2025 Bioprocessing Research Infrastructure Program

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to seek to promote bioprocessing in Illinois by providing assistance with the infrastructure and capital equipment necessary to expand bioprocessing training and research capacity in the state. Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity State: Illinois City: Urbana Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/04/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 5 Years Details: The bioprocessing industry continues to grow. With continued investments and expansions in infrastructure, Illinois has the existing industry, feed stock, and talented workforce to be a global leader in this market. Purpose of this Program Invest in capital projects that increase bioprocessing company development in Illinois Increase undergraduate student training opportunities in bioprocessing in Illinois Increase short course offerings for existing industry workers in bioprocessing in Illinois Funding Information Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is $10,000,000. Awards will range from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Anticipated start date for awards is October 5, 2024. The period of performance is expected to be October 5, 2024 through September 30, 2029. Criteria Eligible Applicants include: Educational Organizations Non-profit Organizations Eligible entities include eligible applicants that also meet the following guidelines: Proposed project must have been previously selected for partial funding by the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) program. Applicant must be located in Urbana, IL. For more information, visit DCEO. Related Posts:Apply now for Route 66 Grant Program (Illinois)Illinois Manufacturing Retention Grant ProgramDare Arts Artist Support Grants – North CarolinaWaste Reduction & Innovation Grant – MinnesotaRequest for Applications for Equitable Energy Future…Apply now for Good Jobs in Clean Energy PrizeCDBG Public Infrastructure Program (Illinois)Automated Permit Processing for Solar (APPS) Grant…Trident United Way Capacity Building Grant – South CarolinaCity of Dubuque Small Business Support Grant in IowaWilliamson County Community Grants 2025 – TennesseeJudicial Tools to Combat Impaired DrivingDigital Humanities Advancement Grants 2025Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training…VMHC Commonwealth History Fund 2025 (Virginia)2025 AGRI Value-Added Grant Program (Minnesota)The Innovation and Research Fellowship Program…BJA: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program2025 AGRI Value-Added Grant Program (Minnesota)Pennsylvania: Fresh Food Financing InitiativePennsylvania: Fresh Food Financing Initiative