High Performance Building Systems

Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

To support the conduct of measurement science, standards development research, and collaborative efforts within the mission of NISTโ€™s Engineering Laboratoryโ€™s (ELโ€™s) High Performance Buildings Program.

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Helps businesses improve building performance through research on energy systems and indoor air quality. Provides support for developing advanced measurement techniques and standards.

Quick Facts

Funding
$500,000 - $500,000
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?

The EL High Performance Building Systems grant program supports research and collaborative activities that advance measurement science and standards in areas related to enabling high-performance building systems. This includes measurement science associated with the building envelope; HVAC equipment, energy generation and delivery systems; building controls/building automation systems; data center, rack-level, and chip-level cooling; next generation refrigerant working fluids; building water systems; strategies to improve indoor air quality; benefit-cost analysis, life-cycle costing, multi-criteria decision analysis, life-cycle system science, decision science, and econometrics to evaluate new technologies.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

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

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Identify eligibility requirements
  • Prepare proposal according to guidelines
  • Submit proposal through designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.nist.gov/quantum-information-science
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
null

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“ŽOptional Documents
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
๐Ÿ“ฅTemplates Available
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs related to modeling and design criteria for structural components
  • experimental evaluation of acceptance criteria
  • laboratory testing on steel and reinforced concrete connections

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

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?

jason.averill@nist.gov
301-975-2585

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This program offers funding up to $500,000 (minimum $500,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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