Manufacturing PA Industrial Resource Center Program

Overview

The Manufacturing PA – Industrial Resource Center (IRC) program helps manufacturers compete more effectively through the adoption of modern manufacturing philosophies, techniques, and technologies.

The program supports a network of Centers that serve as resources for technology implementation in every region of the Commonwealth and serves the state’s small and medium-sized manufacturing industries.

Uses

The grant funds may be used for reasonable salary and other personnel expenses, leased space for operational purposes, travel, administrative, equipment, supplies and other expenses associated with the development and delivery of IRC services.

Eligibility

The seven, current Industrial Resource Centers.

Funding

$5.3 million is available for FY2022-23.

Terms

Refer to Program Guidelines.