From Application to Award: Mini-Grant Workshop (Virtual & In-Person) for Manufacturers

You may register to attend this workshop virtually or in-person. When registering, please note whether you would like to join the workshop virtually or in-person. The in-person workshop will be held at JARI office in Johnstown (160 Jari Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904). Login details to join the workshop virtually will be shared after registration.

Unlock $10,000 in Project Funding for Your Manufacturing Company

The Energy & Manufacturing in Appalachia program provides manufacturers with up to $10,000 in grant funding to support business growth and operational improvements.

At this workshop, you’ll learn how to access these funds, explore project options, and hear how more than 100 manufacturers in our region have already put this opportunity to work.

Agenda
Join for part or all of the workshop!

• 11AM – 12PM: Presentation of Grant Program: Overview, Details, and Examples
• 12PM – 1PM: Meeting opportunities with Catalyst Connection team members to explore your potential projects

What You’ll Learn

• Real Examples: See how manufacturers like you have successfully secured $10,000 grants and used them for growth.
• Project Guidance: Review a list of sample project ideas—or bring your own—and get advice on starting your application.
• Connections: Network with peers and industry experts who can support your next project.

Eligible Project Areas

Funding can support a wide range of manufacturer projects, including:

• Lead Generation & Sales Strategy
• ISO / Lean / Quality Systems
• Product Development
• Website Development
• CMMC, ITAR & Compliance
• Market Research
• ERP Optimization
• Strategic Planning
• Energy Efficiency

(Bring your own ideas—these are just examples!)

Important Notes

To qualify, manufacturers must meet certain requirements. Grant dollars cannot be used for:

• Equipment purchases
• Connectivity or recurring costs
• Internal salary costs
• Duplicate funding of existing grants
• Travel expenses
• Indirect costs
• Equity or working capital investments
• In-kind costs
• Costs prohibited by ARC, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or federal law (e.g., lobbying, advertising, relocation)

About the Speakers

Tom Reed
Program Manager, Energy and Manufacturing in the Appalachia
Director, Communications and Community Outreach at Catalyst Connection

James Wolfe
President
Avijay, LLC