EDA - 2023 STEM Talent Challenge - $4.5M Available

Description:

EDA’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking applications from eligible applicants to create and implement innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) work-based learning models (such as Registered Apprenticeships) that complement their respective region’s innovation economy. The STEM Talent Challenge seeks to develop or expand regional workforce capacity to support high-growth, high-wage entrepreneurial ventures, industries of the future (which usually includes industries that leverage emerging technologies), and other innovation—driven businesses that have a high likelihood of accelerating economic competitiveness and job creation in their respective regions and in the United States.

Eligibility:

County governments

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

State governments

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

City or township governments

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Public-private partnership, Science or research park, Federal laboratory, Economic development organization or similar entity, Consortium of any of the aforementioned entities

Award Details:

Total Amount Available: $4.5M

Award Ceiling: $500k

Deadline:

June 12, 2023

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