Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 NIST MEP CHICAGO
Apply for 2010 NIST MEP CHICAGO
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Availability of Funds for three regions including the Chicago region of the state of Illinois" 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 Feb 18, 2010 and posted on Feb 18, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 2010 All electronic applications must be received no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2010. All paper applications must be postmarked no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2010.. (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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Each Award recipient must be a U.S. based not for profit institution or organization. For the purpose of this solicitation, not for profit organizations include universities and state and local governments. Eligible applicants may be consortia of non profit institutions. Existing MEP manufacturing extension centers are eligible.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is offering competitive funding through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program to support projects that deliver hands-on manufacturing extension services to primarily small and medium sized manufacturers in the United States. The purpose of this opportunity is to establish or continue regionally based MEP manufacturing extension centers in three specific geographic areas. One of the three areas highlighted in the announcement is the Chicago region of Illinois, covered under Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) number 2010 NIST MEP CHICAGO, serving McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Cook, the City of Chicago, Will, and Lake counties. The broader goal is to help U.S. manufacturers improve productivity and technological performance, and ultimately become more competitive globally, by giving them access to practical expertise, proven improvement methods, and local and national resources.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally means NIST expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction and oversight compared to a standard grant. Only one award is expected under this specific Chicago-region opportunity. The program falls under CFDA number 11.611 (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) and is categorized in the notice as “Manufacturing Extension Services.” A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must plan to bring non-federal resources to the table alongside federal funds, consistent with how MEP centers are typically structured to leverage state, local, and private support.
The centers funded under this opportunity are meant to be part of the established MEP national system, which the announcement notes includes more than 400 centers and field offices across the United States and Puerto Rico. Applicants are expected to describe how the proposed center will integrate into that national system and how it will connect clients to appropriate national MEP resources. In practice, this means the center should not operate in isolation: it should be able to tap into the broader MEP network’s tools, performance expectations, and subject-matter expertise while still tailoring services to the needs of manufacturers in its local service region.
A key point in the solicitation is that NIST does not prescribe a single required management or operational structure for the center. Instead, applicants are expected to design an approach that fits the manufacturing landscape in their region and makes smart use of locally available resources with demonstrated experience serving manufacturers. The delivery model should rely on coordinated efforts between the regional MEP center and other local technology and business assistance resources, emphasizing cost effectiveness and leveraged partnerships. The intent is for the center to function as a hub that can diagnose manufacturer needs and either provide services directly or bring in the best local partners to deliver them efficiently.
The services supported by this program are focused on practical manufacturing extension assistance rather than research and development. The announcement explicitly states that it is not the intent of the program for centers to perform R and D. Instead, the work is oriented toward implementing improvements and providing expertise that manufacturers can use to strengthen operations and competitiveness. While the notice does not list specific service lines in the excerpt provided, the overall framing is that centers should offer the types of improvement, modernization, and performance-enhancing services that small and medium sized manufacturers in the region actually demand, delivered through a coordinated regional network.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based not-for-profit institutions or organizations. For purposes of this solicitation, that definition includes universities as well as state and local governments, and eligible applicants may apply as consortia of nonprofit institutions. Existing MEP manufacturing extension centers are also eligible to apply, which signals that NIST is open both to continuation proposals and to new or reorganized entities where appropriate for the region.
Key dates and submission requirements are clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on February 18, 2010, and applications were due by April 12, 2010. Electronic applications had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and paper applications had to be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same date. The archive date listed is May 12, 2010. The full information packet and official announcement materials were made available through Grants.gov, with additional background on the MEP program available through NIST’s MEP website at http://www.mep.nist.gov.
For applicants or organizations that had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact for technical assistance was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.
FAQs - NIST MEP Cooperative Agreement (Chicago Region, Illinois) - FFO 2010 NIST MEP CHICAGO
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through its Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program.
What is the purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to establish or continue a regionally based MEP manufacturing extension center in the Chicago region of Illinois that delivers hands-on manufacturing extension services to primarily small and medium sized manufacturers.
What is the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) number for the Chicago region?
The Chicago-region opportunity is identified as FFO number 2010 NIST MEP CHICAGO.
Which geographic area does the Chicago-region MEP center serve?
The Chicago region described in the announcement serves McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Cook, the City of Chicago, Will, and Lake counties in Illinois.
What broader outcomes is the MEP Program trying to achieve through these centers?
The announcement frames the broader goal as helping U.S. manufacturers improve productivity and technological performance so they can become more competitive globally, by providing access to practical expertise, proven improvement methods, and local and national resources.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
The notice explains that a cooperative agreement generally means NIST expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction and oversight compared to a standard grant.
How many awards are expected for the Chicago-region opportunity?
Only one award is expected under this specific Chicago-region opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 11.611, Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
How is the opportunity categorized in the notice?
The notice categorizes the opportunity as “Manufacturing Extension Services.”
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants must plan to bring non-federal resources alongside federal funds, consistent with how MEP centers typically leverage state, local, and private support.
Is the selected center expected to be part of the national MEP system?
Yes. The center funded under this opportunity is meant to be part of the established MEP national system, and applicants are expected to describe how the proposed center will integrate into that system and connect clients to appropriate national MEP resources.
How large is the MEP national system mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement notes the MEP national system includes more than 400 centers and field offices across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Does NIST require a specific management or operational structure for the center?
No. The solicitation states that NIST does not prescribe a single required management or operational structure. Applicants are expected to design an approach that fits the manufacturing landscape in the region and uses locally available resources with demonstrated experience serving manufacturers.
What kind of delivery model is expected for services in the region?
The delivery model is expected to rely on coordinated efforts between the regional MEP center and other local technology and business assistance resources, emphasizing cost effectiveness and leveraged partnerships. The center is intended to function as a hub that can diagnose manufacturer needs and provide services directly or bring in local partners to deliver them efficiently.
Is this funding intended to support research and development (R&D)?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not the intent of the program for centers to perform R&D. The focus is on practical manufacturing extension assistance and implementing improvements that strengthen operations and competitiveness.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based not-for-profit institutions or organizations. For purposes of this solicitation, that definition includes universities and state and local governments.
Can applicants apply as a group or partnership?
Yes. Eligible applicants may apply as consortia of nonprofit institutions.
Can an existing MEP manufacturing extension center apply?
Yes. Existing MEP manufacturing extension centers are eligible to apply, indicating NIST is open to continuation proposals and to new or reorganized entities where appropriate for the region.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 18, 2010.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due by April 12, 2010.
What were the submission deadlines for electronic and paper applications?
Electronic applications had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2010. Paper applications had to be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2010.
Where were the official announcement materials available?
The full information packet and official announcement materials were made available through Grants.gov.
Where can applicants find background information about the MEP program?
Additional background on the MEP program is available on NIST’s MEP website at http://www.mep.nist.gov.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date listed is May 12, 2010.
Who is the technical assistance point of contact for access issues?
The listed technical assistance point of contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant.
How can the technical assistance contact be reached by phone?
Christopher Hunton can be reached at 301-975-5718.
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