The Industrial Research and Assessment Center Implementation Grants are designed to fund upgrades for small- and medium-sized manufacturers that have been recommended in an assessment from an

The Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Implementation Grant Program (Implementation Grant Program) is designed to provide up to $400 million in grants, funded by section 40521 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to implement recommendations made in Industrial Assessment Center or Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership assessments.

The IAC implementation grants will bolster the U.S. manufacturing base by making grants available to support projects that modernize SMMs’ facilities with improved energy and material efficiency, enhanced cybersecurity, and increased use of smart and advanced manufacturing technologies to reduce waste and pollution, while increasing productivity. 

Overview:

Office:

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

New Program:

Yes

Funding amount:

$400,000,000

Funding Mechanism:

Grant

Recipients:

Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

Period of Availability:

Available until expended

Program Announcement:

Learn more about the application process here Applications are due on Thursday, July 14, 2023 at 5 pm ET. 

Objective Strategic Session (OSS) question and answer session:  A virtual session to be held on June 14, 2023 2:00 pm | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Register here.

More Information:

Eligible Uses

For eligible small- and medium-sized manufacturers to (i) improve energy efficiency; material efficiency; cybersecurity; or productivity; or reduce waste production; greenhouse gas emissions; or non-greenhouse gas pollution.

Next Milestone

Open for applications – June 7, 2023 - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) Implementation Grant Program – Round 1 Solicitation

Objective Strategic Session (OSS) question and answer session:  A virtual session to be held on June 14, 2023 2:00 pm | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Register here if interested in attending the session.

Workstreams 1 & 2 Application Submission Deadline: July 14, 2023 5:00 PM ET  

Expected Selections Announcement for Workstreams 1 & 2: Fall 2023

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