How much funding does Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant for ARM Endorsement provide?

Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant for ARM Endorsement provides $200,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant for ARM Endorsement?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant for ARM Endorsement?

Eligible applicants: Programs that prepare students for robotics careers in manufacturing.

Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant for ARM Endorsement

Q: How often is Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant for ARM Endorsement offered?

Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant for ARM Endorsement is described as a one-time opportunity.

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute

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Funding Amount

$200,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Programs that prepare students for robotics careers in manufacturing

Other requirements

Education and training organizations in Western Pennsylvania

Overview

Geographic Scope: Western Pennsylvania region

Focus Areas: Robotics education program endorsement and assessment

Program Purpose

Funds the application and endorsement process for robotics education programs in Western Pennsylvania that effectively prepare students for careers in manufacturing with robotics technology.

What It Funds

Ten (10) ARM Endorsement assessments in the Western Pennsylvania region
Creation of a regional community of practice from endorsed programs
Robust analysis of training program strengths and opportunities for improvement
Increased visibility on RoboticsCareer.org for endorsed programs

Eligibility

Education and training organizations in Western Pennsylvania
Programs that prepare students for robotics careers in manufacturing

Background

Funder: Henry L. Hillman Foundation - works to leverage Pittsburgh's strengths to make it an innovative and forward-looking city with a reputation for solving big problems through civic leadership and collaboration.

ARM Endorsement Process: A thorough process conceptualized and created through the ARM Institute's national consortium, giving equal voice to manufacturers, education providers, and government stakeholders.

Contact Information

Website: www.arminstitute.org
RoboticsCareer.org: National resource connecting education seekers with robotics training programs

What Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 32
Total given: $11.15M
Median grant: $223K
Range: $8,638–$1.22M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 46%, California 18%, Texas 9%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Mountainview, CA; College Station, TX.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Grid Raster Inc · Mountainview, CA

Research subawards

$1.22M
Community College of Allegheny County (Ccac) · Pittsburgh, PA

Research subawards

$1.12M
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station · College Station, TX

Research subawards

$972K
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

Research subawards

$960K
Titan Robotics Inc · Pittsburgh, PA

Research subawards

$863K