This $246,355 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program supports the MAINE-FOREST research incubator project led by the University of Maine. The project aims to enhance Maine's forest-based economy, sustainability, and technology ecosystem to accelerate innovation. Key focus areas include environmental AI/informatics, cellulosic nanomaterials, rural and tribal resilience, and smart rural development. The 4-year project will...
This $499,929 Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports a multi-state coalition led by Northeastern University across Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The coalition aims to connect biomanufacturing hubs throughout New England to support the region's emerging biomanufacturing cluster. Services include supporting existing and new biomanufacturing infrastructure focused on monoclonal antibodies, cell/gene therapies, and RNA/DNA therapeutics. The coalition also plans...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the University of Maine System a $2,065,998 Project Grant under the Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program. This 4-year award, titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: E-RISE RII: ENHANCING MAINE FOREST ECONOMY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION", supports the development of a statewide research, education, and innovation incubator in Maine to grow the state's forest-based economy and communities. The project...
This $102,498 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities (IA) program supports the "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: E-RISE RII: ENHANCING MAINE FOREST ECONOMY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION" project at the University of Maine. The project aims to develop a statewide research, education, and innovation incubator to fuel growth of Maine's forest-based economy. Key focus areas include environmental AI and...
The University of Maine System was awarded a $469,134 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program on April 8, 2021. The funding will support the University of Maine's production of hypochlorous acid through its Research & Sponsored Program division. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program aims to provide technical and infrastructure assistance to regions experiencing...
This $1 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration will support statewide planning efforts by the Maine Department of Transportation under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will lay the groundwork for Maine to develop a comprehensive plan to strengthen its economy and increase competitiveness in line with the Biden administration's Build Back Better agenda. Specifically, the grant will be used from October...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $1,610,612 Project Grant to the Maine Space Grant Consortium under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on July 27, 2022. The funding will support the development of workforce, business, and external engagement elements for the Maine Spaceport Complex Strategic Plan completed in February 2022. Specifically, the award will advance the plan's focus on site evaluation, initial design,...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program provides $193,792 to the University of Maine System to implement the "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: E-RISE RII: ENHANCING MAINE FOREST ECONOMY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION" project. The project aims to establish a diverse, sustainable, and statewide research, education, and innovation incubator that builds strategic research and development...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.5 million Project Grant to the University of Oregon under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition led by the Port of Portland to modernize and boost Oregon's forest products industry by establishing national leadership in mass timber construction. Key deliverables include working with rural forest-dependent communities to increase wood fiber access...
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded an $18.75 million Project Grant to the University of Oregon under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds projects led by the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition and Port of Portland to modernize and boost Oregon's forest products industry. Key initiatives include working with rural communities to increase access to wood fiber and facilitate workforce training programs in wood-based products....