Chemicals Industry of the Future; Notice of Intent of Solicitation for Awards of Financial Assistance

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office, will be soliciting applications for cost-shared research and development (R&D) of technologies that will reduce energy consumption, enhance economic competitiveness, and reduce environmental impacts of the Chemicals Industry. Approximately $3,000,000 in federal funding is expected to be available to fund the first twelve months of selected research projects. Subject to the availability of funds, approximately $6 million is planned to fund the remaining two years of the projects. DOE anticipates making 3 to 6 cooperative agreement awards each with a duration of three years or less. It is anticipated that in January, 2002, a full text for the solicitation will be made available at the Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) Web site at: http://e- center.doe.gov: Applications are to be submitted via the IIPS Web site. Directions on how to apply and submit applications are detailed under the solicitation on the Web site.