Funding Available for Applied Research in Energy, Energy-Related Fields, and Clean Technology

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 22, 2009

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania is offering research institutions and other non-profit organizations engaged in research related to energy, alternative energy, or clean technology the opportunity to apply for a “matching grant.”  Government agencies, for-profit businesses, manufacturing companies, and individuals may participate in the program in partnership with a research institution. However, the primary recipient of the funding must be an organization that fits the term research institution and be located within the 32-county footprint served by the Center – See service area.

The purpose of this Translational Research in Energy Support Program (TRESP) is to fund and assist commercially applied research to develop technology that will impact the production, consumption, conservation, and environmental impact of energy use in the Commonwealth and the nation without creating harmful pollutants.  Awards will be made on a competitive basis in accordance with the funds available and relative merits of the projects submitted for the funding round.  Funding requests between $10,000 and $100,000 will be considered for most projects.  Ben Franklin will also consider awards of up to $250,000 for projects that can demonstrate extraordinary economic or technological impact.

The inclusion of proprietary or confidential information in the proposal is discouraged for all applicants.  If such information is included with the application, it should be clearly marked as confidential.  Preliminary applications are due by August 3, 2009.  Full Project Proposals must be completed by the close of business on September 1, 2009, to be considered for this round of funding.  Grants will be awarded on October 1, 2009.   Click on the following link for the Request for Project Proposals:   TRESP RFP

For further information, contact:

D. Brian Krier at TRESP
814-569-1116
dbk131@psu.edu