Growing Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystems

Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

โ€ข Expand Production: Enhance domestic competitiveness and increase the volume of goods manufactured within the U.S. โ€ข Drive Innovation: Champion U.S. leadership in advanced manufacturing research, innovation, and technology. โ€ข Cultivate Talent: Fast-track the development of a modern manufacturing workforce to meet the demands of emerging technologies. โ€ข Technology Transition: Identify pathways to advanced manufacturing technology commercialization. โ€ข Mitigate Barriers: Resolve industrial scalab

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Helps small manufacturers collaborate with researchers to improve new technologies and processes. This support drives innovation and strengthens U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.

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Funding
$10,000,000 - $10,000,000
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?

Strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through collaborations on emerging manufacturing technologies, processes, materials, software, and workforce development. By bringing together industry, academia, and federal researchers, these partnerships drive innovation in measurement science, technology transfer, standards, and data to accelerate the commercialization of emerging manufacturing technologies to bolster U.S. competitiveness, and secure the future of U.S. manufacturing.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Provides cost-shared funding for innovative technology R&D and projects that increase energy efficiency within the manufacturing sector. Funding opportunities may support collaborative partnerships to establish or operate manufacturing institutes and develop advanced manufacturing technology roadmaps.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large

Industries: manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, technology, semiconductor, biopharmaceutical, AI

Region: United States

Other Criteria: US companies and organizations, manufacturers, universities, suppliers, national labs, and others are eligible, pursuing innovative technology R&D, aiming to increase energy efficiency across the manufacturing sector, projects demonstrating potential energy, environmental, and economic benefits, potential for collaborative partnerships

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

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

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Identify eligibility requirements
  • Prepare project proposal
  • Submit application through the designated portal
  • Await review and selection process
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
http://www.grants.gov/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
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
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • cost-shared funding for innovative technology R&D
  • increasing energy efficiency across the manufacturing sector

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
50%
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Allowed
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of cost-sharing contributions

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Jessica.Strickler@nist.gov
(301) 975-8938

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, technology industries located in United States.

This program offers funding up to $10,000,000 (minimum $10,000,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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