Category Archives: Funding Opportunities

DOE Webcast April 7: Utility Energy Service Contracts and Energy Project Incentive Funds

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Laura B.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a webcast on Utility Energy Service Contracts and Energy Project Incentive Funds on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Presenters Julia Kelly of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Phil Coleman … Continue reading →

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USDA seeks applications for renewable energy funding

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on March 14 that USDA is seeking applications to increase the production and use of renewable energy sources. Funding is available from three USDA Rural Development renewable energy … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Materials Management Program

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Laura B.

Closing Date: May 06, 2011 For more information: http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/solidwaste/funding.htm#currentrfp EPA Region 5 is soliciting proposals that will advance the sustainable management of materials in Region 5 [Region 5 comprises Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin]. Sustainable materials management (SMM) … Continue reading →

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Federal funding update for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Laura B.

DOE Energy Efficiency Development and Deployment in Indian Country – $4 million Application Due: March 16, 2011 Eligible Entities: Indian tribes, tribal energy resource development organizations, or tribal consortia DOE requests proposals for Energy Efficiency Development and Deployment in Indian … Continue reading →

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Obama Administration Announces Launch of i6 Green Challenge to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Economic Growth

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Laura B.

The U.S. Department of Energy joined with the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) and its Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship today to announce the opening of the $12 million i6 Green Challenge, which will also be conducted in … Continue reading →

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Application Solicitation to Support the National Tribal Water Council

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Laura B.

EPA anticipates making approximately $880,000 available through a cooperative agreement to provide support for the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC) over the next four years, and assist in developing and completing products in coordination with the NTWC on issues related … Continue reading →

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Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable Communities, Request for Proposals (RFP)

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Laura B.

OVERVIEW INFORMATION AGENCY NAME: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Office of the Administrator, Office of Policy; Office of Sustainable Communities. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TITLE: Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable Communities, Request for Proposals (RFP) ANNOUNCEMENT TYPE: Request for Proposals FUNDING OPPORTUNITY … Continue reading →

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Pepsi to Revamp Refresh Project in Light of Complaints

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Philanthropy News Digest. The most important take-away (literally) for ENB readers is that they’re eliminating the Environment and Health categories which, according to the article, “didn’t always reflect the lighthearted nature of its brand.”

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Report on Green Revolving Funds Outlines Challenges and Benefits

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post from the Chronicle of Higher Education Buildings & Grounds. The Sustainable Endowments Institute has released a report about colleges’ green revolving funds, in which colleges invest a chunk of money in energy efficiency or other projects … Continue reading →

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EPA Offers Proven Solutions to Support Sustainable Community Goals

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Laura B.

On February 3, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program, an initiative designed to help interested communities adopt sustainable planning methods. The program will provide quick, targeted technical assistance to 20 local and/or … Continue reading →

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