Opportunity Information: Apply for 2011 MSE 01
Apply for 2011 MSE 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 "Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 28, 2010 and posted on Dec 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 7, 2011 Applications will be considered on a continuing basis for all programs listed in this notice. For all programs except the Fire Research Grants Program, applications received after June 1, 2011 may be processed and considered for funding under this solicitation in the current fiscal year or in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds. For the Fire Research Grants Program, applications received after January 30, 2011 may be processed and considered for funding under this solicitation in the current fiscal year or in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds. Applications, paper and electronic, must be received prior to the announcement on Grants.gov of the FY 2012 solicitation for the NIST MSE Research Grants Programs in order to be processed under this solicitation.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All programs listed in this funding opportunity notice are open to institutions of higher education hospitals non profit organizations commercial organizations state, local, and Indian tribal governments foreign governments organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments and international organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs opportunity is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding announcement that supports research and related activities across a wide range of measurement science, standards, and engineering topics. It is designed to fund work that advances the scientific and technical foundation behind measurement methods, reference data, testing approaches, standards development, and other core infrastructure that helps industry, government, and research communities produce reliable, comparable, and technically defensible results. The announcement consolidates multiple NIST laboratories and program offices under a single umbrella solicitation, with specific topic areas and requirements described in the full announcement.
The funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: 2011 MSE 01) allows for two main award mechanisms: grants and cooperative agreements. In practice, this means some projects may be funded as traditional assistance awards with relatively standard reporting and oversight, while others may be structured as cooperative agreements that involve more substantial NIST participation during the period of performance, depending on the program needs and project scope. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal matching funds.
NIST lists nine separate programs within this FY 2011 solicitation. These include the Material Measurement Laboratory Grants Program, Physical Measurement Laboratory Grants Program, Engineering Laboratory Grants Program, Fire Research Grants Program, Information Technology Laboratory Grants Program, NIST Center for Neutron Research Grants Program, Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program, Standards Services Group Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program, and the Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program. Each of these components corresponds to a NIST laboratory or mission area, so applicants are expected to align their proposed work with the appropriate program area and follow the detailed guidance, topic priorities, and any program-specific submission instructions provided in the full announcement.
A key feature of this opportunity is that applications are accepted on a rolling, continuing basis rather than being limited to a single fixed deadline. The posted date is December 29, 2010, and the overall closing date shown is December 7, 2011. However, NIST also describes internal timing considerations for late submissions. For all programs except the Fire Research Grants Program, applications received after June 1, 2011 may still be processed and considered, but funding could occur either in the current fiscal year or the next fiscal year depending on the availability of funds. For the Fire Research Grants Program, the comparable date is January 30, 2011, meaning fire-related proposals submitted after that point may be pushed into consideration for the next fiscal year if current-year funds are constrained. The notice also clarifies that applications (whether paper or electronic) must arrive before the FY 2012 solicitation is announced on Grants.gov in order to be processed under the FY 2011 announcement.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive. NIST indicates that eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations. The listing in the summary points to an additional eligibility explanation in the full text, so prospective applicants would still need to confirm any program-specific restrictions or documentation requirements, but the headline message is that NIST is open to funding proposals from a wide range of domestic and international organizations when the work supports the goals of these measurement science and engineering programs.
For applicants who need the complete requirements, the announcement directs readers to the full notice (via the Additional Information Link). For access issues or technical questions about the announcement materials, the contact person listed is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.
FY 2011 NIST Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs - FAQs
What is the FY 2011 Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding opportunity that supports research and related activities across measurement science, standards, and engineering. The goal is to strengthen the scientific and technical foundation behind things like measurement methods, reference data, testing approaches, standards development, and other core infrastructure needed for reliable, comparable, and technically defensible results.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2011 MSE 01.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
What types of awards are available under this opportunity?
NIST may make awards as either grants or cooperative agreements. Some projects may be funded as traditional assistance awards, while others may be structured as cooperative agreements that involve more substantial NIST participation during the period of performance, depending on program needs and project scope.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many programs are included in this FY 2011 NIST MSE solicitation?
NIST lists nine separate programs within this FY 2011 solicitation.
What are the nine NIST programs included under this umbrella solicitation?
The nine programs listed are:
- Material Measurement Laboratory Grants Program
- Physical Measurement Laboratory Grants Program
- Engineering Laboratory Grants Program
- Fire Research Grants Program
- Information Technology Laboratory Grants Program
- NIST Center for Neutron Research Grants Program
- Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
- Standards Services Group Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
- Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
Do applicants need to choose a specific program area within the solicitation?
Yes. Applicants are expected to align their proposed work with the appropriate NIST program area and follow the detailed guidance, topic priorities, and any program-specific submission instructions described in the full announcement.
Is this a single-deadline opportunity or a rolling submission opportunity?
Applications are accepted on a rolling, continuing basis rather than being limited to one fixed deadline.
What is the posted date for the opportunity?
The posted date is December 29, 2010.
What is the overall closing date shown for the FY 2011 announcement?
The overall closing date shown is December 7, 2011.
Are there any internal timing considerations if an application is submitted later in the cycle?
Yes. NIST describes internal timing considerations for late submissions. For all programs except the Fire Research Grants Program, applications received after June 1, 2011 may still be processed and considered, but funding could occur either in the current fiscal year or the next fiscal year depending on the availability of funds.
Is the Fire Research Grants Program treated differently for late submissions?
Yes. For the Fire Research Grants Program, the comparable date is January 30, 2011. Fire-related proposals submitted after that point may be pushed into consideration for the next fiscal year if current-year funds are constrained.
What happens if an application arrives close to the end of the FY 2011 period?
The notice clarifies that applications (whether paper or electronic) must arrive before the FY 2012 solicitation is announced on Grants.gov in order to be processed under the FY 2011 announcement.
Are applications accepted in paper and electronic formats?
Yes. The notice references applications arriving whether paper or electronic, and indicates they must arrive before the FY 2012 solicitation is announced on Grants.gov to be processed under the FY 2011 announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations.
Are there any additional eligibility details applicants should confirm?
Yes. The summary notes that additional eligibility explanation appears in the full text, so applicants should confirm any program-specific restrictions or documentation requirements in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the complete requirements and detailed guidance?
The announcement directs readers to the full notice (via the Additional Information Link) for complete requirements, topic areas, and program-specific instructions.
Who can be contacted for access issues or technical questions about the announcement materials?
The contact person listed is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant. Phone: 301-975-5718.
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