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For the full website experience, please update your browser to one of the Internet Explorer 10 or higher. High Contrast Mode On or Off switch Strategic Supply Chain Initiative Support the growth and attraction of strategically important supply chain companies that contribute to the ecosystem of Connecticut’s core industries.
The central focus of the program is to help companies increase their production capacity to win new business, accelerate onshoring activities and attract out-of-state and international supply chain operations. The program is not intended for routine facility or machinery, equipment maintenance or fulfillment of existing work, contracts, or bids.
Administered by DECD, the $25 million program will provide grants to supply chain companies that are expanding and increasing production capacity. Priority consideration will be based on the amount of private sector investment and impact to Connecticut jobs.
Eligible uses of funds may include: Purchasing machinery & equipment Addition of robotics and new technology to boost productivity Making infrastructure improvements Investing in product and process innovation Establishing new operations in support of Connecticut’s core industries Ineligible uses of funds include but are not limited to debt restructuring, loan payments, working capital, workforce training, purchase of new equipment to support existing operations.
Priority consideration will be given to supply chain companies in Connecticut’s core industries including, but not limited to, the following: Biomedical instruments and life sciences Supply chain companies can apply for grants ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000. Funding will be provided on a case-by-case basis and matching funds are required. Evidence of matching funds will be required.
Applicants must commit to retaining its existing workforce. Collateral will be required. For more information contact Tricia Paesani at Tricia.
Paesani@ct. gov.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Supply chain companies expanding and increasing production capacity in Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 to $5,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Strategic Supply Chain Initiative (Connecticut) is funded by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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