Standards Coordination Office (SCO) Grant Program

Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

The SCO Grant Program provides financial assistance to support the broad areas of standards development and conformity assessment activities, coordination activities with the private sector and federal agencies on standards activities and programs, and other standards-related activities. Financial support may be provided for the development of standards-related training materials, publications, policy analysis, studies, and related research and information services. Areas of interest include th

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Helps organizations develop standards and training materials for new technologies. Provides funding for workshops, conferences, and related research activities.

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 SCO Grant Program provides financial assistance to support the broad areas of standards development and conformity assessment activities, coordination activities with the private sector and federal agencies on standards activities and programs, and other standards-related activities. Financial support may be provided for the development of standards-related training materials, publications, policy analysis, studies, and related research and information services. Areas of interest include the development of pre-standard documents for critical and emerging technologies. Financial support may be provided to organizations sponsoring conferences, workshops, experiential learning programs, or other technical events that are relevant to the mission of the SCO.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to support U.S. engagement in international standardization for critical and emerging technologies.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: standardization, critical and emerging technologies

Region: US

Other Criteria: organizations involved in promoting or developing international standardization

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Visit the Standards Coordination Office webpage
  • Review the grant program details
  • Prepare your application materials
  • Submit your application
🌐Application Portal
https://www.nist.gov/standardsgov
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

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
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

maryjo.dibernardo@nist.gov
(301) 975-5503

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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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