2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grants

Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

Projects funded pursuant to this Notice of Funding Opportunity must adhere to the project goals and objectives as listed in the Eligibility section and as submitted to Congressional sponsoring offices. In general, projects will expand and improve upon the scientific, technological, and educational capacity of the United States.

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Helps universities and research institutions build new facilities for scientific research. Grants are awarded for specific projects identified by Congress.

Quick Facts

Funding
$3,000,000 - $3,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Organization
Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

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What Is This Program?

This Notice of Funding Opportunity is for a non-competitive award to support โ€œCommunity Projects Fundingโ€ identified by Congress and listed in the Explanatory Statement accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which provides funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The only eligible applicants for this RFA are the following entities with corresponding project titles and funding amounts: Recipient / Project / Amount ($) Hood College / Biomedical Research and Training Center / 2,475,000 Morgan State University / Molecular Biology Research Laboratory / 5,445,000 University of Maine / University of Maine Health Science Complex / 44,550,000 University of Louisville / Center for Bioscience / 69,300,000 University of Kentucky / Healthy Kentucky Research Building / 34,650,000 Kansas State University / Bioprocessing & Industrial Value-Added Products Equipment Innovation Center Construction / 7,920,000 University of Kansas / University of Kansas Cancer Center / 35,640,000 Washington State University / Scientific Research Center / 49,500,000 Game Department/Great Bay National Estuarine Research Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: Research Facility / 4,950,000 Maryland Institute College of Art / Bio-Design Innovation Hub / 880,030

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding for construction projects

Who Is Eligible?

Region: United States

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review eligibility requirements
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through the designated portal
  • Await notification of award status
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.nist.gov/ofpm/nist-extramural-construction-projects/extramural-construction-grants
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
2025-01-01Application opening date
2025-06-30Application closing date
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support are required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

robert.slocum@nist.gov
240-527-1927

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This program offers funding up to $3,000,000 (minimum $3,000,000).

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