NEW ORLEANS - In partnership with BioMADE, Delgado Community College has secured a $510,000 grant from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education program.
The NSF-ATE funding will be used to support the “Advancing Progress in Industrial Biomanufacturing to Accelerate Workforce Readiness” project being launched by BioMADE and Delgado Community College’s Science Laboratory Technology Program.
The partnership aims to develop a bio-industrial manufacturing curriculum, train the Gulf South workforce, participate in professional development, and provide continuing education. (Biz New Orleans 09/05/23) Delgado, BioMADE Receive $510K National Science Foundation Grant - Biz New Orleans
Port NOLA security grant
The Port of New Orleans was awarded $947,280 in recently announced Port Security Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the expansion and enhancement of emergency services for Port NOLA’s maritime and industrial operations. With this funding award, Port NOLA will invest in physical and technological upgrades to the Port’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) which serves as home base during hurricanes and other significant incidents. Additionally, funds will be used to purchase drones and to enhance the Harbor Police Department’s surveillance network. (Port NOLA 09/05/23)
FEMA 'hogwash'
Frustration is mounting among local officials in Louisiana over FEMA's approach to rebuilding Fisher Middle-High School in Lafitte, which was badly damaged by Hurricane Ida. Learn why one Jefferson Parish School Board member says FEMA's explanation is "hogwash." (NOLA.com 09/03/23)
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