This grant, offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce, is for the purpose of funding the construction of new research science buildings. NIST anticipates supporting 3-5 projects, with individual federal shares ranging from $10 million to $15 million. The performance period for these construction projects can extend up to five years, though many are expected to complete sooner, with awards commencing approximately one month after selection. A mandatory non-Federal cost share of at least 20 percent of the total allowable yearly project costs is a key requirement for applicants.
Opportunity ID: 52167
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2010-NIST-CONSTRUCTION-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIST Construction Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.618 — NIST Construction Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – A Letter of Intent (Form NIST-1102) is required and must be received no later than 3 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, March 29, 2010. The corresponding full proposal must be received no later than 3 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, April 26, 2010. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – A Letter of Intent (Form NIST-1102) is required and must be received no later than 3 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, March 29, 2010. The corresponding full proposal must be received no later than 3 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, April 26, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | May 26, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. institutions of higher education and non-profit science research organizations are eligible to apply for awards under this Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Description: | The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Commerce (DoC), is soliciting grant proposals for construction of research science buildings. NIST anticipates funding 3-5 projects with the Federal shares in the $10 million – $15 million range and with a project period of performance of up to five (5) years, although there is an expectation that most of the projects will be completed prior to 5 years. The anticipated start date will be one month after the award is made. The period of performance depends on the construction schedule proposed. Non-Federal cost sharing of at least 20 percent of the yearly total allowable project costs is required. Cost sharing does not include unallowable/ineligible costs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement/FFO Document Text |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christopher Hunton
Grants Technical Assistant Phone 301-975-5718 Email:christopher.hunton@nist.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 52167 Full Announcement-1 -> 2010ffo.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christopher Hunton Grants Technical Assistant Phone 301-975-5718 Email: christopher.hunton@nist.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.618 | 2010-NIST-CONSTRUCTION-01 | NIST Construction Grant Program | PKG00016715 | Feb 25, 2010 | Apr 26, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
52167 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
52167 CD511-1.1.pdf
52167 SF424D-1.1.pdf
52167 SF424C-1.0.pdf