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RACER Grant Programs | NIST https://www. nist. gov/oam/programs/racer-grant-program NIST awarded nearly $54 million to 13 high-impact projects for research, development, and testbeds for emergency response.
The funding supported projects at eight Manufacturing USA institutes, working with more than 80 partners, including leading research universities, nonprofits, and small and large manufacturers.
The projects advanced manufacturing competitiveness, bolstered U.S. infrastructure and capacity for onshoring production, advanced automation in domestic manufacturing, reinforced supply chain resilience, and equipped our workforce with skills for high-quality manufacturing jobs. The RACER awards were made in 2022, with an established performance period of 18 to 24 months.
Below are the Manufacturing USA institute leads for each of the 13 projects that received funding. Project Lead: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) Project Title: Enabling Manufacturing Automation, Supply Chain Diversification, and Addressing the Environmental Impact of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Project Summary: This project develops new manufacturing technologies and processes that can be used to produce high-quality personal protective equipment rapidly, thereby enhancing US self-sufficiency in critical supplies. Award Amount: $11,116,420 For more information, visit: https://affoa.
org/the-force-behind-the-mask-how-american-ingenuity-is-saving-the-u-s-from-a-ppe-disaster/ Project Lead: Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Project Title: Robotics and Automation Decision Framework for Agility and Resilience (RADAR) Project Summary: This project develops new manufacturing technologies and processes that can be used to produce high-quality personal protective equipment rapidly, thereby enhancing US self-sufficiency in critical supplies.
For more information, visit https://arminstitute.
org/projects/robotics-and-automation-decision-framework-for-agility-and-resilience-radar/ Project Lead: AIM Photonics Project Title: Photonic Multianalyte Biosensor for Rapid Point-of-Care Testing Project Summary: This project created a proof of concept for a disposable, lab-on-a-chip biosensor that detects pathogens using silicon photonics, eliminating the need for costly reagents or complex, large, power-consuming hardware, while offering low temperature sensitivity.
For more information, visit https://www. aimphotonics. com/news/aim-photonics-awarded-527m-under-rapid-assistance-for-coronavirus-economic-response-racer-grant-program Project Lead: AIM Photonics Project Title: Point of Care Sensors Project Summary: This project produced the first-ever inexpensive, point-of-need biosensor using integrated photonics, increasing access without the need for expensive equipment or specialized expertise.
Award Amount : $4,974,630 For more information, visit: https://www. aimphotonics.
com/news/aim-photonics-awarded-527m-under-rapid-assistance-for-coronavirus-economic-response-racer-grant-program Project Lead: America Makes Project Title: Additive Manufacturing of Non-Woven Materials for RPPE Project Summary: This project will develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies to produce high-quality filtration materials, enhancing US self-sufficiency in critical supplies, and building a skilled workforce in advanced manufacturing.
For more information, visit: https://www. americamakes. us/ Project Lead: Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem (BioMADE) Project Title: Domestic Supply Chain for Vaccine Manufacturing Project Summary: This project strengthens the domestic biomanufacturing supply chain, enables the rapid production of vaccines and therapeutics, and reduces reliance on foreign suppliers.
For more information, visit: https://www. biomade.
org/domestic-supply-chains-for-vaccine-manufacturing#:~:text=This%20project%20brings%20together%20scientists,to%20support%20coronavirus%20vaccine%20production Project Lead: Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem (BioMADE) Project Title: Distributed Manufacturing of Antigen for Serological Testing & Countermeasures Project Summary: This project developed new technologies and processes for antigen manufacturing, improved the efficiency and scalability of biomanufacturing, and enhanced US self-sufficiency in vaccine production by reducing reliance on foreign components.
For more information, visit: https://www. biomade.
org/antigen-manufacturing Project Lead: Manufacturing times Digital (MxD) Project Title: Local Health Alert System (LHAS): Closing the Loop from Supply Chains to Public Health to Prevent Disease and Bolster Supply Chain Resiliency Project Summary: This project developed a framework for a secure, decentralized data exchange platform to enable real-time monitoring and response to health threats, improving the resilience of US healthcare systems.
For more information, visit: https://www. mxdusa. org/projects/localized-health-alert-system/ Project Lead: Manufacturing times Digital (MxD) Project Title: Rx Product Marketplace Orchestrator Project Summary: This project developed a digital platform to connect manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare providers, thereby streamlining the pharmaceutical supply chain and enhancing access to critical medicines.
For more information, visit https://www. mxdusa. org/projects/rx-product-marketplace-orchestrator/ Project Lead: PowerAmerica Project Title: Building Resiliency in Remote Locations Project Summary: This project was designed to strengthen community resilience by enabling reliable and efficient energy systems that support disaster and emergency preparedness in remote, hard-to-reach areas.
For more information, visit: https://poweramericainstitute. org/ Project Lead: Rapid Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment (RAPID) Project Summary: The project developed modular, flexible manufacturing processes for critical chemicals and pharmaceutical ingredients, enabling faster and more efficient domestic production.
Project Title: Accelerated Modular Process Development (AMPD) for Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Chemical Precursors For more information, visit: https://rapid. aiche.
org/projects/accelerated-modular-process-development-ampd Project Lead: Rapid Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment (RAPID) Project Title: Scale-up of Continuous Manufacturing and Productization of Graphene for Advanced Respirator and Biosensor Applications Project Summary: This project developed a continuous manufacturing process for high-quality graphene, enabling the widespread adoption of this critical material for various industries.
For more information, visit: https://rapid. aiche.
org/projects/continuous-graphene-production-applications-related-covid-19 Project Lead: Rapid Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment (RAPID) Project Title: A Virtual Technician & Operator Training Program (VTOTP) for Advanced Processes in the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, and Specialty Chemical Industries Project Summary: This project developed and deployed virtual training platforms to prepare technicians and operators to excel in advanced biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical processes.
For more information, visit: https://rapid. aiche. org/virtual-technician-and-operator-training-program-vtotp Created December 9, 2025, Updated December 29, 2025
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