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Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation Program

Cedar Rapids Metro

Foundation Workforce Development GrantsSmall Business Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Other requirements

  • Manufacturers in Iowa
  • Companies negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
  • Companies demonstrating ability to utilize Manufacturing 4.0 technologies
  • Cedar Rapids Metro region (Economic Alliance members are recipients)

Overview

Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation Program

Funder: State of Iowa

Geographic Scope: Iowa

Program Purpose:
Addresses workforce issues by assisting manufacturers that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrate the ability to utilize Manufacturing 4.0 technologies.

Focus Areas - Program Prioritizes Companies That:

  • Address workforce shortages that are limiting the company in either growth or sales

  • Retain existing employees by refocusing human capital from manual, labor-intensive positions into highly-skilled, value-added occupations through integration of robotic and automated systems

  • Increase productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness through acquisition of Industry 4.0 technology and equipment

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Manufacturers in Iowa

  • Companies negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

  • Companies demonstrating ability to utilize Manufacturing 4.0 technologies

    • Key Features:

  • Supports companies in recovery from pandemic

  • Helps maintain global competitiveness

  • Technology-focused advancements

  • Focus on automation and robotic integration

  • Employee skill development and retention (not job elimination)

    • Example Award Amount:

  • Timberline Manufacturing received: $500,000

    • Geographic Scope:

  • Cedar Rapids Metro region (Economic Alliance members are recipients)

    • Contact Information:

  • Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

  • Phone: (319) 398-5317

  • Email: economicalliance@cedarrapids.org

    • Recent Recipients:

  • Crystal Group (2022)

  • Timberline Manufacturing (2022) - $500,000 award

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission:

  • Applications can be submitted with assistance from Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

    • Support Available:

  • Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance assists with applications and provides guidance

  • Phone: (319) 398-5317

  • Email: economicalliance@cedarrapids.org

    • Project Examples (from funded recipients):
    Grantees use funds for projects such as:

  • Automated wire coiling systems

  • UV cure equipment

  • Label printing centers

  • Automated guided carts

  • Projector build stations

  • Cavity plug automation

  • RFID tracking systems

  • 3D printing equipment

  • Laser etching equipment

  • Metrology and testing equipment

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    What Cedar Rapids Metro actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    1
    Total given
    $29K
    Median grant
    $29K
    • By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Cedar Rapids, IA.

    Example grants

    • Icr Iowa · Cedar Rapids, IA

      Joint venture support

      $29K

    IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmentsmall-businesses

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