Opportunity Information: Apply for 2016 NIST MEP STATE PARTNERSHIP 01
Apply for 2016 NIST MEP STATE PARTNERSHIP 01
- The DOC-NIST in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) State Partnership Support Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.611.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2015 and posted on Dec 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 2016. (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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) State Partnership Support Project is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST), aimed at strengthening the relationships that make the MEP program work effectively across the country. Through this opportunity, NIST is looking for proposals from eligible organizations that can provide hands-on, collaborative support to help develop and advance the stakeholder partnerships that are essential to MEP success. The work is grounded in the recipient organization’s expertise and practical knowledge of state manufacturing priorities and technology agendas, with the expectation that the recipient can help align and energize the network of partners that influence manufacturing support at multiple levels.
At its core, this opportunity supports NIST MEP’s role as a federal-state-industry partnership program. The MEP system is made up of Centers and field offices across the United States, and it functions as a delivery mechanism for translating public policy goals into real-world assistance for manufacturers. This includes integrating federal and state policy objectives, responding to market pressures and industry needs, and directly addressing the challenges faced by manufacturing sectors as well as individual manufacturing firms. The emphasis is on making the partnership structure operate smoothly and strategically, so manufacturers receive relevant, timely tools and services that help them grow, modernize, and compete globally.
A key point in the description is the balancing act NIST MEP is trying to achieve: aligning national priorities with the distinct goals and strategies of state partners. Because manufacturing ecosystems differ widely by state and region, the program depends heavily on well-developed stakeholder relationships to ensure MEP efforts are not only consistent with national policy but also tailored to local economic realities and state-driven agendas. The funded project is intended to support that coordination and relationship-building so the overall program remains robust, responsive, and effective.
The opportunity also makes clear that "stakeholders" are not limited to state-level entities. NIST explicitly includes sub-state partners such as county, community, and city organizations, along with regional partners whose activities and influence cross state boundaries. In practice, this means the partnership-building work supported by this award is expected to reflect how manufacturing supply chains, workforce pipelines, and innovation networks actually operate, which often happens across jurisdictions rather than neatly within a single state line.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity with awards made through a cooperative agreement, signaling that NIST expects substantial involvement and collaboration during the period of performance rather than a hands-off grant. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 11.611 and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number "2016 NIST MEP STATE PARTNERSHIP 01." It was posted on December 16, 2015, created the same day, and had a closing date of February 29, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching). The listing does not provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards in the provided source data. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the implication that more specific eligibility rules would be defined in the full announcement’s eligibility section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) State Partnership Support Project?
It is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST). The project is intended to strengthen the relationships and stakeholder partnerships that help the NIST MEP program operate effectively across the United States.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund hands-on, collaborative support that develops and advances the stakeholder partnerships essential to MEP success. The funded work is intended to help align, energize, and coordinate the network of partners that influence manufacturing support at multiple levels.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specifically connected to NIST MEP.
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
Awards are made through a cooperative agreement. This signals that NIST expects substantial involvement and collaboration with the recipient during the period of performance, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Is this considered a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What kinds of activities is the funded project expected to support?
The project is expected to provide practical, relationship-building support that strengthens stakeholder partnerships underpinning the MEP program. This includes helping coordinate and align partners around manufacturing priorities, technology agendas, and policy objectives at national, state, and sub-state levels.
What expertise is expected from the recipient organization?
The description emphasizes that the work is grounded in the recipient organization’s expertise and practical knowledge of state manufacturing priorities and technology agendas, with an expectation that the recipient can help align and energize the partner network influencing manufacturing support.
How does this opportunity relate to the NIST MEP program?
It supports NIST MEP’s role as a federal-state-industry partnership program. The MEP system includes Centers and field offices across the U.S. and serves as a delivery mechanism for translating public policy goals into real-world assistance for manufacturers.
What does the MEP system do for manufacturers?
Based on the opportunity description, MEP functions as a mechanism to translate policy goals into assistance for manufacturers by integrating federal and state objectives, responding to market pressures and industry needs, and addressing challenges facing manufacturing sectors and individual firms. The goal is to provide relevant and timely tools and services that help manufacturers grow, modernize, and compete globally.
Why is stakeholder partnership-building emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity highlights a balancing act: aligning national priorities with distinct goals and strategies of state partners. Because manufacturing ecosystems differ by state and region, strong stakeholder relationships are presented as necessary to ensure MEP efforts remain consistent with national policy while also being tailored to local economic realities and state-driven agendas.
Who counts as a "stakeholder" under this opportunity?
Stakeholders are described broadly and are not limited to state-level entities. NIST explicitly includes sub-state partners such as county, community, and city organizations, as well as regional partners whose activities and influence cross state boundaries.
Does the project focus only within a single state?
Not necessarily. The opportunity explicitly includes regional partners whose activities cross state boundaries, reflecting how manufacturing supply chains, workforce pipelines, and innovation networks often operate across jurisdictions.
What is the intended impact of improving these partnerships?
The intended impact is a partnership structure that operates smoothly and strategically, helping ensure manufacturers receive timely, relevant tools and services and that the overall MEP program remains robust, responsive, and effective.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2016 NIST MEP STATE PARTNERSHIP 01.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.611.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 16, 2015, and the listing indicates it was created the same day.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date shown is February 29, 2016. The information provided indicates the original and current closing dates match.
Does the listing specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The provided source data does not include an award ceiling or the expected number of awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The description implies that more specific eligibility rules would be detailed in the full announcement’s eligibility section, but those specifics are not included in the provided information.
What does it mean that eligibility is listed as "Others"?
Based on the listing, it indicates a broad eligibility category rather than a specific predefined applicant type in the summarized data. Any additional or more precise eligibility requirements are expected to be defined in the full announcement, but they are not provided here.
What makes this opportunity different from a typical grant?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NIST expects substantial involvement and collaboration with the recipient during the project period, rather than only receiving periodic reports with minimal federal engagement.
What is the core program model that this project supports?
The opportunity supports the MEP model described as a federal-state-industry partnership program, with Centers and field offices serving as a nationwide delivery system for manufacturing assistance aligned with policy goals and industry needs.
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