Project Grant IT15INA1130001

This U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (CFDA 10.156) Project Grant award of $418,282 aims to transform the wool and fiber industry in West Virginia through a multidisciplinary approach. The project, led by West Virginia University, will: 1) identify fiber products for marketing and promotion through established retail outlets, 2) innovate and enhance fiber products for adoption in multiple markets, 3) establish localized...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $605,520 Cooperative Agreement to Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc. (AFFOA), a non-profit organization, under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001). The funding supports the development and U.S.-based production of a rugged, fully encapsulating suit for Biosafety Level 4 agricultural research (ABSL-4 AG) and other Biosafety Level 4 environments. The award has an ultimate completion date of June...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $275,000 to Funxion Wear Inc. aims to validate the commercial potential of an erasable dye technology for apparel. The project will refine a proprietary, durable color-changing dye system that can provide repeatable color changes, with the goal of developing a sustainable solution for the $8 billion custom domestic t-shirt market. By leveraging advanced functional materials...

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $2,000,000 Cooperative Agreement on July 24, 2023 under the Foreign Assistance Program (CFDA 98.001) to create a sustainable ecosystem for textiles training and education in Honduras. North Carolina State University, in partnership with Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana (Unitec) and other educational institutions, will develop and implement this initiative. Key services include conducting industry surveys, hosting annual...

This $144,564 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (CFDA 17.271 - Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program) allows the Connecticut Department of Labor, Employment Security Division to administer the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. As the state workforce agency designated under the Wagner-Peyser Act, the Employment Security Division must use these funds to determine eligibility for WOTC targeted groups, issue employer...

This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation will support the development of sustainable nonwoven fabrics from off-specification and recycled carbon fiber. Endeavor Composites, Inc. will receive $256,000 to establish processes for fabricating mats using off-spec materials, including trims and recycled fibers. They will optimize operations for mats made from different blended combinations of carbon fiber grades and develop models to predict dispersion conditions for optimal nonwoven...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $462,210 Project Grant to the West Virginia University Research Corporation on August 23, 2024. The funding is provided through the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.681) to support the commercialization of hardwood cross-laminated timbers (CLT) through innovative design and technology transfer. A sub-award of $[redacted] was made to North Carolina State University to contribute to this project....

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) awarded a $367,562 Formula Grant to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (MDLEO), also known as the Talent Investment Agency, to administer the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program (CFDA 17.271). The purpose of this grant is to allow MDLEO to determine the eligibility of individuals from targeted groups for WOTC certification, and issue employer certifications, denials, or notices of invalidation...

This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $100,000 awarded to Florida A&M University from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) will support the development of advanced hemp-derived fabrics with antimicrobial properties. Specifically, the grant will fund research to create an electrically conductive mesh coated with materials to generate hydroxyl radicals from air exposure. This is intended to structurally break...

This federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (CFDA 17.271 - Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program) provides $454,539.00 to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to administer the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program within the state. The grant funds will be used by the Department of Labor & Industry to designate a state coordinator, determine eligibility of individuals in targeted groups, issue employer...