HP is trying to push Linux on IA-64, and is willing to put money on it. We might have a chance to secure some funding or some hw. Oh, and we need an "Other" component here.
this is not something I have time to pursue. Anyone who does please feel free to contact me and do so on our behalf.
We have to be an R&D institution or a government agency to be eligible. AFAIK, we're neither :)