The ATP intends to hold only this single competition this fiscal year, which will close on April 14, 2004. Approximately $30 million is available for new awards in this competition. Details of the competition and the announcement of federal funding opportunity are available at www.atp.nist.gov and www.grants.gov .
The ATP will hold seven public meetings (Proposers' Conferences) around the country to review general information on the 2004 competition. These meetings provide general information regarding the ATP, its project selection criteria, the selection process, eligibility and cost-sharing requirements, as well as an opportunity for questions and answers. There is no registration fee, and attendance at these Proposers' Conferences is not required. The dates and locations are:
March 1-Atlanta Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.,
(404) 659-2000
and Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, Dallas, Texas,
(972) 934-8400
March 3-Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston, Mass.,
(617) 568-1234
and Seattle Marriott Waterfront, Seattle, Wash.
(206) 443-5000
March 5-Hyatt Rosemont, Rosemont, Ill. (Chicago)
(847) 518-1234
and Hyatt Regency Los Angeles at Macy's Plaza,
(213) 683-1234