The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $2,600,800 Cooperative Agreement to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253). The objective of this 2-year grant is to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies among small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in Illinois, with a focus on enhancing their economic competitiveness, efficiency, and energy productivity. The DCEO, as the primary economic development agency for Illinois, will leverage this federal funding to implement programs that support the state's SMMs in transitioning to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies. This grant aligns with the Department of Energy's broader efforts to strengthen and secure domestic manufacturing and energy supply chains needed to modernize the nation's energy infrastructure and support the transition to a decarbonized economy.
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