This grant, offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is for the purpose of re-establishing a Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center in Nebraska. The primary goal is to provide crucial manufacturing extension services specifically to small and medium-sized manufacturers within the state. These services aim to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and foster technological adoption, ultimately boosting competitiveness. Eligible applicants are invited to submit proposals for projects focused on supporting the growth, competitiveness, and technological advancement of these businesses. NIST aims to ensure Nebraska’s manufacturing sector benefits from specialized assistance, fostering innovation and operational improvements. This initiative is vital for strengthening the manufacturing base and supporting economic development in the region.
Opportunity ID: 229815
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 2013-NIST-MEP-NE-01 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Nebraska |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
Assistance Listings: | 11.611 — Manufacturing Extension Partnership |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2013 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Electronic applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013. Applications received after the respective deadlines will not be reviewed or considered. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Electronic applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013. Applications received after the respective deadlines will not be reviewed or considered. |
Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2013 |
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: | The eligibility requirements given in this section will be used in lieu of those published in the MEP regulations found at 15 C.F.R. part 290, specifically 15 C.F.R. § 290.5(a)(1). Each award recipient must be a U.S.-based nonprofit institution or organization. For the purpose of this FFO, nonprofit organizations include universities and state and local governments. An eligible organization may work individually or include proposed subawards or contracts with others in a project application, effectively forming a team. NIST will generally not consider applications proposing an organizational structure that, in whole or in part, delegates or transfers to another person, institution, or organization the applicant’s responsibility for use or expenditure of award funds. Existing MEP centers are eligible. See Section III of the FFO/Full Announcement for more information on eligibility. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
Description: | NIST invites applications from eligible applicants for funding projects that provide manufacturing extension services to primarily small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the United States. Specifically, NIST seeks applications to re-establish an MEP center in Nebraska. |
Link to Additional Information: | 2013-NIST-MEP-NE-01 Full Announcement/FFO document |
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 229815 Full Announcement-1 -> mep ne ffo final 4-9-13.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 |
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11.611 | 2013-NIST-MEP-NE-01 | Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Nebraska | PKG00173071 | Apr 09, 2013 | Jun 10, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
229815 SF424-2.0.pdf
229815 CD511-1.1.pdf
229815 SF424B-1.1.pdf
229815 SF424A-1.0.pdf