057906226
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 by accelerating Nebraska's leadership in the agricultural industry through robotic technologies and advanced manufacturing automation while also revitalizing the region's rural labor force and strengthening the nation's food supply chain.
The projects funded as part of this award include expansion of the Nebraska Innovation Studio in 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 also will implement seven other projects, including 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, the investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters - all while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally.
The projects funded as part of this award include expansion of the Nebraska Innovation Studio in 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 also will implement seven other projects, including 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, the investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters - all while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Lincoln,
Nebraska
68583-0861
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
COVID-19 $6,636,495 (100%) percent of this Project Grant was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Board Of Regents Of The University Of Nebraska was awarded
EDA Investment to Accelerate Agricultural Robotics Automation in Nebraska
Project Grant 057906226
worth $6,636,495
from Economic Development Administration in August 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Lincoln Nebraska United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance.
$1,659,121 (20.0%) 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
8/29/26
End Date
Funding Split
$6.6M
Federal Obligation
$1.7M
Non-Federal Obligation
$8.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
057906226
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
HTQ6K6NJFHA6
Awardee CAGE
4B842
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) | $6,636,495 | 100% |
Modified: 10/25/22