Micro-Grant Program

The IN-MaC Micro-Grant Program provides grant funding to organizations that implement manufacturing initiatives that enhance youth (K-12), post-secondary students, and the incumbent workforce.

Ranging from $1,000 – $2,000, the micro-grants are designed to support innovative programs that focus efforts to increase access and awareness to manufacturing and serve as a model for other organizations and communities across the state of Indiana.

IN-MAC TARGETED INTERESTS

Initiatives focused on manufacturing career awareness through:

  • STEM Related Activities
  • Computer Programming
  • Manufacturing Career             
    Awareness
  • Access to Manufacturing
  • Hands-On Experiences
  • Internships
  • Digital Technology

Innovative programs that focus efforts to increase access and awareness to manufacturing and serve as a model for other organizations and communities across Indiana.

RFP Overview and Application

Micro-Grant Impact

"It’s been great to watch the kids be creative, meet community partners, explore STEAM concepts and more. We are so grateful to IN-MaC for the support of our after-school programs. Because of the financial assistance, we’ve been able to add more STEAM equipment and creative learning opportunities for the kids to get a hands-on experience here at the library."

- Shana Neuenschwander, Children’s Services Librarian, Jay County Public Library

The Purdue IN-MaC Micro-Grant Program was initiated in 2018 with a diverse set of initiatives that focus on strategic investments and partnerships with K-16, industry, community advocates to close high-tech manufacturing skills gaps. All 92 counties in Indiana now participate in the IN-MaC Micro-Grant Program.

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