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STATEMENT OF MUTUAL INTENT
APPLIED SCIENCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
2009 SOLICITATION FOR APPLIED SCIENCE PROPOSALS NOW AVAILABLE
DUE
DATE - JANUARY 16, 2009
News Release
10.2.2008
- OSM requests proposals on projects demonstrating
improved techniques in mining and reclamation...Read
more
For FY 2009, the objective of the NTTT Applied Science Program is to develop and demonstrate improved technologies to address environmental issues related to the mining of coal and reclamation of the land after mining. Applicants may request funding, not to exceed $200,000. The award will be by cooperative agreement (or as an Interagency Agreement if another Federal Agency is involved).
High priority topics for FY 2009 that will receive two additional points in the consensus scoring process include:
- Reforestation Issues: Develop innovative and improved methods for: (1) cost effectiveness; (2) forest productivity; and (3) erosion control; and
- Invasive Species: Develop innovative and improved methods for identifying, assessing, managing, and preventing invasive species (i.e. cheat grass, etc.) on reclaimed mine lands.
CORE TEAM MEMBERS
Please contact the
Science Team members in your
State
to discuss potential research topics for the advancement
of mined land reforestation.
To view or download
FY09 Project Proposal Applications,
please visit the
OSM National Technology Transfer Team's Applied Science Project
page:
http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/appliedscience.shtm
Go to the OSM Technology Transfer site.
SCIENCE TEAM MEMBERS
In 2008, seven of the eleven funded projects were ARRI-related with a total of $939,044 invested in the advancement of FRA technology. Now we have the chance to further enhance and refine our reforestation practices with 2009 proposals that target issues of importance and relevance to us all.
Maximum proposal amount is set at $200,000, the forms have been better aligned with the grants process, and the proposal review process has been improved. So getting relevant, worthy proposals is the first step to funding quality projects and ultimately improving reforestation reclamation.
Please refer any potential proposers that you feel meet the appropriate criteria.
For more information visit:
http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/appliedscience.shtm
http://www.grants.gov