The EAC data collection pilot program has been officially announced.
The RFP is in the federal register here: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-6263.pdf
The grant materials and submission process is here: http://www.submitgrant.net/ProgramInfo.aspx?CFDA=90.400&ProgramID=207&Vw_AnnouncementsDir=Asc&Vw_AnnouncementsPageSize=10