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Developing Next-Gen Manufacturing | Don Wood Foundation When every student in northeast Indiana has access to hands-on STEAM experiences and can connect learning to real careers in their communities, they develop the leadership skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed to power the next generation of manufacturing—today and tomorrow.
Together, we can build stronger, more responsive talent systems—empowering learners to gain industry-relevant skills by doing while earning credentials and degrees that open doors to Next-Gen Manufacturing Talent.
When industry leaders and experienced workers continue to gain experience with advanced technologies, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial mindsets, they expand the limits of what they can achieve individually and collectively throughout their careers and strengthen northeast Indiana's reputation as a global leader in innovation and production.
We’re invested in 12 counties across northeast Indiana—Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley—where manufacturing talent and opportunity are being built every day. We invest in youth by funding hands-on STEAM experiences - such as camps, robotics clubs, and classroom programs-and by strengthening the mentors and educators who bring learning to life.
These investments help students build confidence through real-world learning, teamwork, and problem-solving. The result? Experiences that spark curiosity and open real pathways to the careers of tomorrow in northeast Indiana.
We invest in innovative, student-centered partnerships that bridge education and workforce readiness—so more students graduate with the skills, credentials, and confidence employers value. Through programs like the CTE Career Ready Grant, we help educators and industry partners collaborate on scalable solutions that strengthen a future-ready manufacturing pipeline across northeast Indiana.
We strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem by supporting community collaborations that broaden opportunity for innovation and shared learning, helping manufacturers shape what's next.
Manufacturing as technology industry: Need for new, more skills going forward Are we asking the right questions with a Next-Gen Attitude: The opportunity ahead for NE Indiana manufacturing Camps, Clubs, & Competitions Don Wood Foundation is honored to have received a Silver Level designation from the Women's Fund of Greater Fort Wayne's Compass Survey, a recognition that reflects our commitment to supporting women in the workplace through leadership, compensation, benefits and policies, and recruitment and retention.
We are deeply grateful to be counted among the organizations across the region that are advancing gender equity in meaningful ways. The Foundation was proud to celebrate this achievement alongside other honorees at the Women's Fund Women in the Workplace Luncheon in March 2026.
Established in 2018 by Don Wood, founder of 80/20, Inc., the Don Wood Foundation invests in the people and partnerships that help advanced manufacturing thrive across northeast Indiana. We support innovators, leaders, collaborators, and skilled workers who are creating new opportunities for the region’s future. Our mission is to radically lead the development and growth of the Next-Gen Manufacturing Workforce in Northeast Indiana.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Schools and nonprofits that work with students and industry partners in the 12 counties of northeast Indiana: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (ED/IES) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This program provides funding for small businesses to conduct research and development of innovative education technology products. It emphasizes rigorous research and the potential for commercialization to bring products to schools. Projects can leverage AI functionalities, interactive learning, and assistive technologies for students and educators. The program has an annual allocation of $10 million for new ed-tech products.