057906224
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
This EDA investment supports the Heartland Robotics Cluster, led by the Invest Nebraska Corporation, with strengthening agricultural technology in Nebraska. The goal is to accelerate Nebraska's leadership in the agricultural industry through robotic technologies and advanced manufacturing automation. Additionally, the investment aims to revitalize the region's rural labor force and strengthen the nation's food supply chain.
The projects funded as part of this award include the expansion of the Nebraska Innovation Studio. This expansion will focus on robotics-specific programming and prototyping equipment, creating an environment for innovators from across the state and from a variety of demographics to develop automation and robotic solutions.
The coalition will also implement seven other projects. These projects include robotics curriculum development, workforce outreach to provide rural areas with opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology, technology commercialization efforts in partnership with private industry, and manufacturing demonstration spaces to de-risk adoption of new technologies.
Once implemented, this investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters. It will also embrace economic equity, create good-paying jobs, and enhance U.S. competitiveness globally.
The projects funded as part of this award include the expansion of the Nebraska Innovation Studio. This expansion will focus on robotics-specific programming and prototyping equipment, creating an environment for innovators from across the state and from a variety of demographics to develop automation and robotic solutions.
The coalition will also implement seven other projects. These projects include robotics curriculum development, workforce outreach to provide rural areas with opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology, technology commercialization efforts in partnership with private industry, and manufacturing demonstration spaces to de-risk adoption of new technologies.
Once implemented, this investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters. It will also embrace economic equity, create good-paying jobs, and enhance U.S. competitiveness globally.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Norfolk,
Nebraska
68701-0469
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
COVID-19 $3,400,000 (100%) percent of this Project Grant was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Northeast Community College was awarded
Accelerating Agricultural Technology: Strengthening Nebraska's Robotic Industry
Project Grant 057906224
worth $3,400,000
from Economic Development Administration in August 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Norfolk Nebraska United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance.
$1,190,341 (26.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 10/25/22
Period of Performance
8/29/22
Start Date
8/22/26
End Date
Funding Split
$3.4M
Federal Obligation
$1.2M
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.6M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
057906224
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI NOT AVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1331K5 DEPT OF COMMERCE EDA
Funding Office
1331K5 DEPT OF COMMERCE EDA
Awardee UEI
J2NLV9V1F716
Awardee CAGE
6NLA2
Performance District
01
Senators
Deb Fischer
Representative
Mike Flood
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Assistance Programs, Economic Development Administration, Commerce (013-2050) | Area and regional development | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $3,400,000 | 100% |
Modified: 10/25/22