March 2007

E-Mail This Article Printer-Friendly Version

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Analysis: Environmental Impacts of Hydrogen Systems (DE-PS36-07GO97011): The U.S. Energy Department seeks to fund a project to study potential environmental effects from increased emissions of hydrogen and criteria pollutant emissions avoided or gained through the expansion of hydrogen use in the transportation and stationary power markets. The purpose of the study will be to systematically identify and examine possible near- and long-term ecological and environmental effects. Precise systems-based engineering models of the likely hydrogen and criteria pollutant emissions will be developed and the potential impacts of the different market penetration scenarios will be quantified.All types of entities are eligible, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and nonprofit organizations described that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Deadline: The solicitation closes April 18, 2007. Total estimated funding available is $600,000 pending Congressional Appropriations.

Research and Development for Hydrogen Production and Delivery Technology (DE-PS36-07GO97009): DOE also seeks to fund hydrogen production and delivery research and development in support of the Advanced Energy Initiative, focused in the following areas: Hydrogen Compression; Hydrogen Off-Board Bulk Storage; Hydrogen Liquefaction; Hydrogen Production through Electrolysis. All types of domestic entities, including DOE/NNSA national laboratory contractors with the exception of other federal agencies and non-DOE Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors are eligible to apply. Deadline: The solicitation closes March 15, 2007. Total estimated funding available is $19.3M, pending Congressional Appropriations, with an expectation of about 11 selected projects, each of 1 to 3 years duration. NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: All applications must be accessed, completed, and submitted through Grants.gov to be considered for award. Please note that Grants.gov requires applicants to register. Questions: contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov or 800-518-4726.