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Through the Manufacturing USA program, NIST is establishing an AI for Resilient Manufacturing Institute that will bring together expertise in AI, manufacturing, and supply chain networks to promote manufacturing resilience.
The institute will receive up to $70 million in federal investment over five years, matched by at least as much in nonfederal funding, and will lead a public-private consortium advancing AI-enabled smart manufacturing, digital simulation, and resilient supply chains. NIST is separately investing $20 million to establish two centers advancing AI in manufacturing and cybersecurity.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. consortia led by nonprofits, universities, or industry organizations capable of establishing a Manufacturing USA institute and providing at least a 1:1 nonfederal cost match. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $70 million in federal investment over a five-year period, matched by at least an equal amount of nonfederal funding, to establish and operate the institute. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NIST Manufacturing USA AI for Resilient Manufacturing Institute is funded by U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Manufacturing USA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.
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.
Read articleThe FY2026 federal funding map has tilted hard toward AI, critical minerals, energy, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development — while a new layer of political review asks whether each award advances administration priorities. Here is a strategic map of where the money is moving, and how to position a proposal for the new alignment screen without distorting the work.
Read articleThe Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow initiative funds up to ten technical-assistance organizations with $5M each to deliver hands-on training to small manufacturers in aerospace, shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and seven other priority sectors. Applications close June 15, 2026 — and the three-year continuous-operation requirement is the rule that ends most LOIs before they start.
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