70NANB25H094
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: The purpose of this application is to secure continued funding for the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to sustain and expand its support for Indiana's small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs).
Since 2005, Purdue MEP has played a vital role in enhancing manufacturing excellence, workforce development, and technology adoption across the state.
By providing manufacturers with consulting, training, and technical assistance, Purdue MEP ensures that businesses remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
The program focuses on improving productivity, maintaining consistent quality, and accelerating the adoption of new technologies, all of which are essential to fostering sustainable economic growth and resilience in Indiana's manufacturing sector.
Activities to be performed: Purdue MEP will implement a range of strategic activities to advance Indiana's manufacturing capabilities.
The program will provide process improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, and operational efficiency strategies, to help manufacturers optimize production.
Workforce development will be a key priority, offering employee training, leadership coaching, and skills enhancement programs.
Purdue MEP will also support business growth initiatives, guiding companies in market expansion, supply chain optimization, and risk management.
Additionally, the program will assist manufacturers with technology transfer and digital transformation, incorporating automation, smart manufacturing solutions, and Industry 4.0 innovations.
Lastly, Purdue MEP will continue forging connections between manufacturers and essential resources, including federal and state agencies, academic institutions, and trade associations, to further enhance competitiveness and collaboration.
Expected outcomes: The anticipated outcomes of Purdue MEP's initiatives include increased productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness among Indiana's manufacturers.
By investing in workforce development, the program will help upskill employees and create a more resilient talent pipeline.
Manufacturers will benefit from enhanced technology adoption, leading to innovation-driven growth.
Strengthening supply chains will result in improved stability and reduced risks for businesses operating in the state.
These combined efforts will drive economic expansion, job creation, and higher revenue generation across Indiana's manufacturing sector.
Intended beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of Purdue MEP's services will be small and medium-sized manufacturers operating in Indiana.
Manufacturing employees will gain access to valuable training and career development opportunities, equipping them with cutting-edge skills required in modern industrial environments.
Additionally, economic development organizations, workforce agencies, and government institutions will benefit from Purdue MEP's efforts to drive industry-wide improvements.
These stakeholders will collaborate to support industrial innovation, policy advancement, and strategic investments that strengthen Indiana's manufacturing landscape.
Subrecipient activities: To expand its reach and impact, Purdue MEP collaborates with various subrecipients and partners across Indiana.
Educational institutions contribute by delivering workforce training programs and research collaborations.
Industry associations facilitate business development, networking, and advocacy for manufacturing advancements.
Economic development organizations provide manufacturers with access to funding, market intelligence, and strategic planning resources.
Technology providers play a crucial role in helping companies implement digital manufacturing solutions and automation systems.
These partnerships ensure that Indiana's manufacturers receive comprehensive support, expert guidance, and access to state-of-the-art resources, allowing them to thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.
Since 2005, Purdue MEP has played a vital role in enhancing manufacturing excellence, workforce development, and technology adoption across the state.
By providing manufacturers with consulting, training, and technical assistance, Purdue MEP ensures that businesses remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
The program focuses on improving productivity, maintaining consistent quality, and accelerating the adoption of new technologies, all of which are essential to fostering sustainable economic growth and resilience in Indiana's manufacturing sector.
Activities to be performed: Purdue MEP will implement a range of strategic activities to advance Indiana's manufacturing capabilities.
The program will provide process improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, and operational efficiency strategies, to help manufacturers optimize production.
Workforce development will be a key priority, offering employee training, leadership coaching, and skills enhancement programs.
Purdue MEP will also support business growth initiatives, guiding companies in market expansion, supply chain optimization, and risk management.
Additionally, the program will assist manufacturers with technology transfer and digital transformation, incorporating automation, smart manufacturing solutions, and Industry 4.0 innovations.
Lastly, Purdue MEP will continue forging connections between manufacturers and essential resources, including federal and state agencies, academic institutions, and trade associations, to further enhance competitiveness and collaboration.
Expected outcomes: The anticipated outcomes of Purdue MEP's initiatives include increased productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness among Indiana's manufacturers.
By investing in workforce development, the program will help upskill employees and create a more resilient talent pipeline.
Manufacturers will benefit from enhanced technology adoption, leading to innovation-driven growth.
Strengthening supply chains will result in improved stability and reduced risks for businesses operating in the state.
These combined efforts will drive economic expansion, job creation, and higher revenue generation across Indiana's manufacturing sector.
Intended beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of Purdue MEP's services will be small and medium-sized manufacturers operating in Indiana.
Manufacturing employees will gain access to valuable training and career development opportunities, equipping them with cutting-edge skills required in modern industrial environments.
Additionally, economic development organizations, workforce agencies, and government institutions will benefit from Purdue MEP's efforts to drive industry-wide improvements.
These stakeholders will collaborate to support industrial innovation, policy advancement, and strategic investments that strengthen Indiana's manufacturing landscape.
Subrecipient activities: To expand its reach and impact, Purdue MEP collaborates with various subrecipients and partners across Indiana.
Educational institutions contribute by delivering workforce training programs and research collaborations.
Industry associations facilitate business development, networking, and advocacy for manufacturing advancements.
Economic development organizations provide manufacturers with access to funding, market intelligence, and strategic planning resources.
Technology providers play a crucial role in helping companies implement digital manufacturing solutions and automation systems.
These partnerships ensure that Indiana's manufacturers receive comprehensive support, expert guidance, and access to state-of-the-art resources, allowing them to thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.
Awardee
Funding Goals
TO OPERATE AN MEP CENTER IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES: TEXAS, TENNESSEE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OKLAHOMA, MICHIGAN, VIRGINIA, CONNECTICUT, NORTH CAROLINA, OREGON, COLORADO, AND INDIANA. THE MEP CENTER WILL PROVIDE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION SERVICES TO SMALL AND MID-SIZED MANUFACTURERS (SMMS) AND WILL BECOME PART OF THE MEP NATIONAL NETWORK, WHICH CONSISTS OF 51 MEP CENTERS LOCATED IN EVERY STATE AND PUERTO RICO, AND OVER 1,440 TRUSTED ADVISORS AND EXPERTS AT APPROXIMATELY 460 MEP SERVICE LOCATIONS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
West Lafayette,
Indiana
47906-1332
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Purdue University was awarded
Indiana Manufacturing Excellence Grant
Cooperative Agreement 70NANB25H094
worth $3,303,181
from the National Institute of Standards and Technology in July 2025 with work to be completed primarily in West Lafayette Indiana United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.611 Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
$3,303,181 (50.0%) of this Cooperative Agreement was funded by non-federal sources.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity MEP Center State Competition.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/3/25
Period of Performance
7/1/25
Start Date
6/30/30
End Date
Funding Split
$3.3M
Federal Obligation
$3.3M
Non-Federal Obligation
$6.6M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
70NANB25H094
SAI Number
70NANB25H094_0
Award ID URI
EXE
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Funding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Awardee UEI
YRXVL4JYCEF5
Awardee CAGE
6D418
Performance District
IN-04
Senators
Todd Young
Mike Braun
Mike Braun
Modified: 7/3/25