Funding Available for Environmental Research and Development through SERDP
Between now and January 7, 2020, the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) is soliciting applications for funding for environmental research and development projects. Selected proposals will see funded research and development beginning in 2021.
Between now and January 7, 2020, the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) is soliciting applications for funding for environmental research and development projects. Selected proposals will see funded research and development beginning in 2021.
The selection process will undoubtedly be competitive—so companies and organizations are encouraged to work on proposals and submit them before the deadline. See the announcement below for more information on the funding solicitation and submission process:
ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 24, 2019—The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) is seeking to fund environmental research and development proposals. SERDP is DoD’s environmental science and technology program, planned and executed in partnership with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, with participation by numerous other Federal and non-Federal organizations. The Program invests across the broad spectrum of basic and applied research, as well as advanced development.
Proposals responding to focused Statements of Need (SONs) in the following areas are requested:
- Environmental Restoration—Research and technologies for the characterization, risk assessment, remediation, and management of contaminants in soil, sediments, and water.
- Munitions Response—Technologies for the detection, classification, and remediation of military munitions on U.S. lands and waters.
- Resource Conservation and Resiliency—Supports the development of the science, technologies, and methods needed to manage DoD’s installation infrastructure in a sustainable way.
- Weapons Systems and Platforms—Research and technologies to reduce, control, and understand the sources of waste and emissions in the manufacturing, maintenance, and use of weapons systems and platforms.
Proposals responding to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 SONs will be selected through a competitive process. Separate solicitations are available to Federal and non-Federal proposers. The SONs and detailed instructions are available on the SERDP website.
The Core SERDP Solicitation provides funding in varying amounts for multi-year projects. All Core Solicitation pre-proposals are due to SERDP January 7, 2020 by 2:00 p.m. ET.
SERDP also will be funding environmental research and development through the SERDP Exploratory Development (SEED) Solicitation. The SEED Solicitation is designed to provide a limited amount of funding (not to exceed $250,000) for projects up to approximately one year in duration to investigate innovative approaches that entail high technical risk or require supporting data to provide proof of concept. This year, SERDP is requesting SEED proposals for the Munitions Response program areas. The SONs and detailed instructions are available on the SERDP website. All SEED proposals are due March 5, 2020 by 2:00 p.m. ET.
Participate in the webinar “SERDP Funding Opportunities” conducted by SERDP Executive Director Dr. Herb Nelson and Deputy Director Dr. Andrea Leeson on November 12, 2019, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET. This briefing will offer valuable information for those who are interested in new funding opportunities with SERDP. During the online seminar, participants may ask questions about the funding process, the current SERDP solicitation, and the proposal submission process. Pre-registration for this webinar is required. If you have difficulty registering, please contact the SERDP Support Office at serdp- estcp.webinars@noblis.org or by telephone at 571-372-6565.