Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 NIST MEP ARIZONA
Apply for 2010 NIST MEP ARIZONA
- 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 state of Arizona" 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) announced a discretionary federal funding opportunity to support the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program, with the goal of establishing or continuing manufacturing extension services in three specific U.S. geographic areas. One of those areas is the entire state of Arizona, covered under Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Number 2010 NIST MEP ARIZONA. Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction and oversight compared with a standard grant. The program sits under CFDA 11.611 (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) and is framed around practical, hands-on manufacturing extension services rather than research and development.
At its core, this opportunity is meant to strengthen small and medium sized U.S. manufacturers by improving productivity, technological performance, and overall global competitiveness. The funded organization would operate a regionally based manufacturing extension center that becomes part of the broader MEP national system, which at the time of the announcement included more than 400 centers and field offices across the United States and Puerto Rico. The center is expected to deliver services by coordinating local and regional resources that already have experience working directly with manufacturers, creating a hub-and-network model rather than a standalone entity that tries to do everything in-house.
NIST makes it clear that it is not prescribing a single management or operational structure for the center. Instead, applicants are expected to design an approach that reflects the needs of manufacturers in the service region and the strengths of locally available partners (for example, universities, community and technical colleges, state programs, economic development organizations, or other technology and business assistance providers). A competitive proposal should describe how the center will integrate into the MEP national system and how it will connect manufacturers to appropriate national MEP resources. The focus is on delivering the services manufacturers actually need in the most cost-effective way possible, using leveraged local capabilities. Importantly, the solicitation explicitly notes that the intent is not for centers to conduct research and development; the emphasis is on extension, implementation support, and practical assistance that helps companies adopt better processes, systems, and technologies.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions or organizations. For purposes of this solicitation, that definition is broad enough to include universities as well as state and local governments, and applicants may apply as consortia of nonprofit institutions. Existing MEP centers are also eligible to apply, which signals that this competition could include both new applicants seeking to establish a center and incumbent operators seeking continuation funding for the region. Because a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget and describe clearly how matching funds will be met and sustained.
The announcement was posted and created on February 18, 2010, with an original and current closing date of April 12, 2010. Applications had to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on that date for electronic submissions, and paper applications had to be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time as well. NIST anticipated making one award under this specific opportunity listing, and the archived date for the opportunity was May 12, 2010. Full details and application materials were made available through Grants.gov, with additional background on MEP available through the MEP program website. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed technical contact was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NIST MEP ARIZONA (FFO Number 2010 NIST MEP ARIZONA)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program. The purpose is to establish or continue manufacturing extension services in a specific geographic service area.
What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
This listing applies to the entire state of Arizona under Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Number 2010 NIST MEP ARIZONA.
What is the program purpose and focus?
The opportunity is designed to strengthen small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers by improving productivity, technological performance, and global competitiveness through practical, hands-on manufacturing extension services.
Is this funding intended for research and development (R&D)?
No. The solicitation explicitly states the intent is not for centers to conduct research and development. The emphasis is on extension-style support, implementation assistance, and practical help that enables manufacturers to adopt better processes, systems, and technologies.
What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. This typically means NIST expects substantial involvement in the project’s direction and oversight compared with a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is under CFDA 11.611, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).
How many awards did NIST anticipate making for this Arizona listing?
NIST anticipated making one award under this specific opportunity listing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions or organizations. For this solicitation, that definition is broad enough to include universities as well as state and local governments.
Can an applicant apply as part of a consortium?
Yes. Applicants may apply as consortia of nonprofit institutions.
Are existing MEP centers eligible to apply?
Yes. Existing MEP centers are eligible to apply, indicating the competition could include both new applicants and incumbent operators seeking continuation funding.
What kind of organization is expected to be funded?
The funded organization would operate a regionally based manufacturing extension center that becomes part of the broader MEP national system.
What is the expected service delivery model?
The center is expected to deliver services by coordinating local and regional resources that already have experience working directly with manufacturers. The solicitation describes this as a hub-and-network approach rather than a standalone entity attempting to provide all services in-house.
Does NIST prescribe a required management or operational structure for the center?
No. NIST does not prescribe a single management or operational structure. Applicants are expected to propose an approach that reflects manufacturer needs in the service region and leverages the strengths of local partners.
What types of partners are mentioned as examples of local resources?
Examples include universities, community and technical colleges, state programs, economic development organizations, and other technology and business assistance providers.
What should a competitive proposal describe about integration with MEP?
A competitive proposal should explain how the center will integrate into the MEP national system and how it will connect manufacturers to appropriate national MEP resources.
What is meant by being part of the MEP national system?
The center would operate within the broader MEP network, which at the time of the announcement included more than 400 centers and field offices across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources and clearly describe how matching funds will be met and sustained.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted and created on February 18, 2010. The original and current closing date was April 12, 2010.
What were the application submission deadlines and time zone?
Applications had to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2010 for electronic submissions. Paper applications had to be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time as well.
Where were the full details and application materials available?
Full details and application materials were made available through Grants.gov. Additional background on MEP was available through the MEP program website.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archived date for the opportunity was May 12, 2010.
Who was the technical contact for access issues with the full announcement?
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed technical contact was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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