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Oregon Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund is a grant from the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) that funds workforce development programs in Oregon's semiconductor industry. The program awarded $8.
5 million in April 2026 to eight grantees to build workforce pathways and support the growth of the semiconductor sector in Oregon, including programs like veterans upskilling initiatives in partnership with industry leaders. Funded projects are connected to the Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST) partnership led by Oregon State University.
Eligible applicants are higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations that are active members of FAST. Individual grant amounts vary among recipients.
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5 million in state grants to build semiconductor workforce pathways The Higher Education Coordinating Commission is awarding $8. 5 million in grants from Oregon’s Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund to eight grantees to build workforce pathways in the semiconductor industry and support the growth of this sector in Oregon.
All grantees are active members of Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST) a partnership led by Oregon State University. Students participating in VETS-UP a veterans semiconductor upskilling program from OSU and Analog Devices, Inc. The program will benefit from a new HECC grant.
The funds were awarded to seven higher education institutions and one nonprofit organization: Oregon State University, Chemeketa Community College, Mt. Hood Community College, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon STEM, Portland Community College, Portland State University and University of Oregon. OSU is receiving $1.
6 million to expand its experiential learning opportunities in training labs to additional colleges and universities, develop new modules and courses that will be available to other universities and increase remote-delivery of semiconductor course content. Semiconductors are an essential building block of many modern digital technologies including computer chips.
“I'm thrilled for OSU to again have the state’s support in growing the semiconductor talent pipeline,” Christine Dudenhoefer, executive director of semiconductor economic development at OSU, said. “By aligning this new funding with FAST priorities, HECC is building on years of strategy to maximize statewide impact.
” Dudnhoefer said the funds will allow OSU to expand proven experiential programs like the six-week VETS-UP training and two-week Semiconductor Training Camp. It will also help extend AI curriculum to Ecampus to reach more learners and strengthen collaborations with colleges and universities across Oregon to expand semiconductor-related coursework.
FAST is a partnership of 95 organizations spanning industry, higher education, government and non-profits working to promote semiconductor innovation and economic growth in Oregon. FAST is also currently a finalist for a National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine award that, if awarded, would provide substantial funding over the next 10 years.
The Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund, administered by the HECC, was established by the Oregon Legislature in 2024 to provide education, training and research that support semiconductor innovation and productivity, as well as credentials for careers in semiconductor‑related fields. Governor Tina Kotek directed a one‑time investment of $10 million in Oregon CHIPS Act dollars (state general funds) to the fund. The $8.
5 million in awards announced this month are from that investment. “Oregon is a global leader in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor innovation and these critical investments will keep powering us forward” Kotek said. “These funds will help unlock the potential of our colleges and universities to meet our growing workforce demands and elevate future talent across Oregon.
” Ben Cannon, executive director of the HECC, added these funds will seed and bolster innovative training and education initiatives designed to ensure that Oregonians across the state have onramps to promising careers in the semiconductor industry.
“As partners in FAST, Oregon colleges, universities and nonprofits are already actively collaborating to drive innovation and economic growth in this industry, and these investments will open up exciting new opportunities for students and communities,” he said.
The HECC selected the FAST members for direct awards based on their close alignment with the statutory requirements of the Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund, demonstrated impact and meaningful engagement in the FAST initiative.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Higher education institutions and non-profit organizations that are active members of Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $8.5 million (total awarded in April 2026, individual grant amounts vary) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
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.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.