Project Grant 60NANB23D147
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $4,167,384 Cooperative Agreement to Connstep, Inc., a Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center located in Hartford, Connecticut. The purpose of this 5-year project (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030) is to assist Connecticut manufacturers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in reaching their operational, workforce, and technological goals. Connstep will provide consulting services in areas such as...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $962,973.47 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) located in Disputanta, Virginia. The purpose of this grant is to allow CCAM to expand its demonstration testbed in order to assist U.S. manufacturing in transitioning emerging digital manufacturing technologies, specifically wire-arc additive manufacturing, from the laboratory...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $1,980,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to Wright State University to renovate and expand collaboration and R&D facilities. The project will transform a historic office building in Dayton, Ohio into a 13,700 SF prototyping and research facility, including up to 2,000 SF of dedicated classified space for Department of Defense (DoD) projects. This will enable Wright State to...
- This $299,999.20 Project Grant awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) will be used by Columbia Gorge Community College to acquire CNC milling and additive manufacturing equipment. The equipment will be installed at the Columbia Gorge Regional Skills Center and used by students enrolled in the college's advanced manufacturing technology program, as well as by small businesses in the region and high...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to Norwich University Applied Research Institutes LTD (Nuari) to develop an advanced cybersecurity architecture tailored for additive manufacturing operational technology. Nuari will collaborate with academic and commercial partners to devise this architecture, which aims to preemptively detect vulnerabilities and potential cyber threats...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $963,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) to assist small and medium manufacturers (SMMs) in the El Paso region. The project aims to enhance the digital engineering capabilities of the SMMs to support the Department of Defense's digital transformation goals. Key activities include conducting digital...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $963,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects (CFDA 11.617) program to Northeastern University. The purpose of this grant is to create the Seattle Advanced Manufacturing & Community Experiential Learning Lab (SEAMCELL) and supporting programs in Seattle, WA. Key activities include modifying facility space, procuring equipment and supplies, developing a high school robotics competition program,...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $7,425,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to the University of Maine System (UMS) to establish the Forest Biomaterials Innovation Center. The purpose of this new facility is to enable researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry to demonstrate at scale forest-based innovations to support sustainable products in support of a national circular economy. The activities to be conducted...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $3,500,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to Louisiana Tech University. The purpose of this 2-year grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, is to update and enhance the capabilities of Louisiana Tech's Institute for Micromanufacturing (IFM) to provide relevant experiential training for students in semiconductor technology. Key activities...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $2,700,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to Jacksonville State University (JSU) to establish an Additive Manufacturing Training and Innovation Facility. The 4-year project, commencing on October 1, 2024, aims to provide educational resources and training in additive manufacturing techniques to students and industry professionals in the Southeastern United States. Key activities...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $16,011,270 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) to design, develop, and construct a new 75,000 square foot "Connecticut Manufacturing Technology & Innovation Center" in East Hartford, CT. The new facility will serve as CCAT's headquarters and enable the organization to expand its research, development, training, and workforce development capabilities to better support the U.S. and regional industrial base. Key activities to be performed include consolidating CCAT's existing three leased facilities, acquiring leading-edge technology, and establishing the center as a hub for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs to drive technology advancements and workforce impacts. The project aims to strengthen small and medium manufacturing suppliers, address skills gaps, and promote economic development in the region.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $16.0m | 9/5/23 |