State Science and Technology Grants

This grant provides funding to non-profits, universities, and schools to offer technical assistance in establishing a Juvenile Assessment Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering the Manufacturing Retention Grant Program. This program is designed to help manufacturing companies maintain their operational presence within Illinois. Its core mission is to encourage businesses to invest in their workforce, facilities, equipment, technologies, and infrastructure, thereby securing existing jobs and fostering economic stability in the state. The program is supported through the Enterprise Fund, administered by DCEO, which typically funds a broad range of economic development projects. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are private for-profit business entities that operate a major manufacturing complex in Bushnell, Illinois, specifically within McDonough County. These companies must have less than 1,000 employees and extensive experience in tool manufacturing. A key eligibility criterion is the requirement to have acquired a tool manufacturing firm in McDonough County with a minimum of 100 full-time equivalent employees. The grant's impact goal is to retain these companies' manufacturing campuses at operating production levels that support at least 100 employees at the Bushnell site. The program prioritizes job retention in Illinois through various investments. Eligible expenses encompass employee payroll for existing employees (including backpay incurred from May 14, 2024), invoices for services, training expenses for existing employees, and significant capital improvements. These improvements include refurbishment or replacement of machinery, equipment, and tooling (e.g., forging hammers, Swiss lathes), facility repairs (e.g., roof repair, electrical upgrades), productivity and innovation initiatives (e.g., robotics reprogramming, induction heat furnaces), and the replenishment of inventory to maintain standard stocking levels for daily production. The expected outcome of the Manufacturing Retention Grant Program is the successful retention of manufacturing operations and a minimum employment level of 100 employees at the Bushnell site. Measurable results will be directly tied to the utilization of the $5,000,000 total funding, with a performance period spanning from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026. The DCEO's strategic priority, as evidenced by this program, is to safeguard manufacturing jobs and foster a robust economic environment within Illinois, aligning with a theory of change that posits direct investment in established manufacturing entities will lead to sustained employment and economic growth.

This program provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Montana to develop new agricultural products and processes through grants and loans for various project activities.

This grant provides funding for a variety of organizations and individuals in Colorado to research and demonstrate the integration of solar energy systems with agricultural practices, promoting sustainability and renewable energy.

This funding program provides financial support to public and private water providers, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that develop alternative water supplies and implement water conservation technologies in South Florida.

This funding opportunity supports Nebraska-based researchers conducting non-embryonic stem cell research, providing financial assistance to advance scientific studies while ensuring ethical standards are upheld.

This funding initiative provides financial support to schools and educational organizations in Oklahoma to develop and implement programs that enhance aviation and aerospace education, preparing students for careers in these fields.

This program provides funding to healthcare providers in Mississippi to enhance telehealth services, improve connectivity, and educate communities, ultimately increasing access to care for rural populations.

This funding opportunity supports Florida libraries and nonprofit organizations in enhancing access to information and educational resources, promoting digital literacy, and serving underserved communities through innovative projects and partnerships.

This program provides financial support to eligible Pennsylvania companies for workforce training in key industries to enhance employee skills and improve business competitiveness.

This program provides funding for Florida public colleges and universities to conduct applied research on effective mosquito control methods and the prevention of mosquito-borne illnesses, benefiting local mosquito control agencies statewide.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit library cooperatives in Florida to enhance resource sharing and collaboration among various types of libraries, ensuring access to shared services and training for their members.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance pharmacy services in rural Ohio by supporting organizations that will expand pharmacists' roles in healthcare delivery, improve patient care, and foster collaboration within healthcare networks.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in North Dakota to improve healthcare coordination and information sharing in rural communities, ultimately enhancing access to high-quality healthcare for residents, including Medicaid members.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, and government entities for the development, restoration, and maintenance of public recreational trails, including projects for both motorized and non-motorized use.

This program provides financial support to Michigan schools and educational entities to help students participate in robotics competitions, promoting STEM education and hands-on learning experiences.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers affiliated with educational institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies to conduct scientific studies that enhance the conservation and management of upland game bird species and their habitats in Texas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural hospitals in North Dakota for acquiring and upgrading clinical equipment to improve healthcare access and services in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to academic, special, and tribal libraries in Oregon to improve their collections, staff development, and technology in order to better serve their communities.