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A -- ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRATION PROJECTS SOL Q- DUE 072296 POC Diane Henderson, 301-975-5105, Grants Officer Joyce Brigham, 301-975-6329 CORRECTION NOTICE: Point of Contact has changed from Sharon Green to Joyce Brigham, 301-975-6329. The NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency announces formal solicitation of environmentally related proposals in Integration of Environmental Services into Manufacturing Extension Centers to support the integration of environmentally-focused technical assistance for smaller manufacturers into the broader services provided by manufacturing extension centers. Approximately $1.5 million is expected to be awarded through this competition. The average award is anticipated to be $150k. The primary applicant for these awards must be a NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership affiliated center however, other organizations may be partners and sub- contractors within a proposed project. Application packages containing more detailed information are available upon request by calling 301/975-5020 or by sending your name and address via internet e-mail to (dhenderson@mep.nist.gov). Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time July 22, 1996. (0176)

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