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NIST released a notice of funding opportunity totaling $46. 5 million to establish or renew 14 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers that help small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and biotechnology. Per-center awards range from roughly $706,300 to $15.
6 million depending on the state or territory served, with at least 50% non-federal matching funds required. Applications are due August 21, 2026.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Existing MEP centers and eligible organizations serving small and medium-sized manufacturers in a given state or territory; applicants must secure at least 50% non-federal matching funds and enter a cooperative agreement with NIST. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows per-center awards range from approximately $706,300 to $15,641,800 (varies by state/territory), out of $46.5 million total across 14 MEP centers; awards made annually for up to five years with a possible additional five-year extension. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) 2026 Funding for AI, Robotics, and Advanced Manufacturing Adoption are due August 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) 2026 Funding for AI, Robotics, and Advanced Manufacturing Adoption is funded by U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The FY2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education, with emphasis on multidisciplinary research where more than one traditional discipline interacts. The Army, Navy, and Air Force basic research offices are seeking applications across 22 topic areas including artificial intelligence and autonomy, information sensing and processing, and systems manipulation. MURI grants typically provide $1.25 million to $1.5 million per year for three years with option to extend two additional years. Approximately $170 million in total funding is available annually across all topics. The program is administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
The NSF Convergence Accelerator is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds multidisciplinary teams working to solve national-scale societal challenges through convergence research and innovation. Launched in 2019 under NSF's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, the program operates in two phases: Phase 1 awards are up to $750,000, with successful teams advancing to larger Phase 2 awards. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Track I and Track K focus on specific high-priority topics announced each funding cycle. The next deadline is June 15, 2026. Proposals must comply with updated NSF research security policies effective July 2025.
The NSF CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program is a new solicitation (NSF 26-503) that combines AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development into a unified program. It replaces the prior CyberCorps SFS program with expanded AI focus, reflecting the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The program has two tracks: the Scholarship Track supports institutions in providing scholarships to students pursuing AI and cybersecurity careers in government service, with student stipends of $27,000/year (undergraduate) or $37,000/year (graduate), plus tuition and professional development allowances. Recipients commit to government service equal to the length of their scholarship. The Innovation Track funds transformative educational projects developing new curricula, instructional materials, professional development programs, experiential learning, and communities of practice in AI and cybersecurity. The program reflects the growing national need for professionals who understand both AI systems and cybersecurity, including using AI for cybersecurity defense and securing AI systems themselves. Two scholarship track competitions run in 2026: FY2026 (April 3 target) and FY2027 (July 21 hard deadline).
NIST's July 2026 MEP funding opportunity opens 14 state and territory centers — from California's $15.6M to Alaska's $706K — to new operators under cooperative agreements requiring a 50% nonfederal match. Applications are due August 21, 2026, with a July 28 webinar. Here is who can compete, how the match works, and why this recompete matters for every small manufacturer in those 14 states.
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