Current Support Opportunities

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EPA’s Office of Research and Development offers six programs that foster the development of new environmental technologies through three basic types of support. These support types include:

(1) Financial Support:

This includes financial support for small private companies or for universities or other non-profit organizations to develop new technologies. The programs available under this support type include:

• Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program, which provides assistance to small businesses;
• Science to Achieve Results (STAR) competitive grants program, which provides support to universities and non-profit organizations;
• National Environmental Technology Competition (NETC), which recognizes and rewards innovative and cost effective technology solutions developed by private companies in high priority areas.

(2) In-kind Support:

This includes support by working collaboratively with private or other government laboratories to share facilities or expertise in technology development under Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs).

(3) Performance Verification Support:

This includes support through independent testing and performance verification of privately developed, commercial- ready technologies through the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) program, and for site remediation technologies, through the Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) program.

• Greater Research Opportunities: Detection and Monitoring of Engineered Nanomaterials - Open: June 13, 2007 - Closed: September 13, 2007
• Fall 2008 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study - Open: August 21, 2007 - Closing: October 23, 2007
• Fall 2008 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study - Open: August 29, 2007 - Closing: December 19, 2007
• 5th Annual P3 Awards: People Prosperity and the Planet - Open: August 31, 2007 - Closing: December 20, 2007

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I - HTML | PDF (82pp., 234KB about PDF) | MS Word - Open: March 15, 2007 - Closed: May 23, 2007

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EPA Grants

• Innovative Approaches to Particulate Matter Health, Composition, and Source Questions - Open: June 6, 2007 - Closed: September 11, 2007
• Interpretation of Biomarkers Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling - Open: June 14, 2007 - Closed: September 18, 2007
• Development of Environmental Health Outcome Indicators - Open: June 11, 2007 - Closed: September 19, 2007

EPA and Research Partners

• Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms with NOAA and NASA - Open: July 3, 2007 - Closing: October 4, 2007
• Fall 2008 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study - Open: July 19, 2007 - Closing: October 23, 2007
• Exploratory Investigations in Food Allergy (R21): through NIH-NIAID - Open: August 23, 2007 - Closing: November 9, 2007
• Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (CEIN): through NSF - Open: September 11, 2007 - Preliminary Applications Due: December 10, 2007

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(New) EPA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BROWNFIELDS COMMUNITIES, FOR WORK TO PROVIDE TA TO COMMUNITIES FACING BROWNFIELD CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES. RESPONSES DUE 10/2/07. TA is sought in areas including but not limited to: The review and explanation of technical reports; assisting communities to understand health risks associated with a brownfield site; and providing support to related community and stakeholder activities. $4 million expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. For more info, contact Debi Morey at morey.debi@epamail.epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/grants-funding.htm#epa-oswer-obcr-07-08 Refer to Sol# EPA-OSWER-OBCR-07-08.

EPA SEEKS APPLICATIONS PROPOSING TARGETED RESEARCH PROJECTS OF UP TO 3 YEARS DURATION AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY REGIONAL STUDIES FOR 3 TO 5 YEARS DURATION FOR THE ECOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY OF HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS (ECOHAB) PROGRAM. PROPOSALS DUE 10/4/07. This NOAA-led program provides support for research on algal species whose populations may cause or result in deleterious effects on ecosystems and human health. All research support is dependent upon individual Agency appropriations. Anticipated Funding is approximately $10 million total for 11 awards. More info at http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_star_ecohab.html

(New) EPA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT, REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND CLEANUP GRANTS. RESPONSES DUE 10/12/07. Through this initiative, EPA seeks to empower state, tribal, and local environmental and economic development officials to oversee brownfield activities, and encourage the implementation of local solutions to local problems. $72 million expected to be available, up to 200 awards anticipated. For more info, including contacts at EPA Regional Offices, go to: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/grants-funding.htm#epa-oswer-obcr-07-08 Refer to Sol# EPA-OSWER-OBCR-07-09.

(New) EPA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANTS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL JOB TRAINING PROJECTS THAT WILL FACILITATE THE ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION, OR PREPARATION OF BROWNFIELD SITES. RESPONSES DUE 10/19/07. Projects must serve a community that currently receives, or has received, financial assistance from EPA for brownfields assessment, revolving loan fund or cleanup competitive grants. $2.5 million expected to be available, up to 13 awards anticipated. For more information, contact Joseph Bruss at bruss.joseph@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/grants-funding.htm#epa-oswer-obcr-07-10 Refer to Sol# EPA-OSWER-OBCR-07-10.

EPA IS OFFERING GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORAL LEVEL STUDENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDS OF STUDY. PRE-APPLICATIONS DUE 10/23/07 AT 4 PM EST. Anticipated Funding is approximately $5.9 million for 65 new fellowships. 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. More info at http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_star_fellow.html Refer to Sol# EPA-F2008 STAR. 

(New) EPA AS PART OF ITS GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (GRO) PROGRAM, IS OFFERING GRO GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORAL LEVEL STUDENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDS OF STUDY. APPLICATIONS DUE 10/23/07 at 4 PM EST. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 15 new fellowships by 7/31/08. 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. Eligibility is restricted to applicants who are attending a fully accredited U.S. college or university (located in the U.S. or its territories) and who are citizens of the U.S. or its territories or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. More info at http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_gro_grad.html

(New this week) EPA REGION 9 IS SOLICITING PROPOSALS FOR PROJECTS THAT CONSERVE, RESTORE AND PROTECT THE WATER QUALITY, HABITAT AND ENVIRONMENT OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS, ESTUARIES, BAYS AND NEAR SHORE WATERS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHES TO WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT. PROPOSALS DUE 11/19/07. The emphasis is on supporting implementation activities based on existing plans, such as Comprehensive Conservation Management Plans (Clean Water Act Section 320), State programs such as the Integrated Regional Water Management Plans, and local watershed plans. The total amount anticipated to be awarded is $2.5 million for 2-5 grants or cooperative agreements. More info at http://www.epa.gov/region09/funding/wcei.html

(New) EPA, AS PART OF ITS SCIENCE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS (STAR) PROGRAM, THROUGH ITS INTERAGENCY PARTNER NIH AS WELL AS THE FOOD ALLERGY PROJECT AND THE FOOD ALLERGY AND ANAPHYLAXIS NETWORK, SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FOR EXPLORATORY INVESTIGATIONS IN FOOD ALLERGY FUNDING. LETTERS OF INTENT DUE 11/9/07. APPLICATIONS DUE 12/10/07. The goal of this Funding is to support innovative exploratory/developmental investigations to determine the mechanisms of and risk factors associated with IgE-mediated food allergy and related co-morbid conditions. Total anticipated funding is $2.5 million per year for 8-10 new awards. More info at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-07-032.html

(New) 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. PRE-APPLICATIONS DUE 12/19/07. Anticipated funding is approximately $650,000 for 20 awards. Eligibility is restricted to applicants who are attending a fully accredited U.S. college or university (located in the U.S. or its territories) and who are citizens of the U.S. or its territories or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. More info at http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_gro_undergrad.html

(New) EPA, AS PART OF THE P3 AWARD PROGRAM, IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS PROPOSING TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP, AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS TO REAL WORLD CHALLENGES INVOLVING SUSTAINABILITY. APPLICATIONS DUE 12/20/07. The P3 competition highlights people, prosperity, and the planet - the three pillars of sustainability. Anticipated funding is approximately $1 million total for all 55 awards for Phase I and approximately 6 awards for Phase II. The EPA offers the P3 competition in order to respond to the technical needs of the developed and developing world while moving towards the goal of sustainability. More info at http://www.epa.gov/ncer/P3

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

USDA, RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR ASSISTANCE TO HIGH ENERGY COST RURAL COMMUNITIES. APPLICATIONS DUE 10/1/07. This program supports a broad range of energy facilities, equipment and related activities. $21.9 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated. For more info, contact Karen Larsen at Karen.Larsen@usda.gov or go to: http://www.usda.gov/rus/electric/hecgp/index.htm Refer to Sol# USDA-RD-HECG07.

(New this week) USDA REQUESTS APPLICATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE (NRI) PROGRAM FOR FY 2008. APPLICATION DUE DATES VARY. This funding supports: research of importance in the biological, environmental, physical, and social sciences relevant to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural communities; and research, extension, and education grants addressing issues important to agriculture, forestry, and related topics. Anticipated funding is $190 million. More info at http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/nri_rfa.html

USDA HAS ISSUED NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM (CIG). The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. RFPs are open in geographic areas including but not limited to: Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Pacific Islands, ID, ME, NC, KS, NB, OH, SD, MT and UT. Funding amounts and due dates vary by RFP. For more info, go to http://www.grants.gov and type CIG into the search field.

USDA THROUGH THE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (SARE) REQUEST GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CROP AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND MARKETING, STEWARDSHIP OF SOIL AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES, ECONOMICS AND QUALITY OF LIFE. APPLICATION DETAILS, DEADLINES, AND PERCENT SUCCESS VARY BY REGION AND PROGRAM. More info is available at http://www.sare.org/grants/index.htm

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR THE MEASUREMENT, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO BUILDING RESEARCH GRANTS AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING LABORATORY GRANTS. RESPONSES DUE 9/30/07. For more info, contact Chris Hunton at christopher.hunton@nist.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12347 Refer to Sol# 2007-MSE-01

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

THE OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH (ONR) HAS ISSUED A BROAD BASED ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES CAPABLE OF REDUCING FUEL CONSUMPTION, IMPROVING POWER CONVERSION EFFICIENCY, AND TO A LESSER EXTENT, INCREASE INSTALLED POWER GENERATION DENSITY ON THE USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) FLIGHT IIA CLASS SHIPS.  RESPONSES DUE 9/25/07.  For more info, go to:  http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/BAA07%2D029/listing.html  Refer to Sol# BAA07-029.

THE OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH ANNOUNCES ITS INTEREST IN RECEIVING PROPOSALS FOR LONG-RANGE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS THAT OFFER POTENTIAL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF NAVY AND MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS. RESPONSES ACCEPTED THROUGH 9/30/07. ONR is interested in funding meritorious research across a wide spectrum of science and engineering disciplines. For more info, go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10957 Refer to Sol# BAA07-001.

THE DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY’S (DARPA) STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY OFFICE (STO) HAS ISSUED A BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, AND TESTING THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE STO. RESPONSES ACCEPTED THROUGH 12/4/07. Areas of interest include but are not limited to power harvesting technologies and devices, and next generation power generation systems, including electrodynamics and momentum tethers, and advanced solar systems. For more info, contact Patty Matyskiela at Patricia.Matyskiela@darpa.mil or go to: http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA07%2D01/SynopsisP.html Refer to Sol# BAA07-01.

THE TACTICAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICE (TTO) OF THE DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) SOLICITS PROPOSALS FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM AND SUBSYSTEM LEVEL TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENABLE REVOLUTIONARY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MILITARY. PROPOSALS DUE 2/28/08. The DARPA/TTO program will consider a broad range of technologies but focuses on the high risk/high payoff development and demonstration of complete systems or subsystems rather than advances in basic sciences. More info at http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA07%2D20/listing.html

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

DOE, OFFICE OF SCIENCE, ANNOUNCES ITS CONTINUING INTEREST IN RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORT OF WORK IN AREAS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BASIC ENERGY SCIENCES, HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS, AND BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND ENERGY RESEARCH ANALYSES. RESPONSES ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS, FINAL DUE DATE UNDER THIS NOTICE IS 10/1/07. Sub areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Climate Change Research, Materials Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Sciences and Energy Biosciences. Up to $400 million expected to be available. Eligibility is unrestricted. For more info, contact Lori Jernigan at Lori.Jernigan@science.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/7B7C4F49DCB4F01D852571FE006E53BE?OpenDocument Refer to Sol# DE-PS02-07ER07-01.

(New) DOE SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR SOLID STATE ENERGY CONVERSION ALLIANCE (SECA) COAL-BASED SYSTEMS FUNDING. APPLICATIONS DUE 10/02/2007. The goal of this FOA is to aid in the development of large (>100 MWe) fuel cell systems that will produce affordable, efficient and environmentally-friendly electrical power at greater than forty-five percent (45%) overall efficiency from coal (HHV) to electrical power, to include CO2 separation preparatory to sequestration. Eligibility is unrestricted. More info at http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/8373d2fc6d83b66685256452007963f5/d5116028d0ac8fb185257340004c8bc1?OpenDocument

DOE SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL SYSTEMS. APPLICATIONS DUE 10/10/07. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) concentrates on the major topics that need to be addressed through hydrogen and fuel cell systems manufacturing R&D, focusing primarily on technologies that are near commercialization. Estimated total funding is $38 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. More info at https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4CC1C3F1822CF93A8525731D004E29DB?OpenDocument

(New this week) DOE SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FOR SOLAR AMERICA INITIATIVE (SAI) UNIVERSITY PHOTOVOLTAIC PROCESS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT. APPLICATIONS DUE 10/16/2007. The goal is to coordinate and fund applied research and development activities with the goal of meeting technical milestones with an emphasis on the development, performance, cost, and durability of materials and components or on efficiency of processes. Eligibility is restricted to domestic universities and colleges. Estimated Funding is $30 million for 25 awards. More info at https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/F2D00ED7C468FE6E85257300006B79F3?OpenDocument

(New) DOE REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SACCHARIFYING ENZYMES FOR COMMERCIAL USE. FINAL PROPOSALS DUE 10/30/07. Specifically, DOE seeks R&D of enzyme systems capable of producing C5 and C6 monomeric sugars from pretreated lignocellulosic biomass, that are currently at a level of development commensurate with a commercial track. $33.8 million expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. For more info, contact Carolanne Mayne at carolanne.mayne@go.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/F8893BAA92573BCA8525733A006A9F14?OpenDocument Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-07GO97034.

(New this week) DOE SOLICITS PROPOSALS FROM COMPANIES OR ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN R&D PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR UTILITY-SCALE WIND TURBINE AND OCEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES. PROPOSALS DUE 11/5/07. The objective of this solicitation is to make laboratory based resources available to companies or organizations interested in the further development of large wind turbine systems or components and investigation of ocean energy technologies.Budgeted funding is approximately $1 million. More info at http://www.nrel.gov/business_opportunities/solicitations_rfps.html

(New this week) DOE REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR PHASE I OF THE FY 2008 SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAM. PROPOSALS DUE 11/27/07. This initiative seeks to stimulate energy-related small business technological innovation and commercialization. For more info, including a list of FY08 technical topics of interest, go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/DFA3C9C3F152538A8525735C004633BB?OpenDocument

(New) DOE REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR NOVEL FUEL CELLS FOR COAL BASED SYSTEMS, FOR LOW-COST NOVEL FUEL CELL DESIGNS APPROPRIATE FOR MEGAWATT SCALE COAL-BASED SYSTEMS. RESPONSES DUE 1/15/08. The fuel cells shall use direct coal or raw coal syngas as the fuel type. $840K expected to be available, up to 2 awards anticipated. For more info, contact Anne Cary at anne.cary@netl.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/8D5984C0BCDF7D798525733D00553C09?OpenDocument Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-07NT43208-03.

DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) uses the Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) to post solicitations and amendments, receive proposals/applications, and disseminate award information. Entities wishing to participate in NETL solicitations will need to register at the IIPS website: http://e-center.doe.gov

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

FAA ACCEPTS UNSOLICITED RESEARCH PROPOSALS THAT ADDRESS LONG-TERM GROWTH AND SHORT-TERM TECHNICAL NEEDS OF CIVIL AVIATION. PROPOSALS ACCEPTED THROUGH 1/1/2012. 10 areas of interest are identified which include, but are not limited to: 1) Environment and Energy Improvements that address environmental and regulatory issues such as noise abatement, aircraft pollution, and improved certification of clean, quiet, fuel efficient aircraft, and 2) Airports Improvements in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of airports. For more info, contact Barbara Fuller at barbara.fuller@faa.gov or go to: http://www.tc.faa.gov/logistics/grants/doc/FAA-06-01.doc FAA is currently updating their Research Grant RFP interested applicants are asked to refer to Sol#97.2 until Sol# FAA-06-01 is posted.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

(New) THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR WATER 2025: PREVENTING CRISIS AND CONFLICT IN THE WEST - SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION REVIEWS (SOR). RESPONSES DUE 12/4/07. Through SORs, Reclamation will work with willing irrigation and water districts, western states, tribal water authorities, and other local entities with water delivery authority, to assess the potential for water management improvements in a given basin or district. Applicants must be located in AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, NB, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA or WY. $3 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated. For more info, contact Randale Jackson rjackson@do.usbr.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15171&mode=VIEW Refer to Sol# 7SF811351.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

(New this week) NIEHS SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FOR GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES IN THE GENES, ENVIRONMENT, AND HEALTH INITIATIVE. APPLICATIONS DUE 10/18/07. The purpose fund genome-wide association (GWA) genotyping and/or replication studies, using data and specimens from human subjects on whom information is available for conditions/traits of public health importance and relevant environmental exposures. Funding under this RFA is $1.8 million in FY 2008 funds for 2-4 awards. More info at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-07-012.html

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

THE NOAA/NASA/DOD JOINT CENTER FOR SATELLITE DATA ASSIMILATION REQUESTS RESEARCH APPLICATIONS IN THE AREA OF SATELLITE DATA ASSIMILATION IN NUMERICAL WEATHER, CLIMATE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL FORECAST SYSTEMS. LETTERS OF INTENT ARE REQUIRED AND WERE DUE 8/10/07, FINAL PROPOSALS DUE 10/2/07. $600K expected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated. For more info, contact Steve Drescher at steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=14674&mode=VIEW   Refer to Sol# NESDIS-NESDISPO-2008-2001042.   

THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR THE CLIMATE PROGRAM OFFICE FOR FY 2008. DUE DATES FOR LETTERS OF INTENT AND FINAL PROPOSALS VARY BY PROGRAM AREA. Program areas of interest include, but are not limited to:  Arctic Research Program; Atmospheric Composition and Climate Program; Climate Change Data and Detection; Climate Dynamics and Experimental Prediction; and Climate Prediction Program for the Americas.  $6 million expected to be available, up to 60 awards anticipated. For more info, contact Diane Brown at cpogrants@noaa.gov or go to:  http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=14636&mode=VIEW   Refer to Sol# OAR-CPO-2008-2000994.

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

(New this week) NSF INVITES ELIGIBLE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS TO SUBMIT PHASE I PROPOSALS FOR ITS FY 2008 SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAMS. PROPOSALS DUE 12/4/07. NSF will support high quality projects on important scientific, engineering, or science and engineering education problems and opportunities that could lead to significant commercial and public benefit if the research is successful. Anticipated funding amount is $16,250,000 for 150 awards. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. More info at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07586/nsf07586.htm

(New this week) NSF REQUESTS PROPOSALS TO CREATE A NATIONAL CENTER TO CONDUCT FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND LIVING SYSTEMS AT ALL SCALES. PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS DUE 12/10/07. FULL PROPOSALS DUE 3/17/08. FULL PROPOSALS MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED BY INVITATION FROM NSF. Eligibility is restricted to academic institutions located in the U.S. and non-profit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. Anticipated funding amount is $5 million. Award is expected to be up to $5million per year for up to 5 years pending the availability of funds, with the possibility of one 5-year renewal depending on the availability of funds and successful review. More info at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503124&org=BIO&from=home

(New this week) NSF SEEKS PROPOSALS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ACROSS THE ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING. SUBMISSION DATES ARE 2/1/08 TO 3/1/08. These include new devices and systems for more effective pollutant removal from air and water, as well as new technologies that minimize or avoid the pollutant generation inherent in older commercial and domestic processes and activities. Small equipment proposals up to $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted. Eligibility is unrestricted. More info at http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=14824

(New this week) NSF SEEKS PROPOSALS THAT SUPPORT FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL TOWARD IMPROVING THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF POLLUTION AVOIDANCE, AS WELL AS DEVELOPING NEW PRINCIPLES FOR POLLUTION AVOIDANCE TECHNOLOGIES. SUBMISSION DATES ARE 2/1/08 TO 3/1/08.  Research for new and improved sensors of environmental conditions and innovative waste reduction and recycling processes also are important components of this program. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $90,000. Small equipment proposals up to $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Eligibility is unrestricted. More info at http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=14830

(New this week) NSF SEEKS PROPOSALS THAT SUPPORT ENGINEERING RESEARCH IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR GENERAL RESEARCH AREAS. SUBMISSION DATES ARE 2/1/08 TO 3/1/08. Ares of research are Industrial Ecology; Green Engineering; Ecological Engineering; and Earth Systems Engineering The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Small equipment proposals up to $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Eligibility is unrestricted. More info at http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=14831

(New this week) NSF SEEKS PROPOSALS THAT SUPPORT FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ENERGY PRODUCTION, CONVERSION, AND STORAGE. SUBMISSION DATES ARE 2/1/08 TO 3/1/08.  Research that generates enabling science and technologies for more efficient hydrogen and storage is supported by the program. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Small equipment proposals up to $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Eligibility is unrestricted.  More info at http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=14832

NSF REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR THE CLIMATE AND LARGE-SCALE DYNAMICS PROGRAM. PROPOSALS ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. Research topics include, but are not limited to, processes that govern climate; the causes of climate variability and change; the development and use of climate models to diagnose and simulate climate, its variations, and changes. For more info, contact Jay Fein at jfein@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11699 Refer to Sol# PD-06-5740.

NSF REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. PROPOSALS ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, measurement and modeling of the concentration and distribution of gases and aerosols in the lower and middle atmosphere. Eligibility is unrestricted. For more info, go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10764 Refer to Sol# PD-98-1524.

NSF REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR PALEOCLIMATE RESEARCH. PROPOSALS ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. Projects should focus on the natural evolution of Earth's climate with the goal of providing a baseline for present variability and future trends through improved understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that influence climate over the long-term. For more info, contact David Verardo at dverardo@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12727 Refer to Sol# PD-98-1530

(New) TAMPA BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM SOLICITS PROPOSALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. APPLICATIONS DUE 10/1/07. The Tampa Bay Estuary Program offers grants to support community-based restoration and education projects focusing on Florida's Tampa Bay Estuary. The Program is seeking individual proposals for amounts not exceeding $7,500. Groups and organizations from the Florida counties of Hillsborough, Manatee and Pinellas counties may apply. More info at http://www.tbep.org/bayminigrants.html

THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) INVITES PROPOSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION AND/ OR COMMERCIALIZATION OF INNOVATIVE SENSORS, CONTROLS OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS THAT ENHANCE ENERGY MANAGEMENT, MANUFACTURING. ROUND 1 PROPOSALS DUE: 10/3/07; ROUND 2 PROPOSALS DUE: 3/18/08. Proposed projects should be innovative and seek to improve power quality and reliability, increase energy efficiency, reduce peak load or improve productivity. Total available NYSERDA funding is $3,000,000. More info at http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2 See PON 1164.

(New)  THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, FOR PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF THE EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN NEW YORK STATE. RESPONSES DUE 10/10/07. Up to $1.5 million expected to be available.  For more info, contact Richard Drake at rld@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2  Refer to PON# 1173.  

(New) THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR BIOPOWER RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & DEMONSTRATION, FOR PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE BIOPOWER TECHNOLOGIES USING CALIFORNIA’S FORESTRY RESIDUES. RESPONSES DUE 10/12/07. $1 million expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated.    For more info, contact Kelly Lafave at klafave@energy.state.ca.us or go to:  http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/pier.html  

NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) SEEKS PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED POWER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES, ENERGY STORAGE DEMONSTRATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS / MITIGATION TECHNIQUES. ROUND 2 PROPOSALS DUE 10/17/07. Total available funding is $7.25 million. More info at http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2 See PON 1118.

THE NORMAN FOUNDATION REQUESTS LETTERS OF INQUIRY FOR ITS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM. RESPONSES DUE 11/1/07. This program supports work to prevent the disposal of toxins in communities, and to link environmental issues with economic and social justice.  The foundation provides grants for general support, projects, and collaborative efforts. The foundation also welcomes innovative proposals designed to build the capacity of social change organizations working in its areas of interest.  Individual grants NTE $20K. For more info, go to:  http://www.normanfdn.org/    

(New this week) THE LEMELSON-MIT PROGRAM IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE $500,000 LEMELSON-MIT PRIZE, A CASH AWARD FOR INVENTION IN THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR THE $100,000 LEMELSON-MIT AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY. NOMINATIONS DUE 11/2/07. The prize is awarded to outstanding mid-career inventors who have developed a patented product or process of significant value to society, which could be or has been adopted for practical use. More info at http://web.mit.edu/invent/

(New this week) NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) SOLICITS PROPOSALS ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, EVALUATION AND PROTECTION(EMEP) PROGRAM: AIR QUALITY RESEARCH PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY NOTICE (PON) 1179. PROPOSALS DUE 11/6/07. This PON will provide support for projects which will improve our understanding of environmental issues related to electricity generation, focusing on fine particles and ozone. Available funding is $2.5 million. More info at http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2 Refer to PON# 1179.

(New this week) THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) SOLICITS PROPOSALS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE HEATING AND COOLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. PROPOSALS DUE 11/7/07. The proposed technologies must achieve increased energy efficiency or environmental performance in New York State. Up to $1,500,000 is available. Multiple awards of up to $300,000 are expected. All proposals must be cost-shared. More info at http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2 Refer to PON#1169.

INVESTORS CIRCLE FALL CONFERENCE & VENTURE FAIR. November 14-16 2007. Boston, MA. Application deadline August 10, 2007. This is the premier meeting place for angel investors, professional venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, and entrepreneurs who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable future. Our 2006 Fall Conference attracted well over 300 attendees, including over 150 investors. Our last three conferences have resulted in over $12 million in total investment in approximately 1/3 of presenting ventures, with additional investments pending. Each month Investors’ Circle screens applications and selects companies to circulate to our membership of accredited investors. Our 2007 Fall Venture Fair presenters will be chosen from those candidates that have circulated within 6 months of the application deadline. Investors' Circle is seeking submissions from companies in the following sectors: energy & environment, food & organics, health & wellness, education & media, and community & international development. For more information go to:
http://www.investorscircle.net/

(New this week) THE WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION (WERF) REQUESTS PROPOSALS (RFP) TO APPLYING ADVANCES IN PATHOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT TO LAND APPLICATION OF BIOSOLIDS AND COMMUNICATING THE RESULTS. PROPOSALS DUE 11/16/007. The objective of this research is to facilitate use of biosolids pathogens risk assessment methodologies for the purpose of making them generally applicable and available to potential users at the local, state and national level. Total funding will range from $500,000 to $1 million. More info at http://www.werf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Funding

THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR THE CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.  PROPOSALS DUE 2/4/08 AND 8/4/08.  Through this program, NYSERDA seeks to help clean energy companies succeed, grow, and develop new markets for clean technologies through new, improved, or expanded manufacturing, assembly, installation, distribution, sales and/or service of clean energy equipment and systems in NY State.  $6 million expected to be available.  For more info, contact Vicki Colello at vac@nyserda.org or go to:  http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2   Refer to PON# 1124.  

THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR THE BIO-FUEL STATION INITIATIVE: DRIVING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FOR THE EMPIRE STATE. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED OR UNTIL 5/2/08, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.  The goal of this initiative, which is partially funded by a U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program, is to increase the number of retail E85 and Blended Biodiesel service stations in NY.  The initiative will reimburse 50% of the costs, NTE $50K per site, for new installations of biofuels dispensing equipment, storage tanks, and associated piping equipment.  It is estimated approximately 300 new retail E85 ethanol and/or blended biodiesel fueling stations will be opened as a result of this initiative.  Up to $9 million expected to be available.  For more info, contact Patrick Bolton at ppb@nyserda.org or go to: http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2  Refer to PON# 1093.   

THE RENEWABLE FUELS FOUNDATION (RFF) REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR RESEARCH, AND FOR THE STRATEGIC POLICY NEEDS, OF THE U.S. ETHANOL INDUSTRY AND RELATED MARKETS.  RFF is the education and research arm of the Renewable Fuels Association, a national trade association representing the ethanol industry.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:  1)  R&D:  Feedstocks for cellulosic ethanol; storage and transportation; environmental impacts of cellulosic ethanol.  2)  Policy:  Economic impact studies; food versus fuel debate; transportation & distribution; analysis of oil production.  Individual awards NTE $75K, proposals accepted on a continual basis.  For more info, contact RFF at (202) 289-3835 or go to:  http://www.ethanolrfa.org/  

(New) THE SKOLL FOUNDATION REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS FOR WORK THAT GREATLY INFLUENCES CRITICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME IN THE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, HEALTH, TOLERANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS, INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EQUITY, PEACE AND SECURITY. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED YEAR ROUND. These awards provide later-stage funding, which is generally structured as a $1 million award paid out over three years. For more info, go to: http://www.skollfoundation.org

THE EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE REQUESTS PROPOSALS FROM ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIPS. DUE DATES VARY BY LOCATION. Earthwatch seeks adventurous, innovative science educators who have an interest in conservation, sustainability, and life-long learning. Participants work alongside leading field scientists on some of the most important environmental issues facing the planet today, like climate change and biodiversity. For more info, go to: http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=dsJSK6PFJnH&b=393763

WORLD COMMUNITY GRID IS SOLICITING PROPOSALS TO ACCELERATE HUMANITARIAN RESEARCH VIA THE INTERNET. The goal is to support innovative efforts that will benefit most from this technology and deliver significant results on a variety of issues facing the global community. Areas of interest include new and existing infectious disease research, genomic and disease research, natural disasters and hunger, and environmental research. Five or six research projects conducted for public and nonprofit purposes will be awarded. More information is available at: http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/projects_showcase/viewSubmitAProposal.do

ETV VERIFICATIONS
ETV has completed verification testing and reports for 389 innovative environmental technologies! For a full list of ETV verifications, visit http://www.epa.gov/etv/verifications/verification-index.html

VENDOR SOLICITATIONS
ETV Centers have issued solicitations for vendors and/or collaborators interested in verification of the following technology categories. For more detailed information on these solicitations, please contact the appropriate center or visit the ETV Web site at http://www.epa.gov/etv/vendors/vendannounce.html

ETV ESTE PROJECTS ISSUE VENDOR SOLICITATIONS

EPA is seeking vendors to participate in the ETV Environmental and Sustainable Technology Evaluations (ESTE) project for Pesticide Drift Reduction Technology.  ESTE funding will be used to validate a protocol for testing the effectiveness of pesticide spray drift reduction technologies.  These technologies include drift- reduction application equipment and drift-reduction adjuvant chemicals that can be used with ground-boom or aerial equipment for spraying pesticides onto row or field crops, and that can be tested in either a low- or high-speed wind tunnel.  Vendors will not receive an ETV Program verification of their products as a direct result of this protocol validation effort.  For more information, please see the FedBizOpps notice available at http://www.fbo.gov/spg/EPA/OPPTS/OPP/ESTE%5FDRT%5F1/Synopsis.html, or contact Michael Kosusko, EPA, at (919) 541-2734 or kosusko.mike@epa.gov

The ETV ESTE project for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tracking of Hazardous Wastes Across International Borders is seeking interested vendors to participate in a project to develop a test plan for evaluating RFID technology for shipping certain chemicals/materials from generator to receiver.  The shipping scenario would include checkpoints along the way, including across North American borders.  Selected vendors would have the freedom to design the tagging configuration and the type of tags used. EPA is looking for innovative solutions for this difficult shipping scenario.  Vendors will not receive an ETV Program verification of their products as a direct result of this protocol validation effort. For more information, please contact Katrina Varner, EPA, at (702) 798-2645 or varner.katrina@epa.gov

ETV AIR POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY CENTER SOLICITS TECHNOLOGY VENDORS
The APCT Center, operated by RTI International, invites vendors to participate in verification tests of the following technologies:

Diesel Engine Retrofit Emissions Control Technologies:  Interested vendors should contact Drew Trenholm, RTI, at (919) 316-3742 or atrenholm@rti.org

Fabric Filter Media:  For more information, please contact Drew Trenholm, RTI, at (919) 316-3742 or atrenholm@rti.org

Ventilation Air Cleaning or Filtration Technologies:  For more information, please contact Debbie Franke, RTI, at (919) 541-6826 or dlf@rti.org

ETV ADVANCED MONITORING SYSTEMS CENTER SOLICITS TECHNOLOGY VENDORS
The AMS Center, operated by Battelle, is soliciting vendors and collaborators for the following technologies:

Lead-Based Paint Test Kits: For more information, please contact Patti Holowecky, Battelle, at (614) 424-7885 or holoweckyp@battelle.org   

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzers: For more information, please contact Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle, at (614) 424-3973 or sumnera@battelle.org

Leak Detection and Repair:  For more information, please contact Anne Gregg, Battelle, at (614) 424-7419 or gregga@battelle.org

Soil Rapid Toxicity Technologies:  For more information, please contact Mary Schrock, Battelle, at (614) 424-4976 or schrock@battelle.org

Monitoring Technologies:  For more information, please contact Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle, at (614) 424-3973 or sumnera@battelle.org

ETV DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS CENTER SOLICITS TECHNOLOGY VENDORS
The DWS Center, operated by NSF International, invites vendors and partners to participate in verification testing of emerging innovative and alternative technologies used in drinking water treatment.  For more information, please contact Bruce Bartley, NSF, at (734) 769-5148 or bartley@nsf.org

ETV GREENHOUSE GAS TECHNOLOGY CENTER SOLICITS TECHNOLOGY VENDORS
The GHG Center, operated by Southern Research Institute, is soliciting collaborators and vendors of the following technologies for independent performance verification testing:

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions for the Semiconductor Processing Industry:  For more information, please contact Jeff Barghout, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456 or barghout@sri.org

Distributed Electrical Generation and Combined Heating/Cooling and Power Technologies:  For more information, please contact Bill Chatterton, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456 or chatterton@sri.org

On-Board Idle Reduction Technologies:  For more information, please contact Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456 or hansen@sri.org

Fuel Efficient Technologies for Heavy and Light Duty Vehicles: For more information, please contact Jeff Barghout, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456 or barghout@sri.org     

Diesel Hybrid Technologies:  For more information, please contact Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456 or hansen@sri.org

Sustainable and Renewable Energy Technologies:  For more information, please contact Jeff Barghout, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456 or barghout@sri.org

ETV WATER QUALITY PROTECTION CENTER SOLICITS TECHNOLOGY VENDORS
The WQP Center, operated by NSF International, invites vendors to participate in verification tests of grouting and coating materials for infrastructure rehabilitation applications.  Interested vendors should contact Tom Stevens, NSF, at (734) 769-5347 or stevenst@nsf.org

Additional information on current open ETV vendor solicitations is available at http://www.epa.gov/etv/vendors/vendannounce.html

Stormwater Technology Clearinghouse: The University of Massachusetts has developed a searchable database containing validated performance data and technical information on innovative stormwater treatment technologies. The database can be accessed at an interactive website, http://www.mastep.net, that was designed to help stakeholders (including conservation commissioners, other local officials, state/federal regulators, site developers and consultants) interpret information such as site and environmental considerations and treatment efficiencies for various pollutants. It also serves as a repository for test reports and performance data from a variety of sources. The project has been financed with federal funds from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection under a Section 319 competitive grant. The clearinghouse is still being populated with information and refined – any comments that you may have are welcome and should be sent to Jerry Schoen at 413-545-5532 or jschoen@tei.umass.edu.