NFPA Project Grant Application 2024-25
Introduction
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is a trade association focused on strengthening the hydraulics and pneumatics industry. With more than 300 fluid power manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers in its membership, the NFPA works to advance fluid power education, technology and the industry as a whole.
Description
In response to the increasing need for emerging talent with practical experience, NFPA has established a grant program designed to support the development of hands-on fluid power projects that are cost-effective, replicable, and easy to implement for students at the high school and university level.
The primary objectives are to design and pilot the project, finalize the Bill of Materials (BOM) and lesson plans, and develop a ready-to-use, tested curriculum that NFPA can publish and distribute to other schools.
Several project concepts have been validated by industry professionals, and NFPA may assist in connecting grant recipients with industry mentors for additional guidance.
Selection Process
Priority will be given to applicants whose final projects are easily replicable, with a cost under $500 for high school projects and $2,000 for university lab courses of 10-15 students.
