DARPA is interested in reviewing proposals that describe innovative research towards developing and demonstrating the ability to simultaneously improve antibody stability and control antibody affinity. The goal of the Antibody Technology Program is to enable multiplexed, antibody-based biosensors that have long shelf life and operate in harsh environments that are relevant to the DoD mission. Eligible applicants: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals. Award ceiling: N/A. Application deadline: September 30, 2010.
The State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program is a competitive, merit-based matching grant program that implements the joint purposes of the Recovery Act and the Broadband Data Improvement Act through the award of grants. This Program is designed to fund projects that gather comprehensive and accurate state-level broadband mapping data, develop state-level broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund statewide initiatives for broadband planning. Eligible applicants: State. Award ceiling: $4,300,000. Application deadline: August 14, 2009.
BTOP provides grants to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, to enhance broadband capacity at public computer centers, and to encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. Through this support, BTOP will also advance the Recovery Act’s objectives to spur job creation and stimulate long-term economic growth and opportunity. Eligible applicants: States, local governments, or any agency, subdivision, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof; The District of Columbia; A territory or possession of the United States; An Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. § 450b); A native Hawaiian organization; a non-profit foundation, a non-profit corporation, a non-profit institution, or a nonprofit association; other non-profit entities; for-profit corporations; limited liability companies; and cooperative or mutual organizations. Total Program Funding: $1,600,000,000. Application deadline: August 14, 2009.
The Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) Program supports research centers focused on major, long-term fundamental chemical research challenges. CCIs that address these challenges will produce transformative research, lead to innovation, and attract broad scientific and public interest. CCIs are agile structures that can respond rapidly to emerging opportunities and make full use of cyber infrastructure to enhance collaborations. CCIs may partner with researchers from industry, government laboratories and international organizations. CCIs integrate research, innovation, education, and public outreach and include a plan to broaden participation of underrepresented groups. Eligible applicants: Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. Universities accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions. Award ceiling: $14,000,000. Application deadline: April 05, 2010.
This solicitation seeks proposals in cross-cutting areas that are scientifically timely, and that benefit from the intellectual contributions of researchers with expertise in a number of computing fields and/or sub-fields. The cross-cutting programs for FY 2010 are Data-intensive Computing; Network Science and Engineering; and Trustworthy Computing. CISE expects that over time, these cross-cutting programs will evolve or be absorbed into the core programs, and that new cross-cutting programs will be introduced. Eligible applicants: An individual may participate as PI, Co-PI or Senior Personnel in no more than two proposals submitted in response to this solicitation. Award ceiling: Small Projects - up to $500,000 total budget with durations up to three years; Medium Projects - $500,001 to $1,200,000 total budget with durations up to four years; and Large Projects - $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 total budget with durations up to five years. Application deadline: Full Proposal Window: August 1, 2009 - August 30, 2009 (Medium Projects), Full Proposal Window: November 1, 2009 - November 28, 2009 (Large Projects), Full Proposal Window: December 1, 2009 - December 17, 2009 (Small Projects).
DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of coal utilization as an energy resource. In particular DARPA is interested in processes that will ultimately enable the United States to economically extract energy from its coal resources in the form of liquid fuels using coal to liquid conversion technologies that are environmentally friendly and cost competitive with petroleum based fuels. Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted. Award ceiling: unspecified. Application deadline: September 4, 2009.
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. Eligible applicants: Institutions of higher education and federally funded educational institutions such as the Naval Postgraduate School. Total program funding: $750,000. Application deadline: October 16, 2009.
CISE’s Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS) supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in two core programs: The Computer Systems Research (CSR) program; and The Networking Technology and Systems (NeTS) program. The Division seeks to develop a better understanding of the fundamental properties of computer and network systems and to create better abstractions and tools for designing, building, analyzing, and measuring future systems. Eligible applicants: Individual. Award ceiling: Small Projects - up to $500,000 total budget with durations up to three years; Medium Projects - $500,001 to $1,200,000 total budget with durations up to four years; and Large Projects - $1,200,001 to $3,000,000 total budget with durations up to five years. Application deadline: Medium Projects: August 1, 2009 - August 30, 2009, August 1 - August 30, Annually Thereafter Large Projects: November 1, 2009 - November 28, 2009, November 1 - November 28, Annually Thereafter Small Projects: December 1, 2009 - December 17, 2009, December 1 - December 17, Annually Thereafter.
The CreativeIT Program solicits proposals for projects that explore synergistic cross disciplinary research in creativity and computer science and information technology. Information technology is playing an increasing role in extending the capability of human creative thinking and problem solving. The study of creativity and computing as a way to advance computer science and information technology, cognitive science, engineering, education, or science can lead to new models of creativity and creative computational processes, innovative approaches to education that encourage creativity, innovative modes of research that include creative professionals, and new technology to support human creativity. Eligible applicants: unrestricted. Total program funding: $7,000,000. Application deadline: October 13, 2009.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of DARPA Mathematical Challenges, with the goal of dramatically revolutionizing mathematics and thereby strengthening the scientific and technological capabilities of Department of Defense. Eligible applicants include: unrestricted. Award ceiling: unspecified. Application deadline: September 25, 2009.
The Federal Railroad Administration solicitation for demonstrations of various technology advancements or techniques, specifically related to the following areas: Grade crossing hazard mitigation systems; Positive train control; Wireless communication system; Train tracking system; Risk assessment & hazardous analysis; and PTC/Communication enabling projects. Technologies most likely to help facilitate the improvement of railroad services are those which will improve safety by reducing human and technology failures; bring about capital cost reductions and economy in producing equipment and facilities; reduce operating costs of rail service by providing more efficient operations; improve the reliability of equipment and infrastructure components by reducing failures and/or reducing false failure detections; enhance the revenue-generating capability of high-speed operations by attracting greater ridership by reducing trip times, upgrading customer service quality, increasing reliability, or improving on time performance; and/or enhance the social benefits and/or environmental aspects of high-speed rail. Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted. Award ceiling: $500,000. Application deadline: September 30, 2011.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in the United States and the German Research Foundation are working together to offer support for digitization projects in the humanities. These grants provide funding for up to three years of development in any of the following areas: new digitization projects and pilot projects; the addition of important materials to existing digitization projects; and the development of tools and infrastructure to enhance the use of digitized resources and support international digitization work. Eligible applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education. Award ceiling: $350,000. Application deadline: October 08, 2009.
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits cooperative agreement applications for a Data Management and Coordinating Center (DMCC) and a Statistics and Biomarker Resource Center (SBRC) as components of the Early Detection Research Network (EDRN). EDRN is a national consortium funded to discover, develop, and validate biomarkers for early cancer detection, risk assessment and the molecular diagnosis and prognosis of early cancer. Statistical and informatics activities for the EDRN are divided between the DMCC and the SBRC, as follows. Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses. Award ceiling: $3,000,000. Application deadline: October 29, 2009.
Google.org has announced a pilot program of Geo Challenge Grants, which are small grants to help charitable organizations aligned with Google.org's core initiatives take advantage of online mapping tools that will enhance their work and impact. This program is designed to help nonprofit organizations use well designed maps to operate more effectively, convey the importance of their cause in a visual and compelling way, and give individuals from around the world a chance to experience their work. Eligible applicants: Public, charitable organizations with a good idea and non-profit status in their country of incorporation are eligible to apply. You'll be asked to provide proof of your status as a non-profit, public charity as part of the application process. Please note that applicable laws may not allow us to make grants in certain countries or to certain entities. Award ceiling: $100,000. Application deadline: Open.
The Google Grants program supports organizations that share the company's philosophy of community service worldwide in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts. Designed for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising program that harnesses the power of Google's flagship advertising product, Google AdWords, to nonprofits seeking to inform and engage their constituents online. Google Grants has awarded AdWords advertising to hundreds of nonprofit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to literacy, from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV education. Eligible application: Applicant organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to be considered for a Google Grant. Outside the U.S., Google is currently accepting applications from eligible charitable organizations based in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Award ceiling: N/A. Application deadline: Open.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the area of multiferroic magnetic sensors that will enable room temperature sensitivity not currently available. Specifically, DARPA is interested in low-frequency, room-temperature sensors with Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID-like) performance that will ultimately enable important defense capabilities such as through-wall imaging, security fences, tagging/reading, and small, deployable sensors. Eligible applicants include: unrestricted. Award ceiling: unspecified. Application deadline: September 25, 2009.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is soliciting applications for international research projects aligned with the mission and requirements of DHS S&T. These projects should be designed to augment and complement, through international research and collaboration, the depth and breadth of homeland security science and technology research. Specifically, the S&T Directorate seeks proposals that will contribute to homeland security science and technology, including but not limited to: evaluation of novel tools 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. Eligible applicants include: Public, Private, and State controlled institutions of higher education. Award ceiling: $750,000. Application deadline: September 29, 2009.
Microsoft Unlimited Potential grants offer support to Community-Based Technology and Learning Center (CTLC) organizations to develop technology training programs ranging from learning basic computer skills to using advanced business productivity applications. Eligible entities are nonprofit organizations, school-based nonprofit or governmental organizations, government funded nonprofit organizations, or nonprofit organizations that partner with governmental entities. Funding decisions are made in March and October of each year. Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The Sea Strike Future Naval Capability (FNC) sponsored and managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is soliciting applied research and advanced technology demonstration proposals for the development of a Multi-Target Track and Terminate (MT3) enhanced capability (EC) to support manned and unmanned rotary wing platforms in countering the small boat threat using precision semi-active laser (SAL) guided weapons in the littoral combat environment. Eligible applicants: All responsible sources from academia and industry may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation. Award ceiling: $8,225,000. Application deadline: White papers are due on Wednesday, 29 July 2009; Full Proposals are due on September 10, 2009.
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. Eligible applicants: For-profit organizations: U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. Universities and Colleges having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions. Unaffiliated Individuals: Scientists, engineers or educators in the U.S. who are U.S. citizens. Award ceiling: $250,000. Application deadline: October 20, 2009.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals on the topic of a Submersible Aircraft. In particular, DARPA is interested in a feasibility study and experiments to prove out the possibility of making an aircraft that can maneuver underwater. The proposal needs to outline a conceptual design along with identifying the major technological limitations that need to be overcome in order to maneuver an aircraft underwater. In addition to the conceptual design studies, performers need to outline experiments or computational models that will be used to demonstrate that the major technological limitations can be overcome. Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted. Award ceiling: unspecified. Application deadline: October 3, 2009.
The purposes of the Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program are: (1) To improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; (2) to support educational media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities; and (3) to provide support for captioning and video description of educational materials that are appropriate for use in the classroom setting. Eligible applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses. Award ceiling: $1,000,000. Application deadline: October 19, 2009.
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