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Find similar grantsNIST provides funding to establish or renew Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers that help small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, advanced materials, and additive manuf…
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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. 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), with a total of $46.5 million across 14 MEP centers. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) 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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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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