Project Grant 2526026
- The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) awarded a $988,237 cooperative agreement to Bennington College Corporation for the "Science and Technology Research Initiative for the Vermont Economy (STRIVE)" project. The award, with a performance period from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2029, aims to build an inclusive research ecosystem in Southern Vermont to serve as a cornerstone of the state's economy. Key objectives include establishing...
- This Cooperative Agreement award of $2,798,545 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) supports the "Science and Technology Research Initiative for the Vermont Economy (STRIVE)" project led by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. The project aims to establish an inclusive research ecosystem that will serve as a cornerstone of the Vermont economy. Key objectives include building administrative support to sustain a diverse, integrated...
- This $400,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships) supports a collaborative research initiative called "EPIIC: EMPOWERED -- Building the Future Workforce Together." The project involves a partnership across six academic institutions - Hobart and William Smith College, University of Maine at Farmington, Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Montgomery College, Benjamin Franklin...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF), in collaboration with five other academic institutions. The "EPIIC: EMPOWERED" project aims to address the growing disconnect between STEM curricula and industry needs. The cohort of institutions will work to enhance industry partnerships, align program curricula with workforce demands, and...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $149,999 ADVANCE Catalyst project grant to the University of Vermont & State Agricultural College (UVM) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program. The grant, awarded on June 1, 2025, will support UVM in conducting an institutional self-assessment to investigate systemic barriers impacting the retention and success of STEM faculty. The project will result in a 5-year STEM faculty equity strategic plan tailored to UVM's context and data,...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) in the amount of $999,882 aims to expand biotechnology workforce development through experiential learning opportunities for students in rural regions. Led by Utah TECH University, the initiative creates new pathways for students to engage in biotechnology internships, mentorship, and applied research experiences. The project establishes a sustainable and replicable biotech micro-hub model...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) federal grant program to the Connecticut State University System for the "EXPLORATIONS: CENTRAL TO EXPLORING MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGIES: A HUB FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INNOVATIVE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING" project. This multi-year initiative, led by Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), aims to expand access to experiential learning pathways in microelectronics and...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $200,000 to the Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology to create an "Early Career Exploration Community for Biology and Chemistry Students" (EXPLOREBCC). The project aims to empower first-year students to investigate career pathways, assess their interests, and connect their academic plans to career aspirations in fields like agriculture, biotechnology, energy,...
- The University of Vermont received a $500,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems. The award is part of NSF's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) and will fund research from March 2021 through February 2026 to enable grid-aware aggregation and real-time control of distributed energy resources in electric power distribution systems. Specifically, the University will conduct research to improve the quality and economic...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: EPIIC: EMPOWERED -- BUILDING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE TOGETHER", provides $399,996 to a consortium of academic institutions led by the Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology. The goal is to address workforce development challenges in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by aligning academic curricula with industry needs, enhancing faculty skills, and creating...
The National Science Foundation awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to the University of Vermont & State Agricultural College under the Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) for the "EXPLORATIONS: BUILDING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PATHWAYS TO CAREERS IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FIELDS FOR RURAL VERMONT COMMUNITIES" project. This 3-year initiative aims to address workforce challenges in critical technology sectors like semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy systems across Vermont. The project engages recent high school graduates and high school students in a comprehensive program that includes a residential summer practicum, paid year-long internships with Vermont companies, and ongoing mentorship to help create clearer pathways into high-growth technical careers and strengthen the region's future workforce. The goal is to establish a robust statewide collaboration that blends academic rigor, hands-on skills training, and mentorship to ensure participants gain the confidence and practical knowledge needed to pursue further education and meaningful career advancement.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 8/26/25 |