Opportunity Information: Apply for 2014 NIST MEP 01
Apply for 2014 NIST MEP 01
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Award Competitions for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers in the States of Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.611 Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 1, 2014 and posted on Aug 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 15, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Each applicant for and recipient of an MEP award must be a U.S. based nonprofit institution or organization. For the purpose of this FFO, nonprofit institutions include Section 501(c)(3) non profit organizations, non profit and State universities, non profit community and technical colleges, and State, local or Tribal governments. Existing MEP awardees and new applicants that meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Section III.1. of the Full Announcement/FFO document may apply. An eligible organization may work individually or may include proposed subawards to eligible organizations or proposed contracts with any other organization as part of the applicant s proposal, effectively forming a team. However, as discussed in Section III.3.b. of the Full Announcement/FFO document, NIST generally will not fund applications that propose an organizational or operational structure that, in whole or in part, delegates or transfers to another person, institution, or organization the applicant s responsibility for core MEP Center management and oversight functions. The eligibility requirements given above will be used in lieu of those given in the MEP regulations found at 15 CFR part 290, specifically 15 CFR 290.5(a)(1).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), seeks applicants to operate Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers in ten specific states: Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. NIST plans to make up to ten separate awards and expects to fund one cooperative agreement per state, meaning applicants compete to become the designated MEP Center for their state service area. The overall purpose is to expand and strengthen manufacturing extension services, with a particular focus on supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers through hands-on assistance and business-oriented technical support.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the performance of the project compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category. The program is tied to CFDA number 11.611 (Manufacturing Extension Partnership). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds, although the specific amounts and state-by-state funding levels are referenced in Section II.2 of the full announcement rather than in the summary text provided here.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions or organizations. For this competition, NIST treats several types of entities as eligible nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit and state universities, nonprofit community and technical colleges, and state, local, or Tribal governments. Both existing MEP awardees and new applicants can apply as long as they meet the requirements described in the full announcement (notably Section III.1). Applicants may propose subawards to other eligible organizations or contracts with other entities to build a broader service delivery team. At the same time, NIST indicates it generally will not fund proposals that effectively shift core MEP Center management and oversight responsibilities to another organization, so the lead applicant is expected to retain control of the central governance, management, and accountability functions.
The selected organizations become part of the national MEP System, which is described as a network of more than 400 centers and field offices across the United States and Puerto Rico. In practical terms, this means the awardee is expected to operate in alignment with the broader MEP program model and participate in the national system of manufacturing extension providers while delivering services across its assigned state.
Key administrative details from the posting include the opportunity number (2014 NIST MEP 01), a posting and creation date of August 1, 2014, and an application deadline of October 15, 2014 (with the same date listed as the original and current closing date). The opportunity was archived on November 14, 2014. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice lists a grants technical contact: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718. The complete requirements, including funding amounts by state and the detailed application and evaluation instructions, are contained in the Full Announcement/FFO document referenced in the listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding opportunity to operate a Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in a specified state. The intent is to expand and strengthen manufacturing extension services, particularly hands-on assistance and business-oriented technical support for small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Which states are included in this competition?
This competition is for MEP Center operation in ten states: Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
How many awards does NIST expect to make?
NIST plans to make up to ten separate awards and expects to fund one cooperative agreement per state. Applicants compete to become the designated MEP Center for their state service area.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates NIST expects substantial involvement during the project performance compared with a standard grant.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is tied to CFDA number 11.611, Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions or organizations. For this competition, NIST treats several entity types as eligible nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit and state universities, nonprofit community and technical colleges, and state, local, or Tribal governments.
Can current MEP Centers apply, or is it only for new applicants?
Both existing MEP awardees and new applicants may apply, as long as they meet the requirements described in the full announcement (including the requirements referenced in Section III.1).
Can an applicant apply to run an MEP Center outside the listed states?
The information provided indicates this opportunity is specifically for operating MEP Centers in the ten named states. No other states are included in the summary provided.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds. The specific amounts and state-by-state funding levels are referenced in Section II.2 of the full announcement, rather than in the summary text provided here.
Where can I find the specific funding amounts for each state?
The state-by-state funding levels and other detailed funding information are contained in the Full Announcement/FFO document, specifically referenced as being in Section II.2.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The overall purpose is to expand and strengthen manufacturing extension services, with a particular focus on supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers through hands-on assistance and business-oriented technical support.
What does it mean to become part of the national MEP System?
The selected organizations become part of the national MEP System, described as a network of more than 400 centers and field offices across the United States and Puerto Rico. Awardees are expected to operate in alignment with the broader MEP program model and participate in the national system while delivering services across their assigned state.
Can an applicant include partners or other organizations in its service delivery approach?
Yes. Applicants may propose subawards to other eligible organizations or contracts with other entities to build a broader service delivery team.
Are there restrictions on subcontracting or delegating responsibilities?
Yes. NIST indicates it generally will not fund proposals that effectively shift core MEP Center management and oversight responsibilities to another organization. The lead applicant is expected to retain control of central governance, management, and accountability functions.
What is the opportunity number for this announcement?
The opportunity number is 2014 NIST MEP 01.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date listed is August 1, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 15, 2014. That same date is listed as both the original and current closing date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on November 14, 2014.
Who is the technical contact for grants questions?
The notice lists a grants technical contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, 301-975-5718.
Where are the complete requirements and application instructions?
The complete requirements, including detailed application and evaluation instructions, are contained in the Full Announcement/FFO document referenced in the listing.
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