Project Grant ED22HDQ0240158
- The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $210,648 Project Grant to the Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (doing business as Launch Tennessee), a U.S. state government entity and community development corporation. The grant, funded under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), supports Launch Tennessee's Entrepreneurship Education initiatives. The funding enables Launch Tennessee to provide comprehensive entrepreneurship support services to small businesses,...
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $936,061 Project Grant to the University of Tennessee's Institute for Public Service to develop a manufacturing growth model that will improve labor force participation in Knoxville, Tennessee. This 3-year project will focus on distressed, disaster impacted, and coal impacted communities, helping manufacturers create workplaces that can better attract and retain talent. Once completed, the model is expected to...
- The Small Business Administration Office of Investments and Innovations awarded Launch Tennessee, doing business as the Tennessee Technology Development Corporation, a $125,000 Project Grant under the Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST) Program. The one-year grant runs from September 30, 2022 to September 29, 2023 and will support Launch Tennessee's efforts to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in Tennessee. The FAST Program, listed under Assistance...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development a $3.5 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on March 18, 2021. The grant will support the CA-MEDIA PLAN, which will provide technical, planning, and public infrastructure assistance to the Nashville, TN region. As the EAA program aims to aid areas facing adverse economic impacts, the grant funding will likely help the region address challenges...
- The Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $125,000 Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST) Program grant to Tennessee Technology Development Corporation, doing business as Launch Tennessee, on September 30, 2023. This one-year Project Grant will enable Launch Tennessee to deliver products, services, resources, and expertise that enhance the competitiveness and innovation capabilities of small businesses across Tennessee. The funding supports Launch Tennessee's mission of...
- The Tennessee Department of Tourism Development received a $6.7 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on December 8, 2021. The funding will support marketing, infrastructure, workforce training and other projects aimed at revitalizing safe leisure, business and international travel in Tennessee as the state recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of EDA's $750...
- The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has awarded a $200,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (doing business as Launch Tennessee) on September 30, 2024. The funding, provided under CFDA Number 59.058, will support Launch Tennessee's efforts to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses across Tennessee. The award will enable Launch Tennessee to...
- The Department of Energy is providing a $2,211,822 Cooperative Agreement award under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253) to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The funding will support the Tennessee Partnership for Smart Manufacturing (TPSM), a coalition of partners including Tennessee Tech University, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, and University of Memphis. The goal of TPSM is to assist...
- The East Tennessee Development District was awarded a $300,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program. Through this two-year grant running from January 2022 to December 2024, the East Tennessee Development District will coordinate the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the...
- The Department of Energy awarded a $11,110,134 Project Grant under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253) to the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC). The grant, awarded on May 1, 2025, will be utilized to help small and medium-sized automotive facilities currently producing internal combustion engine vehicle components modernize their capabilities to manufacture electric vehicle equipment. The grant...
The LaunchTN Industry Networks Expansion Project will provide $7.957 million in services to expand Tennessee's commercialization programs under a Project Grant awarded by the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant funds will support LaunchTN, the state's entrepreneur support organization, to implement an expansion of its proven Industry Networks model through October 2025. Specific services include further developing the state's assets in advanced energy, agricultural technology, automotive/mobility, and life science sectors while establishing new networks in consumer products/advanced manufacturing and financial technology. The expansion aims to bolster connectivity and job growth across Tennessee. Additionally, the funding will grow LaunchTN's Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program statewide and ensure founders and companies in targeted industries receive support accessing early-stage capital through the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA 11.024). Once completed, Tennessee's expanded commercialization ecosystem is expected to stimulate further high-skill job creation and economic opportunity across the region.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $2.0m | 9/21/22 | ||
| Not listed | $2.0m | 9/21/22 |