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SSTI Weekly Digest- Federal Funding Opportunities

In the August 8, 2003 Supplement:

Federal Funding Opportunities

* Department of Agriculture

o Agriculture innovation centers

* Department of Defense

o Radio frequency, microwave and millimeter wave sensor technologies

o Behavioral and Social Sciences Simulator Systems Research Unit

o Technology applicable for generating adaptable tactical behaviors for unmanned ground vehicles

o Technologies that will enable both near- and far-term capability to execute time-critical, prompt global reach missions

* Department of Education

o Orthotic and prosthetic research

o Research to improve services and results for children with disabilities

* Department of State

o Binational collaborative projects that utilize science and apply technology

* Department of Transportation

o Simplified design procedures for bridges built close to an active fault

* Environmental Protection Agency

o Analyses on existing human exposure data

* NASA

o Open-architecture for reconfigurable transceivers and software-defined radios

o Technologies supporting a Nuclear Electric Propulsion, fission-powered spacecraft

o Hypersonic Flight Demonstrators, Systems Analysis and Technologies

* National Institutes of Health

o Research proposals to improve self-management and quality of life in children and adolescents with chronic diseases

o Research that will reduce the burden of suicidality

o In vivo imaging research projects directed at cancer

o Cancer therapeutic, prevention, diagnostic, and imaging intervention-directed research

o Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) in organ-specific cancers

o Sarcoidosis research

o Technologies to image the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematopoietic systems in vivo

o Research approaches to the molecular and cellular interactions between the hemostatic and inflammatory systems

o Developing Research Centers on Interventions for the Prevention of Suicide

o Research to identify and characterize genes that contribute to individual susceptibility to alcoholism and alcohol-related behaviors

o Vaccine to protect the general U.S. population against plague

o Research that tests assumptions regarding the effectiveness of interventions intended to increase interest, motivation and preparedness for careers in biomedical research

o Research projects that will examine a family of genes or gene products

o Research in complex interactions in the genesis of oral, dental and craniofacial diseases and disorders

o Research on gene-environment interactions as a risk factor in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

o Research in the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of ALS

* National Science Foundation

o Collaborative Research in Chemistry program

o Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology program

* Small Business Administration

o Non-survey methods of obtaining or enhancing public or proprietary data

o Economic development projects that will empower Native American entrepreneurs

Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2003.

Federal Funding Opportunities

Department of Agriculture
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites applications for funding to establish agriculture innovation centers that assist agriculture producers in developing value-added businesses. A total of up to $10 million is expected to be available in FY 2003 to fund up to 10 awards. Grant awardees will be required to provide matching non-federal funds equal to the amount of the grant received. Independent producers, eligible agricultural producer groups, farmer or rancher cooperatives, or majority-controlled producer based business ventures are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications seems to have been inadvertently omitted from the Federal Register announcement of this solicitation, which is available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2003/03-19618.htm

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Department of Defense (DoD)
The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting proposals for the Affordable Sensor Technology Development Program. The objective of this program is to develop advanced, revolutionary and innovative radio frequency, microwave and millimeter wave sensor technologies addressing space based, airborne, Unmanned Air Vehicle and ground-based applications. Approximately $49.8 million is expected to be available over fiscal years 2003-08. Multiple awards are anticipated during this open-ended solicitation, which is unrestricted. Proposals are due September 12, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/PRDA%2D03%2D12%2DSNK/listing.html

The Army is soliciting proposals for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Simulator Systems Research Unit Broad Agency Announcement. Research is sought in the following categories: battlefield simulation; training device and simulator; instrumentation, targets and threat simulators; test and evaluation; wargaming; training systems; collision avoidance demonstration; and others. Proposals may be submitted at any time for a period of performance of up to three years. Full and open competition is encouraged. More information is available at: http://www.peostri.army.mil/BAA/home.jsp

The Army Research Laboratory is seeking sources to determine the availability of basic technology applicable for generating adaptable tactical behaviors for unmanned ground vehicles. Adaptable behaviors will (1) recognize dynamic changes in the environment and/or tactical situation and (2) utilize a combination of a priori and contextual information together with organic sensor data to modify or regenerate plans in real-time in a manner appropriate to achieving overall goals under the revised circumstances. These behaviors may involve multiple heterogeneous unmanned systems, including combinations of air and ground vehicles. Respondents should submit white papers by August 15, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD19/DAAD19%2D01%2DC%2D0066/listing.html

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting Phase I proposals for a three-phase joint DARPA/Air Force FALCON program. The overall goal of the program is to develop and validate, in-flight, technologies that will enable both near- and far-term capability to execute time-critical, prompt global reach missions while, at the same time, demonstrating affordable and responsive space lift. Total funding for Phase I of this solicitation is $7 million. Four or five Small Launch Vehicle agreements or contracts of $300,000 to $540,000 each and 3-4 Hypersonic Weapon Systems agreements or contracts of $1.2 million to $1.5 million each may be awarded. Proposals are due September 12, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA03%2D35/listing.html

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Department of Education (ED)
ED invites applications for funding one or more projects designed to improve the quality of applied orthotic and prosthetic research and to help meet the increasing demand for provider services. Approximately $993,500 is available in FY 2003 funding; however, this amount will be reduced by an estimated $3,000 to $12,000 to cover peer reviewer costs. Applicants should plan for a budget period of up to 12 months. Eligible are public or nonprofit agencies or organizations, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, community rehabilitation programs, or Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Applications are due August 27, 2003. For more information, visit: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2003/03-19084.htm

ED also invites applications for funding research to improve services and results for children with disabilities. For the program’s two funding priorities, a total of approximately $1.32 million is expected to be available to fund up to four awards. Applicants should plan for a project period of up to 60 months. Eligible are state and local educational agencies; institutions of higher education; other public agencies; nonprofit private organizations; outlying areas; freely associated states; and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Applications are due August 27, 2003. More information is available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2003/03-19083.htm

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Department of State
The Department invites U.S. and Egyptian experts to submit proposals for binational collaborative projects that utilize science and apply technology. Funding priorities include information technology, environmental technologies, biotechnology, energy, standards and metrology, and manufacturing technologies. Projects should provide opportunities to exchange ideas, information, skills, and techniques, and to collaborate on scientific and technological endeavors of mutual interest and benefit. All proposals will be considered and are due November 4, 2003. More information is available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2003/03-19428.htm

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Department of Transportation
The Federal Highway Administration invites proposals to develop simplified design procedures for bridges built close to an active fault. The approach may include an improved response spectrum that can be used as an alternative to more tedious nonlinear time history analysis. This solicitation will result in the award of a fixed price purchase order. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit an offer. Proposals are due August 15, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOT/FHWA/OAM/DTFH61%2D03%2DQ%2D00179/listing.html

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Environmental Protection Agency
The National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) are requesting applications for grants to conduct analyses on existing human exposure data. NCER and ACC are interested in supporting research to develop innovative statistical methods and models for application on existing exposure related data, including, but not limited to, chemical concentrations in environmental media, human behavior and activity patterns, temporal and spatial variability, and demographic information. Approximately $2 million is expected to be available to fund 5-10 awards ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 per year for a duration of up to three years and no more than a total of $450,000. Institutions of higher education and nonprofit institutions located in the U.S., and Tribal, state and local governments are eligible to apply. Applications are due January 14, 2004. More information is available at: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/current/2003_enviro_stat.html

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NASA
NASA’s Glenn Research Center plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO) for a study and modeling effort that will explore the technologies, cost, benefits and risks to establish an open-architecture for reconfigurable transceivers and software-defined radios for NASA. A cost-reimbursement contract is anticipated. The anticipated release date of the RFO is August 15, 2003, with a due date of September 16, 2003. All responsible sources may submit an offer. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GRC/OPDC20220/RFO3%2D03%2DC3K%2D006/listing.html

The NASA Code S Project Prometheus Program is seeking to evaluate and possibly develop a range of technologies supporting a Nuclear Electric Propulsion, fission-powered spacecraft intended for use on deep space missions. Projects may be in the form of ground tests of hardware, design and analyses of systems, and assessments of technologies. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit offers, which are due August 21, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GRC/OPDC20220/03%2DC3B%2D008/listing.html

NASA’s Langley Research Center plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Hypersonic Flight Demonstrators, Systems Analysis and Technologies. Multiple cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts are anticipated. The period of performance of the contracts is expected to be 60 months. The objective of these task order contracts is to perform the conceptual and/or early design phase activities for access-to-space vision vehicles and hypersonic flight demonstrator vehicles, including associated technology development, system and subsystem build, integration, and test. The anticipated release date of the RFP is August 18, 2003, with a due date of September 18, 2003. All responsible sources may submit proposals. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/LaRC/OPDC20220/1%2D204%2DOCB%2E1191/listing.html

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Multiple NIH institutes solicit research proposals to improve self-management and quality of life in children and adolescents with chronic diseases. The study of children within the context of family and family-community dynamics is encouraged. Applications are limited to two years of support, with a combined budget for direct costs of up $275,000 for the two-year period. Eligible are for-profit or 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; domestic or foreign institutions; 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://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-03-159.html

Multiple NIH institutes invite grant applications for research that will reduce the burden of suicidality (deaths, attempts, and ideation). Mental disorders, along with alcohol use disorders and substance use disorders and their respective trajectories, are of particular interest as they pertain to risk and protective factors and treatment efficacy and effectiveness for suicidality. Awards may range from $50,000 to $275,000 direct costs over a two-year budget period or up to $450,000 direct costs per year for three years. Eligible are for-profit or 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; domestic or foreign institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Applications submitted in response to this program announcement 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-03-161.html

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications from industry-academic partnerships for seed grants to support collaborative in vivo imaging research projects directed at cancer. The total project period for an application may not exceed two years and $150,000 total direct costs, including third party indirect costs per year. Eligible are for-profit or 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. Optional letters of intent are due October 22, 2003; applications are due November 19, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-03-157.html

NCI also invites applications for one-year planning grants to support the formation of, or significant expansions of, partnerships among academia, industry, nonprofit institutions and government entities. The partnerships will conduct novel cancer therapeutic, prevention, diagnostic, and imaging intervention-directed research. The goal of the research will be to speed the translation of newly discovered cancer interventions to clinical trials. Eligible are public or private domestic degree-granting academic institutions, such as universities and colleges, and nonprofit organizations. NCI intends to commit approximately $1.125 million in FY 2004 to fund up to 15 new planning grants. An applicant may request a project period of one year and a budget of $50,000 total direct costs. Optional letters of intent are due October 21, 2003; applications are due November 20, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-04-005.html

NCI’s Organ Systems Branch of the Office of the Deputy Director for Extramural Science invites applications for Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) in organ-specific cancers. Applicant institutions must be able to conduct the highest quality, balanced, translational research on the prevention, etiology, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of a specific organ-site cancer. New or competing renewal SPORE applications may request a maximum annual direct cost of up to $1.75 million plus third party direct and indirect costs and maximum annual total costs of $2.75 million. The facilities and administrative costs related to subcontracts to other institutions or organizations are included in the total cost cap of $2.75 million, but not the direct cost cap of $1.75 million. Eligible are for-profit or 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; domestic institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent and applications for Myeloma and Genitourinary Cancer SPOREs are due on April 1 and June 1 of 2004, respectively. Optional letters of intent and applications for Breast and Gynecological Cancer SPOREs are due August 1 and October 1 of 2004, respectively. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-03-158.html

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites applications for funding to support novel work on the inciting immunopathogenic mechanisms leading to nontuberculous granulomatous inflammation in the lungs pertaining to sarcoidosis. Investigators new to sarcoidosis research are particularly encouraged to develop projects in this area. Research involving human tissues or biological samples is encouraged. NHLBI intends to commit approximately $4.5 million in FY 2004 to fund up to 10 new grants. An applicant may request a project period of up to two years and a budget for direct costs of up to $275,000 for the two-year period. Eligible are for-profit or 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. Optional letters of intent are due September 22, 2003; applications are due October 20, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-04-009.html

NHLBI, in collaboration with the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH), also invites applications for the development and application of novel cellular and molecular imaging probes and technologies to image the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematopoietic systems in vivo. NHLBI intends to commit approximately $7.5 million in FY 2004 to fund 10-15 new and/or competitive continuation grants, and up to $30 million over a four-year period. NIBIB intends to commit approximately $0.5 million in FY 2004, and up to $2 million over a four-year period. The ICRH intends to commit approximately $2 million to fund meritorious applications, relevant to their mission, involving Canadian institutions. An applicant may request a project period of up to four years and a budget for direct costs of up to $500,000 per year. Eligible are for-profit or 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; domestic or foreign institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent are due December 22, 2003; applications are due January 22, 2004. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-04-003.html

NHLBI and ICRH also invite applications that utilize innovative research approaches to the molecular and cellular interactions between the hemostatic and inflammatory systems to identify novel therapeutic agents and that translate this knowledge to preclinical research. The goal is to identify molecular targets and develop novel therapeutic agents towards better management of thrombotic disorders. NHLBI intends to commit approximately $3 million in FY 2004 to fund 10-12 new grants. The ICRH intends to commit approximately $1.2 million to fund meritorious applications, relevant to their mission, involving Canadian institutions. An applicant may request a project period of up to four years and a budget for direct costs of up to $200,000 per year. Eligible are for-profit or 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; domestic or foreign institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent are due December 22, 2003; applications are due January 22, 2004. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-04-005.html

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invite applications to establish Developing Research Centers on Interventions for the Prevention of Suicide. The goal is to establish core support for building research infrastructure for the study of preventive and treatment interventions for suicidality related to mental health, substance use disorders and alcohol use disorders. NIMH, NIDA and NIAAA intend to commit a total of approximately $2.3 million in FY 2004 to fund up to three new grants. An applicant may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $410,000 per year. Eligible are for-profit or 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 faith- or community-based organizations. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-04-003.html

NIAAA also solicits research proposals to identify and characterize genes that contribute to individual susceptibility to alcoholism and alcohol-related behaviors. This solicitation encourages multidisciplinary studies using advanced genetic and genomics technologies to find and characterize candidate genes in humans and animal models. Applications may request a project period of up to two years with a combined budget for direct costs of up to $275,000 for the two-year period. Eligible are for-profit or 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 submitted in response to this program announcement 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-03-162.html

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to develop a vaccine to protect the general U.S. population against plague. This RFP is intended to target vaccine candidates that can be produced at a scale to support Phase I clinical trials with a manufacturing process amenable to subsequent scale-up and continued development. Multiple contracts having two- to three-year performance periods may be awarded. All responsible offerors may submit proposals, which are due December 1, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AI-03-052.html

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) invite applications for funding to support research that tests assumptions regarding the effectiveness of interventions intended to increase interest, motivation and preparedness for careers in biomedical research, with a particular interest in those interventions specifically designed to increase the number of underrepresented minority students entering careers in biomedical and behavioral research. NICHD and NIGMS intend to commit a total of approximately $2.4 million in FY 2004 to fund 6-8 new grants. An applicant may request a project period of up to four years and a budget for direct costs of up to $300,000 per year. Eligible are for-profit or 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 faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent are due October 17, 2003; applications are due November 17, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-03-011.html

NICHD and NIGMS also are soliciting applications or competitive supplements for individual research projects that will examine a family of genes or gene products, known to be important in development, in two or more animal models. The two agencies intend to commit a total of approximately $2.5 million in FY 2004 to support 5-8 awards. An applicant may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $250,000 per year, or up to $275,000 direct costs over a two-year period. Supplement applications may request a project period equal to the number of years remaining on the parent grant at the time the supplement would be awarded and a budget for direct costs of up to $125,000 per year. Eligible are for-profit or 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; domestic or foreign institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent are due October 20, 2003; applications are due November 19, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-03-024.html

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) invites applications for projects designed to provide the necessary resources for dental schools to implement comprehensive institutional plans that enhance their research infrastructure. Research support has been expanded to include complex interactions in the genesis of oral, dental and craniofacial diseases and disorders. NIDCR intends to commit a total of approximately $9 million over FY 2004 and FY 2005 to fund six new grants. An applicant may request a project period of up to two years and a budget for direct costs of up to $1 million per year, plus applicable facilities and administrative costs. Only domestic nonprofit organizations, including public or private dental institutions that received less than $6 million from NIDCR in FY 2001, are eligible to apply. Optional letters of intent are due March 14, 2004; applications are due April 14, 2004. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-04-008.html

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) seeks to stimulate research on the relative roles of environmental, endogenous neurochemical and genetic factors in the causation of neurodegenerative diseases. Of particular interest is research on gene-environment interactions as a risk factor in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). NIEHS intends to commit approximately $2 million in FY 2004 to fund 10-15 awards. An applicant may request a project period of 2-5 years. Direct costs for exploratory or developmental grant applications may not exceed $275,000. Eligible are for-profit or 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. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-03-160.html

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), in collaboration with the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), invites research grant applications that address the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of ALS. Applications are solicited from VA-based research laboratories, academic-based laboratories and other research enterprises. NINDS, ALSA and VA intend to commit a total of approximately $2.4 million in FY 2004 to fund up to 10 new grants. An applicant may request a project period of up to two years and a budget for direct costs of up to $275,000 over the course of two years for NIH awards, or up to $500,000 direct costs over two years for VA awards. Eligible are for-profit or 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; domestic or foreign institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent are due September 30, 2003; applications are due October 22, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-04-003.html

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National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF invites proposals for funding under the Collaborative Research in Chemistry (CRC) Program, which promotes interdisciplinary collaborative research in the chemical sciences. CRC proposals will involve three or more investigators with complementary expertise. Co-investigators may include researchers with backgrounds in diverse areas of chemistry and other science and engineering disciplines appropriate to the proposed research. Projects should be scientifically focused in areas supported by the NSF Division of Chemistry. Only U.S. academic institutions and nonprofit research organizations may submit proposals. Approximately $3 million is expected to be available in FY 2004 to fund six awards averaging $500,000 per year for up to five years. Required letters of intent are due September 22, 2003; proposals are due October 27, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03583

NSF also invites proposals for its Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology program, which is designed to enhance research in environmental biology by undergraduate students from under-represented groups. Minority-serving institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and community colleges are particularly encouraged to submit proposals, though no organizational eligibility limit exists. Approximately $2 million is expected to be available in FY 2004 to fund 5-8 awards. New or renewal proposals may be submitted for funding amounts up to a total of $500,000 for up to four years. Proposals are due October 31, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03585

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Small Business Administration
SBA’s Office of Advocacy invites research proposals for projects that incorporate non-survey methods of obtaining or enhancing public or proprietary data. More than one contract may be awarded; no single contract will exceed $100,000. This procurement is a 100 percent small business set-aside. Proposals are due August 27, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/SBA/OOA/OPGM/SBAHQ-03-Q-0026/listing.html

SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs also seeks eligible small business concerns to submit proposals for economic development projects that will empower Native American entrepreneurs in disadvantaged and under-served Indian reservations and tribal areas. SBA will make awards based on the projects’ ability to provide increased entrepreneurial development opportunities and other criteria. Selected projects must have the potential to become best practices for implementation by other entities around the U.S. They also must include viable plans for identifying alternate funding options so that successful projects can continue without further SBA funding. The total amount budgeted for this effort is $682,300. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/SBA/OOA/OPGM/SBAHQ-03-R-0011/listing.html

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