CO-WY Engine RFP
Fostering R&D for solutions in advancing climate technologies and community resilience
Supporting innovative data, technology and practice solutions
CO-WY Engine’s Use-Inspired Research and Development Grant Program
The Use-Inspired R&D Grant Program has four main goals, which are aligned with those of the NSF Engines initiative and other CO-WY Engine programs:
- Enhance the R&D pathway for climate resilience solutions;
- Bridge the funding/resource gap for accelerated R&D;
- Support growth of the R&D climate innovation ecosystem; and
- Foster Collaboration.
Proposals should showcase an ability to scale outcomes and impacts through commercial opportunities or practices.
Use-inspired grants are based on collaboration, practicality, and impact and are meant to foster innovations that have not yet been licensed/optioned.
Examples of leveraged or matching resource support include:
Cash or In-Kind Contributions: New or existing contributions specifically allocated to the project. Cash contributions include hard dollars and salaries/fringe paid to employees. In-kind contributions are non-cash resources that may include but are not limited to volunteered personnel time, donated equipment, office or laboratory space, data sets including industrial testbeds, goods and services.
Collaborations and Partnerships: Partnerships with local government, nonprofits,5industry, etc. that allow for shared resources, expertise, and joint efforts to achieve common goals.
Leveraging Existing Programs: Integration with existing initiatives. For example, a workforce development program might align with state-level job training programs to maximize impact.
Leveraging Data and Research: Existing research, data, or studies that inform the project and helps avoid duplication of efforts and ensures evidence-based decision-making.
Leveraging Innovative Technology: Utilizing existing technology to enhance program efficiency, e.g., edge computing to reduce latency and bandwidth, cloud-based platforms for data management or mobile apps for outreach to optimize resources.
Internal Organizational Capacity Building: Training staff, improving infrastructure, and enhancing organizational processes to contribute to long-term sustainability.
Public-Private Partnerships: Collaboration with private companies leading to shared resources, funding, and expertise.
Leveraging Existing Community Assets: Utilizing community assets (such as libraries, community centers, or schools) to enhance program reach and effectiveness.
Non-Federal Award Stacking: Organizations can leverage award funding from other non-federal, public, and private
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Use of funds for Use-Inspired R&D Program projects
Funds must be used to advance specific R&D project aims and milestones such as: proof of concept or pilot studies, intellectual property protection, prototypes and technical validation, market assessment, equipment that advances R&D project capabilities. Allowable and unallowable costs are described in the NSF PAPPG.
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