Project Grant ED21HDQ0240111
- This $870,657 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation in creating a technology business accelerator program in Ogden, Utah. The accelerator program will provide training and support services to entrepreneurs in the defense and aerospace industries, with the goal of boosting business growth and job creation in the region. Funded through the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $3 million Project Grant to the University of Utah under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA 11.024) to support the Inclusive Impact Program from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2025. The Inclusive Impact Program will partner with entrepreneur support organizations, investors, and other groups across the country to expand career pathways for 250+ students from historically underserved communities. It will...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded Wichita State University a $1.5 million Project Grant under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA 11.024). The grant will support entrepreneurship programs in Wichita, Kansas through September 2024. Specifically, the university will offer a Startup School and Technology Transfer Matchmaking program to increase entrepreneurship and university-based technology transfer. It will also fund a NXTSTAGE Accelerator...
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1,889,000 Project Grant to the County of Carbon in Utah on July 11, 2023. The grant supports the establishment of an Aviation Campus Workforce Development Program in partnership with Utah State University Eastern. This program aims to retrain displaced coal workers for careers in aviation maintenance, alternative energy, automotive work, and other industries. The project involves building an aircraft maintenance...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $16.6 million Project Grant to Wichita State University under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The grant supports the South Kansas Coalition led by WSU in strengthening aerospace production in southern Kansas. Key initiatives include an additive manufacturing adoption program to help small and mid-sized manufacturers adopt new production methods. The grant also funds development of a workforce training facility and existing worker...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1.5 million Project Grant to Innovate Mississippi under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA 11.024) to develop the statewide ecosystem through the COBuilders Accelerator Project. The grant will fund a coordinated virtual accelerator unlocking resources like mentors, service providers, and investment capital across underrepresented regions in Mississippi. Over a 24-month period starting November 1, 2022,...
- The Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.14 million Project Grant to Wichita State University under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program to strengthen aerospace production in southern Kansas through August 2026. The university will lead the South Kansas Coalition in adopting new additive manufacturing production methods for small and mid-sized manufacturers, developing a workforce training facility, and providing training for existing workers. The investment aims to reinforce...
- The Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center, Inc. (ESEC) received a $7.46 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program. The grant funds the Agriculture and Bio Technology Commercialization Coalition project run by ESEC. The project will scale up existing accelerator and incubator programs across Maryland to enhance commercialization support for biotech and agritech startups. This includes...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded Utah State University a $1,320,910 Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on June 3, 2021. The funding will support USU's provision of technical assistance, planning services, and infrastructure projects to address adverse economic changes in Logan, Utah. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program aims to aid regions experiencing sudden or gradual economic impacts that may result from...
- This $4.7 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's BUILD TO SCALE program funds the Scale Up New Mexico project led by New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center. The grant supports expanding the Center's existing innovation and commercialization programming for New Mexico startups over three years from November 2022 to October 2025. Key services include accelerators to help technology startups with commercial potential through activities...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded Weber State University a $1.547 million Project Grant under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA 11.024) to establish an aerospace, defense, advanced materials, and outdoor products accelerator in Northern Utah from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024. The accelerator will connect private industry stakeholders and entrepreneurs with mentoring and support services from Grow Utah Ventures and the Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) through prototyping space, tools, and technology access. Weber State University will supply manufacturing resources and contract support services. Over 30 entrepreneurs will receive mentoring, and more than 600 user days of prototyping space will be provided to industry. The accelerator aims to fill gaps in available machining and testing capabilities while strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem. Monthly networking events and a coordinated website will further support participants.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $749.2k | 9/21/21 |