FY23 congressional community project for university of georgia research foundation, INC

This $100,000 Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059), will fund research and development initiatives conducted by the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGA Research Foundation).

The award supports the FY23 Congressional Community Project at the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Georgia. Over the 12-month performance period from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024, UGA Research Foundation will leverage its expertise in areas such as engineering, environmental sciences, public health, and agriculture to advance the university's research, education, and outreach mission. This includes work on emerging technologies, agricultural innovations, and community economic development projects that benefit small businesses and entrepreneurs in the local region. The award builds on UGA Research Foundation's extensive history of securing and executing federal contracts and grants from agencies like the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Institutes of Health.