Cooperative Agreement 2532380
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $224,089 project grant to The University of North Carolina at Charlotte under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) for research from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026. The grant supports collaborative research between UNC Charlotte and Clemson University to develop graph-optimized cellular connectionism for data-driven modeling and optimization of complex systems. The universities will create mathematical tools to automatically infer graph...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of Vermont & State Agricultural College (UVM) to develop a generalized distributed framework for solving large-scale power grid problems. The project aims to advance the state-of-the-art in nonlinear programming, physics-inspired graph-partitioning, and combinatorial optimization to enable fast and robust simulations and optimizations of the future power...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Directorate (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award of $397,000.00 to North Carolina State University (NC State) aims to develop an Artificial Intelligence Engineering System Analysis Assistant (AIESAA) to automate the creation of integrated transmission-distribution grid models. Key objectives include: Leveraging advanced machine learning techniques to streamline three crucial modeling tasks: scenario classification, reduced-order model selection and...
- Award Summary North Carolina State University received a $299,961 Early Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (CFDA 47.041—Engineering program) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The project addresses large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging control under power system stability constraints by developing both model-driven and data-driven optimization and control...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The grant supports the development of a "Collaborative Research: Scalable Circuit Theoretic Framework for Large Grid Simulations and Optimizations" project. The project aims to create a generalized distributed framework for solving large-scale power grid problems that are both fast and robust, enabling transformative changes in future...
- The University of North Carolina at Charlotte received a $100,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to develop an energy conservation network software that simultaneously audits, monitors, and manages energy use in buildings in real-time. The software aims to improve energy management of commercial buildings through three main functions: an auditing functionality using pattern recognition to...
- This $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), aims to improve the computational efficiency of economics-driven transmission planning for electric power systems by up to three orders of magnitude. The project, awarded to the University of Missouri System's Missouri University of Science & Technology, will develop a multi-faceted framework that integrates innovations in modeling, simulation, computing, and design to transform lengthy...
- The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded $383,362 to the Trustees of Boston University on September 1, 2026, for a three-year research project (completion date: August 31, 2029) titled "Dynamic and Safe Optimization-Based Control for Reliable Power Grids." This award funds fundamental research to develop advanced control algorithms and analytical methods that enable electric power grids to operate safely and reliably under uncertain, real-time...
- This five-year, $500,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will support research and education activities aimed at improving electricity market transparency and efficiency. The grantee, North Carolina State University, will advance understanding of pricing challenges arising from non-convex generating unit characteristics. Analytical frameworks will be developed to evaluate and adapt evolving market mechanisms. Game-theoretic and data-driven...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant titled "ASCENT: BOOSTING CYBER AND PHYSICAL RESILIENCE OF POWER ELECTRONICS-DOMINATED DISTRIBUTION GRIDS IN ENERGY SPACE" to the San Diego State University Research Foundation under the NSF Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program. The project aims to develop an innovative sensing and control system to enhance the cyber-physical resilience of power distribution systems with a high penetration of power...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $7.5 million Cooperative Agreement to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) on August 1, 2026, with a completion date of July 31, 2036. The award funds the Carolinas Grid Engine, a two-state innovation ecosystem spanning 36 counties across North and South Carolina designed to develop, deploy, and manufacture critical electric grid modernization technologies. The project addresses national security and economic competitiveness concerns by reducing dependence on foreign-manufactured grid components, including transformers, circuit breakers, and inverters, while advancing technologies for transmission, distribution, and generation infrastructure. The Carolinas Grid Engine will deliver interconnected products and services centered on three core priorities: advancing and de-risking new grid technologies; creating a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for grid components; and building workforce capacity through STEM education partnerships. The initiative targets the creation of over 10,000 jobs and strengthens domestic supply chains through collaborative partnerships involving universities, community colleges, K-12 school systems, industry stakeholders, and government entities across the region. By establishing a thriving innovation hub for grid modernization, the project seeks to reduce energy-related economic disparities, promote regional prosperity, and support the nation's ability to meet growing energy demands driven by advanced manufacturing, data centers, and widespread electrification.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $7.5m | 7/13/26 |