Project Grant TN0182C4J071101

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 $1,297,429.00 federal Formula Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will provide funding for the construction of a 3,000 square foot, 2-story press box, restroom, and concession stand facility at the Leda Poore Park in Belton, South Carolina. The project, to be carried out by the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT), is included in the state's Statewide...

This Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) provides $625,140.00 to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to construct a prefabricated restroom concession building at Blanding St. Park. The project will install a 25 x 16.8 foot structure with two restrooms, each with two toilets, a central concession area, and storage space. The funding will also cover the...

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...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $204,500 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Spartan Renewable Energy, Inc. on July 30, 2024. The REAP program provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. This grant will support Spartan Renewable Energy's development of renewable energy systems, which may include projects such as solar...

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $274,996 to Opticalx, LLC, a small disadvantaged business located in Tracy, CA, to develop an optical solution for detecting and tracking small space debris. The project, titled "Space-Time Projection Optical Tomography (SPOT)", aims to leverage graphical processing unit (GPU) computing to enable the detection of space debris...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program provides $1,250,000 in funding to Space Balloon Technologies Corp (Spaceloon) to develop a mesospheric sub-orbital ballooning system. The goal is to create a market-ready ballooning platform that can reliably and cost-effectively access the mesosphere to provide long-duration (>1 hour) sub-orbital testing services for satellites and space payloads....

The federal Project Grant award of $200,000.00 from the Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) was provided to Rcam Technologies Inc. (doing business as Sperra) to develop ultra-low-cost torpedo anchors for marine energy applications. The project aims to leverage Rcam Technologies' expertise in 3D concrete printing to design and manufacture specialized anchoring structures that can reduce costs and improve deployment capabilities for emerging...

The National Park Service awarded a $600,000 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) Formula Grant to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to construct a 50 x 25 foot open-air amphitheater at Boyd Pond Park in Aiken, South Carolina. The project, which will be completed by September 30, 2027, involves the development of tiered natural grass seating, landscaping, hardscapes, ADA-accessible walkways, lighting, and utilities...