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Newly Added Opportunities from the Department of Transportation, U.S.
- Vessel Emission Reduction Pilot/Demonstration Project [...]
View on Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: DTMA-91-R-2013-0020 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development CFDA Number: 20.817 Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Agency Name: DOT-MA Closing Date: Jul 12, 2013 Award Ceiling: $900,000 Expected Number of Awards: 2 Creation Date: Jun 13, 2013 Funding Opportunity Description: The Maritime Administration Office of Environment is issuing this request for applications (RFA) for projects that demonstrate criteria pollutant emissions of carbon emissions reductions from marine vessels through repowering, re-engining, or using alternative fuel/energy. Background: Over the past several years, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has been partnering with other government agencies, industry, and academia on efforts to reduce vessel and port air emissions and greenhouse gases as well as support the use of alternative fuels and energy sources. Several MARAD efforts are underway to address emissions reductions, specifically through development of planning and modeling tools and in-situ testing of alternative fuels, repowers, and emissions reduction technology. MARAD recognizes the limited Federal funding opportunities specific to the maritime sector for emission reduction projects and will provide up to two incentive cooperative agreements to help offset costs. The total amount of funding under the RFP will be $900,000. MARAD is seeking to provide cost share funding through cooperative agreements for US-flagged vessels that operate on inland, coastal waterways, or the Great Lakes. Eligible applicants include vessel owners, operators, or sponsors. Awardees must demonstrate a reduction of air emissions such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM), or carbon through an approved emissions testing scheme. Emissions data must be made available to MARAD and can be used publically. Shoreside equipment upgrades or shore power projects are not eligible for funding. MARAD intends to use the results/data of the demonstration projects to support further work related to air emissions reduction research and to assess the public benefit of incentives. Projects that will be funded under the RFP include engine conversion/retrofits, the use of alternative fuels, or the use of alternative technologies. MARAD will not fund more than 50% of the total cost of the project. Of particular interest to MARAD is the use of natural gas (LNG or CNG) as a marine propulsion fuel. Projects that propose the use of natural gas may be given priority over other projects. Successful applications must include a detailed description of the project that provides: -Vessel class, engine type, and size -Operation specifics and area (including ports serviced, waterway used, frequency of operation, cargo carried) -Type and source of fuel to be used -Pre and post award emissions reduction data -The identity of project partners and their role -Detailed cost share analysis Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: -Projects that complement existing MARAD programs/initiatives -Use of alternative fuel or technology -Partnerships and use of partnering resources -Ability to cost share -Ability to complete the project within a three-year timeline -Long term operation of vessel Applications is limited to 15 pages maximum (including any appendices/attachments). Any application that exceeds this requirement will not be considered. Any application that does not clearly address the evaluation criteria will not be considered. - Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Bunkering Study [...]
View on Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: DTMA-91-R-2013-0009 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development CFDA Number: 20.817 Eligible Applicants Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Agency Name: DOT-MA Closing Date: Jul 12, 2013 Award Ceiling: $500,000 Expected Number of Awards: 1 Creation Date: Jun 13, 2013 Funding Opportunity Description: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) Office of Environment is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive study on the issues associated with the bunkering of LNG for marine vessels. Background: Natural gas has been used for many years in the US as a highway fuel and as a heating source in commercial and residential buildings. MARAD has been partnering with other government agencies, industry, and academia to determine the feasibility and likelihood of using natural gas as a propulsion fuel in the maritime sector. MARAD recently completed a study that focused on the feasibility of using natural gas on the Great Lakes as well as converting existing steamships. Results of that study as well as discussions with several agencies have identified specific issues related to using natural gas as a marine fuel that still need to be resolved, most notably infrastructure needs and bunkering. MARAD intends to fund a study that addresses these issues in more detail. The total amount of funding under this RFP is $500,000. Scope of Study: This study will focus on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is designed to address specific issues related to bunkering and infrastructure at ports or marine accessible terminals. The study will build on LNG research completed to date. The following is a list of study components that must be addressed. Infrastructure Identify and provide an analysis of the most realistic options for delivering natural gas to a vessel, assuming the quantities needed for fueling oceangoing vessels, lakers, and inland tugs. The analysis should compare advantages and disadvantages of using various modal supply methods and potential barriers. Identify the barriers associated with co-locating bunkering infrastructure for multiple modal uses. Identify gaps in the existing regulatory framework for providing oversight of various phases of the LNG supply chain including production, storage, transportation, and fueling. Identify the agencies that regulate shoreside bunkering facilities and what authorities they have. Are there any conflicting jurisdictional issues? Bunkering and Safety Identify safety/security requirements that should be in place for vessel bunkering operations from water and/or land given that natural gas is already being used as a fuel for trucks/buses and other transportation applications. Is a safety or security zone required? If so, what is the appropriate size of such a zone? This task must include a safety analysis and risk assessment. Identify risks/hazards associated with conducting other operations during bunkering. Note any risk mitigation, as necessary. Identify differences in risk between bunkering from shoreside structures versus bunkering from vessels. Identify safety and security regulations that are required for shoreside infrastructure in support of bunkering operations. Identify similar regulations for in-water bunkering. Identify the areas of current bunkering regulations that need to be standardized to promote a national framework. Identify how bunkering operation requirements interact with other environmental regulations. Training Requirements Identify the level of crew training that will be required in bunkering operations for safety and to reduce methane slip and LNG spillage. Identify the safety equipment and training needs for local first responders for bunkering whether shoreside or aboard a vessel. Deliverables: To ensure a timely schedule, the contractor shall: 1. Submit a detailed work plan for Agency review and comment within 30 days of time of award. 2. Review and incorporate prior studies conducted by others on topics related to this contract and analyze gaps. The literature review/gap analysis shall be included in the final report. 3. The final report will be submitted to the Agency for review and comment within 180 days from award. 4. Upon receiving final report comments from the Agency, the contractor shall address comments, finalize and resubmit the report within 15 days. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Ability to address the specific scope requirements. Knowledge of and experience with studying natural gas for transportation systems. Knowledge of marine transportation systems. Identification of teaming partners and subject matter expertise. Ability to complete the study within a 180 day time period. Additional Information: Proposals are limited to 15 pages maximum (including any appendices/attachments). Any proposal that exceeds this requirement will not be considered. Any proposal that does not clearly address the evaluation criteria will not be considered. Materials and data used in the study will be available for public display and use.
Recently Modified Opportunities from the Department of Transportation, U.S.
- Eastern Region Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center [...]
View on Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: DTFH61-13-RA-00010 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity: Transportation CFDA Number: 20.200 Eligible Applicants Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Agency Name: DOT-FHWA Closing Date: Jun 24, 2013 Award Ceiling: $1,500,000 Expected Number of Awards: 1 Creation Date: Jun 14, 2013 Funding Opportunity Description: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is accepting applications for a cooperative agreement to operate the Eastern Region Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center servicing American Indian tribal governments in the Eastern Region (Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin) - National Prehospital Evidence-Based Guidelines Strategy [...]
View on Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: DTNH22-13-R-00705 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity: Health CFDA Number: 20.614 Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businessesAgency Name: DOT-NHTSA Closing Date: Jun 20, 2013 Award Ceiling: $90,000 Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: Jun 17, 2013 Funding Opportunity Description: PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSISNotice Date:15 April 2013Solicitation Number:DTNH22-13-R-00705Response Due:20 June 2013BACKGROUND:Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems are committed to improving health outcomes from traffic crashes and other emergencies. Currently, most existing treatment protocols for prehospital care are based on a combination of customary practices and the judgments of individual medical directors. This can result in adjacent EMS jurisdictions with similar populations and resources that have different guidelines for specific clinical conditions. Variations in clinical practice are known to result in variations in patient outcomes. A growing body of medical research has clearly demonstrated that improved health outcomes result from the use of treatment protocols based on systematic reviews of the scientific evidence, rather than those based on individual clinical judgment. In order to achieve optimal outcomes for traffic crashes and other medical emergencies, it is important to promote widespread adoption of prehospital guidelines that are based upon the best medical evidence available.In 2008, the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS) and the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) cosponsored, with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a national meeting to develop a National prehospital Evidence-Based Guideline (EBG) Model Process. This model process has already been used to successfully develop guidelines for pediatric seizures, prehospital pain management, and the use of air ambulances to transport trauma patients from the scene of injury. The EBG Model Process uses a comprehensive, systems approach that requires the multidisciplinary collaboration of EMS and medical professionals from many disciplines.This project endeavors to improve the quality of prehospital emergency care provided at the local level by supporting a national EMS or medical organization to develop a sustainable National Prehospital EBG Implementation Strategy. This Strategy will engage EMS stakeholders at all levels to help identify sustainable approaches to promoting, developing and implementing EBGs. Numerous national EMS organizations and State EMS Offices are currently engaged in a wide variety of activities that promote the delivery of effective prehospital emergency care and help to improve the quality of the care provided in the prehospital setting. These activities include, but are not limited to, protocol review and adoption, training of field providers, the evaluation of the quality of patient care and provider compliance with local protocols, provision of provider training and certification, and the sponsoring of scientific conferences that report the scientific findings on which EBGs are based. While the missions of many EMS and medical stakeholder organizations support the use of EBGs, there is no coordinated National Prehospital EBG Implementation Strategy to mobilize these stakeholders to work together and to leverage their resources to promote more widespread adoption of EBGs. This project supports improved health outcomes for patients injured in motor vehicle crashes and those who have other health emergencies, by supporting a national EMS or medical stakeholder organization to assume a leadership role and foster increased "buy-in" and ownership among EMS stakeholder organizations in the development of a National Prehospital EBG Implementation Strategy.PROJECT PURPOSE AND GOALS:Purpose:NHTSA will support a Grantee with expertise in evidence-based medicine and prehospital medical direction that will develop a National Prehospital Evidence-based Guideline Strategy with input and assistance from the national EMS community.NHTSA envisions that the final Strategy will be posted on the Grantees Website and made available for the EMS community. NHTSA will provide technical and support to assist the Grantee with the initial phases of this process.In developing the National Prehospital Evidence-based Guideline Strategy (the Strategy), the Grantee shall identify and collaborate with other EMS stakeholder organizations whose missions support the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical guidelines to improve the quality of prehospital care in the United States. Working collaboratively with these organizations, the Grantee will identify logical and financially sustainable action steps consistent with the National Prehospital EBG Model Process and supporting the recommendations of the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC). For each action step identified, the plan will identify suggested organizational partners, a target completion date, and describe available resources.Goals:This project will support the involvement of national EMS organizations in the development of a comprehensive written strategy describing a sustainable processto promote the development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines for prehospital care in the United States. The objectives of this project are to:1. Identify State, national, tribal, and local EMS stakeholder organizations whose missions include improving prehospital clinical care.2. Develop mechanisms to for the Grantee to build and sustain relationships among the identified EMS stakeholder organizations and encourage their participation in the development of the National Prehospital EBG Strategy.3. Outline ways to expand existing opportunities to conduct scientific research supporting the development and implementation of EBGs and to develop opportunities to present research findings to diverse EMS stakeholder audiences.4. Identify ways to promote interest in EBG development among emergency physicians, prehospital care providers, and EMS officials.5. Identify pathways to promote the incorporation of newly developed EBGs into EMS education standards and continued competency training, and to stimulate the development of educational and training resources for use by EMS educators as well as by State and local EMS agencies.6. Promote the dissemination and implementation of EBGs through actions such as submitting guidelines to the National Guidelines Clearinghouse.Period of Performance:The Period of Performance is from the date of award through twenty-four (24) months. All work required herein shall be completed within the twenty-four (24) months of this Cooperative Agreement.Award:The Government intends to award a Cooperative Agreement resulting from the solicitation, with or without discussion, to the responsive Grantee whose application, conforming to the solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government based on the evaluation factors contained in the Statement of Work. Applicants are responsible for monitoring the www.grants.gov internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential Applicants will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Requests for paper copies of the RFA will not be accepted. The estimated date of release of the solicitation is on or about April 15, 2013.The anticipated Cooperative Agreement award date is expected on or before September 30, 2013.Contracting Office Address:U.S. Department of TransportationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)1200 New Jersey Avenue SENPO-320 W51-308Washington, DC 20590, United States
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