Block Grant 2501ASLIEI

The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $8,450,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) federal grant program to Li Industries, Inc. The objective of the project is to develop an integrated, faster, and more cost-effective automated sorting and neutralization preprocessing system for end-of-life consumer electronics batteries. This effort aims to reduce the logistics costs associated with lithium-ion...

The National Science Foundation awarded Ai Linear Inc. a $252,830 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnership's program to develop a smart amplifier integrated circuit. The circuit will intelligently alter its performance parameters in response to input conditions, enabling always-on, ultra-low power Internet of Things and smart sensor applications situated at the edge. Specifically, the company will design an IC amplifier using a novel circuit that adjusts speed,...

This $4,500,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) will provide consultant project management, construction inspection, and administration support for the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure programs. The consultant will fulfill requirements of construction inspection and administration, including inspection of program grantees and contractors to ensure work adheres...

This $1,526,937 Formula Grant award was provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The grant funding supports the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a publicly accessible direct current fast charging (DCFC) station located at 400 Steward Rd in Rochelle, Illinois. The project, titled "NEVI - Loves Location 31", is authorized for...

This $1,618,515 Formula Grant award was provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) federal grant program. The funding will support the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a publicly accessible direct current fast charging (DCFC) station located at 3020 E 8th Road North in Utica, Illinois. The project, titled "NEVI - LOVES LOCATION 28", is authorized for complete design-build operation, but...

This $1,220,914.71 Formula Grant award was provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program. The grant will fund the installation of a NEVI-compliant, four-dispenser DC fast charging station at the Meyer Oil Co. location in Casey, Illinois. The project includes the procurement and installation of four 350 kW, Buy America-compliant fast charging dispensers, power cabinets, construction, and utility interconnection at an exit...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program provides $1,250,000 in funding to Ai Linear Inc. for the development of a specialized integrated circuit (IC) chip for real-time predictive maintenance of autonomous systems. The project aims to create a small, low-power, and low-latency AI-enabled chip that can detect anomalies in sensor data, such as vibrations and sounds, to predict potential...

This $1,488,265 Formula Grant was awarded on January 31, 2025 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program. The grant will fund the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a publicly accessible direct current fast charging (DCFC) station located at a Love's Travel Stop in New Baden, Illinois. The project consists of installing a NEVI-compliant, six-dispenser DCFC station at this site to support electric...

This $803,950 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) supports the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a publicly accessible direct current fast charging (DCFC) station in Champaign, Illinois. The project involves the installation of four 150 kW DCFC ports with dedicated combined charging system (CCS) connectors, providing a total charging station power capacity of at least 600 kilowatts. The Illinois...

This $1,534,990 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) provides funding for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a publicly accessible direct current fast charging (DCFC) station at a Love's Travel Stop location in Kankakee, Illinois. The project involves the installation of a NEVI-compliant, six-dispenser DCFC station to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure...