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FROM CONGRESSMAN PAUL E KANJORSKI The purpose of this letter is to inform you that several government agencies are now accepting grant applications that may be of interest to you. As you may know, with my support, Congress appropriates funding to federal and state agencies that primarily award these funds through competitive solicitations. In an effort to make you aware of some of these opportunities, I wanted to bring the below solicitations to your attention. After reviewing the information in this letter, if you decide to submit an application under any of these programs, I encourage you to contact my office and discuss your proposal with my staff. I am eager to learn about and support projects that can create jobs and improve the quality of life in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Please do not hesitate to contact my Projects Director, John Latini at (202) 225-6511 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss your proposal. Below you will find a list of recently opened solicitations and other relevant information. Please know that some programs require matching funds or have additional requirements. As a result, you should thoroughly review the programs materials before you apply. If you have specific questions about any of the below opportunities, please contact the individual listed as the program's contact person. In the event you are unable to reach the appropriate person, please do not hesitate to contact my office for assistance. Midsize Wind Turbine Technology Development Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Deadline: July 14, 2010 More Information: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=341 How to Apply: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=341 Eligibility: Institutions of higher education; State and local governments; Nonprofit organizations Program Contact: Pamela Brodie - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Short Description: As part of a new approach by the U.S. Department of Energy to decrease American dependence on carbon emitting fossil fuels, this funding opportunity will focus on increasing the nation's wind energy capacity. Recent reports have indicated that there exists a midsize (power rating of 100kW through 1MW) wind turbine scarcity that if addressed could support a variety of applications. This program is designed to support the development of midsize wind turbines by awarding grants to domestic entities or partnerships who have existing detailed design plan specifications, and a developed prototype, for a midsize turbine. Solid-State Lighting - Product Development Program Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Deadline: July 14, 2010 More Information: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=338 How to Apply: http://www.fedconnect.org - Click 'Search Public Opportunities' - Search 'Reference Number' for DE-FOA-0000330 Eligibility: State and local governments; Institutions of higher education; Public and Private Nonprofit organizations Program Contact: Ashley Scekeres - (412) 386-4857 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Short Description: As one of two new Solid-State Lighting (SSL) programs offered by DOE, this program is designed to support projects that focus on using the knowledge gained from basic or applied research to develop or improve commercially viable material, devices, or systems. SSL has the potential to save a significant amount of energy over the next twenty years. This program is designed to develop or improve commercially viable materials, devices, or systems for solid-state lighting general illumination applications. Solid-State Lighting - Core Technology Program Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Deadline: July 14, 2010 More Information: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=338 How to Apply: http://www.fedconnect.org - Click 'Search Public Opportunities' - Search 'Reference Number' for DE-FOA-0000329 Eligibility: State and local governments; Institutions of higher education; Public and Private Nonprofit organizations Program Contact: Ashley Scekeres - (412) 386-4857 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Short Description: As one of two new Solid-State Lighting (SSL) programs offered by DOE, this program is designed to support projects that focus on applied research for technology development. SSL has the potential to save a significant amount of energy over the next twenty years. The objective of this program is to conduct the applied research needed to fill technology gaps, provide enabling knowledge or data, and advance the technical knowledge base for SSL to be used for general illumination applications. Innovation Ecosystem Development Initiative Program Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Deadline: July 9, 2010 More Information: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=343 How to Apply: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=343 Eligibility: Institutions of higher education; National laboratories; Private research institutions; Trade organizations Program Contact: Rashel L. Schultz - (865) 576-7814 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Short Description: This program is designed to support new approaches to accelerate the commercialization of clean energy technologies developed at universities. DOE has indicated that applications should (1) propose a strategy to foster an entrepreneurial environment, (2) provide a description of the proposed innovation ecosystem, and (3) describe a specific implementation plan. Choice Neighborhood Program Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deadline: TBD - This is a Notice before formal applications are released More Information: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-104 How to Apply: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=54839 Eligibility: Local governments; Public Housing Authorities; Nonprofit organizations; For-profit developers that apply jointly with a public entity Program Contact: Dorthera Yorkshire - (202) 402-4336 Short Description: The Choice Neighborhood Program will build on the success of HUD's Hope VI program that revitalized communities with distressed public housing. This new pilot program will introduce a more comprehensive approach to community development by awarding funding to public housing authorities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to link housing revitalization with education reform and early childhood education. Finally, many individuals and organizations often have questions about where they can find reliable information on potential governmental funding sources. Grant seekers should be aware of potential scams promising free government grants. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has posted a Consumer Alert about "Free Government Grants: Don't Take them for Grant-ed" that I encourage you to review by visiting the following website: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt134.shtm . Below you will find a list of websites that serve as the official access points for learning about potential federal funding opportunities. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) - definitive source for all federal financial assistance programs. Website: http://www.cfda.gov Grants.gov - central storehouse for information on thousands of federally administered grant programs. Website: http://www.grants.gov USA.gov - official federal resource for information on federal services such as benefits, grants, money, taxes, consumer guides, jobs, education and more. Website: http://www.usa.gov Recovery.gov - information on potential funding opportunities from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus package). Website: http://www.recovery.gov PA's Recovery Website: http://www.recovery.pa.gov Govbenefits.gov: information on financial assistance and government services for only individuals. Website: http://www.govbenefits.gov In closing, I hope the information in this letter proves useful. If you need any additional assistance or would like to request my support if you submit an application, please do not hesitate to contact John Latini on my Washington, DC staff by calling (202) 225-6511. If you do not wish to receive future emails from my office regarding funding opportunities, please contact Michael Platt also on my Washington, DC staff by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling (202) 225-6511. Sincerely, Paul E. Kanjorski Member of Congress I cannot guarantee the integrity of the text of this letter if it was not sent to you directly from my Congressional Email Account: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you have any questions about the validity of this message, please call my Washington, DC office at: 202-225-6511. Please note, this mailbox is unattended. Please do not reply. 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