This is a monthly publication of announcements of funding opportunities.  For more information, please contact Adele Tongco (adel@okstate.edu) at  4-5398 in Ag Hall 139 or Jan Madole (jkd1703@okstate.edu) at 4-7196. More information about each announcement is accessible on the internet (see URL listed with each opportunity to view full record).

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TITLE: AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH

Sponsor: USDA,CSREES, NRICGP; Conventional Projects, Standard Research Grants

Deadline: November 15, 2000

Abstract: The objective is to obtain knowledge that is essential to sustain the viability of agriculture. As such, this program is intended as a mechanism to synthesize the findings from more basic research programs in an effort to address directly the interactions among the components that comprise agricultural systems.

This program will support systems research that has the potential to aid in the development or evaluation of national, regional, community, or producer level practices and policies that will sustain: a safe and adequate supply of agricultural products and services; environmental quality and the natural resource base; human health; the economic viability and quality of life of rural communities; and address linkages between urban and rural areas.

Funding Type: Research

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TITLE: TORO INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT AWARD

Sponsor:American Society of Landscape Architects; landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF); Professional Awards

Deadline: August 04, 2000

Amount: $2,000

Abstract: The Toro Industry Advancement Award recognizes exemplary design projects that display effective use of irrigation techniques in creating quality environments. Projects will be evaluated on the basis of cost effectiveness, operational efficiency, transferability, water conservation, and overall contribution to environmental quality.

Funding Type: Prize or Award

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TITLE:AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY - SBIR

Sponsor: NSF, Directorate for Engineering (ENG)

Division of Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation (DMII)

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Biotechnology (BT)

Deadline: January 04, 2001

Eligibility:. Proposing firms are also encouraged to take advantage of research expertise and facilities that may be available to them at colleges, universities, national laboratories and from other research providers. Such collaborations may include research subcontracts, consulting agreements or the employment of faculty as "senior personnel" and of graduate or undergraduate students as assistants by the small business.

Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) in the following four broad areas:

- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (AM); - Biotechnology (BT);

- Electronics (EL); and- Information-Based Technologies (IT).

Biotechnology Topic:

Rapidly advancing frontiers in the biosciences are strongly stimulating the creation and growth of small businesses based on biotechnology. These small businesses connect bioscience discoveries to society through the commercialization of new products, devices, processes, or services. The biotechnology program area solicits proposals targeted toward the generation of innovative new products, devices, processes, or services. The program's main thrust, in accordance with applicable legislation and the NSF mission, is to transform scientific discovery into social benefits and to emphasize private sector commercialization. Innovative biotechnology proposals that cut across technical disciplines are eagerly sought.

The biotechnology program solicits proposals on the following subtopic:

Agricultural and Food Biotechnology

How can biotechnology be applied to crops and food products? How can it enhance food safety? Biological control of pests is included in this subtopic.

Funding Type: Research

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TITLE: NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (PHASE I)

Sponsor: NSF; Directorate for Engineering (ENG)

Deadline: May 15, 2000

Upper Amount: $200,000; Note:NSF anticipates funding approximately 20 proposals, with awards up to $100,000 ($200,000 for essential, multi-disciplinary collaborations) total for 2 years. Successfully completed Phase I feasibility studies will be eligible to compete for Phase II awards of up to $500,000 ($800,000 for collaborations) and up to three years duration.

Abstract: The Engineering Directorate (ENG) of the NSF announces an initiative seeking high risk/high return, exploratory research feasibility studies on new technologies applied to the environment. This focuses on new technologies that can be applied to environmental sensing, remediation, and environmentally benign manufacturing.

The initial phase (Phase I) of this program will emphasize high risk/high return, exploratory feasibility studies of new technologies applied to the environment.

Proposals submitted must focus on one or more of the following three areas of environmental technology:

- Environmental Sensing: Research on new sensing technologies to assess the impact of anthropogenic (manmade) factors on the natural and/or the built environments. Examples of new technologies applied to sensing and measurement could include molecular bioengineering, large and high density sensor arrays and the wireless transfer of data from such arrays, and "nano-" and "chip-based" sensing technologies.

- Remediation: Research on new technologies for environmentally benign remediation through biological, chemical, thermal and/or fluid processes, such as studies of microbial and plant communities and their interactions in contaminated environments, and the use of these endogenous species to effect remediation; or exploration of novel (a) tailored biocatalysts, membranes and micro-nano-scale environments such as micelles for separations, segregation, and targeted chemical transformations; (b) transport through porous media such as soil, membranes and macro-fluid and air systems; (c) transformations driven by combustion, plasmas, and /or electricfield processing in order to ameliorate existing and potential chemical and particulate environmental hazards. Use of cutting-edge molecular simulation and modeling, micro- and nano-scale technology and hybrid technologies (e.g., Bio plus Non-Bio) is encouraged. Additionally, fundamental research leading to new remediation technologies in the following focus areas is of interest: source characterization of pollutants, cost effective separation technologies for dilute metals and liquid contaminants, and heavy metals removal from incineration gases.

- Environmentally Benign Manufacturing/Processing and Materials: Research on environmentally benign manufacturing/processing and remanufacturing of structural and industrial materials and products, with particular emphasis on life-cycle considerations for costs and efficient materials reuse in a sustainable materials stream. This will involve research in novel processing for remanufacturability and construction, and in novel materials characterization for applicability for reusability, for `green design". Materials substitutions, process modifications in solid freeform fabrication, microfabrication, solidification and forming processes, and new considerations in materials removal that focus on quantifiable reductions or elimination of waste not only in the original processing but in the subsequent remanufacturing and reuse of products will be considered.

All proposals should address the ways in which education and training are integrated within the research program. Efforts to incorporate interdisciplinary educational activities and encourage student teamwork are also encouraged.

Funding Type: Research

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TITLE: FOREST SCIENCES

Sponsor: Earthwatch Institute

Deadline Note:Continuous.

Amount:$7,000; Upper Amount:$130,000

Abstract: The Center for Field Research (CFR) receives, reviews, and recommends projects for support by Earthwatch, the funding organization. The center encourage proposals that are interdisciplinary or transnational.

Earthwatch supports a broad range of forest science projects, such as:

- ecology of tropical peat swamp forests and their economic and environmental importance (Indonesia);

- assessment and management of the biodiversity of African indigenous cultural and religious forest (Kenya);

- evaluation of stand based sampling for quantification of root disease (United States);

- the role of Russian forests in the global carbon cycle (Russia);

- acid rain: rehabilitation of the air pollution damaged headwaters of North Bohemia (Czech Republic);

- the impact of white-tailed deer on forest communities in the eastern United States;

- mammalian herbivores as determinants of tropical forest diversity (Panama); and

- insects and their impacts in the subtropical and tropical forests of Australia.

Funding Type: Research

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TITLE: COMMUNITY RELATED GRANTS - HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION

SPONSOR: HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: To provide funding for any organization that has a project

in one of the four priority areas of the foundation.

DEADLINE: June 1; September 1; December 1

SUMMARY: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation focuses its grantmaking in the

following four areas, giving priority consideration to programs of

national significance and/or scope or to those offering promising

models for replication:

--Education and advanced research in international affairs.

--Public service.

--Environment and natural resources management.

--Human rights.

A cover letter briefly describing the purpose of the proposed program

and the amount and use of funds requested.

E-mail: foundation@hmjackson.org

Website: http://www.hmjackson.org

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TITLE:RESEARCH STUDIES ON MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOOD ANIMAL PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

Sponsor: DHHS; Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Deadline:April 17, 2000

Upper Amount:$600,000; Amount Note:Approximately $600,000 will be available in FY 2000. The FDA anticipates making three to six cooperative agreement awards at $100,000 to $200,000 per award per year (direct and indirect costs combined).

Abstract: FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is announcing the availability of research funds for fiscal year (FY) 2000 to study the microbiological hazards associated with the food animal production environment.

Projects that fulfill any one or a combination of the following specific objectives will be considered for funding:

- studies on the development, dissemination, transmission, and persistence of antibiotic resistant bacteria or genetic determinants from these bacteria in the animal production environment;

- research on the mitigation/intervention strategies to decrease or minimize antimicrobial resistance in the animal production environment through the manipulation of drug use, altering drug dosage, use of competitive exclusion products, or rotation of antimicrobials used in beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, poultry, and aquaculture; and

- the effect of antimicrobial use on the carriage or shedding of foodborne pathogens (i.e., pathogen load) in the above listed animal species.

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TITLE: APPLIED RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS - DOE

[Federal Register: February 8, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 26)]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing a competitive solicitation for applications for cooperative agreements to pursue applied research, development and demonstration (including field testing) involving energy efficiency. Demonstrations will be limited to field tests which provide critical operational feedback to researchers and/or manufacturers for the purpose of improving technical performance or lowering costs. It is estimated that funding of approximately $6 million will be available for 7 to 10 awards under this solicitation in fiscal year 2000. Seven priority areas of interest have been identified through a collaborative planning process with the States during the past year:

(1) Bio-based products and bioenergy; (2) Fuel cells and microturbines;

(3) Petroleum industry; (4) Schools; (5) Combined heat and power and

distributed generation; (6) Data acquisition; and (7) Transportation.

The awards will be for a period of one to three years.

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TITLE: GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP GRANTS - AGR

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate Fellowship

SUMMARY: The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension

Service (CSREES) CSREES is also announcing the availability of supplemental grants for Special International Study or Thesis/Dissertation Research Travel Allowances for FY 2000. Applications for supplemental grants are invited from recipients of currently active Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants to support special international study or thesis/dissertation research experiences for current Fellows. CSREES also is soliciting comments regarding this request for proposals from any interested party. These comments will be considered in the development of the next request for proposals for this program. Such comments will be forwarded to the Secretary or his designee for use in meeting the requirements of section 103(c)(2) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, 7 U.S.C.

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TITLE: SBIR & STTR PROGRAMS FY-2000 - NSF (NSF 00-48 Replaces: NSF 99-57)

Title: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

Directorate for Engineering

DIVISION OF DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, AND INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION

Deadline Dates:

ADVANCED MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS and INFORMATION-BASED TECHNOLOGIES

Opening: March 1, 2000; Closing: June 8, 2000

BIOTECHNOLOGY and ELECTRONICS

Opening: October 1, 2000; Closing: January 4, 2001

Program Name: SBIR/STTR FY-2000 Program Solicitation for Phase I

Short Description/Synopsis of Program: The SBIR/STTR Program stimulates technological innovation in the private sector, by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal research and development needs, increasing the commercial application of federally supported research results, and fostering and encouraging participation

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TITLE: PARABOLIC TROUGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT - DOE

COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 24,2000 PSA#2543

A -- PARABOLIC TROUGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER MARKETS SOL RAA-0-30441 DUE 041800 POC Jim Fox, fax (303) 384-7352. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) in February 2000 for the performance of research and development in the area of parabolic trough technology development for concentrating solar power markets. The primary objectives of the project are to advance the state-of-the-art of parabolic trough technology, integration, analysis, and services to improve the U.S. competitiveness of the technology and to increase the U.S. scope and/or quantity of near-term and long-term domestic and international trough projects. The scope for proposed work efforts may consider any of a wide range of topics related to trough technology including, but not limited to, component design and/or development, systems analysis, development of advanced manufacturing processes, system integration, development of unique engineering capabilities, and development of unique data and analysis capabilities. Proposals for larger projects with potential for significant advances in the development of trough technology are desirable and will be given priority over smaller, less comprehensive project proposals. Multiple awards are anticipated under fiscal year 2000 funding level of $200,000 to $400,000. Additional funding at similar levels may be available in subsequent fiscal years. There is a minimum of 10% cost sharing or price participation required from offerors. This Commerce Business Daily announcement is not a request for proposals.

TITLE: NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND EVALUATION -

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; Economic Development Administration

[Docket No. 991215337-9337-01] RIN 0610-ZA13

National Technical Assistance, Training, Research, and Evaluation--

Request for Grant Proposals

SUMMARY: A total of $361,879,000 is available to EDA for all its programs in FY 2000, of which approximately $1,601,000 will be available for National Technical Assistance, Training, Research, and Evaluation. EDA is soliciting proposals for the specific projects described herein: (1) Evaluation of EDA's Planning Program; (2) Evaluation of EDA's Local Technical Assistance Program; (3) Economic Assessment of Sustainable Development Projects; (4) Improving Technology-Led Economic Development Strategies; and (5) Reviews of Economic Development Literature and Practice. These projects will be funded if acceptable proposals are received. Remaining funding, if any, may be used to fund additional projects. EDA issues this Notice to describe the conditions under which eligible applications for these National Technical Assistance, Training, Research, and Evaluation projects under 13 CFR Part 307, Subpart C (64 FR 5347, 5428-5429; 64 FR 69878-879) will be accepted and selected for funding.

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TITLE: TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR EFFICACY EVALUATION OF PESTICIDES

Sponsor: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPTS)

Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)

Deadline Note: To be announced.

Abstract: The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPTS), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Antimicrobial Division (AD) is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for technical support for the efficacy evaluation of pesticides. The purpose of this contract is to provide the resources necessary to evaluate the efficacy of pesticides for registration, preregistration, and special review efforts.

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TITLE: HYLAND R. JOHNS GRANT PROGRAM

Sponsor: International Society of Arboriculture

Deadline: May 01, 2000

Amount: $5,000; Upper Amount: $20,000; Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000.

Abstract: The Hyland R. Johns Grant Program provides funds to qualified researchers for projects of interest and benefit to the arboricultural industry. Research funded by the trust must be in keeping with its mission statement, i.e., focus on the biology, management, and care of trees, and their relation to environmental, social, and economic benefits.

Priority areas and critical issues for research and technology transfer include:

- ecological benefits of the urban forest;- economic benefits of the urban forest;

- innovative tree care techniques and practices;- urban tree genetics;

- impact of the urban forest on energy consumption; and- basic tree biology.

For the year 2000 funding cycle, proposals addressing tree biology and innovative tree-care techniques and practices will receive priority consideration.

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TITLE: ENVIRONMENT VULNERABILITY DUE TO WATER RUNOFF - KOWI

PARTNER SEARCH (National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology)

71552-Bucharest Romania

Phone: 40-1-2303116; Fax: 40-1-2303143

Email: ionel@meteo.inmh.ro

Intended research project

Assessment of the environment vulnerability due to water runoff and erosion processes, in relation with land use/land cover, to be used for its sustainable management, by means of non-structural measures. The process distributed modeling will be used for describing area behaviors, also in terms of the atmospheric variability. The desertification aspects are also involved, as well as proper remediation actions.

Requested profile of partners

Territory organisation as for adapted agriculture and silviculture

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TITLE: CANDIDATE GENE MARKER POLYMORPHISMS IN DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK - KOWI (PARTNERSEARCH)

Contact Details:

Email: pbcronje@postino.up.ac.za

Intended research project

Characterization of the physiological basis and nutritional consequences

of candidate gene marker polymorphisms in domestic livestock.

Quantify nutrient partitioning responses, endocrine (IGF, Leptin) responses to varying planes of nutrition in different genotypes (emphasis on indigenous African cattle and goats) during lactation and establish whether these are associated with DNA polymorphisms for functional gene markers. TP1: Quality of life and management of living resources

Learn and Serve America The Corporation for National Service

CREES Update-January 10, 2000 USDA

EPSCoR Infrastructure Improvement Meeting NSF

Request for Pre-proposals Texas Cattle Feeders Association

Grape Research RFP, Research Grant Program California Table Grape Commission

Summer Research Program OK Center for Aircraft

New Solicitation targeted at state govt. organizations U.S. DOE

Call for Proposals: Turfgrass & Environmental Res USGA

Energy Efficiency Science Initiative U.S. DOE