National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, dedicated to promoting innovation and industrial competitiveness. NIST develops measurement standards and provides technical assistance to enhance the quality and reliability of products and services. The agency also administers various grant programs and funding opportunities aimed at advancing research and development in science and technology. By fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and government, NIST plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of measurements and supporting economic growth.
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The grant aims to enhance the capabilities of the MEP Program by funding projects that address specific criteria and program themes such as Industry 4.0, workforce services, supply chain management, and AI applications. Eligible applicants are active MEP Centers operating under a current NIST MEP cooperative agreement, which may collaborate with other organizations. To apply, MEP Centers can submit one proposal as the main applicant, while there are no limits on the number of applications in which they can be involved as subrecipients or collaborators.
The grant aims to support activities that develop, expand, strengthen, or sustain NIST partnership programs and collaborative research in areas such as metrology, standards, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Eligible applicants include non-Federal entities such as institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, hospitals, and foreign public entities, while individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible. To apply, interested parties should contact the program analyst, Misty L Roosa, at nofo@nist.gov for further information.
The grant aims to support Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers in assessing the impact of FEMA Disaster Declarations on small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) and to assist these manufacturers in recovery efforts and risk mitigation planning. Eligible applicants are current recipients of MEP Center cooperative agreements, who may collaborate with other organizations or subawards. To apply, MEP Centers must submit one application per FEMA Disaster Declaration and can contact Ashley Smothers at grants@nist.gov for more information.
The grant aims to fund research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the U.S. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, accredited higher education institutions, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, and Federal entities, all of which must be domestic entities. To apply, interested parties should contact the CHIPS Research and Development Office at research@chips.gov for further information.
The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to promote sustainable growth in the U.S. semiconductor industry by funding projects for the construction, expansion, or modernization of semiconductor facilities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit entities, private-sector entities, or consortia with the capability to finance and develop semiconductor-related facilities. Applications must be submitted through the CHIPS Incentives Portal at chips.gov, and inquiries can be directed to apply@chips.gov.