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gov is your pathway to standards information. The NIST Standards Coordination Office advances the development, adoption, and use of technical standards, conformity assessment, laboratory accreditation, and quality management systems to promote U.S. innovation and international trade through cross-laboratory, interagency, private sector, and international partnerships.
On January 6, 2026, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) published the United States Standards Strategy (USSS) 2025 . The USSS guides how the U.S. develops standards and participates in international standardization. This strategy was first developed in 2000 and is updated every five years.
ANSI notes that the 2025 edition “responds to unprecedented technological change and intensifying geopolitical competition, where standards shape emerging industries.
” NIST Standards Research & Development AI Risk Management Framework Post-Quantum Cryptography International Standards Coordination U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Quad Joint Leaders’ Statement FACT SHEET: Quad Leaders’ Tokyo Summit 2022 U.S. TAG for ISO/TC276: Biotechnology 5G Standards Development Activities with Federal Involvement AI Standards Development Activities with Federal Involvement Standards Workforce/ Education & Training Standards and Conformity Assessment Training for Government Agencies NIST Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program Learn More About Standards NIST Standards Forum Recording Now Available The NIST Standards Forum was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The purpose of this event was to communicate the commitment of NIST and its key partners to advance global standardization as a strategic priority for the United States. Visit the event page for more details, the agenda, and to view the recording of this exciting event .
Have a Nice Day Photo/Shutterstock NIST Awards $15 Million to ASTM International to Establish Standardization Center of Excellence The new center will support U.S. engagement in international standardization for critical and emerging technologies. More information . Technical standards keep us safe, enable technology to advance, and help businesses succeed.
They quietly make the modern world tick and prevent technological problems that you might not realize could even happen.
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The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $2,999,861 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) Grant is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This grant is intended to support small and micro businesses with training, technical assistance, and financing tools to help them grow, stimulate innovation, create social inclusion, and advance sustainability principles. Priority is given to specific sectors including Clean Materials & Clean Tech and Small Scale Manufacturing.
ACCEL-KS Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program is a state grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce providing up to $250,000 to Kansas-based businesses and early-stage companies that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards. The program accelerates the commercialization of innovative research and technology by supplementing federal Phase I and Phase II awards with state matching funds. Eligible applicants include businesses, researchers, and early-stage companies operating in Kansas that hold qualifying federal SBIR or STTR awards. The program helps Kansas innovators advance technology from research to market.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
India Sustainable Growth Hub (ISGH) Research Grants is a grant from the International Growth Centre (IGC) that funds policy-relevant research on sustainable economic growth in India, supported by funding from the Bezos Earth Fund. Two award types are available: full research grants up to GBP 40,000 and small research grants up to GBP 15,000. Projects must demonstrate strong policy relevance, potential for impact, and robust research methods. The lead Principal Investigator must be a researcher based in India and affiliated with an Indian institution, though co-investigators may be based internationally. Eligible institutions include universities, research centres, think tanks, NGOs, and government bodies registered in India. Bihar is a priority partner region.
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Read articleThe EDA's May 11 NOFO will award 5-8 grants of $1M-$8M for AI workforce training — but only to employer-led sectoral partnerships, not standalone training providers. With a 60% federal cap and a 24-36 month performance period, the design favors regional coalitions over universities. Here is how to assemble a winning application.
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