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The primary purpose of Hydro Research Foundation (HRF) is "advancing hydropower's role in our clean energy future through research and education." As such, the HRF encourages the development of projects and programs from within or related to the hydropower industry at all levels. For those projects/programs deemed to be within the mission of the organization, HRF offers to assist proponents in various ways on a case by case basis. Typically, HRF will not be the primary investigator or project/program manager, but will assist in the coordination of developing a viable program, identifying/recommending technical and/or funding partners, and as a conduit to facilitate the completion of projects/programs. For such services, HRF will require a fee to cover any staff time, direct costs, and indirect costs.
Through the years, the HRF has developed several projects and programs by several different approaches. These programs have ranged from multi-year, research and development projects like the Advanced Hydro Turbine System—involving federal/private cost-sharing mechanisms - to single year development projects like the website as a source of important industry links and news, that were supported by direct contributions and the engagement of a contractor to execute the project.
For efficiency and consistency, a codified structure for project and program development has been developed. This process will assist the HRF in developing and evaluating projects and programs that are generated from individuals, organizations, Advisory Board(s), and those proposals offered to the HRF for participation.
Projects: Proposals up to $50,000 are eligible for development by the HRF. Projects are designed to fund a single component of a larger program or for a one-time expense. An abbreviated project development process and reporting will be used for projects.
Programs: Proposals above $50,000 are considered for development by the HRF under a more comprehensive development and review structure. Program development will involve the engagement of a Program Development Manger to foster the program through all phases of the process.
The primary purpose of Hydro Research Foundation (HRF) is "advancing hydropower's role in our clean energy future through research and education." As such, the HRF encourages the development of projects and programs from within or related to the hydropower industry at all levels. For those projects/programs deemed to be within the mission of the organization, HRF offers to assist proponents in various ways on a case by case basis. Typically, HRF will not be the primary investigator or project/program manager, but will assist in the coordination of developing a viable program, identifying/recommending technical and/or funding partners, and as a conduit to facilitate the completion of projects/programs. For such services, HRF will require a fee to cover any staff time, direct costs, and indirect costs.
Through the years, the HRF has developed several projects and programs by several different approaches. These programs have ranged from multi-year, research and development projects like the Advanced Hydro Turbine System—involving federal/private cost-sharing mechanisms - to single year development projects like the website as a source of important industry links and news, that were supported by direct contributions and the engagement of a contractor to execute the project.
For efficiency and consistency, a codified structure for project and program development has been developed. This process will assist the HRF in developing and evaluating projects and programs that are generated from individuals, organizations, Advisory Board(s), and those proposals offered to the HRF for participation.
Projects: Proposals up to $50,000 are eligible for development by the HRF. Projects are designed to fund a single component of a larger program or for a one-time expense. An abbreviated project development process and reporting will be used for projects.
Programs: Proposals above $50,000 are considered for development by the HRF under a more comprehensive development and review structure. Program development will involve the engagement of a Program Development Manger to foster the program through all phases of the process.