Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) Workforce Development Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Mexico is offering a funding opportunity through the Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) Workforce Development Program, aimed at enhancing workforce development in the PCB sector. This initiative seeks to develop curricula for PCB-focused courses, vocational training, and internships, particularly in collaboration with Taiwanese firms, to address the skilled labor gap in Mexico's PCB manufacturing industry. The program is crucial for supporting North American supply chains and promoting STEM education, with a total funding amount of $250,000 available for a 24-month grant period. Interested applicants, including U.S. and Mexico-based non-profits, educational institutions, and businesses, must submit their proposals by August 2, 2024, and can direct inquiries to the Mission Mexico Economic Section Grants Management Team at mexicoecongrants1@state.gov.
Eligible Applicants
U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations; U.S. public organizations; U.S.-based educational institutions; U.S.-based for profit organizations or businesses. Mexico-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations; Mexican public organizations; Mexico-based educational institutions; Mexico-based for-profit organizations or businesses. Taiwan-based educational institutions, private non-profit organizations, or for-profit organizations or businesses may participate as sub-awardees.