Department of Commerce

Incentive: The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a national network of 60 centers across the United States with thousands of specialists trained to serve the needs of small-and medium-sized manufacturing clients. Through a framework focused on five critical areas – technology acceleration, supplier development, sustainability, workforce, as well as continuous improvement – the MEP Program assists manufacturers in developing new customers, expand into new markets, and create new products with the end goal of increasing profitability and competitiveness.

MEP specialists customize services to fit the individual needs and goals of the local manufacturing client.

Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for federal grants. Grants.gov is a central storehouse for information on grants from multiple federal agencies. Grants.gov lists over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.

Government organization, educational organization, public housing organization, non-profit organizations, small businesses, other for-profit organizations, individuals are all eligible to apply for different federal governemnt grants.

Visit grants.gov to search for and apply for grants from a wide variety of industries and sectors http://www.grants.gov/

Grants Program Management Office

1-800-518-4726

support[at]grants[dot]gov

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.

As of July 17, 2012 detailed program descriptions are listed for 2,238 Federal assistance programs.

The Internet and GSA’s free CFDA website at http://www.cfda.gov will be the primary means of disseminating the Catalog.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.

Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. companies — large and small — to turn export opportunities into real sales that help to maintain and create U.S. jobs and contribute to a stronger national economy.

Ex-Im Bank does not compete with private sector lenders but provides export financing products that fill gaps in trade financing. We assume credit and country risks that the private sector is unable or unwilling to accept. We also help to level the playing field for U.S.

Department of Labor

Department of Labor Employment and Training Program compiles a list of current fisical year grants for training and employment.

Department of Commerce

DOC National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs offers funding in the areas of:

(1) the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML);
(2) the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML);
(3) the Engineering Laboratory (EL);
(4) the Fire Research Division;
(5) the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL);
(6) the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR);
(7) the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST);
(8) the Standards Services Group (SSG); and
(9) the Office of Special Programs (OSP

Dates: For all programs listed in this FFO, proposals will be considered on a continuing/rolling basis.

Funding will vary depend

Department of Energy

Incentive: The ATVM Loan Program provides loans to automobile and automobile parts manufacturers for the cost of re-equipping, expanding, or establishing manufacturing facilities in the United States to produce advanced technology vehicles or qualified components, and for associated engineering integration costs.

Total funding for the program is $25 billion dollars. Previous awards have ranged from $50 million to $5.9 billion dollars.

Eligibility: The project must be performed in the United States.

High Point Spring Market 2011

The High Point Market is the largest trade show serving the home furnishings marketplace.

International Home + Housewares Show 2011

The International Home + Housewares Show is the world’s largest home and housewares marketplace, where close to 2,000 exhibiting companies showcase thous

Graphics of the Americas (GOA) 2011

February 24–26, 2011 • Orlando, FL •

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