The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is offering this grant to fund projects focused on establishing Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers in South Dakota and Kentucky. The primary purpose of these centers is to provide essential manufacturing extension services to small and medium-sized manufacturers across the United States. This initiative aims to bolster the competitiveness and technological capabilities of these businesses by offering specialized support and expertise. NIST invites proposals from eligible entities committed to developing robust MEP infrastructure in the specified states, thereby contributing significantly to regional economic growth and strengthening the national manufacturing base. These grants will facilitate the creation of vital resources for manufacturers seeking to improve their operations, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic market.
Opportunity ID: 147954
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2012-NIST-MEP-SD-AND-KY-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers for South Dakota and Kentucky |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.611 — Manufacturing Extension Partnership |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – All proposals, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 30, 2012. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – All proposals, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 30, 2012. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| 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 detailed here and in the Full Announcement 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, but are not limited to, universities and state and local governments. An eligible organization may work individually or include proposed subawards or contracts with others in a project proposal, effectively forming a team or consortium. Existing MEP centers are eligible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Description: | NIST invites proposals from eligible proposers for funding projects that provide manufacturing extension services to primarily small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the United States. These projects will establish MEP centers in South Dakota and Kentucky. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement of 2012-NIST-MEP-SD-AND-KY-01 |
| 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 147954 Full Announcement-1 -> 2012 mep sd and ky ffo – final 3-1-2012.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.611 | 2012-NIST-MEP-SD-AND-KY-01 | Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers for South Dakota and Kentucky | PKG00101130 | Mar 01, 2012 | Apr 30, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
147954 SF424-2.0.pdf
147954 CD511-1.1.pdf
147954 SF424B-1.1.pdf
147954 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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