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Acclerating Federal Technology Transfer Program | NIST https://www. nist. gov/tpo/policy-coordination/lab-market/flc-nofo Technology Partnerships Office Acclerating Federal Technology Transfer Program On March 28, 2024, NIST announced a 5-year award on behalf of the FLC Executive Board for the Accelerating Federal Technology Transfer (AFTT) Program.
More information about the program is below. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is there an incumbent of this program? If so, can you please share who?
A: The AFTT Program is a follow-on competition from the initial Enabling Federal Technology Transfer Program competition held in 2019. The incumbent Cooperative Agreement partner for the FLC is the nonprofit, AUTM. Q: What is the amount of involvement expected in the planning/ execution of events mentioned on Page 5 of 31?
(i.e., high-level tasks such as strategy and agenda or administrative tasks such as finding and securing venues, printing materials, etc.) Q: Please elaborate on the role of NIST as the “host agency” and the meaning of that status in terms of practical activities by NIST in support of FLC. A: NIST’s role as the Host Agency is provided in statute.
In terms of activities by NIST in support of the FLC, NIST provides administrative services (15 U.S.C. 3710(e)(4)) such as funding agreement preparation and oversight, training new board members, processing invitational travel for board members, and MOUs with board member agencies; and financial services (15 U.S.C. 3710(e)(7)) related to the collection and disbursement of FLC funds.
NIST also holds a permanent seat on the FLC Executive Board as the Host Agency Representative. Q: Do you plan to continue using your existing infrastructure for the online resources mentioned on Page 6 of 31? Or will the awardee be responsible for the development of a new site?
A: We expect to use the existing online infrastructure and have planned for a transition period during the first 2-3 months of the award. Q: Sections IV. 2.
a. (2) Research & Related Budget (see page 8) and IV. 6.
Funding Restrictions (see page 19) of the NOFO indicate that the fees line is not relevant to this competition and state that profit and fees are not allowable costs. Do these restrictions apply to for-profit organizations? A: Fees and profits may not be listed as separate line items on the budget, regardless of the type of organization applying.
Created March 28, 2024, Updated June 22, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, research institutions, and technology companies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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