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Training for Improving Plastics Circularity (TIPC) Grant Program is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program supports the creation of programs and curricula focused on prolonging the life of plastics and advancing a circular economy for plastics.
It aims to develop coursework and hands-on training resources in polymer measurement methods, manufacturing, and systems thinking to support the growing field of circular plastics and advance U.S. industry competitiveness.
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Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:2023-NIST-TIPC-01 Funding Opportunity Title:Training for Improving Plastics Circularity (TIPC) Grant Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards:100 Assistance Listings:11.
620 -- Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Mar 17, 2023 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 17, 2023 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 17, 2023 Archive Date:Aug 16, 2023 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Accredited institutions of higher education (IHEs) or non-profit organizations located in the United States or its territories.
An eligible IHE applicant may work individually or include proposed sub-awards or contracts with others, such as non-profits or commercial organizations, in a project application, effectively forming a team or consortium. Although Federal entities are not eligible to receive funding under this NOFO, they may participate as unfunded collaborators.
NIST seeks to collaborate with a wide range of organizations and encourages minority-serving institutions of higher education to apply.
## Additional Information Agency Name:National Institute of Standards and Technology Description:The NIST Training for Improving Plastics Circularity (TIPC) Grant Program seeks to advance the development of coursework and hands-on training resources in polymer measurement methods, manufacturing, and systems thinking that will promote a skilled workforce to support expansion and increased scale of circular domestic plastics industries.
The Program will support academic coursework development and implementation at the associates or bachelors’ level or the development of a continuing education program for an existing workforce, related purchases and installation of equipment, and/or possible training experiences to help promote the development of a skilled and distributed workforce focused on the growing field of circular plastics.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Domestic accredited institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 per award (nearly $3 million total awarded in 2024). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Training for Improving Plastics Circularity (TIPC) Grant Program is funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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