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Board approves $549,121 Department of Defense grant amendment to expand Tech Bridge program
Summary
Craven County accepted an increased DoD grant to expand the Tech Bridge program, funding a tech showcase, airport facility work, university research grants and teacher fellowships; the board approved a $549,121 budget amendment extending the grant through Dec. 31.
Jeff Wood, economic development, presented a budget amendment to increase the county’s Department of Defense Tech Bridge funding by $549,121. Wood said this is the second tranche of DoD funding for the Tech Bridge and will fund a tech showcase in the next 12 months, support a tech-focused facility at the county airport, provide over $100,000 in university research grants, and help place teachers with area schools as fellows. Wood said the award extends the Tech Bridge grant term and funds program operations through Dec. 31 of the grant year.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about amounts and timing; county staff confirmed the new increment of $549,121 and said some prior-year funding lapped into the current fiscal year. The board voted by roll call to approve the budget amendment; the meeting record shows affirmative votes from all commissioners present.
Why it matters: The Tech Bridge program is a county effort to connect DoD technology needs with local industry, universities and schools; the amended funding expands program capacity for demonstrations, research and education partnerships.
What's next: Staff will implement program expansions and administer the new awards and facility investments; the county will work with the Tech Bridge director and partner agencies on execution.
