The Ohio Department of Development has issued its 2011 fiscal year Ohio Third Frontier Fuel Cell Program Request for Proposals. The organization anticipates awarding up to $7 million in grants for projects that accelerate the development and growth of the fuel cell industry in Ohio by direct financial support to organizations seeking to commercialize new products, manufacturing processes or technologies, or to adapt or modify existing components or systems that are produced in Ohio for use in fuel cells or fuel cell systems.

The deadline for Letters of Intent to file a full proposal is 2:00 p.m. ET on September 10.

For additional details, visit www.development.ohio.gov/OhioThirdFrontier/FuelCellProgram.htm.