The following Federal DOE grant opportunities are available for Clean Cities Members –

Clean Cities FY 2009 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector

DUE FEBRUARY 27! The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks projects covering a range of alternative fuel and transportation-related technology deployment and educational activities under the Clean Cities transportation sector petroleum reduction technologies projects. The goal of the Clean Cities program is to decrease U.S. dependence on petroleum in the transportation sector through public/private Clean Cities partnerships formed across the nation. The announcement has three areas of interest: (1) Refueling Infrastructure for E85 and Other Alternative Fuels, DE-PS26-09NT01236-01; (2) Incremental Cost of Dedicated Alternative Fuel Vehicles, DE-PS26-09NT01236-02; and (3) Education/Outreach and Workshops for Petroleum Reduction Fuels and Technologies, DE-PS2609NT01236-03. Federal funding totaling $6 million is anticipated for awards under this announcement. Anticipated federal funds for fiscal year 2009 is estimated at $3 million. Proposals are due Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. The announcement is posted on Grants.gov. Refer to specific Funding Opportunity Nos. DE-PS26-09NT01236-01, DE-PS26-09NT01236-02, and DE-PS26-09NT01236-03.

Integrated Biorefinery Operations

DUE 4/30/2009. The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Demonstration of Integrated Biorefinery Operations. Through this RFP, DOE seeks to select integrated biorefinery projects that have the necessary technical and economic performance data that validates readiness for the next level of scale up. These integrated biorefineries would produce liquid transportation fuel to support meeting the advanced biofuels portion of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Renewable Fuel Standard of 21 billion gallons of advanced biofuels by 2022. Up to $185 million is expected to be available and up to 12 awards are anticipated. Letter of Intent is required and is due 2/20/09. Final applications are due 4/30/09. For more information, contact GO99038@go.doe.gov or to the DOE e-center. Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99038.