Biomass Research & Development Initiative
Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Assistance Listings: 81.087 -- Renewable Energy Research and Development
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
THIS SOLICITATION IS BY INVITATION ONLY.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jointly solicit
applications for financial assistance
addressing research and development of
biomass based products, bioenergy,
biofuels and related processes. This joint USDA/DOE solicitation for
FY07 reflects the technical areas
identified in the Biomass Research and
Development Act of 2000 as amended
by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. These
technical areas will assist DOE and
USDA in developing and maintaining a
balanced portfolio of activities under
the Federal...
Governments Biomass
program to effectively advance cost
effective utilization of biomass for the
production of biobased fuels and
products.
FOR FULL APPLICATIONS, PROJECT DURATION CAN BE UP TO 3-YEARS.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
National Labortories (as defined in 42U.S.C. 15801); Federal Research Agencies and State Research Agencies; Consortia of two or more eligible entities.
Grantor contact information
Description
Lisa Siesennop
Business Grant & Loan Analyst
Phone 202-690-3810
lisa.siesennop@wdc.usda.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| o4121.pdf | Work Authorization System | Nov 6, 2007 02:28 PM UTC |
| CERTSASSUR.doc | Certification and Assurances | Nov 6, 2007 02:28 PM UTC |
| DOE-O-412-1.doc | DOE Field Work Proposal | Nov 6, 2007 02:28 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: December 16, 2007
Award
$18,000,000
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RD-RBP-BIOMASS-2007-FULL
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Environment
Energy
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
October 16, 2007
Archive date:
December 16, 2007
