Project Grant DESC0015933

This federal Project Grant award of $200,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to Advanced Conductor Technologies LLC (Act), a small business manufacturer in Boulder, Colorado. The funding supports the development of high-temperature superconducting CORC (Conductor on Round Core) cables, which have applications in compact fusion reactors, particle accelerators, and electric aircraft technologies. Key objectives include...

The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $61,849,328 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253) to TS Conductor Corp. to build a dedicated manufacturing line for high voltage direct current (HVDC) carbon core conductor for use in transmission lines. The objective is to establish a manufacturing capability with a production capacity of 8,000 miles of conductor per year that meets customer specifications....

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded $1,527,572.90 on August 23, 2022 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205). The funding will support the installation of high friction surface treatments at select locations on state-owned and maintained public roads in Connecticut with a higher risk of crashes. As outlined in Connecticut's Highway Safety Improvement Program...

Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $19.25 million to the Connecticut Department of Transportation under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (CFDA 20.326) on June 1, 2025. The project will be completed by July 31, 2029, and involves final design and construction of critical communication and security infrastructure upgrades along the New Haven Line (NHL) main line and the Cos Cob Moveable Bridge. Specifically, the project...

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded $107,738.48 under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205) on June 8, 2022 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The funding will support the installation of high friction surface treatments at select locations on state-owned and maintained public roads in Connecticut with a higher risk of crashes. As indicated in Connecticut's Highway Safety Improvement Program implementation plan...

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a $215 million Project Grant effective January 1, 2026, for the TIME-1 Project rail infrastructure improvements. This award funds a portion of the first construction contract package (Contract A), which encompasses the construction of approximately 141 catenary pole foundations, the addition of three new cross-overs to CP-257, replacement of the Longbrook Avenue Bridge, and installation of...

Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $17.0 million under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority for improving climate resilience of critical infrastructure through cable and anchorage dehumidification upgrades to the Mount Hope Bridge. The award, obligated on September 17, 2025, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2028, focuses on enhancing the long-term durability and...

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded $519,870.70 under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205) on June 8, 2022 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The funding will support the installation of high friction surface treatments at select locations on state-owned and maintained public roads in Connecticut with a higher risk of crashes. As indicated in Connecticut's Highway Safety Improvement Program Implementation Plan...

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded $2.2 million under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205) on December 5, 2022 to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The funding will support the installation of high friction surface treatments at select locations on state-owned and maintained public roads in Connecticut with a higher risk of crashes. As indicated in Connecticut's Highway Safety Improvement Program implementation...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Ohio University has been awarded $2.42 million under a competitive cooperative agreement from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), CFDA 81.135, effective October 13, 2025, through October 12, 2028. The award supports research and development of a novel ultra-conductive carbon aluminum composite (UCAC) cable designed to enhance electrical and mechanical performance in power transmission and distribution systems. The project aims to develop...