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NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program (CAP) | NIST https://www. nist.
gov/mep/nist-mep-competitive-awards-program-cap Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program (CAP) 2021 Competitive Awards Program Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Amended Date: March 9, 2022 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invites applications from current MEP Centers to add capabilities to the MEP Program, including the development of projects to solve new or emerging manufacturing problems, that are not already provided for under an applicant’s and its collaborating Center’s base MEP award.
Themes for the amended FY 2021 NOFO include: Technology and Innovation (Industry/Manufacturing 4. 0); manufacturing workforce services to include employee recruitment, retention, and employee development; and supply chain management and resiliency. To view a PDF of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, click here .
Please submit your proposals via www. grants. gov under Funding Opportunity Number 2021-NIST-MEP-CAP-01.
Electronic applications will be accepted and considered for funding by NIST on a rolling basis, subject to the availability of funds and subject to the publication of an amended or a superseding NOFO under this program. NIST anticipates funding awards up to $1 million in total funding for single MEP Center awards and up to $5 million in total funding for awards involving multiple MEP Centers.
Proposals awarded under this NOFO will have a budget and a performance period of up to three (3) years. Funding for awards is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds and NIST programmatic priorities. Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreement Applicants for this program must be an active MEP Center that is operating pursuant to a current NIST MEP cooperative agreement.
An MEP Center may work individually or may include proposed subawards to other organizations, including but not limited to other MEP Centers, to carry out the activities described in the proposal. Cost Sharing Requirements Non-federal cost share is not required for awards issued pursuant to the NOFO.
The following resources are currently available: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act 2017 Single Year Budget Table and Narrative Template Multi-year Budget Table Template Current and Pending Support Form Previously funded projects Webinar Information Session NIST MEP will host an information webinar (date and time will be posted here once scheduled). Webinar participation is not required to submit an application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Questions from applicants pertaining to NOFO eligibility, evaluation criteria and selection factors, selection process, and the general characteristics of a competitive proposal will not be considered on an informal basis. Applicants must submit all such questions in writing to mepnofo [at] nist. gov (mepnofo[at]nist[dot]gov) .
Answers to such written questions submitted to NIST MEP may be made available to the public as part of an FAQ document , which will be periodically updated on this page. Manufacturing , Additive manufacturing , Robotics and Supply chain 100 Bureau Drive, M/S 4800 Created October 16, 2020, Updated July 29, 2022
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under 500 employees partnering with nonprofit MEP centers. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $65,000 (varies by state) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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