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NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program for AI and Industry 4. 0 Manufacturing Capabilities is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). This program supports projects to add capabilities to the MEP Program and solve new or emerging manufacturing challenges facing U.
S. small and medium-sized manufacturers. Priority themes include Industry/Manufacturing 4.
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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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Restricted to current NIST MEP Center cooperative agreement recipients. MEP Centers may apply individually or collaborate with multiple Centers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000 for single MEP Center awards; up to $5,000,000 for multiple MEP Center awards. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program for AI and Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Capabilities is funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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