Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 NIST MEP CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Apply for 2010 NIST MEP CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
- 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 identified counties in Central Pennsylvania" 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:
This funding opportunity comes from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program and is designed to support hands-on manufacturing extension services for small and medium-sized manufacturers across the United States. The solicitation invites proposals to establish or continue MEP manufacturing extension center coverage in three separate geographic regions. One of those regions is Central Pennsylvania, specifically covering Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. The Central Pennsylvania competition is identified under Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) number 2010 NIST MEP CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, and NIST anticipated making one award for this opportunity.
The overall purpose of the program is practical and performance-driven: to improve productivity, strengthen technological performance, and help U.S. manufacturers compete more effectively in global markets. Rather than funding laboratory research or product R and D, NIST is looking for organizations that can deliver direct extension services that manufacturers can actually use to improve operations, adopt better practices, and solve business and technical challenges. The work is expected to be delivered through a regionally based manufacturing extension center that coordinates services using local and regional resources, meaning the center acts as the hub that connects manufacturers to the right expertise, tools, and partners in the most cost-effective way possible.
Centers funded through this competition would become part of the national MEP system, which at the time of the announcement included more than 400 centers and field offices across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. A strong proposal, therefore, is expected to show how the applicant will integrate into that national network and how it will connect local manufacturers not only to regional partners, but also to relevant national resources available through MEP. NIST does not dictate a single required management or operating structure for the center. Instead, applicants are expected to design an approach that fits the manufacturing base in the service region and makes credible use of partners with proven experience working with manufacturers.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIST expects an ongoing, collaborative relationship with the awardee rather than a hands-off grant. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding, with the activity category described as Manufacturing Extension Services (shown under an "Other" funding activity category with that clarification). The CFDA number associated with the program is 11.611 (Manufacturing Extension Partnership). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must be prepared to bring non-federal resources to the table as part of the overall project funding structure.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions or organizations. For this solicitation, the definition of nonprofit is broad enough to include universities as well as state and local governments, and eligible applicants may apply as a consortium of nonprofit institutions. Existing MEP centers are also eligible to apply, which signals that the competition may include either new operators proposing to establish a center or existing providers proposing to continue or re-compete coverage for the region.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted and created on February 18, 2010, with an application deadline of April 12, 2010. Electronic applications had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2010, and paper applications had to be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day. The archive date for the opportunity was May 12, 2010. Applicants were directed to obtain the full information packet via Grants.gov, with additional program background available through the MEP website at http://www.mep.nist.gov. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program funding opportunity to support hands-on manufacturing extension services for small and medium-sized manufacturers. The solicitation invites proposals to establish or continue MEP manufacturing extension center coverage in specific geographic regions, including Central Pennsylvania.
Which agency is offering the funding?
The funding opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program.
What is the program trying to accomplish?
The purpose is to improve productivity, strengthen technological performance, and help U.S. manufacturers compete more effectively in global markets by delivering practical, performance-driven manufacturing extension services.
Is this funding meant for research and development (R&D) or lab research?
No. The opportunity emphasizes direct, hands-on manufacturing extension services that manufacturers can use to improve operations, adopt better practices, and solve business and technical challenges, rather than laboratory research or product R&D.
What type of organization or project is NIST looking to fund?
NIST is looking for an organization that can operate a regionally based manufacturing extension center that coordinates services using local and regional resources and connects manufacturers to the right expertise, tools, and partners in a cost-effective way.
What is the Central Pennsylvania service area covered by this competition?
The Central Pennsylvania region specifically includes Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties.
What is the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) number for the Central Pennsylvania competition?
The Central Pennsylvania competition is identified under Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) number 2010 NIST MEP CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.
How many awards did NIST expect to make for the Central Pennsylvania opportunity?
NIST anticipated making one award for the Central Pennsylvania opportunity.
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates an ongoing, collaborative relationship between NIST and the awardee.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
What is the funding activity category?
The activity category is described as Manufacturing Extension Services (listed under an "Other" category with that clarification).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership is 11.611.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project funding structure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions or organizations. The nonprofit definition is broad enough to include universities as well as state and local governments.
Can multiple organizations apply together?
Yes. Eligible applicants may apply as a consortium of nonprofit institutions.
Can an existing MEP center apply for this competition?
Yes. Existing MEP centers are eligible to apply, which indicates the competition could include new operators proposing to establish a center or existing providers proposing to continue or re-compete coverage for the region.
Does NIST require a specific management or operating structure for the center?
No. NIST does not dictate a single required management or operating structure. Applicants are expected to propose an approach that fits the manufacturing base in the service region and makes credible use of partners with proven experience working with manufacturers.
How does the proposed center fit into the national MEP system?
Centers funded through this competition would become part of the national MEP system (which, at the time of the announcement, included more than 400 centers and field offices across the U.S. and Puerto Rico). Proposals are expected to address how the applicant will integrate into that national network and connect local manufacturers to relevant national resources available through MEP.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice was posted and created on February 18, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 12, 2010.
What was the deadline time for electronic submissions?
Electronic applications had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2010.
What was the deadline requirement for paper submissions?
Paper applications had to be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2010.
When was the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date was May 12, 2010.
Where were applicants instructed to get the full information packet?
Applicants were directed to obtain the full information packet via Grants.gov.
Where can applicants find additional background about the MEP program?
Additional program background was referenced as available through the MEP website at http://www.mep.nist.gov.
Who was listed as the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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