New grant opportunity: Grass Energy

[Netaka]

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund is announcing the release of a new
RFP (Request For Proposals) for the research and development of a
pelletizing system capable of processing grass fibers into fuel. In
addition, proposals shall include a business plan that identifies
steps leading to new markets that utilize pelletized grass as a
heating fuel in Vermont.

Under the Vermont Biofuels Initiative*, VSJF is seeking proposals that
will lead to the design, fabrication, demonstration and use of a
mobile or stationary pelletizing system capable of converting at least
1 ton of grass biomass per hour into densified fuel. Projects must be
able to identify at least one in-state source of grass biomass that
will be pelletized and at least one in-state end-user of the
pelletized fuel.

Any organization, farm, individual or business that maintains an
active and physical presence within Vermont is eligible to apply for
these funds.

The deadline for proposal submissions is February 28, 2011

To download the RFP, application, and instructions visit the VSJF
website:
http://www.vsjf.org/what-we-do/grants/apply

If you have questions regarding this RFP please contact VSJF via
email; vtbio...@vsjf.org

Sincerely,
Netaka White
Bioenergy Program Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund


To learn more about the Vermont Grass Energy Partnership, and view the
latest report on grass and grass/wood pellet combustion trials in
Vermont: http://www.vsjf.org/project-details/11/vermont-grass-energy-partnership

*The Vermont Biofuels Initiative receives major funding from a US Dept
of Energy grant, secured through the office of Senator Patrick Leahy.