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SACT Grant (SCRA-Academic Collaboration Team Grant) - Track 2: Capacity Building

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Funding Amount

Up to $640,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SACT Grant - Track 2: Capacity Building

Program Type: University research infrastructure and capacity development grant

Geographic Scope: South Carolina

Focus Areas:

  • Building infrastructure for use-inspired research and development

  • Technology development and commercialization capacity

  • Establishing sustainable frameworks for translational research

  • Creating conditions for long-term innovation and commercialization

      • Eligibility

    • Lead Applicant Institutions: All public institutions of higher education NOT included in Track 1 (i.e., all public IHEs except Clemson University, University of South Carolina, and Medical University of South Carolina)
    • Includes universities like Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, and other state public institutions

      Award Details

    • Maximum Award: Up to $640,000
    • Matching Funds: Institutions must provide matching funds (typical range $84,000-$220,000 based on awardees)
    • Total Project Funding: Typically $700,000-$860,000 with matching funds

      Recent Awardees and Focus Areas (FY24)

    • Coastal Carolina University: Biomedical research, kinesiology research
    • College of Charleston: Technology development, global logistics solutions, interdisciplinary innovation
    • Other eligible public institutions

      Program Goals

    • Establish infrastructure and capacity necessary for growth in use-inspired research and development
    • Provide foundation for future economic and social impacts
    • Build frameworks and partnerships for long-term sustainability
    • Enable institutions to transition technologies from lab to market
    • Support faculty and student research teams
    • Strengthen relationships with local and state industries
    • Foster development of commercialization culture

      Typical Outcomes

    • Enhanced research capacity
    • Industry partnership development
    • Technology transfer infrastructure
    • Workforce development in commercialization and entrepreneurship
    • Market analysis and business planning skills

    Contact Information

    For more information, contact SCRA at scra.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Institution must be public institution of higher education NOT in Track 1 eligible list

  • Proposal must seek to build capacity for translational/use-inspired research

  • Clear plan for establishing sustainable infrastructure

  • Industry partnership commitments required

    • Required Components:

  • Capacity building plan and timeline

  • Description of infrastructure to be developed

  • Industry partnership letters and commitments

  • Matching funds commitment from institution

  • Faculty and staff qualifications

  • Budget and resource allocation plan

  • Sustainability plan for long-term program support

  • Plans for technology transfer and commercialization

  • Workforce development components

  • Market analysis and industry engagement strategy

    • Submission Materials:
    Specific application materials not detailed in provided content. Refer to official SACT Grant solicitation documents on SCRA website for detailed requirements.

    Review and Selection:
    Proposals evaluated based on:

  • Viability of capacity-building plan

  • Quality and commitment of industry partnerships

  • Institutional support and matching funds

  • Potential for long-term sustainability

  • Faculty/staff capabilities

  • Impact on state innovation economy

  • Commercialization potential of resulting research

    • Post-Award:

  • Interim progress reports required

  • Ongoing monitoring of capacity development

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchtechnologycapacity-building

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