State Manufacturing Leadership

Federal Agency

Sub-Department

Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)

Purpose

To facilitate access to high-performance computing resources for small and medium manufacturers and provide assistance to small and medium manufacturers to implement smart manufacturing technologies and practices.

Applicant and/or Project Eligibility Requirements

Eligible uses include (1) facilitating access to high-performance computing resources for small and medium manufacturers; and (2) providing financial assistance to small and medium manufacturers to implement smart manufacturing technologies and practices.

Decarbonization Considerations

Resources could be allocated to small- and medium-sized manufacturers of clean energy or clean vehicle technologies and systems.

Equity Considerations

To emphasize equity, resources could be directed to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in target demographics.

Helpful Tips

Applications will be scored based on technical merit, innovation, and impact; research approach, workplan, and deliverables; academic and private sector partners; and alternate sources of funding.

Other Notes

$50,000,000 in funding available until expended.