Project Grant FL0258C4D010801

This Project Grant award, provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), aims to develop a novel acellular scaffold for regenerating the nipple-areolar complex after mastectomy procedures. The $274,194 award to Novothelium, LLC, a small business located in San Antonio, Texas, will fund in vivo studies to investigate cellular infiltration, biocompatibility, and pigmentation of the acellular graft, with the goal...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $275,000 aims to develop innovative, recyclable nylon textile yarns. The project focuses on modifying nylon fibers to enhance their elasticity and recovery, enabling them to replace pollutive elastic polyurethane-based fibers like elastane (Lycra) in performance apparel. The goal is to create a monomaterial nylon textile that can be 100% recycled, reducing textile waste. The...

This $461,636 federal Project Grant award, provided by the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will fund the construction of new men's and women's restrooms and an expanded outdoor recreational deck at the Environmental Education Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The project aims to improve public access and amenities at this centrally located park facility, making it more accessible to users of the nearby Lower Saluda...

This federal Project Grant award from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (CFDA 93.865 - Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research) provides $598,983 to the University of Texas at Austin to develop a self-fitting vaginal stent to prevent post-radiation stenosis, a debilitating condition affecting up to 75% of patients who undergo pelvic radiation treatments. The funded research aims to design a shape-memory polymer vaginal stent that can expand to fit the...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $230,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Tubbs Brothers Inc. (dba Bennett Powersports) on January 15, 2025. The grant will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the company's facilities in Sandusky, Michigan. Eligible project activities under this CFDA 10.868 program include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded Stanwade Metal Products Incorporated a $183,850 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant on December 26, 2023. This CFDA 10.868 grant supports the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. The funding will be used by Stanwade Metal Products for renewable energy projects such as solar panel installations, wind...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Cooperative Agreement award for $999,545 supports the development and validation of a novel minimally invasive cryoablation probe and treatment system for post-lumpectomy therapy. The project aims to optimize the cryogenic probe design, integrate it into a complete system with an external controller and cryoagent supply, and validate the system's efficacy and safety through ex vivo tissue and in vivo...

The S S Designs Inc. was awarded a $844,993 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) CFDA 10.868. The grant, awarded on January 11, 2024, supports the provision of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. The funding will be used for projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems,...

The National Park Service awarded a $967,870.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT). This grant will fund the construction of a new 40x68 foot building with restrooms, concessions, and a covered picnic area, as well as the addition of playground equipment, picnic tables, park benches, bike racks, trash receptacles, signs, a kiosk, lighting, and...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $471,000 Project Grant to Containerkraft Inc. under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. This 24-month grant, with a performance period from August 2024 to August 2026, provides financial support to the rural small business for the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. The award aims to help Containerkraft Inc., a for-profit manufacturer located in...