March 23, 2010
EPA Methane to Market's Grant Solicitation Date Extended to July 2010
U.S. EPA has extended the deadline for proposals to fund projects and activities that advance methane recovery and use. The deadline for this major request for proposals (RFP) to support the Methane to Markets Partnership is now 1:00 p.m. EDT on 29 July 2010.
The total estimated amount for this competitive funding opportunity is up to $5 million USD. EPA expects to award up to thirty-five cooperative agreements through this announcement, ranging in value from approximately $100,000 to $750,000 USD per award. The estimated project period for awards resulting from this solicitation is October 2010 through October 2013.
EPA seeks proposals from organizations including international governments, not-for-profit organizations, states, local governments, and universities. Successful proposals will support the Partnership's Action Plans and advance project development in the following Methane to Markets Partner Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Thailand, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
In order to receive consideration, all proposals, however transmitted, must be received at EPA by 29 July 2010, 1:00 p.m. EDT. See EPA's Methane to Markets Grant Solicitation page (www.epa.gov/methanetomarkets/grants.htm) for additional information on how to apply.
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