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National Clean Cities, Inc.

National Clean Cities, Inc. Clean Cities Webcast October 28, 2004. Discussion Today. NCC Funding Opportunities. DOE Funding Toolkit NCC Biodiesel Grant Program “Guidestar Grant Explorer”. DOE Funding Toolkit. DOE Funding Toolkit. Purpose.

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National Clean Cities, Inc.

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  1. National Clean Cities, Inc. • Clean Cities • Webcast • October 28, 2004 Greg Zilberfarb, Executive Director

  2. Discussion Today • NCC Funding Opportunities • DOE Funding Toolkit • NCC Biodiesel Grant Program • “Guidestar Grant Explorer”

  3. DOE Funding Toolkit

  4. DOE Funding Toolkit • Purpose • To educate Qualified State Soybean Boards (QSSBs), Soybean Associations and Clean Cities Coalitions on how to work together to generate/receive funding for alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure, and advanced transportation technologies and blends in communities and along transportation corridors, specifically in the Midwest. • Develop a “funding toolkit” that QSSBs/CCC could use to assist them in working with each other to submit grant applications, identify customers and implement strategies to deploy more alternative fuel vehicles, specifically using Biodiesel blends.

  5. DOE Funding Toolkit • Work with Clean Cities Coalitions/QSSBs on Funding Opportunities • Will reside on the NCC website • www.nationalcleancities.org/DOEFundingToolkit.asp • Discussions to be held at • DOE Regional Meetings • QSSB Regional Meetings • Industry/Trade Events

  6. NCC Biodiesel Grant Program

  7. Biodiesel Grants Available • NCC to Administer the Grant • $200,000 program • $100,000 USDOE Clean Cities • $100,000 USB • QSSBs and Clean Cities Coalitions must apply jointly • Simplified application process • Three areas of interest

  8. Three Areas of Interest • Specifically • Terminal Distribution • Rack injection • Can be used for public infrastructure • New Technology Demonstrations • Using B20 with ULSD • Using B20 with Particulate Traps • Biodiesel Education

  9. $200,000 Program • Looking for Successful Projects! • No single project over $100,000 • Applications accepted beginning November 1, 2004 • First round ends December 6, 2004 • Funded as we get them • Targeting distribution of funds 30 days after all information submitted/approved

  10. QSSBs and Clean Cities Must Apply Jointly • Qualified State Soybean Board • Funded by farmers thru soybean checkoff program • One half of one percent of net market value of beans at first point of sale • Can be used for research, marketing and education • Funds can not be used for lobbying • Value of working with QSSBs • Funding opportunities (like this one!) • Information • Resources • Banners, presentations and people

  11. Simplified Application Process • Making Your Life Easier! • NCC has done the hard work for you • Information and application will be on • www.nationalcleancities.org/BiodieselGrant.asp • Looking for narrative and general project details • Reviewed by NCC Grant Project Team • USB, DOE, NCC • Quick Turnaround

  12. Scoring Criterion • Maximum of 120 Points • Probability of Success 25 points • Energy Security Benefits 25 • Project Cost Share 20 • Visibility of the Project 15 • Chance of Continued Success 15 • Membership/Affiliations 5 points each • QSSB • Clean Cities Coalition • NBB Member • NCC Member

  13. Guidestar Grant Explorer

  14. Guidestar Grant Explorer • NCC Purchased One Year Subscription • Submit funding request to • Guidestar@nationalcleancities.org • Available free to • All NCC members • All Clean Cities Coordinators (one year) • All QSSBs (one year)

  15. Funding Ideas? www.nationalcleancities.org

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