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42 U.S.C. § 18814 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 18814. State manufacturing leadership

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)Financial assistance authorized

The Secretary may provide financial assistance on a competitive basis to States for the establishment of programs to be used as models for supporting the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies.

(b)Applications

(1)In general

To be eligible to receive financial assistance under this section, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.

(2)Criteria

The Secretary shall evaluate an application for financial assistance under this section on the basis of merit using criteria identified by the Secretary, including--

(A) technical merit, innovation, and impact;

(B) research approach, workplan, and deliverables;

(C) academic and private sector partners; and

(D) alternate sources of funding.

(c)Requirements

(1)Term

The term of an award of financial assistance under this section shall not exceed 3 years.

(2)Maximum amount

The amount of an award of financial assistance under this section shall be not more than $2,000,000.

(3)Matching requirement

Each State that receives financial assistance under this section shall contribute matching funds in an amount equal to not less than 30 percent of the amount of the financial assistance.

(d)Use of funds

A State may use financial assistance provided under this section--

(1) to facilitate access to high-performance computing resources for small and medium manufacturers; and

(2) to provide assistance to small and medium manufacturers to implement smart manufacturing technologies and practices.

(e)Evaluation

The Secretary shall conduct semiannual evaluations of each award of financial assistance under this section--

(1) to determine the impact and effectiveness of programs funded with the financial assistance; and

(2) to provide guidance to States on ways to better execute the program of the State.

(f)Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

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