The Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting a Request for Applications (RFA) from interested and qualified communities or companies for the development and demonstration of a Portable Fish Oil Rendering Module.

The intent of this project is to provide grant funding and technical/business support to a community or company for the development, construction, and demonstrated operation of a mobile fish oil recovery module that can be employed at and relocated between multiple existing processing sites in Alaska. It is expected that at some processing sites, the fish oil product will be retained and utilized by the host facility and/or community to displace the use of conventional diesel engine or boiler fuels. Approximately $180,000 is available in grant funds. Applicants will be required to contribute a minimum of $90,000 in funding and/or in-kind contributions toward the project

The solicitation involves a two stage application process. Stage 1 requires Applicants provided enough conceptual information to assure that applicants and their project concept meets the minimum grant requirement and identify concerns or questions applicants may have about the grant. Only those applicants who submit Stage 1 applications that meet the minimum requirements will have the opportunity to submit a Stage 2 application. The Stage 2 application will require more detailed information.

Stage 1 applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2008. Stage 1 Applications should be submitted to James Jensen Grant Manager by e-mail (jjensen@aidea.org) or fax (907.771.3044).

Stage 2 applications will be required to be submitted near the end of October with award anticipated to be by November or December 2008.

You can download the RFA and the Stage 1 Application Form below. You can also look at the DRAFT Stage 2 Application Form and sample Grant (with terms and conditions). These have been included to give insight into the requirements for both Stage 2 and the final Grant Award. If you anticipate difficulties with the requirements in either of these documents please list them in your Stage 1 Application.

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