Federal Match Program
The Federal Match Program helps Tennessee universities secure major federal innovation grants by providing state matching funds for research in key science and technology sectors.
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Funder: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates: No fixed deadline; apply before federal grant submission
Funding Amounts: Matching funds for federal requests over $1 million; state match must also exceed $1 million
Summary: Provides state matching funds to help Tennessee universities strengthen applications for major federal innovation grants in select sectors.
Key Information: Only Tennessee universities may apply, and must do so before submitting the federal grant application.
Description
The Federal Match Program, administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), provides state matching funds to Tennessee universities applying for large-scale federal innovation grants. The program aims to increase the competitiveness of proposals in critical sectors—nuclear energy, mobility, life sciences, and advanced computing—by supplementing federal funding with significant state resources. The initiative is designed to ensure Tennessee remains a leader in technology and scientific advancement by supporting innovation-driven projects.
