Opportunity Information: Apply for 2014 NIST MEP FL 01
Apply for 2014 NIST MEP FL 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 "Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Florida" 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 28, 2014 and posted on Feb 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Electronic applications must be received no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Applications received after the respective deadline will not be reviewed or considered.. (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).
- The eligibility requirements given in this section will be used for this competition only in lieu of those published in the MEP regulations found at 15 CFR part 290, specifically 15 CFR 290.5(a)(1). Each award recipient must be a U.S. based nonprofit institution or organization. For the purpose of this funding opportunity, nonprofit organizations include universities and state and local governments. An eligible organization may work individually or include proposed subawards or contracts with others in a project application, effectively forming a team. NIST will generally not fund applications that propose an organizational structure that, in whole or in part, delegates or transfers to another person, institution, or organization the applicant s responsibility for use or expenditure of award funds. Existing MEP awardees who meet the eligibility criteria set forth in this section may apply. See Section III. of the Full Announcement/FFO document for more information on eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Florida grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: 2014 NIST MEP FL 01) was issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to fund a single statewide MEP center in Florida. This award was designed to strengthen the state manufacturing base by delivering practical manufacturing extension services, with a clear emphasis on supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers. The selected Florida center would join the broader MEP National Network, a nationwide system that at the time included more than 400 centers and field offices across the United States and Puerto Rico, aligning Florida-based services with national MEP standards, practices, and collaboration channels.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement funding instrument, meaning NIST anticipated a substantial level of involvement beyond typical grant oversight. The funding activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development, reflecting MEPs role in improving manufacturing capabilities through applied expertise, process improvement, technology adoption, and related operational support rather than basic research alone. NIST expected to make one award under this competition, corresponding to one officially funded MEP center for the State of Florida.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget. While the summary information does not state the exact match percentage, the presence of a required match is a central feature of MEP awards and signals that applicants were expected to build a sustainable operating model supported by a blend of federal funds, program income, and other non-federal contributions.
Eligibility rules for this competition were specifically defined for this announcement and explicitly noted as being used in lieu of the standard MEP regulatory eligibility language at 15 CFR part 290 (specifically 15 CFR 290.5(a)(1)). To be eligible, the award recipient had to be a U.S.-based nonprofit institution or organization. For purposes of this opportunity, NIST clarified that nonprofit organizations include universities as well as state and local governments. Applicants could apply on their own or propose a team structure that included subawards or contracts to other organizations to carry out portions of the work. At the same time, NIST indicated it generally would not fund proposals that effectively shifted the primary responsibility for managing and spending award funds away from the main applicant, signaling that the prime recipient needed to maintain direct control and accountability for the cooperative agreement. Existing MEP awardees that met the stated eligibility criteria were allowed to apply.
Key administrative details include the CFDA number 11.611 (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) and the posting/creation date of February 28, 2014. Applications were due on May 14, 2014, with separate deadlines depending on submission method: electronic applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same date. NIST stated plainly that late applications would not be reviewed or considered. The opportunity later moved to archived status, with an archive date of June 15, 2014.
For applicants seeking the full requirements, NIST referenced an additional information link to the complete Full Announcement/FFO document (titled "2014 NIST MEP FL 01 Full Announcement/FFO document"), which would contain the detailed scope, evaluation criteria, required application components, budget rules, and the full eligibility discussion in Section III. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Florida grant opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: 2014 NIST MEP FL 01) was issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to fund a single statewide Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center in Florida. The goal was to strengthen Florida's manufacturing base by delivering practical manufacturing extension services, with a clear emphasis on assisting small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
How many awards did NIST expect to make under this competition?
NIST expected to make one award, corresponding to one officially funded statewide MEP center for the State of Florida.
Is this funding intended for more than one Florida center or region?
No. The announcement was designed to fund a single statewide MEP center in Florida.
What is the purpose of the Florida MEP center funded under this award?
The selected center was intended to strengthen the state manufacturing base by providing practical manufacturing extension services. The description highlights improving manufacturing capabilities through applied expertise, process improvement, technology adoption, and related operational support, rather than focusing on basic research alone.
Who are the primary intended beneficiaries of the services delivered by the funded center?
The opportunity emphasizes support for small and medium-sized manufacturers.
What funding instrument was used for this opportunity?
NIST offered this as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement funding instrument.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement states that NIST anticipated a substantial level of involvement beyond typical grant oversight. In other words, the federal agency expected to be more actively involved than it might be under a standard grant arrangement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget.
Is the exact match percentage stated in the summary information provided?
No. The summary information notes that matching is required but does not provide the exact match percentage.
What does the matching requirement signal about expectations for the center?
The description indicates that the required match is a central feature of MEP awards and signals an expectation that applicants build a sustainable operating model supported by a blend of federal funds, program income, and other non-federal contributions.
Who was eligible to apply for this Florida MEP center funding?
To be eligible, the award recipient had to be a U.S.-based nonprofit institution or organization. For this opportunity, NIST clarified that nonprofit organizations include universities as well as state and local governments.
Did the announcement use standard MEP regulatory eligibility language?
No. Eligibility rules for this competition were specifically defined for this announcement and were explicitly noted as being used in lieu of the standard MEP regulatory eligibility language at 15 CFR part 290 (specifically 15 CFR 290.5(a)(1)).
Could a university apply under this opportunity?
Yes. NIST clarified that nonprofit organizations include universities for purposes of this announcement.
Could a state or local government apply?
Yes. NIST clarified that nonprofit organizations include state and local governments for purposes of this opportunity.
Could an applicant apply as part of a team?
Yes. Applicants could apply on their own or propose a team structure that included subawards or contracts to other organizations to carry out portions of the work.
Are there limits on how much work can be shifted to partners or subcontractors?
The announcement notes that NIST generally would not fund proposals that effectively shifted the primary responsibility for managing and spending award funds away from the main applicant. This indicates the prime recipient was expected to maintain direct control and accountability for the cooperative agreement.
Could existing MEP awardees apply?
Yes. Existing MEP awardees that met the stated eligibility criteria were allowed to apply.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 11.611 (Manufacturing Extension Partnership).
When was this funding opportunity posted/created?
The posting/creation date is February 28, 2014.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on May 14, 2014, with different receipt deadlines depending on the submission method.
What was the deadline for electronic submissions?
Electronic applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 14, 2014.
What was the deadline for paper submissions?
Paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 14, 2014.
Were late applications accepted?
No. NIST stated that late applications would not be reviewed or considered.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity later moved to archived status.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 15, 2014.
How does the Florida MEP center relate to the national MEP program?
The selected Florida center would join the broader MEP National Network, aligning Florida-based services with national MEP standards, practices, and collaboration channels.
How large was the MEP National Network at the time described in the announcement?
The description states that, at the time, the nationwide system included more than 400 centers and field offices across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Where could applicants find the full requirements and detailed application instructions?
NIST referenced an additional information link to the complete Full Announcement/FFO document titled "2014 NIST MEP FL 01 Full Announcement/FFO document." This document was described as containing the detailed scope, evaluation criteria, required application components, budget rules, and the full eligibility discussion in Section III.
Who was the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant.
How could applicants reach the point of contact?
Christopher Hunton was reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.
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