[USCC] Fwd: Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Ethanol Grants

[Jim McNelly]

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>*   Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Ethanol - DoE is 
>seeking research grant funding application by March 31, 2007 in its 
>program, titled "Development of Robust, Highly Efficient 
>Fermentative Organisms for the Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass 
>to Ethanol" - DoE notes that " ... The organism must be able to 
>survive a wide range of environmental conditions and be genetically 
>stable. Only those applicants who are willing and able to take the 
>strains to a commercial scale and have a sound business strategy to 
>license and market the organism will be eligible for consideration. 
>The applicant must identify its target high impact feedstock. A high 
>impact feedstock is defined as one that is sustainable at quantities 
>exceeding 100 million tons per year ..." - The list of eligible 
>applicants is "unrestricted" - DoE notes that about $17 million is 
>expected to be available in FY07 for new awards and that an 
>additional $10 million is expected to be available in FY08 and FY09 
>- The DoE announcement is posted at 
><http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11274>http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11274 
>- Administrative questions may be directed to James Damm by e-mail 
>at <mailto:James.Damm at GO.DoE.gov>James.Damm at GO.DoE.gov and technical 
>questions may be directed to Melissa Wise at 303 275 4907; e-mail: 
><mailto:Melissa.Wise at GO.DoE.gov>Melissa.Wise at GO.DoE.gov
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