Cooperative Agreement 70NANB20H103

This $4.3 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) funds the Massachusetts Manufacturing Emergency Response Team 2.0 (MERT 2.0) initiative. The award date was April 15, 2021. The funding supports continued efforts to assist Massachusetts manufacturers in pivoting production capabilities to critical supplies like personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key partners -...

This $2,013,200 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program will support the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Inc. (NJMEP) and its sub-recipients in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island to undertake the following key activities: Research and data collection to map the supply chains of critical manufacturing sectors. Develop outreach plans to strengthen...

The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration awarded Northwest Florida State College $605,550 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on August 12, 2021. The funding will provide upgraded equipment for training health and public safety professionals to better diagnose and treat conditions caused by COVID-19 and future pandemics. This project aims to meet growing industry demands for skilled healthcare workers by training professionals on industry-standard...

This $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program aims to enhance the competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across the United States. The primary activities under this award include: 1) Establishing a National Advanced Manufacturing Tech Team (MATT) to assist MEP Centers in connecting SMMs with...

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Inc., doing business as NJ Manufacturing Extension Program, was awarded $400,000 through a Cooperative Agreement from the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program (CFDA #11.611). NJ Manufacturing Extension Program will use the funding to provide supply chain optimization and intelligence services to small and medium-sized manufacturers in New Jersey through...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $1,600,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program to the A.I. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership, doing business as Genedge Alliance. The purpose of this 2-year award, effective September 1, 2023, is to expand the Medical Manufacturer MedAccred Accreditation Pathway (MedMMap) program to increase the resilience of the U.S. medical device supply chain. Key activities...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $1,848,752 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program (CFDA 11.611) to the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NH MEP). The purpose of this 5-year award, effective July 1, 2025, is to support New Hampshire's small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) through workforce development, technical assistance, and consulting to strengthen their competitiveness and innovation. Key...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $400,000 Cooperative Agreement to the New York Department of Economic Development (NYDED) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program (CFDA 11.611). The purpose of this 20-month project is to expand the existing MEP National Network capabilities in New York to provide national supply chain optimization and establish a supply chain intelligence network. Key activities to be performed include: Serving as the...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $4,470,184 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program to Manufacturer's Edge, a non-profit manufacturing assistance organization in Colorado. The purpose of this 5-year award, effective July 1, 2025, is to expand the Colorado Manufacturing Network (CMN) and provide tailored consulting, training, and support services to strengthen the competitiveness and growth of small and...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $4,167,384 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program to Connstep, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Hartford, Connecticut. The purpose of this 5-year award, effective July 1, 2025, is for Connstep to deliver consulting services and increase awareness of the manufacturing sector in Connecticut. Key activities include providing operational excellence, workforce development, supply...