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Funding Breakdown by Agency/Agency Sites

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      NIH - National Institutes of Health
Summary Information
NIH Recovery Act website
Description
NIH Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
Review Criteria
Biomedical Research (updated 3/12/09)

$8.2 billion
1) Select recently peer reviewed highly meritorious research grant applications (R01s and others), that can be accomplished in 2 years or less. These would not require a resubmission.

2) Projects to enhance the progress on research supported by existing grants. Funds will be made available through administrative supplements.

3) NIH Will Use $60 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Support Strategic Autism Research
Challenge Grants (updated 4/21/09)

$200 million
NIH Challenge Grant Web Site

NIH Institutes/Centers have websites describing any additional requirements for Challenge Grant Applications. For a list of websites go to
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award/IC_ChallengeWebPage.htm

Challenge Grant Topic List
NIH Challenge Grant Checklist

RFA OD-09-003
Due Date: April 27, 2009 (applications may be submitted beginning March 27, 2009)
Research and Research Infrastructure "Grand Opportunities" "GO" grants program (updated 5/19/09)

$200 million
"GO" grants memo

"GO" grants checklist

RFA OD-09-004
Due Date: May 29, 2009 (applications may be submitted beginning April 27, 2009)
Recovery Act Limited Competition: Supporting New Faculty Recruitment to Enhance Research Resources through Biomedical Research Core Centers (P30) (updated 4/01/09)

$100 million
memo

RFA OD-09-005
Instrumentation Programs
(updated 3/12/09)

$300 million
1) Shared Instrumentation Grant Program (regular NIH program that will be augmented via funding from the Recovery Act)

PAR-09-028
Due Date: March 23, 2009

2) High-End Instrumentation Grant Program ($160 million available (updated 03.06.09)

PAR-09-118
Due Date: April 6, 2009 (optional letter of intent); May 6, 2009 (full proposal)
Renovation/Construction
(updated 3/12/09)

$1 billion
1) Extramural Research Facilities Improvement Program (C06)

RFA-RR-09-008
Due Dates: May 6, 2009 (projects between $2M - $5M)
June 17, 2009 (projects between $10M and $15M)
July 17, 2009 (projects between 5M and $10M)

2) Core Facility Renovation, Repair, and Improvement (G20)

RFA-RR-09-007
Due Date:
September 17, 2009
Recovery Act Funds for Administrative Supplements
(updated 5/19/09)
1) NIH Announces the Availability of Recovery Act Funds for Competitive Revision Applications
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-058.html
Due Date: April 21, 2009

2) NIH Announces the Availability of Recovery Act Funds for Administrative Supplements Providing Summer Research Experiences for Students and Science Educators
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-060.html
Paper applications only - Use PHS398 Forms

3) NIH Announces the Availability of Recovery Act Funds for Administrative Supplements
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-056.html
Guidance from COGR-NIH Proposed Administrative Support Costs
Some NIH Institutes/Centers have their own deadlines for Administrative Supplement Applications. See http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/ic_supp.html
Paper applications only - Use PHS398 Forms
NIH Recovery Act funding opportunities related to Health Disparities
(updated 5/13/09)
RFA-MD-09-006
Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Community Participation in Health Disparities Intervention Research Planning Phase (R24)
Receipt Date: 06/30/2009

RFA-MD-09-007
Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Exploratory Centers of Excellence (P20)
Receipt Date: 07/01/2009

RFA-MD-09-008
Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Dissertation Research Award to Increase Diversity (R36) NCMHD
Receipt Date: 06/30/2009

You may find these and other NIH Recovery Act funding opportunities and resources at:
http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/

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      NSF - National Science Foundation
Summary Information
NSF Recovery Act website
Description
NSF Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
FAQs
Basic Research in Science & Engineering
(updated 5/14/09)

$3 billion
Includes:
- $2 billion for research grants, mainly to previously reviewed applications judged to be of high quality but no funding was available

- $200 million for Major Research Instrumentation (MRI-R²) program of competitively awarded grants for university researchers.
NSF09-561
Due Date :August 10, 2009
CFDA # 47.082

- $200 million for Academic Research Infrastructure (ARI-R²) program of competitively awarded lab construction grants, mainly for universities.
NSF 09-562
Letter of Intent(Required)-Due date: 7/1/09
Full Proposal Due Date: 8/24/09
CFDA # 47.082

- $100 million for Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program ($60M); Math and Science Partnerships Program ($25M); new Professional Masters Science Program ($15M)

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      NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Summary Information
NASA Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
Cross-Agency Support
(updated 3/12/09)

$50 million
To restore NASA-owned facilities damaged from hurricanes and other natural disasters occurring during calendar year 2008
Science
(updated 3/12/09)

$400 million
To accelerate the development of the Tier 1 set of Earth Science climate research missions recommended by the National Academies
Exploration
(updated 3/12/09)

$400 million
Aeronautics
(updated 3/12/09)

$150 million
To undertake systems-level research, development and demonstration activities related to:
- aviation safety
- environmental impact mitigation
- the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen)

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      DOE - Department of Energy
Summary Information
DOE Recovery Act website
Description
DOE Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
Funding Opportunities [Please go to FedConnect for the most current copy of the solicitation]
Energy Efficiency & Renewables

$2.5 billion
(updated 6/11/09)
Includes:
- $800 million for biomass
- $400 million for geothermal
- Opportunities include R&D demonstrations for renewable energy technologies (incl. hydropower and solar energy) and energy efficiency demonstrations
- Electric Drive Vehicle Battery & Component Manufacturing Initiative
  (Reference Number: DE-FOA-0000028)
- High Penetration Solar Deployment
  (Reference Number: DE-FOA-0000085)
- Geothermal Technologies Program
  (Reference Number: DE-FOA-0000109)
- Energy Efficient Information and Communication Technology
(Reference Number: DE-FOA-0000107)
Fossil Energy

$3.4 billion
(updated 3/12/09)
Includes:
- $1 billion for fossil energy R&D
- $1.52 billion for a range of industrial carbon capture and energy efficiency improvement projects
- $50 million for site characterization activities in geologic formations
Office of Science

$2 billion
(updated 5/26/09)
Includes:
- $1.6 billion for energy R&D
- $400 million for Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E)
- ARPA-E Frequently Asked Questions
- Important Notice to PIs (5/15/09)
- "Concept Paper Checklist" - Due June 2, 2009

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      DOD - Department of Defense
Summary Information
DOD Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
$300 million
(updated 6/11/09)
To develop energy-efficient technologies

- The U.S. Army Materiel Command has issued Topic #20 for its Recovery Act Broad Agency Announcement W56HZV-05-R-BAA1. For topic 20, the Army invites proposals for projects to explore the further development of efficient, high temperature SiC power electronics to be used in military vehicles that encompass hybrid electric mobility and power generation systems. Estimated total funding available is $12.5 million; multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Responses are due July 10.
More information regarding W56HZV-05-R-BAA1 is available at:
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAE07/W56HZV-05-R-BAA1-TOPIC20/listing.html.

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      NIST - National Institutes Standards and Technology
Summary Information
NIST Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
$610 million
(updated 6/11/09)
- $220 million for NIST laboratory research, measurements, and other services supporting economic growth and U.S. innovation through funding of such items as competitive grants; research fellowships; and advanced measurement equipment and supplies;

- $360 million to address NIST's backlog of maintenance and renovation projects and for construction of new facilities and laboratories, including $180 million for a competitive construction grant program for funding research science buildings outside of NIST. 
Recovery Act NIST Construction Grant Program: http://www.nist.gov/recovery/construction_ffo.html  

- $20 million in funds transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services for standards-related research that supports the security and interoperability of electronic medical records to reduce health care costs and improve the quality of care; and

- $10 million in funds transferred from the Department of Energy to help develop a comprehensive framework for a nationwide, fully interoperable smart grid for the U.S. electric power system

- NIST plan for spending ARRA money is: http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/arra_050809.html

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      NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Summary Information
NOAA Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
$230 million
(updated 3/31/09)
Habitat restoration, navigation projects and vessel maintenance
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/recovery/
$430 million
(updated 3/13/09)
For construction and repair of NOAA facilities, ships and equipment, improvements for weather forecasting and satellite development
$170 million
(updated 3/13/09)
To be used for climate modeling activities, including supercomputing procurement, and research into climate change.

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      NEA - National Endowment for the Arts
Summary Information
NEA Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
2 grant opportunities

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      DOJ - Department of Justice
Summary Information
DOJ Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
Office of Justice Programs
(updated 3/13/09)

OJP Recovery Act Website
$30 million for Assistance for Law Enforcement along the Southern Border and in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)

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      DoED - Department of Education
Summary Information
DoED Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
Variety of funding categories

(updated 3/12/09)
$3 billion: Title I school improvement programs.

$12 billion: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

$5 billion: Incentive grants to be distributed on a competitive basis to states that most aggressively pursue higher standards, quality assessments, robust data systems and teacher quality initiatives.

$5 billion: Early Childhood, including Head Start, early Head Start, child care block grants, and programs for infants with disabilities.

$2 billion: Other education investments, including pay for performance, data systems, teacher quality investments, technology grants, vocational rehab, work study, and Impact Aid.

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      USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
Summary Information
USDA Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
$50 million
(updated 3/13/09)
2008  Recovery Act Aquaculture Grant Program

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      EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
Summary Information
EPA Recovery Act website
Description
Recovery Act Funding Announcements
VPR memos
Reporting requirements
$20 million
(updated 3/13/09)
To support the development of Emerging Technologies for diesel emissions reduction
$156 million
(updated 3/13/09)
To support the implementation of verified and certified diesel emission reduction technologies http://epa.gov/otaq/eparecovery/prognational.htm

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