Project Grant IL1904

The Expanding Frontiers Corporation was awarded a $599,286 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program (CFDA 11.023). The grant will support the "Expanding Frontiers: Empowering Space Entrepreneurs in Brownsville Texas" project. From February 2021 through October 2023, Expanding Frontiers Corp. will deliver programs and services to empower entrepreneurs...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 47.070) award, titled "New Frontiers in Expansion", provides $600,000 in funding to the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027. The project aims to address two key mysteries regarding network expansion: 1) the optimal tradeoff between network sparsity and mixing rate, which is critical for the performance of...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award provides $399,945 to the Andrews University consortium, which includes four other private universities, to establish the EXPAND program. The program aims to increase and institutionalize external industry partnerships, enhancing regional competitiveness through accelerated innovation and technology transfer. Key products and services to be delivered include: Sharing best practices...

The Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce awarded a $20 million Project Grant to Ecoexploratorio, Inc. to establish the Ecoex Resilience Institute in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program, this funding will support the development of the multi-use Institute as a hub for disaster preparedness, recovery education and training in the Caribbean region. The Institute aims to build resilience capacity and develop more effective emergency...

The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $1,637,500 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust on September 22, 2021. The funding establishes the Forward Center to provide co-location space for up to 60 high-tech ventures arising from Parallel18 Ventures. The Center will also house Bio-Nuclear of Puerto Rico and provide space to conduct research, development and prototyping activities for...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award in the amount of $400,000 will be used by the University of St. Thomas to establish the EXPAND Consortium, a collaboration of five private universities across the industrialized northern U.S. The primary objectives are to: Build strong and sustainable external partnerships in engineering and computer science, focusing on emerging technologies. Share best practices and lessons learned...

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Exploration Place, Inc. $2.8 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on June 28, 2022. The funding will support the creation of an outdoor riverfront park at Exploration Place in Wichita, Kansas. The park will provide Exploration Place additional space to host new and expanded events, attracting more visitors to the city and local businesses and attractions. Once completed, the...

This $2.26 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration funds the Capital Gravity Arizona: Startup and Innovation Ecosystem Capital Accelerator Program. Delivered by Next Foundation, the program aims to create Capital Gravity Arizona, a transformational capital accelerator for Arizona's startup and innovation ecosystems. Key services include welcome programming, pipeline access, diverse learning communities, and innovation ecosystems for each cohort...

This $2.48 million project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program will support efforts to boost Central Florida's semiconductor cluster through the Orlando Economic Partnership. The funding will be used to upgrade capabilities at the Center for Neovation Advanced Manufacturing facility, allowing it to expand research and production activities. It will also help align local education and training programs with the needs...

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $6,021,500 Project Grant to the Victoria County Navigation District under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support the Victoria Rail Expansion Project, which aims to provide infrastructure and planning assistance to the region experiencing adverse economic impacts. Specifically, the funding will be used to expand rail infrastructure in Victoria, Texas to strengthen the local...