligibility. In accordance with 10 CFR 600.6(b), eligibility for award is restricted to state and local governments, Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations or Groups. The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net and clicking on ¿Search Public Opportunities¿. Under ¿Search Criteria¿, select ¿Issuing Office¿, enter ¿Golden Field Office¿, then click on ¿Search¿. Once the screen comes up, locate the appropriate Announcement. In order to be considered for award, you MUST follow the instructions contained in the Announcement. The purpose of this FOA is to move EERE toward one of its goals to improve knowledge and to promote acceleration of market adoption of renewable energy (RE) technologies. This FOA supports implementation of the Recovery Act by creating jobs, promoting economic recovery, and investing in renewable energy infrastructure. Projects should address the technical, economic, and policy barriers to implementing a combination of renewable energy technologies into one integrated solution for a community to reduce its carbon footprint. Projects should support and enable the deployment goals across the portfolio of EERE¿s renewable energy programs, with the intent of creating examples that can be further replicated by other communities, nationally and internationally. Eligible renewable energy technologies for purposes of this FOA include but are not limited to, electric or thermal energy generated from solar, wind, biomass, landfill gas, ocean (including tidal, wave, current, and thermal), geothermal, or new hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additions of new capacity at an existing hydroelectric project, as defined in EPAct 2005. Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system capabilities with Grants.gov for their submissions may continue to use their systems, and their applications will be accepted in Grants.gov to be considered for award. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company¿s DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you don¿t know your company¿s DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do . 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your company¿s CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a person who knows your company¿s CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and click Search CCR. Once you¿ve found your company, locate the Electronic Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect, don¿t worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect will let you know. Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR, the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions pertaining to the submission of applications through FedConnect should be directed by e-mail to support@FedConnect.net or by phone to FedConnect Support at 1-800-899-6665. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Bv1MKljNkv11ZdyGBTQDGSfL2LQN3LnfzTCBV4Lh4h73StjvvfKH!1656926990?oppId=48485&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act Grants to States for Loan Repayment  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Resources from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be used to support grants to states to fund state loan repayment programs for eligible practitioners providing clinical services full time for a minimum of two years in Health Professional Shortage Areas. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Bv1MKljNkv11ZdyGBTQDGSfL2LQN3LnfzTCBV4Lh4h73StjvvfKH!1656926990?oppId=48385&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act: Development of Algal/Advanced BiofuelsConsortia   ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net and clicking on ¿Search Public Opportunities.¿ Under ¿Search Criteria,¿ select ¿Issuing Office,¿ enter ¿Golden Field Office,¿ then click on ¿Search.¿ Once the screen comes up, locate the appropriate Announcement. In order to be considered for award, you MUST follow the instructions contained in the Announcement. The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable (EERE) Energy through the Office of Biomass Program announces a notice of availability of funding for establishing Consortia for two primary topic areas ¿ development of Algae Based Biofuels, and development of Advanced Cellulosic Biofuels. The intended purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to serve three primary goals of EERE: 1) increase the viability and deployment of renewable energy technologies, 2) spur the creation of a domestic bio-industry, and 3) dramatically reduce dependence on imported oil. Projects under this FOA will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111-5, (Recovery Act or Act). Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system capabilities with Grants.gov may continue to use Grants.gov for submissions. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company¿s DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you don¿t know your company¿s DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do . 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your company¿s CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a person who knows your company¿s CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and click Search CCR. Once you¿ve found your company, locate the Electronic Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect, don¿t worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect will let you know. Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR, the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions pertaining to the submission of applications through FedConnect should be directed by e-mail to support@FedConnect.net or by phone to FedConnect Support at 1-800-899-6665.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Bv1MKljNkv11ZdyGBTQDGSfL2LQN3LnfzTCBV4Lh4h73StjvvfKH!1656926990?oppId=48495&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery: State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Recovery Act provides $296M to implement Section 124 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) establishing DOE support for States rebate programs for residential ENERGY STAR appliance products (those that represent improvements in efficiency compared to the majority of products in the market). States will receive formula-based funding to establish or supplement established ENERGY STAR appliance rebate programs. Federal funds, awarded from this FOA, may be used to pay up to 50% of the administrative costs to carry out the rebate program. The Appliance Rebate Program Objectives are: * Save energy by encouraging appliance replacement through consumer rebates * Make rebates available to consumers * Enhance existing rebate programs by leveraging ENERGY STAR national partner relationships and local program infrastructure * Keep administrative costs low while adhering to monitoring and evaluation requirements * Promote state and national tracking and accountability * Use existing ENERGY STAR consumer education and outreach materials ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Bv1MKljNkv11ZdyGBTQDGSfL2LQN3LnfzTCBV4Lh4h73StjvvfKH!1656926990?oppId=48463&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act Local Energy Assurance Planning (LEAP) Initiative  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[A goal of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), in part, is to: “facilitate recovery from disruptions to the energy supply” and “enhance reliability and quicker repair of outages.” This initiative will create jobs at the local level and allow Cities to have well-developed, standardized energy assurance and resiliency plans that they can rely on during energy emergencies and supply disruptions. City governments will address energy supply disruption risks and vulnerabilities in their plans to lessen the devastating impact that such incidents have on the economy and the health and safety of citizens. This initiative, (restricted to U.S. cities) called “Local Energy Assurance Planning” (hereinafter called the LEAP Initiative) focuses on developing new, or refining existing, plans to integrate new energy portfolios (renewables, biofuels, etc) and new applications, such as Smart Grid technology (http://www.oe.energy.gov/smartgrid.htm), into energy assurance and emergency preparedness plans. Better planning efforts will help contribute to the resiliency of the energy sector, including the electricity grid, by focusing on the entire energy supply system, which includes refining, storage, and distribution of fossil and renewable fuels. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Bv1MKljNkv11ZdyGBTQDGSfL2LQN3LnfzTCBV4Lh4h73StjvvfKH!1656926990?oppId=48595&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[EPA -  Operation of the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (IADN)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) brings together Federal, state, tribal, local, and industry partners in an integrated, ecosystem approach to protect, maintain, and restore the chemical, biological, and physical integrity of the Great Lakes. The program coordinates international commitments under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; monitors Lake ecosystem indicators; manages and provides public access to Great Lakes data; helps communities address contaminated sediments in their harbors; supports local protection and restoration of important habitats; promotes pollution prevention through activities and projects such as the Canada-U.S. Binational Toxics Strategy (GLBTS); explores emerging or strategic Great Lakes issues; and provides assistance for development and implementation of Lakewide Management Plans (LaMPs) and of community-based Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) for Areas of Concern. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=mjYlKlkDnzT47vysq8N0BLnKK9td4Wncj3hJhhVryyB801GpvLGP!1656926990?oppId=48651&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ DOD Lung Cancer Research Program Concept Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The LCRP Concept Award mechanism supports the exploration of a highly innovative new concept or untested theory that addresses an important problem relevant to lung cancer. The Concept Award is not intended to support a logical progression of an already established research project but, instead, allows Principal Investigators (PIs) the opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations. This award mechanism supports high-risk studies that have the potential to reveal entirely new avenues for investigation. Proposals must describe how the new idea will enhance the existing knowledge of lung cancer or create an entirely new avenue for investigation. Submissions from and partnerships with investigators at Military Medical Treatment Facilities, Military labs, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers and research laboratories are encouraged. Research completed through a Concept Award may generate sufficient preliminary data to enable the PI to prepare a proposal for future research. See the Program Announcement for the full Funding Opportunity Description. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=mjYlKlkDnzT47vysq8N0BLnKK9td4Wncj3hJhhVryyB801GpvLGP!1656926990?oppId=48648&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ The Department of Defense (DoD) Fiscal Year 2010 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), a part of the University Research Initiative (URI). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of U.S. institutions of higher education (hereafter referred to as “universities”) to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment. This announcement seeks proposals to purchase instrumentation in support of research areas of interest to the DoD, including areas of research supported by the administering agencies. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=mjYlKlkDnzT47vysq8N0BLnKK9td4Wncj3hJhhVryyB801GpvLGP!1656926990?oppId=48616&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ DoD Ovarian Cancer Academy Dean Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The OCRP Ovarian Cancer Academy Dean Award supports visionary individuals who are established ovarian cancer researchers with a strong record of mentoring and a commitment to leadership. In addition to leading the Ovarian Cancer Academy, the Academy Dean will be recognized with the life-long title of Department of Defense (DOD) Ovarian Cancer Research Professorship. The Ovarian Cancer Academy is envisioned as a unique, interactive virtual academy that will provide intensive mentoring, national networking, and a peer group for junior faculty in their pursuit to become successful, highly productive ovarian cancer researchers. The Ovarian Cancer Academy will be multi-institutional and will consist of five individually awarded Early-Career Investigators and their designated mentors. Each Early-Career Investigator will be within the first three years of his/her first faculty position (or equivalent) and his/her designated mentor will be an experienced ovarian cancer researcher with a strong record of mentoring young investigators. The OCRP Integration Panel (IP), Program Manager, and Grant Manager will assume the role of an external advisory board (EAB) to the Academy. The EAB will plan, organize, and host an annual one-day workshop and a biennial three-day conference for presentation of research, networking, and developing collaborative efforts by all Academy members. It is anticipated that participation in the Ovarian Cancer Academy will facilitate scientific collaborations, faculty advancement, as well as career progression and the receipt of independent peer reviewed funding for Early-Career Investigators. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=mjYlKlkDnzT47vysq8N0BLnKK9td4Wncj3hJhhVryyB801GpvLGP!1656926990?oppId=48540&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HRSA - Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the Network Planning Grant Program is to (1) achieve efficiencies, (2) expand access to, coordinate and improve the quality of essential health care services, and (3) strengthen the rural health care system as a whole. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=mjYlKlkDnzT47vysq8N0BLnKK9td4Wncj3hJhhVryyB801GpvLGP!1656926990?oppId=48597&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ DoD Ovarian Cancer Academy Dean Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The OCRP Ovarian Cancer Academy Dean Award supports visionary individuals who are established ovarian cancer researchers with a strong record of mentoring and a commitment to leadership. In addition to leading the Ovarian Cancer Academy, the Academy Dean will be recognized with the life-long title of Department of Defense (DOD) Ovarian Cancer Research Professorship. The Ovarian Cancer Academy is envisioned as a unique, interactive virtual academy that will provide intensive mentoring, national networking, and a peer group for junior faculty in their pursuit to become successful, highly productive ovarian cancer researchers. The Ovarian Cancer Academy will be multi-institutional and will consist of five individually awarded Early-Career Investigators and their designated mentors. Each Early-Career Investigator will be within the first three years of his/her first faculty position (or equivalent) and his/her designated mentor will be an experienced ovarian cancer researcher with a strong record of mentoring young investigators. The OCRP Integration Panel (IP), Program Manager, and Grant Manager will assume the role of an external advisory board (EAB) to the Academy. The EAB will plan, organize, and host an annual one-day workshop and a biennial three-day conference for presentation of research, networking, and developing collaborative efforts by all Academy members. It is anticipated that participation in the Ovarian Cancer Academy will facilitate scientific collaborations, faculty advancement, as well as career progression and the receipt of independent peer reviewed funding for Early-Career Investigators.]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=mjYlKlkDnzT47vysq8N0BLnKK9td4Wncj3hJhhVryyB801GpvLGP!1656926990?oppId=48540&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[NOAA -  Harmful Algal Bloom Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA is soliciting proposals for the interagency Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms Program (ECOHAB), the NOAA Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms Program (MERHAB), and the NOAA Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program (PCMHAB). ECOHAB Objectives ECOHAB aims to develop quantitative understanding of HABs and, where applicable, their toxins in relation to the surrounding environment with the intent of providing new information and tools, predictive models and forecasts, and prevention strategies and to develop models of trophic transfer of toxins, knowledge of biosynthesis and metabolism of toxins, and assessment of impacts of toxins on higher trophic levels. Information in these areas, in turn, supports a critical goal of the ECOHAB program, the development of reliable models to forecast bloom development, persistence, toxicity, and impacts. Research results will be used directly to guide management of coastal resources to reduce HAB development, impacts, and future threats and will feed into other HAB programs for development of tools to improve HAB management and response. MERHAB Objectives The principal objective of MERHAB is to build capacity of local, state, and tribal governments, and the private sector, for less costly and more precise and comprehensive monitoring of HAB cells and toxins, and for responding to HAB events. With these advances, State programs will be better able to take preventative actions (e.g. increase monitoring efforts, close shellfish beds, warn affected communities) to safeguard the public health, local economies, and fisheries. Further advancements will assist the wildlife health communities respond to HAB-related mortalities. As a result of the MERHAB Program, managers will be able to mitigate the expanding HAB problems in their coastal regions and be better positioned, especially during difficult state fiscal climates, to request long-term support from local, state, regional or Federal funding sources. PCMHAB Objectives The PCM HAB program will transition promising technologies and strategies for preventing, controlling, or mitigating HABs and their impacts from development through demonstration and technology transfer for field application by end-users. The technologies will arise from HAB research conducted by the two existing national HAB programs, ECOHAB and MERHAB, or other research programs which conduct some HAB research. The purpose is to develop new tools to improve HAB management and response.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowship Program FY 2010 ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories which are designated and managed for research and educational purposes. Each reserve within the system is chosen to reflect regional differences and to include a variety of ecosystem types in accordance with the classification scheme of the national program as presented in 15 CFR Part 921. Each reserve supports a wide range of beneficial uses of ecological, economic, recreational, and aesthetic values which are dependent upon the maintenance of a healthy ecosystem. The sites provide habitats for a wide range of ecologically and commercially important species of fish, shellfish, birds, and other aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. Each reserve has been designed to ensure its effectiveness as a conservation unit and as a site for long- term research and monitoring. As part of a national system, the reserves collectively provide an excellent opportunity to address research questions and estuarine management issues of national significance. For detailed descriptions of the sites, refer to the NERR Web site at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOD -  Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that make an important contribution to SCI research and/or patient care. Projects should address an Area of Encouragement and be applicable to the health care needs of the military service members, their family members, and/or the U.S. veteran population. All applications must specifically and clearly address the military relevance of the proposed research. Collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged. Research projects may focus on any phase of research from basic laboratory through translational research including preclinical studies in animal models or human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with an existing clinical trial. Observations that drive a research idea may be derived from laboratory discovery, population-based studies, or a clinician’s firsthand knowledge of patients and anecdotal data. Proposals must include preliminary and/or published data relevant to the topic area and the proposed project. Clinical trials are not allowed under this mechanism. Principal Investigators (PIs) wishing to apply for funding for a clinical trial focused on rehabilitative medicine should utilize the SCIRP Clinical Trial Award – Rehabilitation mechanism (for information about this mechanism, see http://cdmrp.army.mil). Refer to the Application Instructions & General Information, Appendix 6, for helpful information about distinguishing clinical trials and clinical research. Use of Human Subjects and Human Biological Substances: All DOD-funded research involving human subjects and human biological substances must be reviewed and approved by the USAMRMC Office of Research Protections (ORP), Human Research Protection Office (HRPO), in addition to local IRBs. The HRPO is mandated to comply with specific laws and DOD Spinal Cord Injury Investigator-Initiated Research Award 4 directives governing all research involving human subjects that is conducted or supported by the DOD. These laws and directives are rigorous and detailed and will require information in addition to that supplied by the local review board. Allow a minimum of 6 months for regulatory review and approval processes for studies involving human subjects. Refer to the Application Instructions & General Information, Appendix 6, for additional information. Encouraged Department of Defense (DOD) Collaboration and Alignment: Military relevance is a key feature of this program. Therefore, alignment with current DOD research and collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged. The following websites may be useful in identifying information about ongoing DOD areas of research interest within the FY09 SCI Areas of Encouragement. Defense Technical Information Center http://www.dtic.mil Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs http://cdmrp.army.mil U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command https://mrmc.amedd.army.mil Air Force Research Laboratory http://www.wpafb.af.mil/afrl Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center http://www-nehc.med.navy.mil/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research and Development www.research.va.gov Office of Naval Research http://www.onr.navy.mil/ U.S. Army Research Laboratory http://www.arl.army.mil U.S. Naval Research Laboratory www.nrl.navy.mil Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency http://www.darpa.mil/ U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity http://www.usamraa.army.mil Naval Health Research Center http://www.nhrc.navy.mil/ Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics http://www.acq.osd.mil/ Optional Qualified Collaborator(s): The FY09 SCIRP strongly supports collaborative research between basic scientists and clinical researchers, and between academic scientists and biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry scientists. Collaborations that bring new perspectives from other disciplines or bring new investigators into the SCI field are also strongly encouraged. Collaborations that meet the criteria below will qualify for a higher level of funding as described in Section I.D. For the application to qualify for the higher level of funding, the PI must submit a Statement of Collaboration that clearly identifies the collaborating investigator and addresses how each of the criteria below are met. Additionally, the collaborator must provide a letter of collaboration describing his/her involvement in the proposed work. It should be clear that the success of the project depends on the unique skills and contributions of each partner. DOD Spinal Cord Injury Investigator-Initiated Research Award 5 The collaborator(s) must significantly contribute to the project such that the proposed work could not be accomplished without his/her involvement. &#9675; A proposed project in which the collaborator(s) merely supplies tissue samples or access to patients will not meet the intent and will not be qualified for the higher level of funding. Either the PI or the collaborator(s) must have SCI research experience as demonstrated through publications and/or funding history. The collaborator(s) must be at or above the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent). At least a 10% level of effort is required of the collaborator(s). Contribution of the collaborator should be reflected in the application’s budget. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOC -  Climate Program Office for FY 2010  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[NOAA's Climate Mission is to understand climate variability and change to enhance society's ability to plan and respond. The long-term climate efforts of NOAA are designed to develop a predictive understanding of variability and change in the global climate system, and to advance the application of this information in climate-sensitive sectors through a suite of process research, observations and modeling, and application and assessment activities. The NOAA Climate Program Office coordinates climate activities across all NOAA in fulfillment of NOAA's Climate Mission. The Program partners with Federal, academic, private, and international research institutions; the Program is also a key contributing element of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP).  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOC -  Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The CSTAR Program represents an NOAA/NWS effort to create a cost-effective transition from basic and applied research to operations and services through collaborative research between operational forecasters and academic institutions that have expertise in the environmental sciences. These activities will engage researchers and students in applied research of interest to the operational meteorological community and will improve the accuracy of forecasts and warnings of environmental hazards by applying scientific knowledge and information to operational products and services. The NOAA CSTAR Program is a contributing element of the U.S. Weather Research Program (USWRP). NOAA's program is designed to complement other agency contributions to that national effort. The CSTAR Program addresses NOAA's Mission Goal 3, Serve society's needs for weather and water information.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NOAA  National Estuarine Research Reserve Land Acquisition and Construction Program FY 2010  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Estuarine Research Reserve System consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories which are designated and managed for research and educational purposes. Each reserve within the system is chosen to represent different bio-geographic regions and to include a variety of ecosystem types in accordance with the classification scheme of the national program as presented in 15 CFR Part 921. Through the funding of designated reserve agencies and universities to undertake land acquisition and construction projects that support the NERRS purpose, NOAA will strengthen protection of key land and water areas; enhance long-term protection of the area for research and education; and provide for facility and exhibit construction and enhancement.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOC -  2010 SG/Regional Team Climate Engagement  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Office of Program Planning and Integration anticipate making available up to $200,000 to support projects that advance priority climate engagement strategies throughout NOAA. The climate engagement mini-grants will be awarded only to proposals endorsed jointly by the NOAA Regional Collaboration Team Lead and the Sea Grant Liaison to the NOAA Regional Collaboration Team (selected among the Sea Grant Directors programs in the region). Awards will be made as interoffice transfers to NOAA entities and cooperative agreements to non-Federal entities, or a combination of interoffice transfers and cooperative agreements for projects that support both NOAA and non- Federal entities. Although other federal, state, tribal, Native Hawaiian, other native cultures, academic and non-profit or non- governmental organizations can act as partners, the Project Principal Investigator of the grant must be a NOAA Federal employee or a Sea Grant employee. Requests for individual projects may not exceed $25,000. Up to eight mini-grants of up to $25,000 are expected to be awarded through a competitive process, subject to the availability of funds. This competition supports four NOAA Program Goals: ``Protect, Restore and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources Through Ecosystem-Based Management''; ``Understand Climate Variability and Change To Enhance Society's Ability To Plan and Respond''; Serve Society's Needs for Weather and Water Information''; and ``Support the Nation's Commerce With Information for Safe, Efficient, and Environmentally Sound Transportation''.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOC -  Cooperative Research Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Cooperative Research Program (CRP) provides opportunity to compete for financial assistance for projects which seek to increase and improve the working relationship between fisheries researchers from NMFS, state fishery agencies, universities, and the U.S. fishing community (recreational and commercial) in the Gulf of Mexico (FL, AL, MS, LA, TX), South Atlantic (NC, SC, GA) and Caribbean (USVI and Puerto Rico). The program is a means of involving commercial and recreational fishermen in the collection of fundamental fisheries information in support of management and regulatory options. This program addresses NOAA's mission goal to ``Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through an Ecosystem Approach to Management.'' ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[IMLS -  American Heritage Preservation Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[  Bank of America is partnering with the Institute to provide grants to small museums, libraries, and archives. The grants will raise awareness and fund preservation of treasures held in small museums, libraries and archives.Grants will help to preserve specific items, including works of art, artifacts and historical documents that are in need of conservation. Applicants will build on completed conservation assessments of their collections to ensure that the grants are used in accordance with best practices in the field, and underscore the importance of assessment planning.Grant programs that provide assistance with conservation planning and assessment include the Institute’s Conservation Assessment Program and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Preservation Assistance Grants. Some states also offer assessment programs. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF - http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=mjYlKlkDnzT47vysq8N0BLnKK9td4Wncj3hJhhVryyB801GpvLGP!1656926990?oppId=48516&mode=VIEW ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) awards Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology to recent recipients of the doctoral degree for research and training in selected areas of biology supported by BIO and with special goals for human resource development in biology. The fellowships encourage independence at an early stage of the research career to permit Fellows to pursue their research and training goals in the most appropriate research locations regardless of the availability of funding for the Fellows at that site. For FY 2010, these BIO programs are (1) Broadening Participation in Biology and (2) Biological Informatics. In future years, these areas will change as new scientific and infrastructure opportunities present themselves; and this solicitation will be changed to reflect the areas being funded. The fellowships are also designed to provide active mentoring of the Fellows by the sponsoring scientists who will benefit from having these talented young scientists in their research groups. The research and training plan of each fellowship must address important scientific questions in contemporary biology within the scope of the BIO Directorate and the specific guidelines in this fellowship program solicitation. Because the fellowships are offered only to postdoctoral scientists early in their careers, doctoral advisors are encouraged to discuss the availability of BIO fellowships with their graduate students early in their doctoral programs. Fellowships are awards to individuals, not institutions, and are administered by the Fellows. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF -  SBE Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Follow-up Research Starter Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Research Starter Grants in an effort to increase the diversity of researchers who participate in NSF programs in the social, behavioral and economic sciences and thereby increase the participation of scientists from underrepresented groups in selected areas of science in the United States. These activities (postdoctoral fellowships and follow-up research starter grants) support training and research in the areas of social, behavioral and economic sciences within the purview of NSF. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NOAA -  Coastal Hypoxia Research Program (CHRP)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CSCOR is soliciting proposals for projects of 2 to 5 years in duration that advance understanding, prediction, and management of the causes and ecological and economic impacts of hypoxia in representative coastal ecosystems. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2010 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that final recommendations for funding under this announcement will be made by early Calendar Year 2010, and that projects funded under this announcement will have an August 1, 2010 start date. Electronic Access: Background information about the needs and priorities for research related to hypoxia in U.S. coastal waters is available in:1. An Assessment of Coastal Hypoxia and Eutrophication in U.S. Waters. 2003. Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. (Report prepared pursuant to Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act): http://www.nccos.noaa.gov/publications/hypoxia.pdf; 2. The updated version of #1, A Scientific Assessment of Hypoxia in US Coastal Waters (2009), should be publicly available soon at either http://www.cop.noaa.gov/stressors/extremeevents/hab/habhrca/Report_Plans.html or http://ocean.ceq.gov/about/sup_jsost_iwgs.html; 3. Effects of Nutrient Enrichment in the Nation's Estuaries: A Decade of Change (2007) : http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/publications/eutroupdate/. 4. Priority Topics for Nutrient Pollution in Coastal Waters: An Integrated National Research Program for the United States. 2003. Howarth et al. NOAA/NCCOS, in cooperation with the National Science Foundation, United States Department of Agriculture and United States Geological Survey: http://www.nccos.noaa.gov/documents/nutrientpollution.pdf; 5. Gulf of Mexico Alliance documents http://www.gulfofmexicoalliance.org/; 6. CSCOR's CHRP web site describing past and current projects and program priorities: http://www.cop.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/current/chrp.html. Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov, http://www.grants.gov. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ NOAA Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration National and Regional Partnership Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ NOAA delivers funding and technical expertise to restore coastal and marine habitats. These habitats support valuable fisheries and protected resources, improve the quality of our water, provide recreational opportunities for the public's use and enjoyment and buffer our coastal communities from the impacts of storms and sea level rise. Partnerships funded through NOAA have strong on-the-ground habitat restoration components that provide social and economic benefits in addition to long-term ecological habitat improvements that benefit NOAA trust resources. Through this solicitation, NOAA seeks to openly compete funding available for multi-year national and regional habitat restoration Partnerships. Partnerships will result in implementation of a wide-range of individual habitat restoration projects, from locally-driven, grass-roots projects that emphasize stewardship and hands-on restoration, to mid-scale, watershed level projects that yield significant ecological and socio-economic benefits. NOAA envisions working jointly on such Partnerships through its Community-based Restoration Program (CRP) to identify, evaluate, fund, and administer projects that offer this range of ecological, socio- economic and stewardship benefits to coastal watershed communities. This document describes the types of habitat restoration Partnerships that NOAA envisions establishing, portrays the qualities that NOAA deems desirable in such Partnerships, and describes criteria under which applications will be evaluated for funding consideration. Partnership applications selected through this announcement will be implemented through a multi-year cooperative agreement, and will ultimately involve joint selection of multiple community-based habitat restoration projects funded as sub-awards made through the Partner organization. Funding of approximately $10 million is expected to be available to establish habitat restoration Partnerships in 2010, with annual funding anticipated to maintain them for up to 3 years duration. Requests for funding to establish Partnerships typically exceed the funds available for this purpose and the selection process will be highly competitive. Typical Partnership awards will range from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per year. Funds will be administered by the NOAA Restoration Center within NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation. This is not a request for individual community-based habitat restoration project proposals. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NIH - Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) invites applications to the Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants program. This program is designed to encourage innovations in the digital humanities. By awarding relatively small grants to support the planning stages, NEH aims to encourage the development of innovative projects that promise to benefit the humanities. Proposals should be for the planning or initial stages of digital initiatives in any area of the humanities. Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants may involve research that brings new approaches or documents best practices in the study of the digital humanities; planning and developing prototypes of new digital tools for preserving, analyzing, and making accessible digital resources, including libraries’ and museums’ digital assets; scholarship that examines the philosophical implications and impact of the use of emerging technologies; innovative uses of technology for public programming and education utilizing both traditional and new media; and new digital modes of publication that facilitate the dissemination of humanities scholarship in advanced academic as well as informal or formal educational settings at all academic levels. Innovation is a hallmark of this grant category. All applicants must propose an innovative approach, method, tool, or idea that has not been used before in the humanities. These grants are modeled, in part, on the “high risk/high reward” paradigm often used by funding agencies in the sciences. NEH is requesting proposals for projects that take some risks in the pursuit of innovation and excellence ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Track-1 ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is a program designed to fulfill the National Science Foundation's (NSF) mandate to promote scientific progress nationwide. The EPSCoR program is directed at those jurisdictions that have historically received lesser amounts of NSF Research and Development (R&amp;D) funding. Twenty-seven states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands are currently eligible to participate. Through this program, NSF establishes partnerships with government, higher education and industry that are designed to effect lasting improvements in a state's or region's research infrastructure, R&amp;D capacity and hence, its national R&amp;D competitiveness.Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Track-1 (RII Track-1) awards provide up to $4 million per year for up to 5 years to support physical, human, and cyber infrastructure improvements in research areas selected by the jurisdiction's EPSCoR governing committee as having the best potential to improve future R&amp;D competitiveness of the jurisdiction. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Inter-Campus and Intra-Campus Cyber Connectivity ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is a program designed to fulfill the National Science Foundation's (NSF) mandate to promote scientific progress nationwide. The EPSCoR program is directed at those jurisdictions that have historically received lesser amounts of NSF Research and Development (R&amp;D) funding. Twenty-seven states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands are currently eligible to participate. Through this program, NSF establishes partnerships with government, higher education and industry that are designed to effect lasting improvements in a state's or region's research infrastructure, R&amp;D capacity and hence, its national R&amp;D competitiveness.The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will enable NSF to invest $20 million in the Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Inter-Campus and Intra-Campus Cyber Connectivity (RII C2). Awards made under this program will provide up to $1 million for up to 2 years to support the enhancement of inter-campus and intra-campus cyber connectivity within an EPSCoR jurisdiction. These awards are intended to enhance broadband access for academic research and the utilization of cyberinfrastructure consistent with the jurisdiction's Science and Technology (S&amp;T) plan. The inter-campus and intra-campus connectivity targeted by these awards is expected to broaden individual and institutional participation in STEM research and education activities within and among jurisdictions and to facilitate synergy among NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement activities. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  DoD FY 2010 DEFENSE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION PROGRAM (DURIP) ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), a part of the University Research Initiative (URI). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of U.S. institutions of higher education (hereafter referred to as “universities”) to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment. This announcement seeks proposals to purchase instrumentation in support of research areas of interest to the DoD, including areas of research supported by the administering agencies. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program Clinical Trial Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This award is intended to support the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the acute care of military combat-relevant orthopaedic injuries. The clinical trials may be designed to evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs or biologics), devices, clinical guidance, and/or emerging approaches and technologies. All applications must specifically and clearly address the military relevance of the proposed research. Collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged; however, the use of military or veteran populations is not a prerequisite. Applications recruiting civilian populations as an alternative are strongly recommended.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOEd -  Special Focus Competition: College Course Materials Rental Initiative CFDA 84.116Y  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) supports innovative grants and cooperative agreements to improve postsecondary education. It supports reforms, innovations, and significant improvements of postsecondary education that respond to problems of national significance and serve as national models. Under the FIPSE Program, the Secretary may make grants for special projects concerning areas of national need. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.116Y. Applications for grants under this FIPSE Special Focus Competition--CFDA number 84.116Y must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants portal page at: http://e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOEd -  Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) CFDA 84.031M  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program provides grants to: (1) Expand postbaccalaureate educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students; and (2) expand the postbaccalaureate academic offerings as well as enhance the program quality in the institutions of higher education that are educating the majority of Hispanic college students and helping large numbers of Hispanic and low-income students complete postsecondary degrees. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.031M. Applications for grants under the Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans Program--CFDA Number 84.031M must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants Web site at: http://e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF -  Basic Research to Enable Agricultural Development  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) are partnering to support a new research program to be administered by NSF. The objective of the BREAD Program is to support innovative scientific research designed to address key constraints to smallholder agriculture in the developing world. A significant distinction between BREAD and other NSF programs is that proposals to BREAD must make a clear and well-defined connection between the outcomes of the proposed research and its direct relevance and potential application to agriculture in the developing world. The BREAD Program will take the activities of the PGRP to the next level by supporting a broader range of scientific research and by enabling funding to be allocated to international collaborators through subawards. The Program's focus is on novel, transformative research at the proof-of-concept stage rather than its application or development. Especially encouraged are original proposals that address major constraints to the productivity of crops important to smallholder farmers, or on the development of novel and efficient production practices. Although the Program places an initial emphasis on crop improvement, it will also consider innovative research proposals from scientists in all fields of research and engineering as long as the proposed research is consistent with the Program objectives. Proposals are also expected to address project outcomes in the context of broader societal impacts, and as appropriate to the research proposed, engage international partners in scientific collaborations. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This program makes grants to institutions of higher education to support scholarships for academically talented, financially needy students, enabling them to enter the workforce following completion of an associate; baccalaureate; or graduate-level degree in science and engineering disciplines. Grantee institutions are responsible for selecting scholarship recipients, reporting demographic information about student scholars, and managing the S-STEM project at the institution.The program does not make scholarship awards directly to students; students should contact their institution&rsquo;s Office of Financial Aid for this and other scholarship opportunities. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH -   Interpreting America's Historic Places: Planning Grants   ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Interpreting America’s Historic Places grants support public humanities projects that exploit the evocative power of historic places to explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Interpreting America’s Historic Places projects may interpret a single historic site or house, a series of sites, an entire neighborhood, a town or community, or a larger geographical region. Grants for Interpreting America’s Historic Places should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. NEH offers two categories of grants for Interpreting America’s Historic Places: Planning and Implementation Grants. Planning grants are available for those projects that may need further development before applying for implementation. This planning can include the identification and refinement of the project’s main humanities ideas and questions, consultation with scholars in order to strengthen the humanities content, preliminary audience evaluation, preliminary design of the proposed interpretive formats, beta testing of digital formats, development of complementary programming, research at archives or sites whose resources might be used, or the drafting of interpretive materials. The goals of Interpreting America’s Historic Places grants are to enhance lifelong learning in American history by connecting significant events, people, ideas, stories, and traditions with specific places; foster the development of interpretive programs for the public that address central events, themes, and issues in American history; and encourage consultation with humanities scholars and history organizations in the development of heritage tourism destinations. Interpreting America’s Historic Places projects should interpret a place that played a significant role in American history; enrich the visitor experience at one or more historic places by interpreting these places in light of broader themes in American history; make use of the specific features of one or more historic places—the site, its location, buildings, or other natural or built features—as integral parts of the proposed interpretation; be based on sound humanities scholarship; involve humanities scholars in all phases of development and implementation; approach the subject thematically, analytically, and interpretively through an appropriate variety of perspectives; interest broad audiences; and employ appealing and accessible program formats that will actively engage the public in learning. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH -  America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. Implementation grants support the final preparation of a project for presentation to the public. Applicants must submit a full walkthrough for an exhibition, or a prototype or storyboard for a digital project, that demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship that relate to the subject. Applicants for implementation grants should have already done most of the planning for their projects, including the identification of the key humanities themes, relevant scholarship, and program formats. For exhibitions, implementation grants can support the final stages of design development, but these grants are primarily intended for installation. Applicants are not required to obtain a planning grant before applying for an implementation grant. Applicants may not, however, submit multiple applications for the same project at the same deadline. If an application for a project is already under review, another application for the same project cannot be accepted. See application guidelines for Planning Grants. America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects that are presented in these formats: traveling exhibitions that are presented at multiple venues; long-term exhibitions at one institution; interpretive Web sites or other digital formats; interpretation of historic places or areas; reading and discussion programs; panel exhibitions that travel widely, reach a broad audience, and take advantage of complementary programming formats (e.g., reading and discussion series, radio, or other media) to enhance the visitor experience; or other project formats that creatively engage audiences in humanities ideas. Applications that make innovative use of emerging technologies are encouraged. Projects must do more than simply provide a digital archive of material. They should offer new ways of contextualizing and interpreting information that engages public audiences interactively in exploring humanities ideas and questions. Applications may, for example, include plans to create Web sites, PDA tours and resources, podcasts, virtual environments, wiki formats other formats that utilize user-generated content, virtual imaging, GIS mapping, online scholar-led discussions, video on demand, streaming video, games, or other digital formats.When it is relevant, applications must explain how user-generated postings to public cyberspace will be vetted by qualified scholars or project staff for accuracy and public educational value. Digital components should rest on sound humanities scholarship and enhance the project’s humanities content for the general public in ways that take unique advantage of the proposed formats.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH  - America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. Planning grants are available for projects that may need further development before applying for implementation. This planning can include the identification and refinement of the project’s main humanities ideas and questions, consultation with scholars in order to strengthen the humanities content, preliminary audience evaluation, preliminary design of the proposed interpretive formats, beta testing of digital formats, development of complementary programming, research at archives or sites whose resources might be used, or the drafting of interpretive materials. America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects that are presented in these formats: traveling exhibitions that are presented at multiple venues; long-term exhibitions at one institution; interpretive Web sites or other digital formats; interpretation of historic places or areas; reading and discussion programs; panel exhibitions that travel widely, reach a broad audience, and take advantage of complementary programming formats (e.g., reading and discussion series, radio, or other media) to enhance the visitor experience; or other project formats that creatively engage audiences in humanities ideas. Applications that make innovative use of emerging technologies are encouraged. Projects must do more than simply provide a digital archive of material. They should offer new ways of contextualizing and interpreting information that engages public audiences interactively. Applications may, for example, include plans to create PDA tours and resources, podcasts, virtual environments, wiki formats, other formats that utilize user-generated content, virtual imaging, GIS mapping, online scholar-led discussions, streaming video, games, or other digital formats. When it is relevant, applications must explain how user-generated postings to public cyberspace will be vetted by qualified scholars or project staff for accuracy and public educational value. Digital components must rest on sound humanities scholarship and enhance the project’s humanities content for the general public in ways that take unique advantage of the proposed formats.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act: Large Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This Funding Opportunity Announcement is for the design and construction of a large dynamometer facility for testing 5 to 15 MW rated drivetrains, with supporting systems, and the operation and maintenance of these facilities for the benefit of wind stakeholders nationwide. The proposed facility can be new construction or involve the design and modification of an existing building suitable for electrical, mechanical, and other physical needs associated with a dynamometer test stand. Overhead cranes, access doors, and other facility infrastructure suitable for accommodating associated components and equipment will be required. It is envisioned that the facility will include sufficient office space for permanent staff and visiting users as well as conference rooms, lunch room, restrooms, computer stations, etc. Applicants will be required to submit detailed multi-phase plans including concept designs, preliminary designs, engineering procurement and construction contract management, and operation and maintenance. DOE envisions awarding a single $45 Million financial assistance grant award on a competitive basis. This $45 million program is to assist in the design and construction of an accredited dynamometer testing facility capable of performing Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) of 5 to 15MW rated wind turbine drive trains and generators, including all required supporting systems. As HALT is assumed to require at least a 30% overload in the rated torque of the test article, the dynamometer facility will require a minimum capacity of 20MW to support testing of a 15MW rated drivetrain. The facility should incorporate features to accommodate large direct drive generators in addition to generator/gearbox drivetrain configurations. In addition, the capability to simultaneously impart dynamic and/or steady off-axis loads (bending, radial and axial loads) to the low speed shaft of the test article will be required. It is anticipated that the facility will incorporate multiple test bays, permitting simultaneous, independent testing of two 7.5MW rated drivetrains. It is expected that the test bay dynamometers would be coupled to obtain a single test capability of up to 15MW rated drivetrains. The facility should incorporate the necessary electrical infrastructure to permit interconnection of the test article at all common system operating voltages. The facility should also be capable of testing generator system response to grid anomalies and for grid code compliance. Independent accreditation of the facility to conduct certification testing in accordance with applicable wind turbine design standards will be required. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ ARRA - Facility Investment Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Funds made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA or Recovery Act) will support health center efforts to expand their capacity to provide primary and preventive health services to medically underserved populations nationwide as well as create employment opportunities in underserved communities over the next 2 years. The Recovery Act provides $1.5 billion in grants to address significant and pressing capital improvement needs in health centers, including major construction and renovation. This funding opportunity will award approximately $525 million, through competitive grants, for a one-time facility improvement opportunity to support existing section 330 funded health centers. This announcement details the funding opportunity available for existing Health Center Program grantees under the Facility Investment Program (FIP) initiative to address significant and pressing capital improvement needs in health centers, including construction and renovation.The proposed projects for Federal support under the FIP grant must be reasonable and appropriate based on existing need and on the information provided in this announcement. There are no matching requirements. Health center grantees requesting FIP grants must demonstrate how their proposal will lead to improvements in access to health services for underserved populations and create health center and construction-related jobs. FIP grants are one-time awards, and there will be no ongoing support of FIP grant activities after the end of the 2-year project/budget period. Health center applicants must comply with applicable requirements of section 330 of the PHS Act, implementing regulations, and guidelines, including the Health Center Program Requirements available at http://bphc.hrsa.gov/about/requirements.htm. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DHS -  Flood Mitigation Assistance  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Funding opportunity text description: The FMA Program is authorized by Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (NFIA), 42 U.S.C. 4104c, with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DHS -  Severe Repetitive Loss Pilot Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The SRL Program provides funding to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to severe repetitive loss structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Participation in this program is voluntary. However, the SRL program differs from FEMA’s other mitigation grant programs in that those property owners who decline offers of mitigation assistance will be subject to increases to their insurance premium rates. Interested Applicants should consult Part III (A) of the FY 2010 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Program Guidance. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DHS -  Pre-Disaster Mitigation  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The PDM program is subject to the availability of appropriation funding, as well as any directive or restriction made with respect to such funds. PDM grants are awarded to each State and Territory as directed by Congress. COST-SHARE: Up to 75% Federal cost share. Small and impoverished communities may be eligible for up to a 90% Federal cost-share. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DHS -  Repetitive Flood Claims  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ RFC grants are awarded nationally without reference to State allocations, quotas, or other formula-based allocation(s) of funds. The RFC program is subject to the availability of appropriation funding, as well as any directive or restriction made with respect to such funds. All RFC grants are eligible for up to 100% Federal assistance. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DHS -  Hazard Mitigation Grant Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[HMGP is authorized by Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (the Stafford Act), Title 42, United States Code (U.S.C.) 5170c. The key purpose of HMGP is to ensure that the opportunity to take critical mitigation measures to reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future disasters is not lost during the reconstruction process following a disaster. HMGP is available, when authorized under a Presidential major disaster declaration, in the areas of the Applicant requested by the Governor. The amount of HMGP funding available to the Applicant is based upon the estimated total Federal assistance to be provided by FEMA for disaster recovery under the Presidential major disaster declaration. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Mentor-Predoctoral Fellow Research Award ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The FY09 PRCRP Mentor-Predoctoral Fellow Research Award mechanism is designed to promote new ideas that are still in the early stages of development while training outstanding candidates in the topic area of noninvasive cancer ablation treatment research including selective targeting with nanoparticles. The research should have the potential to yield highly impactful data and new avenues of investigation in the PRCRP topic area of noninvasive cancer ablation treatment research including selective targeting with nanoparticles. No other topic areas will be allowed. Proposals must not address breast, prostate, or ovarian cancer research. This mechanism supports conceptually innovative research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate the field of noninvasive cancer ablation treatment including selective targeting with nanoparticles. Research projects should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale. Mentored training of an outstanding Predoctoral fellow is an important aspect of this award, and inclusion of a Predoctoral Fellow is a requirement. Preliminary data are not required. However, research projects should include a wellformulated, testable hypothesis based on a strong scientific rationale. For FY09, the Mentor-Predoctoral Fellow Research Award will support applications that address one or more of the Focus Areas below. Applications to the FY09 PRCRP Mentor- Predoctoral Fellow Research Award will be rated on their responsiveness to these Focus Areas. Focus Areas: &#61623; Development of approaches for deep organ access for ablation technologies &#61623; Validation of nanoparticle targeting The PRCRP Mentor-Predoctoral Fellow Research Award supports high-impact, innovative research that will drive the field forward. See the Program Announcement for the full Funding Opportunity Description. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program New Investigator Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The PRCRP New Investigator Award supports independent Principal Investigators (PIs) in the early stages of their careers, and it strongly encourages a designated collaborator. The PRCRP seeks to support the career transition and/or continued development of promising PIs who have innovative, high-impact ideas or new technologies applicable to genetic cancer research and its relation to exposures to the various environments that are unique to a military lifestyle. No other topic areas will be allowed. Proposals must not address breast, prostate, or ovarian cancer research. Preliminary data are not required. However, research projects should include a wellformulated, testable hypothesis based on a strong scientific rationale. For FY09, the PRCRP New Investigator Award will support applications that address one or more of the Focus Areas listed below. Applications to the FY09 PRCRP New Investigator Award will be rated on their responsiveness to these Focus Areas. Focus Areas: &#61623; Identification and characterization of changes in gene structure and/or expression resulting from physical, biological, chemical or psychological exposures, and stressful environments that, alone or in concert, are known or suspected to increase cancer risk. Although not all inclusive, hazards encountered by the military population include: o Radiation (UV and other radiation sources) o Biological Agents o Chemicals o Physical and/or Psychological Stress o Other Environmental Conditions (e.g., noise, heat, altitude) &#61623; Investigation of biological pathways involved in carcinogenic mechanisms which are affected by military exposures &#61623; Investigation of the trans-generational cancer risk of military exposures &#61623; Evaluation of differences in genetic susceptibility to cancer among ethnic groups affected by military exposures It is the responsibility of the applicant to clearly and explicitly articulate the project’s military relevance. See the Program Announcement for the full Funding Opportunity Description. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[EDA -  Economic Development Assistance Programs  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Under this announcement, EDA solicits applications for the following programs under PWEDA: (i) Public Works; (ii) Planning; (iii) Local Technical Assistance; and (iv) Economic Adjustment Assistance. EDA will provide Public Works investments 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, including investments that expand and upgrade infrastructure to attract new industry, support technology-led development, accelerate new business development, and enhance the ability of regions to capitalize on opportunities presented by free trade. The Planning Program helps support planning organizations, including District Organizations and Indian Tribes, in the development, implementation, revision or replacement of comprehensive economic development strategies (CEDS), and for related short-term planning investments and State plans designed to create and retain higher-skill, higher-wage jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed in the nation’s most economically distressed regions. The Local Technical Assistance Program helps fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in economically distressed regions from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues. The Economic Adjustment Assistance Program provides a wide range of technical, planning and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time. This program is designed to respond flexibly to pressing economic recovery issues and is well suited to help address challenges faced by U.S. communities and regions.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) and Training Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of approximately $190 million in grant funds to State Workforce Investment Boards of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. In order to highlight the important role States play in building a national green economy, the Department is investing in workforce sector strategies that target energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. DOL encourages a strategic planning process that aligns the Governor’s overall workforce vision, State energy policies, and local and regional training activities that lead to employment in targeted industry sectors. This strategic planning process is an opportunity to develop a statewide energy sector strategy through a comprehensive partnership and development of a Sector Plan. If an energy sector strategy is currently in place, that strategy should be reviewed and evaluated to address the requirements of this funding opportunity. As a result of this Solicitation for Grant Application (SGA), the Department is fostering the development of a national workforce that is ready to meet the demands of the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. A portion of the funds under this SGA will be reserved for communities or regions undergoing auto industry related restructurings. The eligible applicants for this SGA are State Workforce Investment Boards in partnership with their State Workforce Agency, local Workforce Investment Boards or regional consortia of Boards, and One Stop Career Center delivery systems. ETA intends to fund grants ranging from approximately $2 to $6 million. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOE -  Solar America Cities - Technical Outreach  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net and clicking on ¿Search Public Opportunities¿. Under ¿Search Criteria¿, select ¿Issuing Office¿, enter ¿Golden Field Office¿, then click on ¿Search¿. Once the screen comes up, locate the appropriate Announcement. In order to be considered for award, you MUST follow the instructions contained in the Announcement. Through this FOA, DOE intends to select one or more partner organizations to provide a maximum number of local governments with actionable information that will enable them to accelerate solar energy deployment. The selected Recipient(s) will proactively address the solar-related information needs of significant local markets, as well as provide a mechanism by which individual local governments can receive and share timely information on solar energy. The goal is to reach multiple levels of local government stakeholders through this activity, such as Mayors and city council members, county officials, sustainability and environmental staff, and planners. Other relevant audiences may include local businesses, utilities, schools, and relevant non-profit organizations. DOE intends to be substantially involved in the activities conducted through this FOA, and will work closely with the awardee(s) to promote the best possible outcomes. Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system capabilities with Grants.gov for their submissions may continue to use their systems, and their applications will be accepted in Grants.gov to be considered for award. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company¿s DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you don¿t know your company¿s DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do. 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your company¿s CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a person who knows your company¿s CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and click Search CCR. Once you¿ve found your company, locate the Electronic Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect, don¿t worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect will let you know. Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR, the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions pertaining to the submission of applications through FedConnect should be directed by e-mail to support@FedConnect.net or by phone to FedConnect Support at 1-800-899-6665. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act - Pathways Out of Poverty ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department) announces the availability of approximately $150 million in grant funds authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act) for projects that provide training and placement services to provide pathways out of poverty and into employment within the industries described in the Supplementary Information, Part B of this SGA. Grantees selected from two separate types of applicants will be funded through this solicitation: (1) national nonprofit entities with networks of local affiliates, coalition members, or other established partners; and (2) local entities. Additional specific eligibility guidance is included in Section III.A, “Eligible Applicants and Required Partnerships.” ETA intends to fund grants ranging from approximately $3 to $8 million for national grantees, and grants ranging from approximately $2 to $4 million for local grantees. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - Energy Training Partnership Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act), DOL announces the availability of approximately $100 million in grant funds to 20-30 projects ranging from approximately $2 to $5 million each. Projects will provide training and placement services in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries for workers impacted by national energy and environmental policy, individuals in need of updated training related to the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, and unemployed workers. Proposed projects must be developed and implemented through strategic partnerships. Energy Training Partnership funds are intended to provide training for workers that prepares them to enter the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, as well as green occupations within other industries, as described in the Supplementary Information: Part B of this SGA. Individuals eligible for training include workers impacted by national energy and environmental policy, individuals in need of updated training related to the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, and unemployed workers. A portion of the funds under this SGA will be reserved (as described in Section II, Award Information) for projects serving communities impacted by automotive-related restructuring.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - State Labor Market Information Improvement Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of approximately $50 million in grant funds for the Workforce Agencies of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories, or a consortium of such agencies, to collect, analyze, and disseminate labor market information, and to enhance the labor exchange infrastructure for careers within the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. The eligible applicant for this grant solicitation is the State Workforce Agency, as States are expected to use workforce and labor market information and data as the foundation on which to build and implement effective workforce development strategies. This SGA encourages collaborative approaches, whereby multiple States apply as a consortium to conduct research that may potentially have a multi-State or national impact. ETA intends to fund individual State grants ranging from approximately $750,000 to $1,250,000. Individual grant awards to consortium applicants will range from $2 to $4 million, contingent upon an adequate justification of proposed project needs and the availability of resources. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=fFPpKDYFqtQ0jVx7YQJyTQ2bTXVVVz2vQth3fR0QTWKJxs1wrc6B!-1618952969?oppId=48070&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act - Green Capacity Building Grants ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of approximately $5 million in grant funds for projects that build the capacity of DOL-funded training programs to ensure that targeted groups are prepared to meet the needs of our country's expanding green industries. Only active DOL-funded grantees (eligible grantees specified in the SGA) are eligible to apply. Specifically, this SGA supports capacity building for organizations to provide training for entry-level positions leading to career pathways and/or additional training in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. The Department expects to award between 50 and 100 grants under this competition, providing awards ranging from $50,000 to $100,000.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer Synergistic Idea Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Applications for the FY09 PRCRP Synergistic Idea Award must address pediatric brain tumors within the field of childhood cancer. No other topic areas should be addressed in this funding opportunity. Within the field of pediatric brain tumor studies, the study of rare pediatric brain tumors is especially encouraged. Studies should include comprehensive methods for tumor data collection and host data collection. The FY09 PRCRP Focus Areas for Pediatric Brain Tumors within the field of childhood cancer are as follows: &#61623; Determining the differentiation of drivers between tumors and normal brain development &#61623; Developing novel tools and models for narrowing the gaps in understanding genetic disposition, tumor initiation, and environmental factors &#61623; Understanding the risks of therapeutic interventions to the host, and how these relate to long-term outcomes FY09 DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Synergistic Idea Award 3 The PRCRP seeks applications from all areas of basic, preclinical, behavioral, and epidemiological research, which should be responsive to one or more of the FY09 PRCRP Focus Areas. The Synergistic Idea Award supports innovative approaches to pediatric brain tumor research involving two to four independent, faculty-level (or equivalent) Principal Investigators (PIs). These investigators should use synergistic and complementary perspectives to address a central problem or question in pediatric brain tumor research. This award is designed to encourage and support both new and pre-existing partnerships. The overall goal of this award is to accelerate advances in pediatric brain tumor research to support the PRCRP vision of reducing the impact of pediatric brain tumors on individuals living with the disease and their families. The Synergistic Idea Award requires that investigators jointly design a single project. However, each partner will be recognized as a PI, must submit a separate application, and will receive an individual award. The research project must be supported by the unique expertise of each PI, and it must clearly define the synergistic components that will facilitate and accelerate progress in a way that could not be accomplished through independent efforts. Multidisciplinary projects and multi-institutional projects are highly encouraged. Each proposed study must include clearly stated plans for interactions among all PIs and institutions involved. The plans must include ongoing communication, coordination of research progress and results, and data transfer. Additionally, multi-institutional applications must provide an intellectual property plan to resolve potential intellectual and material property issues, and to remove institutional barriers that might interfere with achieving high levels of cooperation to ensure the successful completion of this award.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOD -  DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer Collaboratrive Translational Science Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The key initiative of the Collaborative Translational Science Award is to encourage collaborations among clinicians and laboratory scientists that accelerate the movement of promising ideas in melanoma and other skin cancers into clinical applications. This award is intended to support both new and established scientists across a broad spectrum of disciplines in research projects that are likely to make a major impact on melanoma and other skin cancers for those service members (and their families) deployed in areas of high exposure. No other topic areas will be allowed. The FY09 PRCRP Collaborative Translational Science Award requests applications from these Focus Areas only: Research into melanoma and other skin cancers related to deployments of service members to areas of high exposure by: &#61623; Understanding molecular and immunological effects of UV at the level of the cell and at the level of the human host. &#61623; The genetic epidemiology and increased susceptibility to melanoma and other skin cancers. DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Collaborative Translational Science Award 3 Applications to the FY09 PRCRP Collaborative Translational Science Award will be rated on their responsiveness to these Focus Areas. It is the responsibility of the applicant to clearly and explicitly articulate the project’s military relevance. The Collaborative Translational Research Award supports the development of translational research collaborations among two or three independent investigators (known as partners) to address one of the Focus Areas in melanoma and other skin cancers in a manner relevant to military service that would be less readily achievable through separate efforts. At least one partner must have experience either in melanoma/other skin cancer research or in melanoma/other skin cancer patient care. It should be clear that all partners have equal intellectual input into the design of the research project. A proposed project in which one of the partners merely supplies tissue samples or access to patients will not meet the intent of this mechanism. Observations that drive a research idea may be derived from a laboratory discovery, populationbased studies, or a clinician’s firsthand knowledge of patients and anecdotal data. The ultimate goal of translational research is to move an observation forward into the clinical application. The Collaborative Translational Science Award supports preclinical studies in animal models and human subjects and human anatomical substances, correlative studies that are associated with an existing clinical trial, and projects that develop clinical endpoints for clinical trials. Developing the research plan must involve a reciprocal flow of ideas and information within the research team (from bench to bedside, and from bedside to bench).  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - Enhancing State Government Energy Assurance Capabilities and Planning for Smart Grid Resiliency  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This initiative, called “The Enhancing State Government Energy Assurance Capabilities and Planning for Smart Grid Resiliency Initiative” (hereinafter called the State EA Initiative) focuses on developing new, or refining existing, plans to integrate new energy portfolios (renewables, biofuels, etc) and new applications, such as Smart Grid technology, into energy assurance and emergency preparedness plans. Better planning efforts will help contribute to the resiliency of the energy sector, including the electricity grid, by focusing on the entire energy supply system, which includes refining, storage, and distribution of fossil and renewable fuels ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=6JXZK5ghNtLJLT9kxmybJ3p9QJy6n1xVxxST0JfzNwCbXzLtq0bT!1215949849?oppId=47948&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act-Resource Assessment and Interconnection-Level Transmission Analysis and Planning  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to facilitate the development or strengthening of capabilities in each of the three interconnections serving the lower 48 states of the United States, to prepare analyses of transmission requirements under a broad range of alternative futures and develop long-term interconnection-wide transmission expansion plans. The interconnections are the Western Interconnection, the Eastern Interconnection, and the Texas Interconnection. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=6JXZK5ghNtLJLT9kxmybJ3p9QJy6n1xVxxST0JfzNwCbXzLtq0bT!1215949849?oppId=47961&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - State Electricity Regulators Assistance  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The primary purpose of this initiative is to assist the state Public Utility Commissions (PUCs) by providing funding to increase staff to facilitate timely consideration through appropriate regulatory processes of ARRA electricity-related activities and investments. More specifically, this initiative should: 1) help state PUCs better manage the increase in dockets and other regulatory actions expected to result from ARRA electricity-related activities; 2) facilitate timely consideration by PUCs of ARRA electricity-related investments; and 3) create jobs.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act: Clean Coal Power Initiative - Round3   ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ LETTERS OF INTENT ARE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN July 24, 2009. PLEASE SEE PAGE 18 OF THE FOA FOR DETAILS.*** The purpose of this amendment is to 1) re-open the FOA originally issued on August 11, 2008, 2) provide a second Application Due Date (closing date) of August 24, 2009 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, and 3) make associated programmatic and administrative changes. Additionally, this amendment makes certain changes to the Model Cooperative Agreement.*** The Clean Coal Power Initiative (CCPI) is a cost-shared collaboration between the Government and industry to increase investment in low-emission coal technology by demonstrating advanced coal-based, power generation technologies, consistent with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Law 109-58 (EPACT 2005). The CCPI goal is to accelerate the readiness of advanced coal technologies for commercial deployment, thus ensuring that the United States has clean, reliable, and affordable electricity and power. By overcoming technical risks associated with bringing advanced technology to the point of commercial readiness, the CCPI accelerates the development of new coal technologies for power and hydrogen production, contributes to proving the feasibility of integrating carbon dioxide (CO2) management and power production and facilitates the movement of technologies into the marketplace that are emerging from the core research and development activities. CCPI directly supports the Climate Change Technology Program to reduce emissions of CO2, a greenhouse gas. For this Announcement, DOE¿s specific objective is to demonstrate advanced coal-based technologies that capture and sequester, or put to beneficial use, CO2 emissions. DOE¿s goals are to demonstrate at commercial scale in a commercial setting, technologies that (1) can achieve a minimum of 50% CO2 capture efficiency and make progress toward a target CO2 capture efficiency of 90% in a gas stream containing at least 10% CO2 by volume, (2) make progress toward capture and sequestration goal of less than 10% increase in the cost of electricity (COE) for gasification systems and less than 35% for combustion and oxycombustion systems all as compared to current (2008) practice, and (3) capture and sequester or put to beneficial use a minimum of 300,000 tons per year of CO2 emissions using a thirty day running average to determine if the project successfully meets the CO2 capture efficiency and the capture and sequestration or beneficial use rate requirements of this Announcement. DOE is currently developing large scale field tests of geologic CO2 sequestration in the U.S., on the order of 1 million tons of CO2 per year under a separate program. DOE is interested in allowing demonstration projects under CCPI to integrate with the sequestration field tests, which may already be fully operational by the time the CCPI projects come on-line. A project performer could, for example, attempt to integrate a CCPI project with a sequestration field test to supply lower-cost CO2, and reduce the cost of either or both projects. This would require careful cooperation or integration of the management of both projects. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - Systems Level Technology Development, Integration,and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks (SuperTruck) and Advanced Technology Powertrains For Light-Duty Vehicles (ATP-LD)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The goal of Area of Interest 1 is to develop and demonstrate a 50% improvement in overall freight efficiency on a heavy-duty Class 8 tractor-trailer measured in ton-miles per gallon. This improvement will be achieved through the application of advanced vehicle system technologies and advanced engine technologies. At least 20% of the improvement will be through the development of an engine capable of achieving 50% Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE). Over the 3 to 5 year period of this activity, the selected participants will develop, test, and ultimately demonstrate these advanced technologies on a full-scale vehicle. A pathway to compliance with prevailing federal safety and environmental regulations must be shown. Candidate vehicle system technologies may include reductions in aerodynamic drag, vehicle mass, and rolling resistance, and other technologies as appropriate. Electrical or mechanical drivetrain hybridization, including energy storage/regeneration and main engine idle and other ancillary load reductions, may also be considered. In an effort to bring the best possible resources to bear on this transformational vehicle development, teams are expected to include but are not limited to a vehicle OEM, engine manufacturers and critical suppliers. The project will be organized in phases with well-defined stage gates at the end of each phase. An in-depth review will be held at the end of each phase and a determination made concerning continuing the project into the next stage. Changes to DOE program priorities as well as the current state of technology and the marketplace will be factors considered when making decisions to proceed.The goal of Area of Interest 2 is to accelerate the development of cost-competitive engine and powertrain systems for light-duty vehicles capable of attaining breakthrough thermal efficiencies while meeting future emissions standards. Development of the engine and powertrain system can include improvements to in-cylinder combustion, engine mechanics, waste heat recovery, friction reduction, emission control, fuels, materials, electrification, and reduced ancillary load requirements. The engine system can be designed to accommodate a hybrid system, CVT or other advanced transmission. The project will be organized in phases with well-defined phase gates at the end of each phase. Over the three-to-five year period of this activity, the selected participants will develop, test and eventually demonstrate these advanced technologies and the associated efficiency gains on an engine dynamometer and full-scale vehicle. Emissions will be measured to show compliance. Technologies that are compatible with or can support future fuels and are adaptable to bio-fuels with relatively minor modifications will be taken into consideration during the comprehensive merit evaluation process. Achievement of the stated fuel economy goals may require improvements to the entire powertrain system although engine system efficiency improvements will play a significant role in this effort. In order to bring the best possible resources to bear on this problem, appropriate teaming arrangements among suppliers, national labs, universities, and vehicle OEMs are encouraged. Proposed activity coincides with the multi-year program plan and Fiscal Year 2010 to 2014 budgets.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act: Carbon Capture andSequestration...   ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Full FOA Title is Recovery Act: Carbon Capture and Sequestration from Industrial Sources and Innovative Concepts for Beneficial CO2 Use The CO2 Capture and Sequestration (CCS) and CO2 use is a cost-shared collaboration between the Government and industry to increase investment in clean industrial technologies and sequestration projects. In accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and Section 703 of Public Law 110¿140, for this Funding Opportunity Announcement, DOE¿s two specific objectives, identified as Technology Areas, are to demonstrate: (1) Large-scale industrial CCS projects from industrial sources and (2) Innovative concepts for beneficial CO2 use. The Applicants shall clearly identify the technology area under which the application is being submitted. Technology Area 1 - Large-scale industrial CCS projects from industrial sources: The objective is to demonstrate advanced technologies that capture and sequester carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources into underground formations. The large-scale CCS projects include integration of CO2 capture, transportation and sequestration incorporating comprehensive monitoring, verification accounting (MVA). The projects may include plant efficiency improvements for integration with CO2 capture technology. The industrial sources include, but are not limited to, cement plants, chemical plants, refineries, steel and aluminum plants, manufacturing facilities, and power plants using opportunity fuels (petroleum coke, municipal waste, etc.). Plants with electric power output greater than 50% of total energy output that operate on more than 55% coal as a feedstock are ineligible. The sequestration opportunities include deep saline formations, and deep geologic systems including basalts, operating oil and gas fields, depleted oil and gas fields, and unmineable coal seams. The CO2 sequestration commercial benefits include enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and enhanced methane recovery from unmineable coal seams. DOE¿s objective is that Recipients are able to operate at commercial scale in an industrial setting, technologies that make progress toward capture and sequestration of 75% of CO2 from the treated stream comprising at least 10% CO2 by volume that would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere and at a scale sufficient to evaluate full impact of the CO2 capture technology on plant operations, economics, and performance. Additionally, the objective is to demonstrate geologic sequestration options in a variety of geologic settings in order to evaluate costs, operational processes, and the technical performance. DOE¿s target is for one million tons per year of CO2 emissions from each plant to be captured and sequestered. The evaluation process will give greater weights to applications for projects that capture and sequester amounts of CO2 approaching or exceeding DOE¿s Industrial Carbon Capture and Sequestration (ICCS) target of one million tons per plant per year by 2015 as an integral component of commercial operation. Long-term commitments from the suppliers or purchasers or users of CO2 would strengthen an application. Coordination with a large scale sequestration test, including EOR, is one way to demonstrate participation by a long term purchaser, or supplier of CO2, although other approaches to demonstrating sequestration will be given equal consideration in the merit review process.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Program for Investment in Microentrpreneurs Act ("PRIME")  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No. PRIME-2009-01 to establish a microenterprise training and technical assistance program for disadvantaged microentrepreneurs and to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations ("MDOs"). Additionally, the Act authorizes research and development of best practices for microenterprise development and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged entrepreneurs and other activities as the administrator of SBA determines are consistent with the Act. PRIME has several purposes for which SBA will issue separate program announcements soliciting applications geared toward a particular legislative purpose. Program Announcements called for under the Act solicit, from eligible organizations, applications for grant funding to be used to carry out the purposes of the Act. See Program Announcement for complete details. Questions about this program announcement should be directed to the Office of Financial Assistance at prime@sba.gov . ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Clean Air Research Centers  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please note that grants under this RFA may involve the collection of Geospatial Information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications for Clean Air Research Centers. EPA is interested in supporting research on the health effects of exposure to particulate matter (PM), ozone, and other air pollutants, both singly and in multipollutant atmospheres. Priority research areas include: explaining regional and temporal differences in air pollution risk; determining the origins and transformations of multipollutant atmospheres and their constituents; defining exposure/concentration-response relationships; assessing susceptibility; understanding PM effects in a multipollutant context; and developing greater understanding of PM and ozone health effects. EPA is seeking proposals for integrated, multidisciplinary research centers that will advance understanding air pollution and human health effects. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[USDA -  Small Business Innovation Research Program – Phase I  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The purpose of the SBIR program is to provide an opportunity for US-owned, for-profit small business firms to submit innovative, applied, research and development projects that address important problems facing American agriculture and have the potential to lead to significant public benefit if the research is successful. Research proposals are accepted in any of the following topic areas: 1) Forests and Related Resources; 2) Plant Production and Protection - Biology; 3) Animal Production and Protection; 4) Air, Water, and Soils; 5) Food Science and Nutrition; 6) Rural Development; 7) Aquaculture; 8) Biofuels and Biobased Products; 9) Marketing and Trade; 10) Animal Manure Management; 11) Small and Mid-Size Farms; and 12) Plant Production and Protection - Engineering. The SBIR program exists in three phases. The purpose of Phase I is to prove the scientific or technical feasibility of the proposed research and development effort. Phase I projects typically are for 8 months. Phase II is the principal research and development effort and often involves moving the project from the laboratory to the field or the development of prototypes. Phase II projects typically are for 24 months. Phase III is the commercialization phase and there is no SBIR support provided for this phase. Phase I applications are due on September 3, 2009. This SBIR program funding opportunity is for Phase I applications.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DARPA -  Physical Intelligence (PI)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Physical Intelligence Broad Agency Announcement seeks proposals addressing the physical basis of intelligence through the development of theory, demonstrations, and analytic tools. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=6rTxK5fZt0yqBh6rp9g2841SJf4gxGSjl2r69N0lvhkS6b2tDJ8W!1215949849?oppId=47942&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ONR - Fundamentals of Cyberspace and Software  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ONR is interested in receiving proposals for basic scientific research that will forge major advances in software, software engineering, networks, cyber-physical systems, social networks and critical infrastructures, all of which are profoundly interrelated. The research supported under this program will address new and emerging challenges for the future naval information infrastructure, which is expected to be a federated enterprise that is highly mobile, extremely heterogeneous, dynamic, non-stop, large-scale, globally connected, supporting world wide operations, and operating over many different networks. This infrastructure is vast and extends across networks of interacting systems, defined as cyber-physical systems for the purposes of this BAA.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=6rTxK5fZt0yqBh6rp9g2841SJf4gxGSjl2r69N0lvhkS6b2tDJ8W!1215949849?oppId=47935&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Publishing Historical Records  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Grant Program Description: The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to publish historical records of national significance. Projects may focus on the papers of major figures from American life or cover broad historical movements in politics, military, business, reform movements, the arts, and other aspects of the national experience. The historical value of the records and their expected usefulness to broad audiences must justify the costs of the project.Grants are awarded for collecting, describing, preserving, compiling, editing, and publishing documentary source materials. The NHPRC does not fund proposals to purchase historical records; it also does not fund proposals to publish the papers of anyone who has been deceased for fewer than ten years.Eligible Activities Include:-Scholarly documentary editions in printed and bound volumes. -Scholarly documentary editions in online, compact disc, and other formats. -Image editions in online, compact disc, microfilm, and other formats. -Conversion of existing print and microfilm editions to electronic publications. -Combinations of the above. A publishing project that has received NHPRC support can apply for a grant for a new or subsequent stage of that project. These proposals must demonstrate that they have successfully completed the performance objectives associated with previous NHPRC grant awards. Proposals must be substantially updated, including a description of the new activities and a justification of the new budget. The applicant must describe the extent to which the project met its performance objectives under its most recent grant.Applicants not previously funded may apply for a grant to begin a historical documents publishing project. These applications are considered with other proposals and will be judged by the same criteria as others in that competition. All applicants should be aware that the application process is highly competitive.Award Information: Applicants may apply for funding up to three years. Applicants should be aware that the Commission normally awards grants on an annual basis; subsequent funding is conditioned on previous years' project performance/accomplishments. Award amounts ordinarily range from $20,000 to $250,000 annually. The Commission expects to make as many as 35-40 grants in this category.In accordance with Federal regulations, the Commission reserves, for Federal Government purposes, a royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work and authorize others to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work that results from each grant.The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publications and other products that result from grant support. Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is required. Cost sharing is the financial contribution the applicant pledges to the cost of a project. Cost sharing can include both direct and indirect expenses, in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions, and any income earned directly by the project. The Commission ordinarily provides no more than 50 per cent of total project costs for Publishing Historical Records projects.Before beginning the process, applicants should review full grant announcement (linked below) and the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=6rTxK5fZt0yqBh6rp9g2841SJf4gxGSjl2r69N0lvhkS6b2tDJ8W!1215949849?oppId=47990&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to develop new strategies and tools that can improve the preservation, public discovery, or use of historical records. Projects may also focus on techniques and tools that will improve the professional performance and effectiveness of those who work with such records, such as archivists, documentary editors, and records managers. Projects concerning records may focus on methods of working with any format including born-digital records. Publishing of historical records must focus on methods of presenting archival records as primary sources. The Commission does not fund projects focused on artifacts or books.For applicants who wish to work with particular historical records or publications or who have professional development projects, please review the relevant grant announcements and then contact the Commission staff with questions about which category is most appropriate for your proposed project. Award Information: A grant normally is for one to three years. The Commission expects to make one to three grants of between $50,000 and $150,000. The total amount allocated to this category is up to $350,000 during the fiscal year.Cost Sharing:Cost sharing is required. It is the financial contribution the applicant pledges to the cost of a project. Cost sharing can include both direct and indirect expenses, in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions, and any income earned directly by the project. Because these grants encourage the development of methods that will benefit many institutions, the NHPRC ordinarily will provide up to 75% of the total project costs.Before beginning the process, applicants should review full grant announcement (linked below) and the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section. Note: Optional draft applications should be emailed to Lucy Barber at lucy.barber@nara.gov. Grants.gov should only be used to submit the final application.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Professional Development Grants for Archives and Historical Publishing  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to improve the training and education of professionals in the archival and historical publishing communities. Projects can be for professional education curriculum development; for basic and advanced institutes; or research seminars. Surveys, focus groups, and other activities to understand these professions and their educational and training needs are also eligible. This program does not support requests from individuals for their own training, education, or professional advancement. Award Information: A grant normally is for one to three years and up to $150,000. The Commission expects to make up to 4 grants in this category, for a total of up to $300,000 during the two competitions. Cost Sharing:Cost sharing is required. It is the financial contribution the applicant pledges to the cost of a project. Cost sharing can include both direct and indirect expenses, in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions, and any income earned directly by the project. The NHPRC ordinarily provides no more than 50 percent of the total project costs for Professional Development projects.Before beginning the process, applicants should review full grant announcement (linked below) and the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section. Note: Optional draft applications should be emailed to Lucy Barber at lucy.barber@nara.gov. Grants.gov should only be used to submit the final application. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=6rTxK5fZt0yqBh6rp9g2841SJf4gxGSjl2r69N0lvhkS6b2tDJ8W!1215949849?oppId=47989&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Rehabilitation Training--Rehabilitation Continuing Education Programs (RCEP)--Institute on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI) CFDA 84.264C  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The Rehabilitation Continuing Education Programs-- (1) Train newly employed State agency staff at the administrative, supervisory, professional, paraprofessional, or clerical levels in order to develop needed skills for effective agency performance; (2) Provide training opportunities for experienced State agency personnel at all levels of State agency practice to upgrade their skills and to develop mastery of new program developments dealing with significant issues, priorities, and legislative thrusts of the State and Federal vocational rehabilitation (VR) program; and (3) Develop and conduct training programs for staff of-- (a) Private rehabilitation agencies and facilities that cooperate with State VR units in providing VR and other rehabilitation services; (b) Centers for independent living; and (c) Client assistance programs. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.264C. Applications for grants under the Rehabilitation Continuing Education Programs competition--CFDA Number 84.264C must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants Web site at: http:// e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=6rTxK5fZt0yqBh6rp9g2841SJf4gxGSjl2r69N0lvhkS6b2tDJ8W!1215949849?oppId=47969&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Novel Non-Precious Metal Hydrogen Separation and Production R D  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Novel Non-Precious Metal Hydrogen Separation and Production R D  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47701&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative Supporting Consortium   ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH FEDCONNECT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD. The following paragraphs are for informational purposes ONLY. ALL questions must be submitted through FedConnect. Application preparation instructions, additional programmatic background information, merit review criterion, etc. are included in the Body of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) which can be located in the upper right hand corner of the FedConnect Home Page for this specific FOA (DE-FOA-0000105). YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE BODY OF THE FOA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD. 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 establishment of a Supporting Consortium (SC) comprising broad representation of the commercial building design, equipment, operation, finance, and other groups as detailed later. DOE estimates that approximately $1 million shall be available for one award under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The project is to be 20 percent cost shared between industry and the Federal Government and may be proposed with performance periods between 3 to 5 years. Awards with durations more than approximately 12 months shall include continuation decision points and may be partially funded in future fiscal years, dependent upon availability of funds. This FOA is intended to establish a Supporitng Consortium with the main focus of participation by vendors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for commercial building technologies and applications as noted in EISA Section 422. Additionally, the SC should have representation from other professions (e.g., design, operation, finance) common to the Partnership Consortia as identified in EISA Section 421. The overarching goal of the SC is to collect information on current and next generation technologies for individual components and systems to provide a knowledge base of information to industry in supporting DOE¿s goal of establishing net-zero energy performance for all U.S. commercial buildings by 2050. Next generation technology is defined in terms of both performance and cost as individual company business cases must be proven before a technology will be implemented.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47706&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act: Energy Efficient Information and Communication Technology  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunit ies.aspx. Under Search Criteria, select Reference Number, and in the next field enter the FOA number (you may also search by other criteria). It is the responsibility of the applicant, prior to the Application due date and time, to verify successful transmission. The energy used by our nation¿s vital telecommunications and data centers is growing at an alarming rate. As information technology and communications services continue to slowly converge, the data center and telecommunications industries face increasingly similar challenges to control the power usage of their microprocessors or servers and supporting power and cooling systems. The electricity consumed in data centers and telecom systems is already three percent of the U.S. total and growing rapidly. In the face of growing global energy demand, uncertain energy supplies, and volatile energy prices, innovative solutions are needed to radically advance the energy efficiency of these systems, which represent the engine of the American economy today. Enhanced energy efficiency in the central offices and data centers supporting our information, communications technology (ICT) systems will enhance U.S. energy and economic security. This Funding Opportunity Announcement seeks to develop new technologies to dramatically improve energy efficiency in ICT with an the emphasis on new technologies that can be commercialized within the next three to five years, and to demonstrate through field testing highly energy efficient, emerging technologies that are ready for or are in the initial stage of commercial introduction. Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system capabilities with Grants.gov for their submissions may continue to use their systems, and their applications will be accepted in Grants.gov to be considered for award. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company¿s DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you don¿t know your company¿s DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do . 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your company¿s CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a person who knows your company¿s CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and click Search CCR. Once you¿ve found your company, locate the Electronic Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect, don¿t worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect will let you know. Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR, the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions pertaining to the submission of applications through FedConnect should be directed by e-mail to support@FedConnect.net or by phone to FedConnect Support at 1-800-899-6665.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ National Environmental Medicine Education and Consultation Project  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, “National Environmental Medicine Education and Consultation Project (NEMECP).” Approximately $150,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund one award. The purpose of this announcement is to provide nationally recognized experts to build competencies in environmental and toxicological medicine through delivery of professional education and clinical consultation to primary care practitioners and other environmental public health professionals, state and local departments of health, tribal governments, federal officials, emergency response personnel, and those individuals, families, and populations impacted by exposure to hazardous substance and other environmental health disease threats. For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm. The estimated funding date is August 31, 2009. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47748&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act (ARRA) - Industrial EnergyEfficiency   ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Title: Recovery Act: Deployment of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems, District Energy Systems, Waste Energy Recovery Systems, and Efficient Industrial Equipment In support of the ARRA, the Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is seeking deployment projects for district energy systems, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and waste energy recovery applications, and energy-efficient industrial equipment and processes. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) offers several distinct advantages over many other electricity and thermal energy generating technologies with regard to performance, availability, and cost. CHP, or cogeneration, is the concurrent production of electricity or mechanical power and useful thermal energy (heating and/or cooling) from a single source of energy. CHP is a suite of technologies that generate electricity or power at the point of use and recover the thermal energy that would normally be lost in the power generation process. This allows for much greater improvement in overall fuel efficiency, resulting in lower operating costs and CO2 emissions. CHP positively impacts the health of local economies while also supporting national policies in a number of ways. District energy systems produce steam, hot water or chilled water at a central plant and then pipe the energy out to buildings in the district for space heating, domestic hot water heating and air conditioning. The scale of district energy systems enables higher efficiencies to be obtained through the centralized system. District energy systems are often operated with CHP technologies, providing efficiencies of 80% or higher. The capital cost of new equipment is often a roadblock for utilization of more efficient equipment and processes. Although the newer technologies would provide lower energy requirements and operating costs, the payback period for some technologies does not meet internal business goals. This FOA will enable deployment of industrial technologies that provide 25% or greater improvement in energy efficiency over the currently-utilized equipment. The objective of the FOA is to solicit applications for cost-shared projects that will deploy sustainable energy infrastructure projects and energy efficient industrial technologies. Specifically, this FOA seeks projects to deploy efficient technologies in the following four areas of interest: 1)Combined Heat and Power; 2) District Energy Systems; 3) Industrial Waste Energy Recovery; 4) Efficient Industrial Equipment The result will be deployment of technologies that will increase our national energy security, provide construction and manufacturing jobs, and build markets for skilled green construction.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47763&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act Limited Competition: Protection of Human Health by Immunology and Vaccines (U01, U19) ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds provided to the NIH under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA), Public Law 111-5, invites new applications from single domestic institutions, or consortia of institutions, to participate in creating a network of human immunology profiling research groups. Applications are sought that propose to study human immune responses (1) following infection, (2) prior to and following vaccination against an infectious disease, or (3) prior to and following treatment with an immune adjuvant that targets a known innate immune receptor(s). The purpose of this FOA is to capitalize on recent advances in immune profiling to measure the diversity of human immune responses under a variety of conditions, using bioinformatic, multiplex, and/or systems biology approaches to study samples from well-characterized human cohorts and to measure aspects of the human transcriptome and/or proteome. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the U01 and U19 cooperative agreement grant mechanisms. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIAID intends to commit approximately $20 million in total costs (direct plus indirect costs) in fiscal year 2010, which includes support for an Infrastructure and Opportunites Fund of up to $2 million total costs in year one and up to $5 million total costs in years two through five. The Infrastructure and Opportunites Fund will support consortium infrastructure, collaborative projects, pilot projects, and new research opportunities that arise post-award. Recovery Act funds will be used to support this FOA in fiscal year 2010 only; the NIAID will provide funds for four future years (FY 2011-2014). The NIAID anticipates that 6-10 awards will be made for fiscal year 2010, pending the number and quality of applications and the availability of funds. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47734&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act (ARRA) - Seismic Upgrades  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[USGS will support the replacement of outdated equipment used to monitor and report on earthquake activity in the U.S. and will improve the data centers and processing capabilities that generate earthquake information products and manage seismic data. These upgrades will further the development of the Advanced National Seismic System. Systems to be upgraded will include existing urban, regional and national seismic networks. Support for objectives to be completed by the resulting assistance awards will utilize funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The USGS will follow a two-track approach for submission of proposals for Program Announcement 09HQPA0021 under ARRA. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to a U.S. Geological Survey e-mail address and one hard copy of the entire proposal must be submitted to the U.S. Geological Survey, Office of Acquisition and Grants; details for both required tracks for submittal will be provided in the Program (Full) Announcement. Both the electronic copy and the paper copy must be received by the date and time set forth for receipt of proposals in the program announcement. Failure to submit either part by the date and time specified will eliminate the application from consideration. (For example, if the electronic copy is received by the established date and time but the paper copy is not, the application will not be considered - vice versa.) In addition, the electronic copy must be submitted to the only e-mail address identified in the Program (Full) Announcement. Electronic submittal to or through any other location or means will not be acceptable. The closing date set forth in this synopsis is an estimated date. The actual closing date and time will be specified in the Program Announcement. ARRA-SE0005A ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47735&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act Limited Competition: Biomedical Research, Development, and Growth to Spur the Acceleration of New Technologies (BRDG-SPAN) Pilot Program (RC3) ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds provided to the NIH under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA), Public Law 111-5, solicits grant applications for a new initiative called Biomedical Research, Development, and Growth to Spur the Acceleration of New Technologies (BRDG-SPAN) Pilot Program (RC3). The purpose of this pilot program is to address the funding gap between promising research and development (R and D) and transitioning to the market -- often called the Valley of Death -- by contributing to the critical funding needed by applicants to pursue the next appropriate milestone(s) toward ultimate commercialization; i.e., to carry out later stage research activities necessary to that end. This program aims to accelerate the transition of research innovations and technologies toward the development of products or services that will improve human health, help advance the mission of NIH and its Institutes and Centers (ICs), and create significant value and economic stimulus. This program also aims to foster partnerships among a variety of research and development (R and D) collaborators working toward these aims. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the RC3 grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Contingent upon the submission of a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications, NIH intends to commit at least $35 million in response to this FOA. We anticipate that at least 10 awards will be made in fiscal year 2010, pending the number and quality of applications and availability of funds. As a pilot, an evaluation will be necessary before any reissuance of this FOA; any reissuance is also predicated on funds availability. Applications received under this FOA may be given funding priority if the project is deemed to have high commercial potential to be developed into a product or service as indicated by the underserved need being addressed, the lack of alternative resources in the market and/or the applicants ability to secure funding or in-kind support from an independent third-party investor and/or strategic partner. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act Limited Competition: Small Business Catalyst Awards for Accelerating Innovative Research (R43) ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Purpose. This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds provided to the NIH under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA), Public Law 111-5, invites grant applications from small business concerns that propose to accelerate innovation through high risk, high reward research and development (R and D) that has commercial potential and is relevant to the mission of the NIH. The Small Business Catalyst Award is further expected to support entrepreneurs of exceptional creativity, drawn from scientific and technological environments beyond NIH, who propose pioneering and possibly transformative approaches to addressing major biomedical or behavioral challenges with the potential for downstream commercial development. The Small Business Catalyst Award for Accelerating Innovative Research funding opportunity seeks to encourage fresh research perspectives and approaches to serve the mission of NIH. In particular, applications from small business concerns without a history of NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) support may receive funding priority. Solicited are applications for support for projects that have the potential to generate high impact results (e.g., products, processes or services) and/or innovative research applications, research tools, techniques, devices, inventions, or methodologies. The outcomes of the research supported should have potential to lead to products that will improve public health and create significant value and economic stimulus. This FOA solicits early-stage ideas that promise to lead to major leaps forward in capabilities important to serving the mission of NIH rather than incremental improvements of existing technologies. In accord with the funding priority of this initiative to attract applicants without a history of SBIR/STTR support from NIH, the focus of the projects solicited by this FOA is on early stage technology development.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ National Education Initiative on Human Health and the Environment  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, “National Education Initiative on Human Health and the Environment (NEIHHE).” Approximately $150,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund one award. The purpose of this announcement is to provide a national source of public health professionals in the health communication, health education, and health promotion disciplines to provide environmental health education to lay community and health professional audiences through their member and partner networks. For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm. The estimated funding date is August 31, 2009. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47741&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act: Site Characterization of Promising Geologic Formations for CO2 Storage  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Projects under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111-5, (Recovery Act or Act). The Recovery Act¿s purposes are to stimulate the economy and to create and retain jobs. The Act gives preference to activities that can be started and completed expeditiously. Accordingly, special consideration will be given to projects that promote and enhance the objectives of the Act, especially job creation, preservation and economic recovery, in an expeditious manner. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH FEDCONNECT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD. The following paragraphs are for informational purposes ONLY. ALL questions must be submitted through FedConnect. Application preparation instructions, additional programmatic background information, merit review criterion, etc. are included in the Body of the FOA which can be located in the upper right hand corner of the FedConnect Home Page for this specific FOA (DE-FOA-0000033). YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE BODY OF THE FOA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD. The purpose of this FOA is to focus on regional site characterization of a minimum of 10 distinct ¿high-potential¿ (described in the next paragraph) geologic formations. Geologic storage formations can be saline formations, depleting/depleted oil fields, or coals seams. Each application submitted in response to this FOA should focus on a minimum of one specific site, formation, or area not previously characterized with public data, unless a strong case can be made for further characterization for deficiencies in the available data sets. It is anticipated that a minimum of 10 awards will be made, for a total site characterization of a minimum of 10 distinct ¿high-potential¿ geologic formations. It is expected that these characterization projects will increase our understanding of the potential for these formations to safely and permanently store CO2. To be a distinct ¿high-potential¿ geologic formation, the target formation should be representative of the regional geology that could be used to store CO2 emissions from sources where CO2 could be captured and economically transported. The site should have the potential to store at least 30 million tons of CO2 and should be able to accept CO2 from a large commercial source over the lifetime of the source. The formation should represent a significant storage opportunity in the region with appropriate structure and geology (seals) to protect against adverse impacts on the overlying formation or risks to Underground Sources of Drinking Water (USDW) and the surface. The Applicant must demonstrate to DOE that the formation is a significant CO2 storage site (sink) in the region that could be developed commercially in the future. The Applicant will be required to provide a description of the sink, seals, and the expected capacity. If stacked reservoirs (where multiple oil reservoirs, brine-filled formations, and/or coal seams are available for storage) are planned to be characterized for the project, the regional potential estimates should include a discussion of the extent and representativeness of the stacked geology. The objectives of this FOA are to develop comprehensive data sets of formation characteristics (porosity, permeability, injectivity, mineralogy, saturations (if applicable), reservoir architecture, cap rock integrity, etc.); to determine usefulness of potential geologic storage sites; to augment existing data sets and refine best practices for approving storage site selection; and to characterize a minimum of 10 distinct ¿high-potential¿ geologic formations or reservoirs. Geologic formations to be evaluated may include saline formations, depleting/depleted oil fields (but not specifically or primarily for the purpose of Enhanced Oil Recovery), or coal seams. The formation selected for characterization should represent a significant storage opportunity in the region with adequate seals to protect against adverse impacts on the overlying formation or risks to Underground Sources of Drinking Water (USDW) and the surface. The projects will also support the President¿s Energy Goals: develop and deploy near zero emission coal technologies; make the U.S. a leader on climate change; transfer Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) technology globally; reduce our greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050; and increase CCS technology funding.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47722&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - Geothermal Technologies Program: Ground Source Heat Pumps  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunit ies.aspx. Under Search Criteria, select Reference Number, and in the next field enter the FOA number (you may also search by other criteria). It is the responsibility of the applicant, prior to the Application due date and time, to verify successful transmission. A total of $50,000,000 is expected to be available for new awards under this announcement. Please see the entire FOA for detailed funding information. With this announcement, The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) will address Section 931(a)(2)(C) of the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005, which includes authorization to promote the deployment of ground source heat pumps, also known as geothermal heat pumps (GHPs). Funding will be made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Through this FOA, DOE seeks to increase the deployment of ground source heat pumps through new commercialization strategies that incorporate: 1) innovative commercial-scale or residential community technology demonstration projects; 2) data gathering and analysis related to system costs, performance, and installation techniques; and 3) a national GHP certification standard. DOE¿s objective is to promote ground source heat pumps via the following three Topic Areas: 1. Technology Demonstration Projects: Mid- or large-scale (i.e. provide 50-100 tons of heating and/or cooling) cost-shared technology demonstration projects that incorporate innovative business and financing strategies and/or technical approaches designed to overcome commercialization barriers that currently exist for GHPs. 2. Data Gathering and Analysis: Data gathering and analysis research papers related to system costs, performance, and installation techniques, which will provide insights into the lowest life-cycle cost applications for GHPs and assist consumers in determining project feasibility. 3. National Certification Standard: A national certification standard for the GHP industry designed to increase consumer confidence in the technology, reduce the potential for improperly installed systems, and assure product quality and performance. See the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for a detailed description of these Topic Areas. The Program seeks to maintain an aggressive schedule for project completion as well as the creation and maintenance of jobs. Applications with more aggressive schedules for completion, greater number of jobs created, cost share above the minimum level required, and cooperation between industry, accredited educational institutions, and/or Indian Tribes/ Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations or Groups may be given greater consideration. A single Principal Investigator or organization may submit separate applications to multiple Topic Areas, or separate applications to a single Topic Area. However, a single Principal Investigator or organization may not submit a single application that addresses multiple Topic Areas. Each application will be evaluated according to its respective merit review criteria. Therefore, applicants are required to clearly declare which Topic Area they are applying for within each application. Applications that address more than one Topic Area will not pass the Initial Review. Also, DOE reserves the right to make one award, multiple awards, or no awards in any given Topic Area. For all Topic Areas, the Applicant must state, in writing with concurrence from an authorized representative from the organization, that non-proprietary data collected during the project period will be made available to the public through the National Geothermal Data System (please reference http://www1.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/ for more information). DOE must also be provided with reasonable access to the project site. Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system capabilities with Grants.gov for their submissions may continue to use their systems, and their applications will be accepted in Grants.gov to be considered for award. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company¿s DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you don¿t know your company¿s DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do . 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your company¿s CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a person who knows your company¿s CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and click Search CCR. Once you¿ve found your company, locate the Electronic Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect, don¿t worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect will let you know. Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR, the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunit ies.aspx. Under Search Criteria, select Reference Number, and in the next field enter the FOA number (you may also search by other criteria). It is the responsibility of the applicant, prior to the Application due date and time, to verify successful transmission. A total of $50,000,000 is expected to be available for new awards under this announcement. Please see the entire FOA for detailed funding information. With this announcement, The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) will address Section 931(a)(2)(C) of the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005, which includes authorization to promote the deployment of ground source heat pumps, also known as geothermal heat pumps (GHPs). Funding will be made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Through this FOA, DOE seeks to increase the deployment of ground source heat pumps through new commercialization strategies that incorporate: 1) innovative commercial-scale or residential community technology demonstration projects; 2) data gathering and analysis related to system costs, performance, and installation techniques; and 3) a national GHP certification standard. DOE¿s objective is to promote ground source heat pumps via the following three Topic Areas: 1. Technology Demonstration Projects: Mid- or large-scale (i.e. provide 50-100 tons of heating and/or cooling) cost-shared technology demonstration projects that incorporate innovative business and financing strategies and/or technical approaches designed to overcome commercialization barriers that currently exist for GHPs. 2. Data Gathering and Analysis: Data gathering and analysis research papers related to system costs, performance, and installation techniques, which will provide insights into the lowest life-cycle cost applications for GHPs and assist consumers in determining project feasibility. 3. National Certification Standard: A national certification standard for the GHP industry designed to increase consumer confidence in the technology, reduce the potential for improperly installed systems, and assure product quality and performance. See the full Funding Opportunity Announcement for a detailed description of these Topic Areas. The Program seeks to maintain an aggressive schedule for project completion as well as the creation and maintenance of jobs. Applications with more aggressive schedules for completion, greater number of jobs created, cost share above the minimum level required, and cooperation between industry, accredited educational institutions, and/or Indian Tribes/ Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations or Groups may be given greater consideration. A single Principal Investigator or organization may submit separate applications to multiple Topic Areas, or separate applications to a single Topic Area. However, a single Principal Investigator or organization may not submit a single application that addresses multiple Topic Areas. Each application will be evaluated according to its respective merit review criteria. Therefore, applicants are required to clearly declare which Topic Area they are applying for within each application. Applications that address more than one Topic Area will not pass the Initial Review. Also, DOE reserves the right to make one award, multiple awards, or no awards in any given Topic Area. For all Topic Areas, the Applicant must state, in writing with concurrence from an authorized representative from the organization, that non-proprietary data collected during the project period will be made available to the public through the National Geothermal Data System (please reference http://www1.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/ for more information). DOE must also be provided with reasonable access to the project site. Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system capabilities with Grants.gov for their submissions may continue to use their systems, and their applications will be accepted in Grants.gov to be considered for award. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company¿s DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you don¿t know your company¿s DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do . 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your company¿s CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a person who knows your company¿s CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and click Search CCR. Once you¿ve found your company, locate the Electronic Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect, don¿t worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect will let you know. Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR, the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Instructions for completing the Grant Application Package are contained in the full text of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) which can be obtained at: https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunit ies.aspx by clicking on the ¿Advanced Options¿ link, and in ¿Issuing Office¿ field, entering ¿Golden Field Office¿, then clicking on ¿Search¿. Once the screen comes up, locate the appropriate Announcement. In order to be considered for award, you MUST follow the instructions contained in the Announcement. Questions pertaining to the submission of applications through FedConnect should be directed by e-mail to support@FedConnect.net or by phone to FedConnect Support at 1-800-899-6665.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act: Regional Sequestration TechnologyTraining  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Projects under this FOA will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111-5, (Recovery Act or Act). The Recovery Act¿s purposes are to stimulate the economy and to create and retain jobs. The Act gives preference to activities that can be started and completed expeditiously. Accordingly, special consideration will be given to projects that promote and enhance the objectives of the Act, especially job creation, preservation and economic recovery, in an expeditious manner. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies offer great potential for reducing CO2 emissions and mitigating global climate change. Deploying these technologies will require a significantly expanded workforce trained in the various specialties that are currently under-represented in the United States. Education and training activities undertaken will develop a future generation of geologists and other scientists, and engineers that will provide the human capital and skills required for implementing and deploying CCS technologies. Grant applications are sought from companies, trade groups, and other organizations that can develop regional sequestration technology training to facilitate transfer of knowledge and technologies required for site development, operations, and monitoring of commercial CCS projects. This training will focus on the applied engineering and science of CCS for site developers, geologists, engineers, and technicians. In addition, these training activities will provide a technology transfer platform for CO2 sequestration related technology information and insights on a basin scale level to the sequestration industry in a concise, meaningful format that stimulates timely, informed technology decisions. This regional CO2 sequestration technology training will advance the United States in its position as the leader in technology for addressing climate change and for developing near-zero emission technologies to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from power plants. Development of this training will make a vital contribution to the scientific, technical, and institutional knowledge necessary to establish frameworks for the development of commercial CCS projects. This training will produce the workforce necessary for the CCS industry with skills and competencies in geology, geophysics, geomechanics, geochemistry and reservoir engineering disciplines.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47720&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Supplemental for Innovative Projects to Improve Reimbursement in Public Health Department Clinics ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Approximately $5,000,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund 15 awards. The purpose of this FOA is to grantees to develop the capacity for billing health insurance plans for services provided to health plan members by state and local health department clinics.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Supplemental Funding for Innovative Projects to Develop "Best Practices" for Monitoring School Vaccination Coverage and Exemption Rates  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Approximately $600,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund 3 awards. The purpose of this FOA is to develop “best practices” for monitoring school (kindergarten) vaccination coverage, entry requirements, and exemption rates, using innovative approaches. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47717&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Supplemental Funding for Reaching More Children and Adults  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Approximately $78,000,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund 64 awards. The purpose of this FOA is to increase the number of children and adults vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47718&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Supplemental Funding for Improving Data Quality and Enhancing Assessment at Immunization Information Systems (IIS) Sentinel Sites  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Approximately $600,000 will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund 8 awards. The purpose of this FOA is to enhance the data quality, functionality, and scope of the IIS in the surveillance area and further enhance the analytic capacity of the IIS in support of the immunization program for evaluation and epidemiologic activities.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47716&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Medicaid Infrastructure Grant ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[CMS is soliciting proposals from States to develop Medicaid infrastructure to support the competitive employment of people with disabilities by facilitating targeted improvements to the State’s Medicaid program and/or developing a comprehensive employment infrastructure that coordinates disparate State service delivery systems. Section 203 of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 directed the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish a grant program supporting State efforts to better serve people with disabilities who are employed. CMS is the designated DHHS agency with administrative responsibility for this grant program. The grant program was authorized for 11 years, and $150 million in funding was appropriated for the first 5 years of the program. For each of FY 2006 through 2011, the amount appropriated for the preceding FY increased by the percentage increase (if any) in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the preceding fiscal year. The minimum grant award to an eligible State is $500,000 per fiscal year, subject to the sufficiency of the annual appropriation limit to cover all applicants. States are eligible to request funding in a consecutive fiscal year. While CMS anticipates that the proposals submitted by the States will vary, there is the overall expectation that States participating in this grant program will use the funds to remove the barriers to employment of persons with disabilities by creating systemic change throughout the Medicaid program as well as by bridging Medicaid and other programs to further remove barriers. Applicants should propose infrastructure development which will offer sustainable and significant improvement in the ability of the system to provide adequate health coverage for people with disabilities, who are competitively employed, provide needed personal assistance and other supports, and/or remove other significant employment barriers. The outcome of these efforts is to increase the number of people with disabilities in competitive employment. Summaries of current grantee activities can be found on the CMS website for the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/twwiia/ . ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47777&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[  Recovery Act - National Fish Habitat Action Plan ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the availability of funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for habitat restoration through the National Fish Habitat Action Plan Program. The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act authorizes the Secretary of Interior to provide technical and financial assistance through the National Fish Habitat Action Plan Program to partners interested in restoring, enhancing, and managing fish and wildlife habitats. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 additional funding is available for habitat restoration through the National Fish Habitat Action Plan. These Recovery Act funds are available for habitat restoration projects that address high priority aquatic habitats. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, inter-jurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern). It is a goal of the program to secure at least 50 percent of project costs from non-Service sources, but this goal applies regionally as a whole, and does not have to be achieved on a project-by-project basis. If you are interested in requesting assistance for a potential project under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan you must contact your Regional Coordinator for information about funding and technical assistance availability. A listing of Regional National Fish Habitat Action Plan Coordinators is available at http://www.fws.gov/fisheries/fwco/nfhap/ ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47768&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - Fish Passage  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the availability of funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for habitat restoration through the National Fish Passage Program. The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act authorizes the Secretary of Interior to provide technical and financial assistance through the National Fish Passage Program to partners interested in restoring, enhancing, and managing fish and wildlife habitats. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 additional funding is available for habitat restoration through the National Fish passage Program These Recovery Act funds are available for habitat restoration projects that address high priority aquatic habitats. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, inter-jurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern). It is a goal of the program to secure at least 50 percent of project costs from non-Service sources, but this goal applies regionally as a whole, and does not have to be achieved on a project-by-project basis. If you are interested in requesting assistance for a potential project under the National Fish Passage Program you must contact your Regional Coordinator for information about funding and technical assistance availability. A listing of Regional Fish Passage Coordinators is available at http://www.fws.gov/fisheries/fwco/fishpassage/contacts.html ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47761&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ National Organizations that Serve Minority Communities Initiative to Share Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Eliminate Health Disparities with Local Affiliates & Chapters (MNOs REACH-US)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2009 funds to support national minority organizations to 1) disseminate evidence-based strategies, tools and best practices to their local affiliates and chapters; and 2) to provide capacity-building technical assistance to local affiliates and chapters to address the growing health disparities among their constituents. The MNOs will work with affiliates or chapters to address specific health disparity areas by supporting the implementation of proven or promising interventions in specific populations. Each MNO will build capacity in communities by working with local affiliates and chapters to share the knowledge, skills, and organizational structure needed for effective leadership and implementation of a health disparities program at the local level. The MNOS will be expected to work with currently funded REACH CEEDs to identify strategies that work locally and highly encouraged to collaborate with the REACH Coalition to disseminate effective interventions.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Cognitive Neuroscience  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Cognitive Neuroscience Program seeks highly innovative and interdisciplinary proposals aimed at advancing a rigorous understanding of how the human brain supports thought, perception, affect, action, social processes, and other aspects of cognition and behavior, including how such processes develop and change in the brain and through time. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose: The RTP will make grants available for technology development, applied research, and/or training, with a focus on rural communities, to aid in the development of a workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy. Please refer to Part VIII (E) of this RFA for definitions relevant to this program. Priorities: The RTP shall give preference to eligible entities working in partnership within rural communities: • to improve information-sharing capacity; • to maximize the ability to meet the requirements of this RFA; • to address Evaluation Criteria found in Part V. B. of this RFA; and • to address the following two RTP Program Goals: 1. To increase the number of students encouraged to pursue and complete a 2-year postsecondary degree, or a certificate of completion, within an occupational focus of this grant program; and 2. To assist rural communities by helping students achieve their career goals to develop a viable workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Grants for Coalitions To Prevent and Reduce Alcohol Abuse at Institutions of Higher Education CFDA 84.184Z  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of the program is to provide funds to prevent and reduce the rate of under-age alcohol consumption, including binge drinking, among students at institutions of higher education (IHEs), on campuses and in surrounding communities. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.184Z. Applications for grants under the Grants for Coalitions To Prevent and Reduce Alcohol Abuse at Institutions of Higher Education Competition, 84.184Z, must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants Web site at: http://e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47826&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Partnerships to Address Immunization Training and Information Needs of Health Department Staff, Coalitions, Nurses, and Medical Residents  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Funds are available from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Financial Assistance to Create New Immunization Partnerships to Address Unmet Needs. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47832&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Grants for Coalitions To Prevent and Reduce Alcohol Abuse at Institutions of Higher Education CFDA 84.184Z  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of the program is to provide funds to prevent and reduce the rate of under-age alcohol consumption, including binge drinking, among students at institutions of higher education (IHEs), on campuses and in surrounding communities. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.184Z. Applications for grants under the Grants for Coalitions To Prevent and Reduce Alcohol Abuse at Institutions of Higher Education Competition, 84.184Z, must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants Web site at: http://e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47826&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Partnerships to Address Immunization Training and Information Needs of Health Department Staff, Coalitions, Nurses, and Medical Residents  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Funds are available from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Financial Assistance to Create New Immunization Partnerships to Address Unmet Needs. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=vJ44Kt3hzRC2qcF90cTw3R3LQLtvJB7wwL3CpHN1YshV8TqvB1sV!-1618952969?oppId=47832&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOJ - NIJ FY 09 Fundamental Research to Improve Understanding of the Accuracy, Reliability, and Measurement Validity of Forensic Science Disciplines  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a component of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ solicits applications to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and practice. NIJ seeks qualified applicants to conduct research to improve the understanding of the accuracy, reliability, and measurement validity in the forensic science disciplines. In this solicitation, the term “validity” refers to the extent of the truth of an inference based upon scientific measurement. In other words, what is the extent to which relevant scientific evidence supports an inference as being true or correct?1 This solicitation does not address subjective, qualitative, or legal analyses of validity. In February of 2009, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) released its NIJ-funded report, Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward.2 Among other recommendations, NAS outlined the need to improve the scientific foundations of the forensic disciplines, particularly those that are dependent on qualitative analyses and expert interpretation of observed patterns. In recent years, NIJ and other agencies have funded scientific studies in every major forensic discipline, including research to improve the scientific foundations of specific analytical techniques (see http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/awards/welcome.htm). Some of these research projects have examined accuracy and reliability associated with qualitative disciplines, such as toolmark analysis (e.g., see “Statistical Validation of the Individuality of Guns Using 3D Images of Bullets,” NCJ 213674, Benjamin Bachrach, March 2006), document examination (e.g., see “On the Discriminability of the Handwriting of Twins,” NCJ 222357, Sargur Srihari Ph.D.; Chen Huang M.S.; Harish Srinivasan M.S., Journal of Forensic Sciences, 53, 2, March 2008, 430–446), and latent print examination (e.g., see “Computation of Likelihood Ratios in Fingerprint Identification for Configurations of Three Minutiae,” NCJ 216796, Cedric Neumann M.Sc.; Christophe Champod Ph.D.; Roberto 1 See Shadish, W. R., Cook, T. D., and Campbell, D. T., Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Generalized Causal Inference, New York: Houghton-Mifflin, 2002. See also Kerlinger, F. N. and Lee, H. B., Foundations of Behavioral Research (Fourth Edition), New York: Wadsworth, Thomson Learning, 2000. 2 As with other NIJ-funded research, and as indicated in the NAS report, the opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the NAS report are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of NIJ or the Department of Justice. Puch-Solis Ph.D.; Nicole Egli M.Sc.; Alexandre Anthonioz M.Sc.; Didier Meuwly Ph.D.; Andie Bromage-Griffiths Bs.C., Journal of Forensic Sciences, 51, 6, November 2006, 1255–1266). With respect to impression evidence, NIJ has funded a wide variety of research programs, including studies to examine the permanence of fingerprints, the quantitation of latent print matching, and faster, more accurate capture of ten-print data. In addition, NIJ has funded research to improve the use of forensic and other techniques in the criminal justice system. These studies include an empirical examination of the use of DNA evidence in solving high-volume crimes (see http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/forensics/dna/property-crime/welcome.htm). Similar efforts include a study of the accuracy of voice-stress analysis for deception detection (see http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/journals/259/voice-stress-analysis.htm). In addition, many researchers have performed relevant studies to address the scientific foundations of forensic disciplines. With this solicitation, NIJ intends to extend this prior work to examine the methods used by forensic scientists so that a more complete understanding of the scientific basis of physical, chemical, biological, digital, or other forensic evidence can be achieved. Studies are also needed to develop quantifiable measures of the reliability and accuracy of forensic analyses. Such studies should examine various processes within forensic methods, from initial acceptance and examination of evidence for probative value and quality to final assessment of forensic results. NIJ encourages applicants to propose new approaches to these problems, including quantitation of methods that are currently qualitative in nature. Researchers may also examine potential systemic errors in forensic practice. Similar to professionals in other fields, forensic scientists may be subject to human observer bias, whether it is related to contextual bias, perceptual errors, or other factors. NIJ encourages applicants to propose studies that examine potential human or systemic errors in forensic practice, including studies that propose to examine the interaction between forensic practitioners and other criminal justice practitioners. To the greatest extent feasible, NIJ seeks a full understanding of quantifiable measures of uncertainty in the conclusions of forensic analyses, regardless of the sources of uncertainty. Studies should also establish limits of reliability and accuracy that forensic methods can achieve due to varying conditions of forensic evidence. With this solicitation, NIJ does not seek proposals that automate or otherwise improve the efficiency of forensic methods, except when improvements to the understanding or practice of forensic methods may result from the fundamental research programs that are the subject of this solicitation. Applicants are encouraged to review prior research work and improve the breadth and methodology of those studies, if necessary, to develop a full understanding of the reliability and accuracy of forensic techniques.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47343&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DHS -  2009 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) support the development of a coordinated program of education in Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) to prepare students for careers in research and development of the technology needed to secure our nation. Moreover, DHS S&T strongly supports the development of a workforce that reflects the population of the United States of America. The DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs solicits applications from eligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) granting graduate degrees to support early career faculty and to establish homeland security–related scientific leadership programs in areas critical to homeland security. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47344&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS -  Community Services Block Grant Training and Technical Assistance Program-Strengthening the Capacity and Ability of CSBG Eligible Entities to Address Legal Issues  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces that competing applications will be accepted for a new cooperative agreement to create an enhanced nationwide training and technical assistance strategy for strengthening and expanding the capacity and ability of CSBG-eligible entities to deal with legal issues, especially those dealing with the financial management and governance of their agencies funded under the CSBG program. This one year cooperative agreement will support a national technical assistance strategy to help CSBG-eligible entities address legal issues in three major focus areas: 1) Organizational Stabilization and Support for CSBG-eligible entities experiencing significant fiscal or organizational challenges; 2) Capacity Development to address changing legal and regulatory issues affecting CSBG-eligible entities in the Community Action Network, and 3) Promotion of Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies related to legal services that help promote innovation, accountability, and responsiveness to specific community needs related to the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient. Resources provided through this cooperative agreement may support direct technical assistance projects for Community Action Agencies as well as creation of an enhanced infrastructure to help OCS prepare to address long-term technical assistance needs of the Community Action Network. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47346&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS -   National Infrastructure Development Initiatives Related to Oral Disease Prevention and Oral Health Promotion ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a program announcement entitled, “National Infrastructure Development Initiatives Related to Oral Disease Prevention and Oral Health Promotion”. Approximately $750,000 will be available to fund one to two awards. The purpose of the program is to develop tools, resources and provide training to state oral health programs funded through cooperative agreement DP08-802 to assist in developing capacity and a sustainable infrastructure. For complete program details, please see the full announcement on Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov. The estimated funding date is August 30, 2009. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47349&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOD -  NEOVISION2  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[DARPA is soliciting research proposals to revolutionize the underlying technologies for unmanned sensor systems. This effort seeks to emulate the mammalian visual pathway by implementing advanced models and algorithmic emulations of the entire visual pathway - from retina to the visual cortex. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47348&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HUD -  Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recipients will use the funds awarded under this notice to stabilize neighborhoods whose viability has been and continues to be damaged by the economic effects of properties that have been foreclosed upon and abandoned. In 2008, Congress appropriated funds for neighborhood stabilization under HERA. In 2009, Congress appropriated additional neighborhood stabilization funds, which are the subject of this notice. When referring to a provision of the second appropriations statute, this notice will refer to the Recovery Act; when referring to the first appropriations statute, HERA; when referring to the grants, recipients, assisted activities, and implementation rules under the Recovery Act, this notice will use the term "NSP2". When referring to the grants, recipients, assisted activities, and implementation rules under HERA, this notice will use the term "NSP" or "NSP1" or "NSP2" is a component of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program (authorized under Public the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. (HCD Act)). NSP2 funds will be awarded through competitions whose eligible applicants include states, units of general local government, nonprofits, and consortia of nonprofits. Any applicant may apply with a for-profit entity as its partner. There will be two competitions. Under the program round in this notice, applicants will compete for up to $1.93 billion of NSP2 funds to carry out neighborhood stabilization programs. Under the technical assistance round in a separate notice, applicants will compete for no more than $50 million of NSP2 funds to provide technical assistance, to include capacity building of local communities receiving NSP1 or any entity receiving NSP2 funding to carry out neighborhood stabilization. Except as described in this notice, NSP2 funds are governed by published NSP requirements in the Program Requirements Appendix (Appendix 1) to this notice. If selected, applicants under NSP2 must be able to meet those program requirements in operating their NSP2 programs. The &#8213;General Section” electronic application submission and receipt requirements published on December 29, 2008, at 73 FR 79555, Section IV.B.2.a and b do not apply, except for paragraph IV.B.2.a and b , 4.b.(1) and (2) regarding obtaining a Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and E, regarding funding restrictions. The logic model portions of the General Section also do not apply. NOTE: You must annually update your registration in the Central Contractor Registration, otherwise HUD cannot verify the DUNS number and the Tax Identification Number (TIN) and thus HUD will be unable to make grant payments. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47326&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Exploratory Centers of Excellence (P20)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. The NIH has received new funds for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2009 and 2010 as part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA). This is one of a number of NIH initiatives supported by that Recovery Act funding. This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD), NIH, invites grant applications from eligible institutions/organizations that propose to establish an Exploratory NCMHD Center of Excellence (COE). NCMHD COE awards provide funding for hiring staff, researchers, community members, and trainees with the goal of augmenting and expanding the capacity and infrastructure of the institution and community to engage in research improving the health of nation and for preparing the next generation of researchers. Activities should be proposed that will benefit from significant 2-year funds without the expectation of continued NIH funding beyond two years. The activities supported by these NCMHD COE grants should have high short-term impact, and a high likelihood of enabling growth and investment in biomedical research and development, public health, and health care delivery. Applications are invited from institutions seeking support to 1) establish novel partnerships for community engagement/outreach efforts to eliminate health disparities, 2) establish new or enhance current research training infrastructure and capacity, including pipeline training programs, to prepare future biomedical, biobehavioral, and clinical researchers from minority, rural or low social and low economic status populations, and 3) to hire newly-recruited faculty to develop a research project within the context of the NCMHD Centers of Excellence program. To be eligible for the COE in this FOA, applicant institutions are expected to have existing federal research support and/or research infrastructure as reflected in a level of NIH institutional funding of less than $80 million for the year 2008.Mandatory Cores: Each NCMHD Exploratory COE (P20) must contain two cores: a mandatory Administrative Core, and one additional core selected from the following: Community Engagement/Outreach Core or Research Training/Education Core or a Research Core. If a Research Core is proposed, a single research project must be proposed. NCMHD will only support a single research project. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47337&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Dissertation Research Award to Increase Diversity (R36)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds provided to the NIH under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA), Public Law 111-5, invites applications to support qualified pre-doctoral students to pursue research careers in any area relevant to the research mission of the NCMHD (i.e., minority health and health disparities research) and simultaneously increase the diversity of this workforce. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Dissertation Research (R36) grant mechanism Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. NCMHD intends to commit $ 500,000 under this FOA. We anticipate that 3-5 awards will be made for fiscal year 20 09, pending the number and quality of applications and availability of funds. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47336&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Community Participation in Health Disparities Intervention Research Planning Phase (R24)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The NIH has received new funds for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2009 and 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA), Public Law 111-5. This is one of a number of NIH initiatives supported by that Recovery Act funding. The NIH National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) has designated up to $7 million for Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) planning grants to support community participation in health disparities intervention research. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47335&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[NASA -  RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE LIFE SCIENCES: FUNDAMENTAL SPACE BIOLOGY - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Research Announcement (NRA) that solicits hypothesis-driven Fundamental Space Biology (FSB) research proposals that will answer fundamental questions about how physiological systems respond to gravity, or to changes in gravity, using animal (excluding single cell organisms and cell culture) model specimens. This solicitation (NRA NNH09ZTT003N), entitled, " Research Opportunities In Space Life Sciences: Fundamental Space Biology – Animal Physiology," will be available on or about May 26, 2009, by opening the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and then linking through the menu listings "Solicitations" to "Open Solicitations." Proposals are solicited by the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) Advanced Capabilities Division for investigations that address systemic and targeted molecular physiological effects of acute and/or chronic exposure to gravitational changes. Research into the effects across various gravity vector loads is also solicited. Examples of gravity dependent physiological variables include, but not limited to, cell development, stress, muscle, bone and immune pathways. This call is for ground-based research that may eventually lead to research on the International Space Station (ISS). Notices of Intent are due on June 26, 2009, and proposals are due on August 26, 2009. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Proposals must be submitted electronically. Proposers should submit proposals via NASA’s proposal data system, NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) (http://nspires.nasaprs.com ). Until further notice, proposers will be unable to submit proposals intended for NASA through Grants.gov. Participation is open to all categories of organizations, including educational institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other Government agencies. Electronic proposals may be submitted via the NASA Proposal data system NSPIRES. Every organization that intends to submit a proposal in response to this NRA must be registered with NSPIRES, and such registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the electronic proposal. Instructions on how to register in NSPIRES is described in the NRA. Each electronic proposal system places requirements on the registration of principal investigators and other participants (e.g. co-investigators). Potential proposers and proposing organizations are urged to access the system(s) well in advance of the proposal due date(s) of interest to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested information. Questions in regards to responding to this NRA may be addressed to the contacts referenced in the full solicitation document. This is a broad agency announcement as specified in FAR 6.102 (d)(2). Notwithstanding the posting of this opportunity at FedBizOpps.gov, nspires.nasaprs.com, or Grants.gov, NASA reserves the right to determine the appropriate award instrument for each proposal selected pursuant to this announcement. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47290&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[EPA -  Exploring Linkages Between Health Outcomes and Environmental Hazards, Exposures, and Interventions for Public Health Tracking and Risk Management  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Geospatial information may be involved. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications to develop new or improved environmental public health indicators (EPHIs) to build linkages between environmental hazards, human exposures, and public health outcomes. The aim of the research is to develop indicators that can be used for long-term tracking and surveillance of environmental public health, making better informed decisions, and assessing the actual impacts of environmental risk management decisions. Proposed projects should capitalize on existing knowledge bases, data sources, or cohorts to develop EPHIs that reflect a better understanding of the relationships between environmental conditions, human exposure, and/or public health outcomes. Novel application of statistical methods or models may be needed to establish probable relationships between existing datasets or investigate the consequences of environmental actions and policy changes. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47291&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Bachelor Degrees  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA)support the development of a coordinated program of education in Homeland Security relatedScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) to preparestudents for careers in research and development of the technology needed to secureour nation. Moreover, DHS S&T strongly supports the development of a workforce thatreflects the population of the United States of America. The DHS Science andTechnology (S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs solicits applications fromeligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) granting bachelor degrees to support earlycareer faculty and to establish homeland security–related scientific leadership programsin areas critical to homeland security.  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF -  Academic Research Infrastructure Program: Recovery and Reinvestment (ARI-R??)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Scientific discoveries are emerging at an accelerated pace, presenting new frontiers for exploration, stimulating innovation and economic growth, and driving the development of new tools and systems to support research. Likewise, the convergence of disciplines and the cross-fertilization that characterized contemporary science and engineering have made collaboration a centerpiece of the 21st century science and engineering enterprise. As new scientific opportunities and processes have emerged, the Nation's research facility requirements have also evolved and changed. In 2005, NSF estimated that academic institutions then had at least $3.6 billion in deferred projects to repair and renovate science and engineering research facilities (FY05 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities.) As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, NSF will invest $200 million in the Nation's research facilities and research training infrastructure. This investment will advance the science and engineering research enterprise at many institutions.The purpose of this program is to enhance the Nation's existing research facilities where sponsored and/or unsponsored research activities and research training take place to enable next-generation research infrastructure that integrates shared resources across user communities. Consistent with NSF's mission to strengthen the U.S. science and engineering enterprise, the ARI-R&sup2; program will:Update existing research facilities at institutions of higher education (including graduate and undergraduate institutions, among which are included community colleges) and other non-profit research organizations (e.g., independent research museums, independent research laboratories, and research consortia) in order to support research that can address the challenges of the 21st century. Enable academic departments, disciplinary and cross-disciplinary units, or multi-organization consortia to renovate research facilities through the addition or augmentation of cyberinfrastructure, other than general-purpose computing systems or data storage systems, to create environments that enhance research and integrate research with education. Improve access to and increase use of next-generation research facilities for researchers, educators and students.Assist research organizations, including those that have historically received limited Federal research and development funds, to improve their science and engineering research environments. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF -  Major Research Instrumentation Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI) serves to increase access to shared scientific and engineering instruments for research and research training in our Nation's institutions of higher education, museums and science centers, and not-for-profit organizations. This program especially seeks to improve the quality and expand the scope of research and research training in science and engineering, by providing shared instrumentation that fosters the integration of research and education in research-intensive learning environments. Development and acquisition of research instrumentation for shared inter- and/or intra-organization use are encouraged, as are development efforts that leverage the strengths of private sector partners to build instrument development capacity at academic institutions.To accomplish these goals, the MRI program assists with the acquisition or development of shared research instrumentation that is, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs. For the purposes of the MRI Program, proposals must be for either acquisition or development (see Section II.A.2). Instruments are expected to be operational for regular research use by the end of the award period. A key recommendation of a 2006 National Academies report on &ldquo;Advanced Research Instrumentation and Facilities&rdquo; (ARIF) was that the NSF should expand the MRI program so that it includes &ldquo;mid-scale&rdquo; instrumentation whose capital costs are greater than $2 million, but with costs that are not appropriate for NSF&rsquo;s Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction account. As a result of the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, NSF is holding a competition that is separate from the regular MRI competition. For this MRI-R2 competition only, proposals will be accepted for instrument development or for acquisition of a single instrument or a system of related instruments that share a common or specific research focus in the range $100,000-$6 million from Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education and non-degree-granting organizations; up to $6 million (there is no minimum request) from non-Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education or the disciplines of mathematical sciences or social, behavioral, and economic sciences at any eligible organization.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 - Strengthening Communities Fund - Nonprofit Capacity Building Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This funding opportunity is being made available under Section 1110 of the Social Security Act, and Title VIII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, P.L. 111-5 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), announces that applications will be accepted for new cooperative agreements to experienced organizations to provide nonprofit organizations serving as project partners, with capacity building training, technical assistance, and competitive financial assistance. The focus of this program is to build the capacity of funded projects’ nonprofit partners in order to address the broad economic recovery issues present in their communities, including helping low-income individuals secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, obtain better-quality jobs, and gain greater access to state and Federal benefits and tax credits. Lead organizations will assist nonprofit organizations working in distressed communities with capacity building activities that support economic recovery. Specifically, lead organizations will assist grassroots organizations working in distressed communities with capacity building activities in five critical areas: 1) organizational development, 2) program development, 3) collaboration and community engagement, 4) leadership development, and 5) evaluation of effectiveness. Capacity building activities are designed to increase an organization's sustainability and effectiveness, enhance its ability to provide social services, and create collaborations to better serve those in need. Successful applicants will be subject to reporting requirements consistent with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Standard Terms and Conditions. In addition, successful applicants will use a quarterly performance progress report (SF- PPR) format specific to Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF) awards. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47301&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS -  Service Area Competitions  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Service Area Competition funding opportunity is a request for financial assistance to provide comprehensive primary health care services to an underserved area or population that has been competitively announced in Appendix F of the guidance and/or Grants.gov  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47271&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act - Demonstration of Integrated Biorefinery Operations  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunit ies.aspx. Under Search Criteria, select Reference Number, and in the next field enter the FOA number (you may also search by other criteria). It is the responsibility of the applicant, prior to the Application due date and time, to verify successful transmission. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) enables DOE to support renewable energy research, development, demonstration and deployment activities, which includes accelerating the development of biomass technologies. Recovery Act funds specifically assist in expediting the construction and deployment of ¿shovel-ready¿ projects and to create jobs. Other requirements for Recovery Act projects can be found at Recovery.gov and in the OMB guidelines. All proposals must demonstrate the understanding of and compliance with Recovery Act intentions and OMB guidelines. The intent of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will be to select integrated biorefinery projects that have the necessary technical and economic performance data that validates their readiness for the next level of scale-up. In general, ¿integrated biorefineries¿ employ various combinations of feedstocks and conversion technologies to produce a variety of products, with the main focus on producing biofuels and bioproducts. Co- or by-products can include additional fuels, chemicals (or other materials), and heat and power. For the purpose of this FOA, the term ¿integrated biorefinery¿ is a facility that uses an ¿acceptable feedstock¿ (as defined in the FOA), to produce a biofuel or bioproduct as the ¿primary product¿ (as defined in the FOA) and may produce other products including additional fuels, chemicals (or other materials), and heat and power as co-products. These integrated biorefineries would produce, as their primary product, a liquid transportation fuel that supports, depending on topic area, meeting the advanced, renewable or advanced biofuels portion of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) or, depending on topic area, a bioproduct that substitutes for petroleum-based feedstocks and products. DOE encourages applications that propose novel or breakthrough technologies and those that include appropriate collaboration between and among industry, academia, and DOE National Laboratories, FFRDCs (Federally Funded Research and Development Centers) or other government-funded facilities. Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company¿s DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you don¿t know your company¿s DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do . 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your company¿s CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. Only a person who knows your company¿s CCR MPIN can do this. To find out who this is in your company, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and click Search CCR. Once you¿ve found your company, locate the Electronic Business Point of Contact. After the initial FedConnect account is created, employees can register themselves without the MPIN. If you are not sure whether your company has an account with FedConnect, don¿t worry. Complete the registration form and FedConnect will let you know. Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect, should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started as soon as possible. For those Applicants already registered in CCR, the CCR registration must be updated annually at http://www.ccr.gov/Renew.aspx. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to respond as an interested party to submit questions, and to view responses to questions. It is recommended that you register as soon after release of the FOA as possible to have the benefit of all responses. More information is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Questions pertaining to the submission of applications through FedConnect should be directed by e-mail to support@FedConnect.net or by phone to FedConnect Support at 1-800-899-6665. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=NTGpKLST5m957KYbG7v2LnrLfXk2Lvx6KgxpP4hSDQFypgDvpJ8B!-1908586553?oppId=47227&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HRSA -  MCH Autism Intervention Research  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Maternal and Child Health Research Program will award grants to conduct research on evidence-based practices for interventions to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46929&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HRSA -  State Health Access Program (SHAP)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This grant program is to support States ready to implement a health insurance coverage program designed for the uninsured. Two types of State grants are available: 1) target grants for States focusing on a particular population(s) at $2-4 million a year for 5 years, subject to the availability of funds and; 2) comprehensive grants for large States or those planning more extensive coverage initiatives at $7-10 million a year for 5 years, subject to the availability of funds. Matching funds and project sustainability beyond the 5-year period are required. FY 2009 Congressional Appropriations Bill, Public Law 111-8. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46930&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition: Enabling National Networking of Scientists and Resource Discovery (U24)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds provided to the NIH under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA), Public Law 111-5, invites applications designed to develop, enhance, or extend infrastructure for connecting people and resources to facilitate national discovery of individuals and of scientific resources by scientists and students to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific exchange. Implementation and evaluation at all participating institutions of a national prototype in research networking and implementation and evaluation at all participating institutions of a national prototype for resource discovery are the key deliverables at the end of the two-year project period. A diversity of institutions must be included to ensure broad applicability and national impact. These could include institutions of varying sizes and levels of existing infrastructure; urban, suburban, and rural settings; and racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Resource-Related Research Projects Cooperative Agreement (U24) grant mechanism. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46907&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ FY09 DOD Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The PCRP Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award is intended to provide infrastructure support for the development of a prostate cancer biorepository consortium that will facilitate the collection, processing, annotation, storage, and distribution of high-quality human prostate cancer biospecimens through a collaborative network across multiple institutions. The Network will also collect, store, and manage data derived from the distributed biospecimens. The initial, pilot Network will consist of a Coordinating Center and two additional Pathology Resource Sites that will be jointly responsible for developing the biospecimen repository for prostate cancer research. Additionally, Pathology Resource Network Sites should possess the ability to derivatize DNA, RNA, and proteins, and utilize both standard and state-of-the-art technologies (e.g., laser capture microdissection, tissue microarrays) to provide the necessary biospecimen processing for a large range of prostate cancer research studies. This award is intended to support Principal Investigators (PIs) with experience and expertise in human biospecimen procurement, annotation, storage, and distribution, and in developing and operating a biospecimen repository. PIs should have a proven track record in human pathology. The Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award mechanism seeks applications from institutions with resources (such as sufficient equipment for biorepository functions, pathology and histochemistry infrastructure, informatics and information infrastructure to support connectivity between the Coordinating Center and Pathology Resource Network Sites for data transfer) in place to support the development of a biorepository. Institutions must demonstrate enhanced access to both patients and patient samples, and the ability to collect high-quality prostate cancer and normal biospecimens from ethnically diverse patient populations across the spectrum of disease stages. This will include collection of biospecimens from disproportionately affected populations to facilitate biomedical research targeted toward resolving prostate cancer health disparities. It is expected that institutions will demonstrate their ability to collect a variety of tumor samples across the spectrum of prostate cancer progression and from the various procurement procedures. All data generated from the use of biospecimens obtained from the Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network biorepository will be deposited into a common information grid. Investigators will first have the opportunity to publish the data, after which (and according to a prescribed period of time determined by the Network and in accordance with journal policies) the dataset will be released for distribution and shared with the prostate cancer research community through an internet-accessible database. Investigators must agree to share their data in order to use biorepository resources. The Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network will control access to all repository data. In addition, protocols and methods that were used to derive data from biorepository specimens should be available through an open source system such as public websites. The Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Coordinating Center, in addition to functioning as a Pathology Resource Network Site, will serve as the nexus for Network information and planning, providing administrative, operational, and data management, and provide support to Pathology Resource Network Sites in implementing Network policies and standard operating procedures. The Coordinating Center will have multidisciplinary expertise and extensive experience in multi-institutional collaborations in prostate cancer research. All FY09 DOD Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award 4 Pathology Resource Network Sites must collaborate with the Coordinating Center to develop policies and standards of operation for the entire Network and harmonize the Network informatics grid with the national Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG) and the corresponding tissue bank repository tool, caTissue Core, for biospecimen inventory, tracking, and basic annotation. While it is not expected that Pathology Resource Network Sites will use the caTissue Core, they must be able to input data into the system and be able to interact with it. Applications for the Coordinating Center of the PCRP Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award should describe how the development of the Network biorepository will enable the prostate cancer research community to address multiple FY09 PCRP focus areas by utilizing any of the Network services to advance prostate cancer research. These applicants should propose a clearly defined Mission that will guide the proposed Network’s biospecimen distribution and data collection processes. In addition, institutions must demonstrate a commitment to secure additional funds from other agencies to continue operations of the Network after the end of the PCRP award performance period. The Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award mechanism will be used to select and fund both the Coordinating Center and the Pathology Resource Network Sites. Applicants will be required to indicate whether the application is for the Coordinating Center or a Pathology Resource Network Site. Applicants for the Coordinating Center have the option to be considered for a Pathology Resource Network Site if not selected as the Coordinating Center. See the Program Announcement for the full Funding Opportunity Description.]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46861&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[NIH - Basic Cancer Research in Cancer Health Disparities (U01)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. Through this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) and the Division of Cancer Biology (DCB), at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), invite cooperative agreement research (U01) grant applications from investigators interested in conducting basic research studies into the causes and mechanisms of cancer health disparities. These awards will support pilot and feasibility studies, development and testing of new methodologies, secondary data analyses, and innovative mechanistic studies that investigate biological/genetic bases of cancer health disparities. This FOA is also designed to aid and facilitate the growth of a nationwide cohort of scientists with a high level of basic research expertise in cancer health disparities research who can develop resources and tools, such as biospecimens, cell lines and methods that are necessary to conduct basic research in cancer health disparities. Mechanism of Support.This FOA will use the NIH Cooperative Agreement (U01) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PAR-09-160, which encourages applications under the Exploratory/Developmental (R21) mechanism.. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards.Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46816&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. The Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects. These studies may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. All investigator-initiated exploratory/developmental grant applications described in this announcement will be assigned to NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) according to standard Public Health Service (PHS) referral guidelines and specific program interests. Investigators are strongly encouraged to consult the list of participating ICs and special research interests. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/pa-09-164_contacts.htm and the R21 Web site at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/r21.htm. Mechanism of Support.This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[ http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46829&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Investigator-Initiated Small Grant (R03) funding opportunity supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. Investigator-initiated research, also known as unsolicited research, is research funded as a result of an investigator submitting a research grant application to NIH in an investigators area of interest and competency. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.All investigator-initiated small grant applications described in this announcement will be assigned to NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) according to standard Public Health Service (PHS) referral guidelines and specific program interests. Investigators are strongly encouraged to consult the list of participating ICs and special research interests. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/pa-09-163_contacts.htm and the R03 Web site at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/r03.htm. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Budget and Project Period.The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed two years. Direct costs are limited to $100,000 direct costs over the R03 2 year period, with no more than $50,000 in direct costs allowed in a single year. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46828&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ NIH - Developmental Research in Cancer Prognosis and Prediction (R21)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), encourages research applications from institutions and organizations to evaluate the utility and pilot the application of new strategies for determining prognosis or predicting response to therapy for cancer. The purpose of this FOA is to develop newly discovered biomarkers from initial correlative observations into assays or test systems suitable for use in clinical trials or other types of confirmatory clinical research studies. This program will provide tools whose purpose is to improve clinical decision-making in the care of cancer patients. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-09-159, that encourages applications under the Exploratory/Developmental Phase II Grant (R33) mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism, numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46772&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ NEA Access to Artistic Excellence FY2010, Deadline 2  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[  An organization may submit only one application through one of the following FY2010 Grants for Arts Projects categories: Access to Artistic Excellence, Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants, Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth.The Arts Endowment's support of a project may start on or after June 1, 2010. Under these guidelines, funding is available for projects only. A project may consist of one or more specific events or activities; it may be a part of an applicant's regular season or activities. Organizations that undertake a single short-term project in a year --a ten-day jazz festival, for example -- could apply for that event, or they could identify certain components (such as the presentation of a key artist and the associated activities) as their project. Describe the activities for which Arts Endowment support is requested, and provide specific information on the artists, productions, venues, distribution plans, etc., that will be involved. Organizations may apply for any or all phases of a project, from its planning through its implementation. A project does not have to be new. Excellent existing projects can be just as competitive as new activities. Projects do not need to be large. The Arts Endowment welcomes small projects that can make a difference in a community or field. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5bncJt1TQTmJPGGjtNDycPqpk2D1j8GhHRCHq8m3NKnJTtSWj2rd!-946553661?oppId=46777&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOEd - Office of Postsecondary Education; Overview Information; Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP); CFDA 84.120A  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[•Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Purpose of Program: The MSEIP is designed to effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and technological careers. Applications for grants under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), CFDA number 84.120A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for MSEIP at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.120, not 84.120A). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=DKQWJVWTbvWpXVKGmCJ7XxncxDv5q4vg7LfpR6dQGfC70RwDvznp!-1510501913?oppId=46554&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOEd - Office of Postsecondary Education; Overview Information Institute of International Public Policy CFDA 84.269A  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[•Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Purpose of Program: To provide a grant that establishes an Institute for International Public Policy that will conduct a program to enhance the international competitiveness of the United States by increasing the participation of underrepresented populations in the international service, including private international voluntary organizations and the foreign service of the United States. The program shall include a program for students to study abroad in their junior year, fellowships for graduate study, internships, and intensive academic programs, such as summer institutes, or intensive language training.Applications for grants under the Institute for International Public Policy, CFDA number 84.269A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http:// www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the Institute for International Public Policy at: www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.269, not 84.269A). Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=DKQWJVWTbvWpXVKGmCJ7XxncxDv5q4vg7LfpR6dQGfC70RwDvznp!-1510501913?oppId=46555&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS -  Grants to Support the Hispanic Health Services Research Grant Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing the availability of funds under its grant program to assist researchers in conducting health services research for 2009. The purpose of the Hispanic grant program is to implement Hispanic American health services research activities to meet the needs of diverse CMS beneficiary populations. The grant program is designed to: 1) Encourage health services and health disparities researchers to pursue research issues which impact Hispanic Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP health services issues, 2) conduct outreach activities to apprise Hispanic researchers of funding availability to conduct research-related issues affecting Hispanic American communities to expand the pool of applicants applying for such grants, 3) assist CMS in implementing its mission focusing on health care quality and improvement for its beneficiaries, 4) support extramural research in health care capacity development activities for the Hispanic American communities, 5) promote research that will be aimed at developing a better understanding of health care services issues pertaining to Hispanic Americans, and 6) foster an network for communication and collaboration regarding Hispanic health care issues.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS -  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Head Start Expansion  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This grant award is being made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5). Funding will support an increase in the enrollment of additional children as well as create new teaching positions in Head Start programs. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), solicits applications from existing federally funded Head Start agencies to compete for funds, including training and technical assistance funds, that are available to provide services to unserved children and families residing in the defined Federally approved service areas or, as discussed below, nearby unserved areas. The service areas and funding will be specified in the full Program Announcement. This expansion is only to increase the number of pre-school age children served in Head Start. Each grantee currently has a defined, approved service area and may apply to serve additional low-income children in that area. In addition, grantees may propose to serve areas that are currently unserved as long as they can demonstrate they meet the statutory requirement to be a Head Start provider in that community; i.e. an agency that would be understood by the community as a local agency, within a community; an agency that has some presence in that community; or the community is contiguous to its current service area and the community demonstrates its support for the applicant to be a Head Start provider in the community. Applicants proposing to both expand within their current service area and to establish a new program in an unserved area must submit separate applications. Successful applicants will be subject to reporting requirements consistent with the Act and with current Head Start regulations. ACF, OHS, is publishing separate announcements to support Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Expansion and American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN) Head Start Expansion. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS -  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Early Head Start Expansion  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[This grant opportunity is being made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5). Funding will support an increase in the enrollment of additional children as well as create new teaching and other positions within Early Head Start programs. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) solicits applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds, including training and technical assistance funds that are available to provide Early Head Start services to pregnant women, infants and toddlers and their families. Financial assistance will be competitively awarded to public and non-profit and for-profit private entities, including Early Head Start and Head Start grantees, to provide child and family development services for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years and pregnant women who are not currently being served by a Head Start or Early Head Start program. The first Early Head Start programs were funded to provide early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services. The purpose of the Early Head Start program is to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; to provide support, direct services, and referrals to pregnant women; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency. Successful applicants will be subject to reporting requirements consistent with the Act and with current Head Start regulations. All interested applicants can access information that will inform the design of quality Early Head Start programs that meet the requirements of the Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulations and the Head Start Act on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov). ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NASA -  NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MINORITY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS SMALL PROGRAMS OPPORTUNITY  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is releasing a NASA Research Announcement (NRA), for NRA NNK09ZXA001N, Minority University Research and Education Programs (MUREP) Small Programs (MSP) Opportunity. This effort will seek innovative approaches to using NASA-themed content in support of higher education teaching and learning. Each funded proposal is expected to leverage NASA’s unique contributions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to enhance students’ academic experiences and/or to improve educators’ abilities to engage and stimulate their students. The outcomes of the proposal shall support NASA education reporting metrics for higher education. The target students shall be enrolled at an accredited college or university, with a declared major in STEM, or pre-service teachers. Proposed work must be grounded in education research and/or best practices, and incorporate formative, summative, and other evaluations, as appropriate. Desired Outcomes The Minority University Research and Education Programs (MUREP) Small Programs (MSP) Competitive Grant Opportunity (MSPCG) activity will consider proposals that use the STEM content of NASA’s missions to: • Develop, promote, or utilize new, innovative, and replicable approaches to improving STEM learning and instruction in support of NASA's reporting metrics; and • Provide experiences and activities that are grounded in education research or utilize evidence-supported approaches, techniques, and tools. Number and Size of Awards It is anticipated that approximately 3-4 awards, ranging from $50K - $350K each ($840K total has been allocated for this solicitation), for a one-year period of performance may be made under this NRA, pursuant to the authority of the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook (http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/grcover.htm), Section 1260.12(d). Successful projects will be eligible for renewal for up to two additional years, based on project performance and funds availability. NASA reserves the right to partially fund projects, limit the number of projects funded, or limit the funding level below the allocated amount. Eligibility Proposals will be accepted from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) and organizations that support MSIs and underserved/underrepresented students. Eligible MSIs include the Department of Education designated Historically Black College or University (HBCU), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Tribal College or University (TCU), or MSIs that offer degrees in STEM disciplines. Please check http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst.html for a complete listing of the minority institutions. These organizations and universities may apply through partnership with a NASA field center, although such a partnership is not a requirement for eligibility. Proposal Process: Notice of Intent and Full Proposals Proposers shall submit a short Notice of Intent (NOI) that briefly describes the work to be performed, NASA content to be featured, audiences to be reached, need, innovative approaches to be employed, estimated costs, and summary of evidence supporting the methods, techniques, and tools to be used. NOIs assist NASA in assessing the response to this NRA and to determine the expertise required for the proposal review panel. The NOI will be due on April 26, 2009. NOI submission by the due date is required. Full proposals will be due on May 25, 2009. Proposal Submission All information needed to respond to this solicitation is contained in this NRA and in the companion document entitled Guidebook for Proposers Responding to a NASA Research Announcement January 2008 Edition (hereafter referred to as the NASA Guidebook for Proposers). This document is located at http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook. NRA Availability This announcement is accessible through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) and through Grants.gov. To access through NSPIRES, go to http://nspires.nasaprs.com and click on Solicitations. To access through Grants.gov, go to http://www.grants.gov/search/agency.do and select the link for NASA. NASA Safety Policy Safety is the freedom from those conditions that can cause death, injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment. NASA’s safety priority is to protect: (1) the public, (2) astronauts and pilots, (3) the NASA workforce (including employees working under NASA award instruments), and (4) high-value equipment and property. Inquiries: Direct questions, in writing, specifically regarding this solicitation to: Theresa Martinez NASA KSC, XA-D Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 Theresa.C.Martinez@nasa.gov Responses to questions will be made available to all proposers through the NSPIRES website. Release Date: March 25, 2009 Notice of Intent Due: April 26, 2009 Full Proposals Due: May 25, 2009 Awards Announced: Week of August 7, 2009 Proposal due date is May 25, 2009. The electronic submission of each proposal's Cover Page/Proposal Summary/Budget Summary is required by the due date for proposal submission. This solicitation leading to the award of a Grant is issued pursuant to title 14 CFR Part 1260 for educational and nonprofit institutions. Notwithstanding the posting of this opportunity at FedBizOpps.gov, Grants.gov, or at both sites, NASA reserves the right to determine the appropriate award instrument for each proposal selected pursuant to this announcement. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NETL Fundamental Developments in Sensors and Controls for Power and Fuel Systems  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The instructions for completing the application package are contained in the full text of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) which can be obtained at: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/ You MUST follow the instructions contained in the FOA in order to be considered for award. Questions regarding the content of the announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to submit questions. More information is available at http://www.compusearch.com/products/fedconnect/fedconnect.asp. DOE will try to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer have already been posted on the website. Sensors FOA 2009: Fundamental Developments in Sensors and Controls for Power and Fuel Systems This document illustrates DOE, National Energy Technology Laboratory apos;s (NETL) strategy for evaluating and selecting applications received in response to FOA Number DE-FOA-0000059 entitled, Advanced Research: Fundamental Developments in Sensors and Controls for Power and Fuel Systems. The scope of this activity will include soliciting both fundamental and applied research projects from the four areas of research described under one technical topic. TECHNICAL TOPIC: FUNDAMENTAL DEVELOPMENTS IN SENSORS AND CONTROLS FOR POWER AND FUEL SYSTEMS The United States Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking innovative research and development of sensor and control systems to support the full-scale implementation and operation of highly efficient, near zero emission power generation technologies. These technologies include advanced combustion, gasification, turbines, fuel cells, gas cleaning and separation technologies, and carbon capture. Technology development is also in place for the concurrent production of synthetic fuels from coal and other domestic resources. Future power generation facilities and plants are expected to be highly efficient and complex, requiring a high level of system integration for efficient operation. To manage complexity and achieve performance goals, advances in the capability and architecture of instrumentation, sensors, and process controls are vital in assuring highly efficient unit operations, predictive on-line maintenance, and continuous life cycle monitoring, which ensure further reduction in emissions. Innovations in these areas are being supported by NETLs Advanced Research Program which aims at bridging the gap between the basic sciences and applied research as it relates to Fossil Energy applications. Long range transitional type research is needed to support the identification and growth of novel concepts leading to the potential for scientific breakthrough as well as the early adoption of innovative concepts into applications for power generation. With the goals of enabling, improving, and protecting power systems through the application of advanced sensors and controls, the areas for long range transitional research are outlined below. Applications are sought in these areas with specific focus on novel and innovative concepts and the application to Fossil Energy Power Generation and Fuel Production Technologies. Advanced Materials Development for High Temperature Sensing Applications are sought for the identification and development of materials that can be engineered for high temperature sensing applications. For purposes of this research area, high temperature is defined as 700oC-1600oC and materials are expected to survive and function within a reasonable portion of this temperature range. Materials to facilitate sensing and quantification of temperature, pressure (300-700 psi), strain, or gas composition (e.g. H2, HCl, CO, CO2, O2, H2O, CH4, NOx, H2S, SOX, COS, etc.) are of interest. Sensor materials of interest include non-silica optical fibers, piezoelectric crystals, non-carbon nanotubes or nanowires, and three-dimensional ceramic and metal oxide nanostructures. Upon successful development, it is desirable for the materials to survive a minimum of 5,000 hours when placed in the high temperature environment. Novel Sensor Constructs for Harsh Environments Applications are sought for the development of novel sensor constructs that enable on line, in situ sensing of harsh environments produced during the conversion of fossil fuels. Traditional approaches have generally included the design of a sensor probe with cooling capability or an extractive system. This topic seeks to depart from traditional approaches and to support novel approaches that enable real time multi-dimensional mapping of key parameters via sensor networks, imaging techniques, and/or distributed and heterogeneous sensors designed for harsh environments. Non intrusive techniques are also of interest if approaches do not require significant investments in ancillary equipment to maintain access or purging of non-intrusive equipment. For the purposes of this research area, harsh environments created in highly efficient Fossil Energy power systems (combustion, gasification, fuel cells, gas turbines) includes a temperature range of 500oC-1600oC, pressure range 300-700 psi and have present constituents that result in corrosive and erosive conditions. Molten slag produced during coal gasification in a reducing environment is one example of an extremely harsh environment. Systems utilizing high levels of oxygen in turbulent flow regimes (e.g. oxy-fired combustion, oxygen enriched combustion turbines) are other examples of a harsh environment. Commercially available sensor technology for these environments is extremely limited, but monitoring in these environments is important for performance. Specific measurements of interest may include one or more of the following: temperature (flame, gas and/or surface temperature), dynamic gas pressure (flow, e.g. turbine entry), fuel/exhaust gas composition (e.g. H2, CO, CO2, O2, H2O, CH4, NOx, H2S, SOx, etc), and component integrity (e.g. surface strain, refractory degradation). Approaches that include the use of radiation or ionizing sources are outside the scope of this research area. Modeling the Placement and Performance of Sensors Extensive modeling and simulation are being performed on advanced energy systems to assist in design, scale up, performance, and control of individual components as well as integrated systems within a power plant. Additional process model and simulation development is being sought for the fundamental understanding of the relationships involved in the sensor placement, interaction with the process and hierarchal interactions of the sensor intelligence being sought with a goal of identifying the type, number, and placement of sensors for maximum effectiveness and efficiency of the measurement technology and the process itself. It is envisioned that optimization of the location, number, and type of sensors will contribute to enhanced control of a process. It is of interest to develop new fundamental algorithms and hybrid sensor architectures capable of describing and initiating new sensor to sensor communication networks based on intelligent sensors that are unrestrictive and self-organizing. High fidelity coupling to simulation models of a process or vessel as well as a measurement may initially be generic to evaluate approaches. However, desired approached must be adaptable and transitioned to Fossil Energy Applications such as but not limited to gasification, advanced combustion, or turbines. Multizonal Reduced Order Model Development for Gasification and Combustion Reactors The power generation and fuel production industries face the enormous challenge of designing next-generation plants to operate with increased efficiency and reduced emissions, while ensuring profitability amid changes in environmental regulations and fluctuations in the cost of raw materials, finished products, and energy. To achieve aggressive performance and economic objectives, significant advancements in process equipment technology must be conceived, analyzed, and optimized in the context of large-scale, complex, and highly-integrated process systems. Fundamental to designing a new plant or improving the performance of an existing facility is an accurate virtual representation of the basic processes. Advanced modeling and simulation solutions are needed to foster rapid technology development, reduce pilot and demonstration-scale facility design time and operating campaigns, and lower the cost and technical risk in realizing high-efficiency, near-zero emission plants of the future. Process simulation and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software tools provide the solutions to meet this need, solving the critical engineering and operating problems that arise throughout the lifecycle of a plant. Process/CFD co-simulation enables better understanding and optimization of the coupled fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and related phenomena that drive overall performance of advanced fossil energy plants. In addition, the optimization of individual equipment items using CFD is not done in isolation, but within the context of the overall process, so that a global improvement is achieved, especially for cases in which plant performance depends strongly on local mixing and fluid dynamics. Applications are sought for the automatic and systematic development of multizonal reduced order models (ROMs) that approximate high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-based equipment simulations of gasifiers and combustion reactors used in the simulation of power generation and fuel production systems. Multizonal (network-of-zones) models are a class of ROMs where a CFD model of a single equipment item (e.g., gasifier, combustor) is represented by an interconnected network of reactor models, including the complex chemical kinetics required to accurately model gasification and combustion. Applicants are encouraged to consider the application of the multizonal ROM technology to coal gasification and combustion reactors used in the production of clean power and coal-derived fuels. It is also desirable for applicants to make use of the process industry CAPE-OPEN (CO) software standard such that the multizonal ROMs can be used with CO-compliant process simulators and NETLs CO-compliant Advanced Process Engineering Co-Simulator (APECS).  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS-  Part C EIS: CATEGORICAL GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO HIV DISEASE  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this funding is to provide, on an ongoing outpatient basis, high quality early intervention services/primary care to individuals with HIV infection. These services become part of a continuum of HIV prevention and care for individuals who are at risk for HIV infections or are HIV infected. All early intervention services (EIS) programs must provide: HIV counseling and testing; counseling and education on living with HIV; appropriate medical evaluation and clinical care; and other essential services such as oral health care, outpatient mental health services, outpatient substance abuse services and nutritional services, and appropriate referrals for specialty services. For the EIS Grants, a major focus is on increasing access to HIV primary care and support services for communities of color. Funding available through the Minority AIDS Initiative has improved our ability to fund indigenous organizations and those serving communities of color to deliver and implement culturally/linguistically proficient primary care HIV services. Funding preferences have been established for organizations serving communities of color that are highly affected by HIV/AIDS in an effort to improve care, and reduce disparities in health outcomes. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NEH - Preservation and Access Research and Development Grants  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Preservation and Access Research and Development grants support projects that address major challenges in preserving or providing access to humanities collections and resources. These challenges include the need to find better ways to preserve materials of critical importance to the nation’s cultural heritage—from fragile artifacts and manuscripts to analog recordings and digital assets subject to technological obsolescence—and to develop advanced modes of searching, discovering, and using such materials. Applicants should define a specific problem, devise procedures and potential solutions, and explain how they would evaluate their projects and disseminate their findings. Project results must serve the needs of a significant segment of humanists. Small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant are especially encouraged to apply. Eligible projects may include efforts to * develop technical standards, best practices, and tools for preserving and creating access to humanities collections; * explore more effective scientific and technical methods of preserving humanities collections; * develop automated procedures and computational tools to integrate humanities data in disparate online resources; or * investigate and test new ways of providing digital access to humanities materials that are not amenable to standard modes of digitization. NEH especially encourages applications that address the following areas: * Digital Preservation: how to preserve digital humanities materials, including those for which no analog counterparts exist; * Recorded Sound and Moving Image Collections: how to preserve and increase access to the record of the twentieth century contained in these formats; and * Preventive Conservation: how to protect and slow the deterioration of humanities collections through the use of sustainable preservation strategies. Collaboration is a hallmark of research and development projects. Projects that present advanced models of collaboration, especially between humanities professionals, computer or information scientists, and other technical experts, are welcomed. Projects to develop standards or procedures should be guided by a committee representative of the relevant professions to ensure that they are comprehensive and acceptable. Successful applicants will be expected to create a white paper that describes the lessons learned during the conduct of the project (both positive and negative). The white paper should also document any software or techniques resulting from the project. White papers will be posted on the NEH Web site so that others may benefit from the research. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NASA -  ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NEW FRONTIERS PROGRAM: NEW FRONTIERS 2009  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[NNH09ZDA007O Release Date: April 20, 2009 Notice of Intent to propose Due: June 12, 2009 Proposals Due: July 31, 2009 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is releasing a NASA Announcement of Opportunity (NNH09ZDA007O), New Frontiers 2009. NASA expects to select up to three New Frontiers mission proposals for a 10 month Phase A study. Following evaluation of Phase A reports, NASA expects to approve one New Frontiers mission to proceed into Phase B and subsequent mission phases. Launch is to occur no earlier than late CY 2016 and no later than CY 2018. Proposed missions must address the science objectives of one of the eight mission concepts identified in the National Research Council’s 2007 report, Opening New Frontiers in Space: Choices for the Next New Frontiers Announcement of Opportunity. Participation is open to all categories of organizations (U.S. and non-U.S), including educational, industrial, and not-for-profit organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other Government agencies. This solicitation will be open from April 20, 2009, through July 31, 2009. Upon the release date, the full text of the AO and all appendices will be available electronically at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ . A preproposal conference will be held June 3, 2009, in the Washington, DC, area; see http://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/ for details. Direct questions specifically regarding this solicitation to: Dr. Thomas H. Morgan, New Frontiers Program Scientist, Planetary Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546; Tel.: (202) 358-0828; E-mail: Thoma.H.Morgan@nasa.gov (subject line to read "NEW FRONTIERS AO"). This notice constitutes a NASA Research Announcement as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2). ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOEd - Overview Information; Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program CFDA 84.016A  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ •Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free nternet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Purpose of Program: The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program provides grants to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages. Applications for grants under the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program, CFDA number 84.016A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the UISFL Program at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.016, not 84.016A). Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS -  Promoting Careers in Aging and Health Disparities Research (K01)  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The overall goal of NIH-supported career development programs is to help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientists are available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to address the Nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. This FOA: Promoting Careers in Aging and Health Disparities Research (K01) is limited to applications for career development in support of health disparities related to aging. This FOA is responsive to the NIA Health Disparities Strategic Plan and will help to build capacity in aging and health disparity research. See: http://www.nia.nih.gov/AboutNIA/StrategicPlan/DirectorsMessageHD.htm.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS-  Training and Technical Assistance Center for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2009 for the Training and Technical Assistance Center for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (TTA-PBHCI) grant. The purpose of this program is to support the grantees for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) program. The TTA Center will provide an array of technical assistance services that will improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of PBHCI grantee sites. The purpose of PBHCI is to improve the physical health status of people with serious mental illnesses by supporting communities to coordinate and integrate primary care services into publicly funded community mental health and other community-based behavioral health settings. The population of focus for the PBHCI grant program is individuals with serious mental illness served in the public mental health system. The overarching goal of the PBHCI grant program is to address the disproportionate rates of early mortality among people with serious mental illnesses by making available routine primary care in community mental health and other community-based behavioral health settings. SAMHSA expects that people with serious mental disorders will show improvement in their physical health status as a result of this program. PBHCI supports SAMHSA’s Pledge for Wellness 10 by 10 Campaign to promote wellness for people with mental illnesses and reduce early mortality by 10 years over the next 10 year time period. The TTA-PBHCI overall goal is to assist the PBCHI grantees in achieving their programmatic goals and outcomes. The TTA-PBHCI grant will provide an array of training and technical assistance services to help PBHCI grantees build a solid foundation for delivering and sustaining effective integrated primary care screening, assessment, treatment, and referral services. SAMHSA recognizes that each PBHCI grantee will start from a unique point with regards to training and technical assistance needs. PBHCI awardees may pursue diverse strategies and methods to achieve their integration development and capacity expansion goals. Successful PBHCI applicants will provide a coherent and detailed conceptual “roadmap” of the process by which they have assessed or intend to assess service system needs and plan/implement integration strategies that meet those needs. The plan put forward in the PBHCI grant application must show the linkages among needs, the proposed integrated care development strategy, and increased system capacity that will enhance and sustain effective programs and services. The purpose of the TTA-PBHCI is to assist the PBHCI grantees to effectively build and implement their programs by providing needed training and technical assistance. As of April 2008, approximately 1.64 million men and women have been deployed to serve in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in support of the Global War on Terror. Individuals returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are at increased risk for suffering post-traumatic stress and other related disorders. Experts estimate that up to one-third of returning veterans will need mental health and/or substance abuse treatment and related services. In addition, the family members of returning veterans have an increased need for related support services. To address these concerns, SAMHSA strongly encourages all applicants to consider the unique needs of returning veterans and their families in developing their proposed project. The TTA-PBHCI grant is authorized under Section 520A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. This announcement addresses Healthy People 2010 focus areas 18 (Mental Health and Mental Disorders) and 26 (Substance Abuse).  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[HHS - Grants for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2009 for Grants for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI). The purpose of this program is to improve the physical health status of people with serious mental illnesses (SMI) by supporting communities to coordinate and integrate primary care services into publicly funded community mental health and other community-based behavioral health settings. By building the necessary partnerships and infrastructure to support this goal, the expected outcome is for grantees to enter into partnerships to develop or expand their offering of primary healthcare services for people with SMI, resulting in improved health status. The population of focus for this grant program is individuals with serious mental illness served in the public mental health system. Physical health conditions among people with serious mental illnesses impact their quality of life and contribute to disproportionate premature death. In 2006, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) issued a technical report, Morbidity and Mortality in People with Serious Mental Illness, which revealed that people with serious mental illness on the average die 25 years earlier than people without serious mental illness. While several factors contribute to this alarming disparity (including barriers to appropriate care, stigma and the lack of cross-discipline training), empirical findings indicate that early mortality among people with serious mental illnesses is clearly linked to the lack of access to primary care services for this population. People with serious mental illnesses have elevated rates of hypertension, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease as compared to people without serious mental illnesses. Many of these health conditions are exacerbated by unhealthy practices like inadequate physical activity, poor nutrition, smoking, substance abuse, and by the side effects of psychotropic medication, including weight gain. Many of these health conditions are preventable through routine health promotion activities, primary care screening, monitoring, treatment and care management /coordination strategies and/or other outreach programs at home or community sites. Because people with serious mental illnesses frequently seek and obtain services from community-based behavioral health providers, these organizations must be able to formulate partnerships to foster integration of primary care services and provide wellness education on site with the goal of improving health outcomes for clients. The purpose of this program is to improve the overall wellness and physical health status of people with serious mental illnesses by making available coordinated primary care services in community mental health and other community-based behavioral health settings. SAMHSA expects that people with serious mental illnesses will show improvement in their physical health status through participation in the programs associated with this grant. PBHCI also includes a focus on providing wellness education and support services. This grant program supports SAMHSA’s Pledge for Wellness 10 by 10 Campaign to prevent and reduce early mortality among people with mental illness by 10 years over the next 10 years. It is projected that better coordination and integration of primary and behavioral health care should lead to outcomes such as improved access to primary care services; improved prevention, early identification and intervention to avoid serious health issues including chronic diseases; enhanced capacity to holistically serve those with mental and/or substance use disorders; and better overall health status of clients. Grants for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) is one of SAMHSA’s services grant programs. SAMHSA’s services grants are designed to address gaps in substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment services and increase the ability of States, units of local government, American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and tribal organizations, and community- and faith-based organizations to help specific populations or geographic areas with serious, emerging physical health, mental health and substance abuse problems. SAMHSA intends that its services grants result in the delivery of services as soon as possible after award. Service delivery should begin by the 4th month of the project at the latest. Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration grants are authorized under Section 520A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. This announcement addresses Healthy People 2010 focus areas 18 (Mental Health and Mental Disorders) and 26 (Substance Abuse). ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF -  Improvements to Biological Research Collections  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Improvements to Biological Research Collections Program provides funds for improvements to network, secure, and organize established natural history collections for sustained, accurate, and efficient accessibility of the collection to the biological research community. The BRC program is encouraging collaborative proposals to network collections on regional and continental scales. The BRC program also provides for enhancements to existing collections to improve collections, computerize specimen-related data, develop better methods of specimen curation and collection management through activities such as symposia and workshops. Biological collections supported include those housing natural history specimens and jointly curated collections such as preserved tissues and other physical samples, e.g. DNA libraries and digital images. Such collections provide the materials necessary for research across broad areas of biological sciences. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=DKQWJVWTbvWpXVKGmCJ7XxncxDv5q4vg7LfpR6dQGfC70RwDvznp!-1510501913?oppId=46374&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[EPA -  2009 Healthy Communities Grant Program  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Healthy Communities Grant Program is seeking projects that:• Target resources to benefit communities at risk (environmental justice areas of potential concern, places with high risk from toxic air pollution, urban areas) and sensitive populations (e.g. children, elderly, others at increased risk).• Assess, understand, and reduce environmental and human health risks.• Increase collaboration through community-based projects.• Build institutional and community capacity to understand and solve environment and human health problems.• Achieve measurable environmental and human health benefits. Proposed projects must: (1) Be located in and/or directly benefit one or more of the three Target Investment Areas which include: Environmental Justice Areas of Potential Concern, Sensitive Populations, and/or Urban Areas in one or more of the EPA Region I States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and/or Vermont; and (2) Identify how the proposed project will achieve measurable environmental and/or public health results in one or more of the six Target Program Areas which include Asthma, Capacity Building on Environmental and Public Health Issues, Clean Energy, Healthy Indoor/Outdoor Environments, Healthy Schools, Urban Natural Resources and Open/Green Space.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Q6yjJNvhc9NMdr4fBjQbq231DpvHXx0wrhk1bQ74w8PjvrsJH2nh!-1123431098?oppId=46383&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[NETL -  Advanced SynchroPhasor Research  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), Visualization and Controls (VC) Program, is seeking applications for innovative applied research and development (R D) on the use of synchrophasor data to improve the reliability of the nation¿s electricity delivery.  ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Q6yjJNvhc9NMdr4fBjQbq231DpvHXx0wrhk1bQ74w8PjvrsJH2nh!-1123431098?oppId=46392&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[NSF -  Instrumentation for Materials Research - Major Instrumentation Projects  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Instrumentation for Materials Research - Major Instrumentation Project (IMR-MIP) program in the Division of Materials Research provides support for the design and construction of major instruments costing more than $4 million but less than $20 million. The program also supports the development of detailed conceptual and engineering design for new tools for materials preparation or characterization at major user facilities. Such instruments may include, for example, neutron beam lines, synchrotron beam lines, and high field magnets, as well as development of detectors and preparation environments necessary to support materials research. The program supports two types of awards: Conceptual and Engineering Design (CED) awards and Construction (CNST) awards. A CED award will enable the proposer to do the necessary engineering design of the instrument. A CNST proposal may only be submitted after a satisfactory engineering design of the instrument has been completed and has been approved by both the facility at which the instrument will be situated and by NSF. The program does not provide operating funds for projects it supports through this solicitation. Operational costs must be supported either by the facility or the institution at which the instrument is located or through some other source. It is anticipated that up to $ 3.0 million may be available for the FY 2009 competition. CED awards will be funded through continuing or standard grants for a total of up to about $2 million per award; up to one CNST award will be funded through a five-year cooperative agreement, for about $1 million to $4 million per year. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Q6yjJNvhc9NMdr4fBjQbq231DpvHXx0wrhk1bQ74w8PjvrsJH2nh!-1123431098?oppId=46373&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[ETA -  Department of Labor Recovery Act Competitive Grant Opportunities  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides $750 million for a program of competitive grants for worker training and placement in high growth and emerging industry sectors. Of that amount, $500 million is targeted for research, labor exchange, and job training projects that prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy as defined in the Green Jobs Act: energy efficient building, construction, and retrofitting; renewable electric power; energy efficient and advanced drive train vehicles; biofuels; deconstruction and materials use; energy efficiency assessment for residential, commercial, or industrial sector, and manufacturing of sustainable products using sustainable processes. The remaining $250 million will be for projects in other high growth and emerging industry sectors with a priority for projects that prepare workers for careers in the health care sector and projects that are tied to industry sectors where jobs are being created as a result of Recovery Act investments such as infrastructure investments. In order to maximize the impact of these competitive grants and leverage the other investments in the Recovery Act, the Department of Labor (DOL) is collaborating with other Federal agencies and developing a multi-pronged investment approach with these funds. DOL plans to issue Solicitations for Grant Awards (SGA) no later than June 30, 2009. The SGA will provide specific requirements for use of the funds, certification, data reporting, performance measures, and other necessary information. DOL will be publishing the grant opportunities on Grants.gov. Information on grant opportunities will also be available on DOL’s Recovery Web site: http://www.dol.gov/recovery/ . This synopsis is for information purposes only. Specific funding opportunities related to this notice will be forthcoming and will be posted on www.grants.gov under a unique funding opportunity number and Recovery Act description. ]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=13ynJLpDLBnm6KChGjhXNnTwMbD7JgLnnJ7V2jNnlXfnDl2Sp9Gv!-1123431098?oppId=46337&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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		<title><![CDATA[DOD -  Go For Broke National Education Center  ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This is a congressional mark under Section 8084 of the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assisstance, and Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2009, Public Law 110-329, September 30, 2008.]]></description>
		<link><![CDATA[http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=13ynJLpDLBnm6KChGjhXNnTwMbD7JgLnnJ7V2jNnlXfnDl2Sp9Gv!-1123431098?oppId=46326&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ]]></link>
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