OpportunityTitle: Biomass Research &amp; Development Initiative
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: National Labortories (as defined in 42U.S.C. 15801); Federal Research Agencies and State Research Agencies; Consortia of two or more eligible entities.
Description: THIS SOLICITATION IS BY INVITATION ONLY. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jointly solicit applications for financial assistance addressing research and development of biomass based products, bioenergy, biofuels and related processes. This joint USDA/DOE solicitation for FY07 reflects the technical areas identified in the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. These technical areas will assist DOE and USDA in developing and maintaining a balanced portfolio of activities under the Federal Government&#146;s Biomass program to effectively advance cost effective utilization of biomass for the production of biobased fuels and products. FOR FULL APPLICATIONS, PROJECT DURATION CAN BE UP TO 3-YEARS.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: lisa.siesennop@wdc.usda.gov
GrantorContactText: Lisa Siesennop &lt;br/&gt;Business Grant &amp; Loan Analyst &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-690-3810
CloseDateExplanation: The close date for this solicitation is 11/16/2007 at 8 p.m. EST.