This Network Update was distributed via the Exchange Network email alerts list on September 16, 2008.

U.S. EPA Releases Final FY2009 Exchange Network Grant Solicitation Notice

U.S. EPA has released the final FY 2009 Exchange Network Grant Solicitation Notice. The notice is now available for download at http://www.epa.gov/exchangenetwork/OEI%20EN%202009%20Solicitation%209-16%20FINAL.pdf. The application deadline for FY2009 Exchange Network grants is November 21, 2008. The Solicitation Notice contains important information about eligibility, application procedures, and funding priorities, which include the transition to Node 2.0 and innovative multi-partner collaboration grants. As a reminder, the Exchange Network Message Board is a good place for Network partners to share ideas on innovative projects and perhaps find new groups with which to partner. You can find a forum dedicated to sharing Exchange Network project ideas at http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/mb/exnet?forum=97250. Additional information about the grant program is available on the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/exchangenetwork/grants.