Opportunity Information: Apply for RD RBP BIOMASS 2007 FULL
Apply for RD RBP BIOMASS 2007 FULL
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the agriculture energy environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biomass Research Development Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 16, 2007 and posted on Oct 16, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 16, 2007 The close date for this solicitation is 11/16/2007 at 8 p.m. EST.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- National Labortories (as defined in 42U.S.C. 15801) Federal Research Agencies and State Research Agencies Consortia of two or more eligible entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Biomass Research and Development Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number: RD RBP BIOMASS 2007 FULL) was a FY2007 joint grant solicitation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support research and development that advances biomass-based products, bioenergy, biofuels, and the processes needed to produce them. The program was designed to align with the technical areas laid out in the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, as updated by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, with the broader goal of helping the federal government maintain a balanced national biomass R&D portfolio and speed progress toward more cost-effective conversion and utilization of biomass for fuels and other biobased products.
This particular solicitation was explicitly marked as invitation-only, meaning applicants generally could not apply unless they were invited under the terms of the announcement. The funding mechanism was a discretionary grant, categorized across agriculture, energy, environment, and science and technology research and development. The total estimated funding available was $18,000,000, with an expected 20 awards, implying a competitive selection process and a spread of projects across multiple technical areas and approaches. Individual awards were capped at $1,000,000, and for full applications the allowable project period could be up to three years, which is long enough to support multi-phase work such as laboratory development, pilot validation, process optimization, and early-stage scale-up planning.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so awardees were expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds. Eligible applicants were broad and included small businesses, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other applicants as further clarified in the full notice. The eligibility information also referenced national laboratories (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 15801), federal research agencies, state research agencies, and consortia made up of two or more eligible entities. This structure supported partnerships that combine scientific research capability with commercialization or deployment experience, which is often necessary for biomass technologies that must prove both technical feasibility and economic viability.
Key administrative details include a posted and creation date of October 16, 2007, and a closing deadline of November 16, 2007, with submissions due by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The opportunity was archived on December 16, 2007. The CFDA number associated with the program was 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development. The sponsoring agency was listed as USDA Business and Cooperative Programs, reflecting USDA's role in connecting biomass innovation to rural economic development, agricultural supply chains, and biobased markets, while DOE brings energy technology and conversion expertise.
For applicants needing the original full announcement, the notice link was provided as http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/FY07Notice9008.pdf. The contact listed for access or questions was Lisa Siesennop, Business Grant and Loan Analyst, at 202-690-3810 or lisa.siesennop@wdc.usda.gov.
Biomass Research and Development Initiative (RD RBP BIOMASS 2007 FULL) - FAQs
What is the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) opportunity?
The Biomass Research and Development Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number: RD RBP BIOMASS 2007 FULL) was a FY2007 joint grant solicitation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It supported research and development intended to advance biomass-based products, bioenergy, biofuels, and the processes needed to produce them.
What was the main goal of this solicitation?
The solicitation aimed to help the federal government maintain a balanced national biomass R&D portfolio and accelerate progress toward more cost-effective conversion and utilization of biomass for fuels and other biobased products.
Which laws or policy frameworks did the program align with?
The program was designed to align with the technical areas laid out in the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, as updated by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Was this funding opportunity open to the public?
No. This particular solicitation was explicitly marked as invitation-only, meaning applicants generally could not apply unless they were invited under the terms of the announcement.
What type of funding mechanism was used?
The funding mechanism was a discretionary grant.
How was the opportunity categorized?
It was categorized across agriculture, energy, environment, and science and technology research and development.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available was $18,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The solicitation expected about 20 awards, indicating a competitive selection process with projects spread across multiple technical areas and approaches.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards were capped at $1,000,000.
What was the allowable project period?
For full applications, the allowable project period could be up to three years.
What kinds of activities could a three-year project period support?
The available project period was long enough to support multi-phase work such as laboratory development, pilot validation, process optimization, and early-stage scale-up planning.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so awardees were expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broad and included small businesses, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other applicants as further clarified in the full notice.
Were consortia eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility information referenced consortia made up of two or more eligible entities.
Did the eligibility language reference government research entities?
Yes. The eligibility information also referenced national laboratories (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 15801), federal research agencies, and state research agencies.
Why does the solicitation emphasize partnerships or consortia?
The structure supported partnerships that combine scientific research capability with commercialization or deployment experience, which is often necessary for biomass technologies that must prove both technical feasibility and economic viability.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date was October 16, 2007.
What was the application deadline and time?
The closing deadline was November 16, 2007, with submissions due by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 16, 2007.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Which agency was listed as the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency was listed as USDA Business and Cooperative Programs.
What role did USDA and DOE play in this joint solicitation?
USDA was described as reflecting a role in connecting biomass innovation to rural economic development, agricultural supply chains, and biobased markets, while DOE brings energy technology and conversion expertise.
Where can applicants find the original full announcement?
The notice link provided for the full announcement was: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/FY07Notice9008.pdf
Who is the contact person for questions or access to the announcement?
The contact listed was Lisa Siesennop, Business Grant and Loan Analyst. Phone: 202-690-3810. Email: lisa.siesennop@wdc.usda.gov.
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