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Federal and Foundation Funding Opportunities
by State Science and Technology Institute

Department of Agriculture
The Rural Development Agency invites applications for funding to support 
renewable energy systems and energy improvements for agricultural producers and 
rural small businesses. Approximately $22.8 million in FY 2004 funding is 
expected to be available for awards ranging from $2,500 to $500,000. Grants 
will not exceed 25 percent of allowable project costs. Eligible are 
agricultural producers or small businesses that can demonstrate financial need. 
Entities must be at least 51 percent owned, directly or indirectly, by 
individuals who are either citizens of the U.S. or reside in the U.S. after 
being legally admitted for permanent residence. Applications are due 75 days 
after this solicitation's publication date, which was May 5. More information 
is available at: 
<<http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.ac 
cess.gpo.gov/2004/04-10052.htm>http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.ac
 
cess.gpo.gov/2004/04-10052.htm >

Department of Defense
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals 
for funding under the Learning Applied to Ground Robots program. This program 
seeks to develop and demonstrate a new generation of learned perception and 
control algorithms for autonomous ground vehicles. Multiple awards ranging from 
$1.5 to $2 million are anticipated. All responsible sources capable of 
satisfying the government's needs may submit proposals, which are due June 17, 
2004, for the first round of awards. Proposals may be submitted at any time 
through April 29, 2005. More information is available at: 
<<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA04-25/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA04-25/listing.html
  
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DARPA also is soliciting white papers for research in a broad spectrum of 
science and engineering areas. The goal is to develop the most promising 
technologies into important, radically new military capabilities. Multiple 
awards are anticipated. White paper deadlines for topic areas vary between May 
3 and July 16 of 2004. More information is available at: 
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA04-12/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA04-12/listing.html
 


The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency is soliciting proposals 
for funding under the Advanced Container Security Device Program. This program 
seeks to provide the next generation of maritime shipping container security 
device with multiple sensing modalities, "smart" condition monitoring, 
automated alerting, and advanced communications. Multiple contract awards of up 
to $700,000 for a duration of 6-8 months are anticipated. Any entity or team of 
entities, except for some Department of Energy Laboratories listed in the 
solicitation, is eligible. Optional white papers are due May 28, 2004; 
proposals are due July 9, 2004. Proposals More information is available at: 
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DHS-DR/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/HSSCHQ-04-R-00507/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DHS-DR/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/HSSCHQ-04-R-00507/listing.html
 


The U.S. Army is soliciting proposals to develop and demonstrate a 
proof-of-principle prototype Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target 
Acquisition sensor system package. Proposals are due June 2, 2004. More 
information is available at: 
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB07/W15P7T-04-R-P032/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB07/W15P7T-04-R-P032/listing.html
 


The U.S. Navy is soliciting proposals for research in a sand and dust erosion 
resistant coating on the shaft driven compressor impeller. Proposed concepts 
may represent novel dedicated technologies or dual use of new emerging 
commercial technology. Various types of contracts and agreements will be 
considered for mechanisms of support. Proposals are due June 5, 2004. More 
information is available at: 
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N00421/N00421-04-R-0079/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N00421/N00421-04-R-0079/listing.html
 


Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE is soliciting applications for funding to support experimental and 
theoretical studies of aerosol radiative forcing of climate under the 
Atmospheric Science Program. This program seeks to provide and improve the 
scientific knowledge needed to simulate and predict radiative forcing by 
aerosols and their effects on climate. Approximately $4 million in FY 2005 
funding is expected to be available for awards. Multiple-year funding of awards 
is anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due June 21, 
2004. More information is available at: 
<http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN04-12.html>http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN04-12.html
 


DOE is soliciting proposals for innovative technologies that have the potential 
for significant energy savings in residential and commercial buildings. 
Projects should seek to advance energy efficient equipment, envelope, and whole 
building technologies. Approximately $11 million is expected to be available 
for 8-14 awards ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million; cost-sharing of at least 
20 percent is required. Projects may be proposed with performance periods 
between 10 months and three years. Awards with durations more than 
approximately 12 months may be partially funded in future fiscal years. 
Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due June 22, 2004. More 
information is available at: 
<https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1CF9A0952F96C35C85256E8A0073D9B1?OpenDocument>https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1CF9A0952F96C35C85256E8A0073D9B1?OpenDocument
 


Department of the Interior (DOI)
DOI is soliciting proposals for pilot-plant activities under the Desalination 
and Water Purification Research and Development Program. This program seeks to 
reduce the cost of desalting and water purification technologies in order to 
augment water supply in the U.S. Between 2-3 awards of up to $270,000 are 
anticipated; cost-sharing of at least 50 percent is required. All responsible 
sources may submit proposals, which are due June 11, 2004. More information is 
available at: 
<http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOI/BOR/D7810/04-FC-81-0953/listing.html>http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOI/BOR/D7810/04-FC-81-0953/listing.html
 


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA is soliciting proposals to develop dynamic global economic modeling of 
greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation from land-use, land-use change, and 
forestry activities. Three categories of economic modeling efforts will be 
considered: general equilibrium, partial equilibrium land-use sectoral 
modeling, and integrated assessment modeling of land-use climate change 
impacts. Eligible are state and local governments, Native American tribal 
governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, 
private institutions of higher education, and other nonprofits. Approximately 
$3 million is expected to be available for three awards ranging from $50,000 to 
$200,000. Proposals are due June 30, 2004. More information is available at: 
<http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/OAR-CPPD-04-09/listing.html>http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/OAR-CPPD-04-09/listing.html
 


NASA
NASA is soliciting proposals for funding under the Earth Science Enterprise's 
Advanced Information Systems Technology Program. This program seeks to develop 
a scientific understanding of the earth system and its response to natural and 
human induced changes, and to enable improved prediction of climate, weather 
and natural hazards for present and future generations. Grant, cooperative 
agreement and procurement contract awards are anticipated; cost-sharing is 
required. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due July 6, 2004. More 
information is available at: 
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/NNG04ZY4001N/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/NNG04ZY4001N/listing.html
 


NASA also will be soliciting proposals for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) 
robotic servicing/deorbit module. The module is part of an overall concept that 
could be used to extend the useful life of the observatory through various 
system hardware augmentations and then ultimately safely deorbit HST at the end 
of its mission. All responsible sources may submit proposals, which are due 
July 21, 2004. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about June 1, 
2004. More information is available at: 
<http://www2.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/HST-DM-0002-GDJ/listing.html>http://www2.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GSFC/OPDC20220/HST-DM-0002-GDJ/listing.html
 


National Institute of Health (NIH)
NIH is soliciting white papers for the planning of nanomedicine development 
centers. These centers will seek to characterize quantitatively the molecular 
scale components or nanomachinery of the cell and to precisely control and 
manipulate these molecules and supramolecular assemblies in living cells to 
improve human health. Approximately $1.5 million in FY 2004 funding is expected 
to be available for 20 awards. Applicants may request a project period of up to 
six months and a budget for direct costs of up to $50,000. Eligible are 
domestic for-profit and nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions 
such as colleges, universities, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and 
local governments; and eligible agencies of the federal government. White 
papers are due July 26, 2004. More information is available at: 
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/g 
uide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-04-018.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/g 
uide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-04-018.html

Multiple NIH institutes invite applications for funding to support studies on 
the characterization, behavior, and plasticity of human and non-human stem 
cells, regulation of their replication, differentiation, integration and 
function in the nervous system, and the identification and characterization of 
normal and tumor stem cells. Exploratory or developmental grants and research 
project grants are anticipated. Eligible are for-profit and nonprofit 
organizations; public or private institutions such as universities, colleges, 
hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible 
agencies of the federal government; and domestic or foreign institutions. 
Applications will be accepted at the standard application deadlines, which are 
available at: <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. For more information, 
visit: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-101.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
 
For more information, visit: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-101.html

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for funding to support 
research projects to evaluate the utility and application of new strategies for 
determining prognosis or predicting response to therapy. This program is 
intended to accelerate the translation of new discoveries into clinical 
practice by enabling investigators to apply new diagnostic strategies to 
clinical problems. Exploratory or developmental grants and phased-innovation 
awards are anticipated. Eligible are for-profit and nonprofit organizations; 
public or private institutions such as universities, colleges, hospitals and 
laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the 
federal government; and domestic or foreign institutions. Applications will be 
accepted at the standard application deadlines, which are available at: 
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. For more information, visit: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-102.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
 
For more information, visit: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-102.html

NCI and the National Institute on Drug Abuse jointly invite applications for 
funding to support multidisciplinary research on potential reduced-exposure 
tobacco products, both smoked and smokeless, through the interplay of basic, 
biological, and behavioral research, surveillance, and epidemiology. 
Investigator-initiated research project grants and the exploratory or 
developmental grants are anticipated. Eligible are domestic for-profit and 
nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions such as colleges, 
universities, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and local 
governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; and faith- or 
community-based organizations. Applications will be accepted at the standard 
application deadlines, which are available at: 
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. More information is available at: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-103.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
 
More information is available at: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-103.html

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney diseases invites 
applications for funding under the Centers of Excellence in Molecular 
Hematology. These centers provide a base for comprehensive research in 
hematologic diseases. To be eligible, institutions must have a significant 
related research base, at least 50 percent of which must already be funded by 
NIH. A center must be an identifiable organizational unit within a single 
university medical center or a consortium of cooperating institutions with a 
university affiliation. Approximately $3 million in FY 2005 funding is expected 
to be available for three awards. Applicants should request a project period of 
five years and a budget for up to $1 million in total costs per year. Optional 
letters of intent are due Oct. 15, 2004; applications are due Nov. 16, 2004. 
More information is available at: 
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-04-015.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-04-015.html
 


The National Institute on Drug Abuse invites applications for funding to 
support epidemiologic research on drug use, abuse, and dependence. Researchers 
are encouraged to develop methodologies to improve the accuracy, efficiency, 
scope, timeliness, and analytic yield of drug abuse epidemiologic data. 
Research grants, exploratory or developmental awards, and small grants are 
anticipated. Eligible are domestic for-profit and nonprofit organizations; 
public or private institutions such as colleges, universities, hospitals, and 
laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the 
federal government; and faith- or community-based organizations. Applications 
will be accepted at the standard application deadlines, which are available at: 
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. More information is available at: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-100.html>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm.
 
More information is available at: 
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-100.html

The National Institute of Mental Health invites applications from academic and 
pharmaceutical or biotech industry investigators interested in participating in 
a Cooperative Drug Development Group program. This program supports 
proof-of-concept studies of novel drug mechanism candidates and investigational 
drugs to treat serious mental disorders. Approximately $2 million in FY 2005 
funding is expected to be available for 3-5 awards having a project period of 
up to five years. Eligible are for-profit and nonprofit organizations; public 
or private institutions such as colleges, universities, hospitals, and 
laboratories; units of state and local governments; and eligible agencies of 
the federal government. Optional letters of intent are due July 23, 2004; 
applications are due Aug. 25, 2004. More information is available at: 
<http://grants.nih.gov/gra 
nts/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-05-003.html>http://grants.nih.gov/gra 
nts/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-05-003.html

National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF invites nominations for The Presidential Awards for Excellence in 
Mathematics and Science Teaching Program. This program identifies outstanding 
mathematics and science teachers in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions. 
Award recipients will receive $10,000 from NSF and will be invited to attend 
recognition events in Washington, D.C., during the week of April 11-16, 2005. 
Eligible are teachers of grades 7-12. More information is available at: 
<http://www.paemst.org/Program.cfm>http://www.paemst.org/Program.cfm


Foundation Funding Opportunities

Dana Foundation
The Dana Foundation invites applications for funding to support a competitive 
program in brain and immuno-imaging. This program seeks to accelerate the 
development and application of innovative cellular and molecular imaging to 
clinical research on the functions and malfunctions of the brain, the immune 
system, and their interactions, in normal and aberrant functioning. Successful 
applicants proposing to undertake research using conventional brain tissue 
imaging technologies will receive funding totaling up to $100,000 over a period 
of up to three years. Applicants for a cellular or molecular imaging project 
can request up to $300,000 for a period of up to three years. Each medical 
school and each of the few select research institutions that have been invited 
by letter may nominate two applicants, one for each of the program's two 
tracks. Institutions that are not specifically invited by letter but have 
affiliations with a U.S. medical school are eligible to submit a pplications to 
their affiliated medical school dean for consideration. Projects involving 
collaborations with NIH intramural researchers or industry scientists are 
acceptable. Applications are due May 25, 2004. More information is available 
at: 
<http://dana.org/grants/health/proposals/immunoimaging.cfm>http://dana.org/grants/health/proposals/immunoimaging.cfm
 


GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline invites applications for funding to support research in the 
development of HIV/AIDS drug therapeutics. Research areas include drugs aimed 
at treating infection, prophylactic vaccines and microbicides designed to 
prevent transmission of the virus. Approximately $250,000 is available for 
awards, which will range from $25,000 to $150,000. Applicants must have an 
M.D., Ph.D. or the equivalent and work in academic centers, nonprofit 
institutions, or for-profit businesses such as biotech start-up companies. 
Applications are due July 31, 2004. More information is available at: 
<http://www.dddresearchgrant.com/>http://www.dddresearchgrant.com/

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is soliciting proposals for funding under 
its Substance Abuse Policy Research Program. Projects should seek to increase 
understanding of public and private policy interventions to prevent, treat and 
reduce the harm caused by the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Up to 
$3.5 million is available for awards. Projects requesting less than $100,000 
will be accepted at any time. Projects requesting $100,000 to $400,000 require 
brief proposals to be submitted by Aug. 27, 2004; full proposals, which are by 
invitation only, will be due Jan. 15, 2005. Preference will be given to 
applicants that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue 
Code and are not private foundations as defined under Section 509(a). More 
information is available at: 
<http://www.rwjf.org/cfp/saprp>http://www.rwjf.org/cfp/saprp

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