Understanding Today’s Technology Can Help You Succeed

A better understanding of today’s technology is essential for success. Let’s face it, technology touches every part of our lives. Sometimes we might shy away from new technology, preferring older, established ways of doing things instead. And, while it’s understandable to cling to the past, if you want to stand out as a nonprofit or small business, it’s time to embrace technology.  Integration of today’s technology in business gives us the means to improve efficiency, streamline tasks, increase productivity, and effectively manage time. Not to mention access to real-time data and analytics. It helps us stay organized, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing work environments. For the team at GrantWatch, a better understanding of today’s technology is key to making real progress. As a result, GrantWatch has a specific category devoted to Technology-related funding opportunities.

GrantWatch has provided the list below of grants currently available to provide funding opportunities to help address current technology advances.

Grants and In-kind Support for Workforce Funding

1. To begin, grants and loans to businesses to improve capacity by adopting technological advances. The purpose of the program is to provide businesses with access to consultation services, funds to implement new technology, and subsidies to hire post-secondary students or recent graduate employees.
2. Also, funding for researchers and professors affiliated with IHEs for innovative scientific research related to the manufacturing industry. Program’s purpose is to encourage applicants to utilize their expertise in technical and engineering fields in relation to material handling. Moreover, projects involve areas including truck and operation evolution, improving material handling, and the future of logistics.
3. In addition, grants to high schools in eligible counties for programs that promote STEM education among underserved students. Funding increases the participation of students from disadvantaged and underrepresented economic and social populations in STEM programs.
4. There are grants to U.S. nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, faith-based and community-based organizations, and tribes for research projects related to health information technology. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) supports research that examines the impact of leveraging health information technology (health IT). It examines how to reduce disparities in access to – and utilization of – health care services. Specific disparities include quality of care, patient-clinician communication, and health outcomes for populations that experience health disparities in the U.S.
5. Finally, grants of up to $25,000 and In-kind Services to colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations. Funding backs innovations in engineering or science that have a positive impact, commercial promise, and scalability.

Loans, Cooperative Agreements, Interagency Agreements and Additional Technology Grants

1. First, there are grants to businesses for collaborative technology products with commercial potential. Funding supports development of products and processes in a wide range of topics including Advanced Manufacturing, Agrotechnology, Cleantech and Environment. Other topics include Communications, Construction Tech, Electronics, FinTech, and Cyber Security.
2. Next, grants and loans offered to agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally-friendly energy solutions. Funding is for installing renewable energy systems or making energy efficiency improvements. Additionally, agricultural producers may also apply for new energy-efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing.
3. There are grants, Cooperative Agreements, and/or Interagency Agreements awarded by The U.S. Department of Energy to research institutions and organizations for scientific research studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy.
4. Additionally, secondary schools, school administrative units, and qualifying agencies. Also, initiatives may receive grants up to to create a standardized health record system for students.
5. To conclude, in-kind support to nonprofit organizations to receive professional web design and technical support services. Successful applicants receive the following at no cost: custom web design, content management system integration, and ongoing support and maintenance.

We hope you’ll be able to make use of one of these funding opportunities to help with today’s Technology advancements!

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