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Grant Solicitation for MMAP FY'23 | MassTech Grant Solicitation for MMAP FY'23 CLOSED - Solicitation No. 2023-CAM-01 Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (“Mass Tech Collaborative” or “MassTech”), on behalf of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing ("CAM") is issuing this Request for Proposals for state cost share to support manufacturing projects (Solicitation No.2022-CAM-03) (the “Solicitation” or “Solicitation”) from qualified manufacturers (“Respondents”) located within the Commonwealth’s borders, as part of the state’s on-going commitment to the manufacturing industry.
Respondents will be competing against each other for funds dedicated to manufacturing expansion grants to accelerate company growth. The submissions of all Respondents shall be compared and evaluated pursuant to the evaluation criteria set forth in this Solicitation.
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (“MMAP”) provides capital cost share up to $250,000 for projects located within the Commonwealth’s borders, as part of the state’s on-going commitment to the manufacturing industry. The program aims to help Massachusetts-based small to medium sized manufacturers prepare their businesses to meet the demands of Industry 4.
0 and the manufacturing of new technologies and innovations that align with key industries in the Commonwealth, including semiconductor, defense and aerospace, battery technologies and additive manufacturing. Provides CAPITAL : Through necessary capital equipment purchases, a manufacturer will have access to new supply chain connections, new opportunities, and growth.
Creates PARTNERSHIPS : This program aims to make connections between manufacturers and non-profit partners to help build an ecosystem of support for our manufacturers to collaborate and rely on. These partnerships will provide assistance through technical support, workforce development support, business connections, or other means of assistance, depending on the partner, to help manufacturers drive efficiencies and scale their business.
It is a requirement that a company collaborate with a non-profit, academic or quasi state agency partner to receive funding. Non-profit partners include academic institutions of higher learning (except for state academic institutions), or a non-profit such as Mass Robotics, MassHire workforce boards, or MassMEP, or other quasi state agencies. Full details included in the RFP linked below.
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Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MMAP) is sponsored by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MMAP is a state-funded initiative supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers in Massachusetts to scale their operations and create new jobs. It provides grant funding for capital equipment purchases and assistance with identifying and applying for tax credits, financing options, and workforce development initiatives. The program focuses on advanced manufacturing sectors like microelectronics, defense, aerospace, electrification technologies, additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation.
Community Workforce Partnerships Grant is sponsored by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This competitive workforce development grant program funds community-driven responses to community-defined economic opportunities within Massachusetts. It prioritizes projects that help people find new or better employment, particularly in growing industries, or improve small business acumen within a year. The program aims to strengthen workforce opportunities for low-income communities and vulnerable youth and young adults, promoting stable employment and wage growth. Successful applications typically come from multiple organizations collaborating in a single city, town, or neighborhood. While not exclusively focused on open-source hardware/software, projects that integrate these technologies for workforce development in growing industries or maker communities could be a strong fit.
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