SERDP funds environmental research and development through a competitive process.  There are usually two solicitations annually: a Core Solicitation and a SEED Solicitation.  Because both government and private sector parties may compete for SERDP funds, there are two announcements for each solicitation: (1) a Call For Proposals to the federal sector and (2) a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the private or non-federal sector.

Frequently Asked Questions for the FY 2009 Core and SEED solicitations.

CORE SOLICITATION
The Core solicitation provides funding in varying amounts for multi-year projects. This year’s solicitation is now closed. Information provided below is for informational purposes only. The FY 2010 solicitation will be posted by mid November, 2008.

• FY 2009 Federal Call for Proposals (Core) - Solicitation closed. These proposals were due March 6, 2008.
• FY 2009 Non-Federal Broad Agency Announcement (Core) -  Solicitation closed. These pre-proposals were due January 8, 2008.

SEED SOLICITATION
SERDP Exploratory Development (SEED) proposals are, by definition, limited to a maximum of $150K and a period of performance of one year. This year’s solicitation is now closed. Information provided below is for informational purposes only. The FY 2010 solicitation will be posted by mid November, 2008.

• FY 2009 Federal Call for Proposals (SEED) - Solicitation closed. These proposals were due March 6, 2008.
• FY 2009 Non-Federal Broad Agency Announcement (SEED) - Solicitation closed. These proposals were due March 6, 2008.

SELECTION PROCESS
SERDP responds to the high-priority requirements of the Department of Defense. From these requirements and the underlying SERDP Strategic Guidance, Statements of Need (SON) for the SERDP focus areas are developed for each solicitation on an annual basis. These SONs are the core of each solicitation. Only proposals addressing the SONs will be reviewed. SERDP uses a multiple step competitive process to select projects for funding. To learn more about how to apply for SERDP funding and the selection process, click here: Proposal Submission and Selection Process.

OTHER SOLICITATIONS
To view information about other non-SERDP solicitations, click on the link below to be taken to that web site.

• Environmental Security Technology Certification Program's Annual Solicitation
• NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) 

• Army
• DoD Legacy Program
• EPA
• EPA - National Center for Environmental Research
• Navy
• NSF