This federal Project Grant award of $333,810 from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) under the Cardiovascular Diseases Research program (CFDA 93.837) aims to develop the RMT Complete, an all-in-one respiratory muscle training device and mobile application. The RMT Complete is designed to enhance breathing function and quality of life for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by combining features such as an integrated manometer, wide resistance training...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $159,614 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Maine Molecular Quality Controls Inc. (Mmqci), a woman-owned small business manufacturer of quality control products for clinical laboratories. The grant, awarded on January 10, 2025, will support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for Mmqci's operations in Saco, Maine. This grant represents Mmqci's...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $201,546 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Mettler Implement, Inc. on November 27, 2023. The REAP program provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. This award will fund the installation of renewable energy systems by Mettler Implement, a for-profit subchapter S corporation...
The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded $676,947.40 to Motivation Education & Training Inc. dba Met through the National Farmworker Jobs Program (CFDA 17.264) for the period of July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The National Farmworker Jobs Program aims to help agricultural workers and their dependents obtain and retain stable employment or job training opportunities. Under this Project Grant award, Met will provide employment and training services to...
The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded $782,626 to Motivation Education & Training Inc. dba Met through the National Farmworker Jobs Program (CFDA 17.264) from July 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. The National Farmworker Jobs Program aims to help agricultural workers and their dependents obtain and retain stable employment or jobs outside of seasonal farm work. Under this Project Grant award, Met will provide workforce development services and job training...
The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) was awarded a $1,750,000 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant funding will support the planning and development of MWRTA's Blandin Hub operations and maintenance expansion. Specifically, MWRTA will undertake a design process to carry out significant upgrades to the Blandin Hub, including improvements to ensure the continued state of good repair (SGR)...
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded a $6,672,570 Project Grant under the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program (CFDA 16.610) to the Rocky Mountain Information Network, Inc. (Rmin) with an award date of September 1, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2025. Rmin is one of six regional centers that comprise the nationwide RISS program, which facilitates secure communication and intelligence collaboration among federal, state, local, and tribal law...
The Moapa Valley Water District received a $213,351 federal Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on June 20, 2023. This grant will fund the District's project to upgrade 400 old and malfunctioning water meters with new Badger Meter 5/8" positive displacement disc meters and Orion cellular LTE-M data endpoints. The project also includes replacing 64 existing meter...
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $1,520,750 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) Federal Grant Program to the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), a non-profit organization based in Boulder, Colorado. This project will assess the viability of electric vehicle (EV) carshare programs in U.S. cities, evaluating their potential for resiliency, equity, and EV charging integration. The...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Inc. (MREA) to promote underutilized renewable energy technologies among agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Wisconsin. The 24-month grant, running from June 2024 to June 2026, builds upon MREA's previous work, including a cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy....