Opportunity Information: Apply for 2015 NIST NSTIC 01
Apply for 2015 NIST NSTIC 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 "National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots Cooperative Agreement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.619 Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 11, 2015 and posted on Feb 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2015 Abbreviated Applications must be received through Grants.gov no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Abbreviated Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. NIST requires Abbreviated Applications under the NSTIC Pilots Cooperative Agreement Program, and the Selection Official will then select finalists from among the Abbreviated Applications. Only those applicants whose Abbreviated Applications are selected as finalists will be invited to submit Full Applications. Full Applications must be received electronically through Grants.gov no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Tuesday, May 21, 2015. Full Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. Full Applications received from applicants who were not invited to submit a Full Application will not be reviewed or considered.. (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).
- Accredited institutions of higher education non profit organizations commercial organizations and state, local, and Indian tribal governments located in the United States and its territories. While the applicant must be located in the United States, the applicant may have a parent organization outside the United States. An eligible organization may work individually or include proposed subawardees, contractors or other collaborators in a project, effectively forming a team or consortium. An organization may submit more than one application but each must be on a distinct topic. Federal agencies may participate in projects but may not receive NIST funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots Cooperative Agreement Program is a NIST funding opportunity aimed at moving online identity in the United States toward a more trusted, usable, and privacy-respecting model. The program is designed to support real-world pilot projects that demonstrate or deploy online identity solutions aligned with the NSTIC vision of an "Identity Ecosystem Framework." In practical terms, NIST is looking for projects that can show how people and organizations can prove who they are (or particular attributes about themselves) online in ways that reduce fraud and improve security, without forcing a one-size-fits-all identity system or undermining privacy.
The opportunity emphasizes four NSTIC Guiding Principles that all proposed identity solutions are expected to advance. First, solutions must be privacy-enhancing and voluntary, meaning individuals should have meaningful choice and controls, and participation should not be coerced. Second, solutions should be secure and resilient, capable of withstanding attacks and failures while protecting sensitive identity data. Third, solutions should be interoperable, so they can work across different platforms, sectors, and organizations rather than becoming closed, siloed systems. Fourth, solutions should be cost-effective and easy to use, recognizing that even strong security will fail in practice if it is too expensive to adopt or too frustrating for everyday users.
NIST is specifically interested in pilots that go beyond incremental improvements and instead demonstrate new models, frameworks, or approaches that do not exist yet or are not widely adopted in the current marketplace. The program also encourages projects that contribute to the broader ecosystem by engaging in open, public collaboration forums, particularly the Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG). That focus signals that NIST is not only funding isolated technical builds, but also pilots that help shape shared practices, standards, and governance concepts that others can adopt.
This funding opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 11.619 (Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure). A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency compared to a standard grant, so applicants should expect more active coordination with NIST during execution, such as technical check-ins, milestone reviews, and alignment with program goals. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Eligibility is broad and includes accredited institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments, as long as the applicant is located in the United States or its territories. The applicant may have a parent organization outside the United States, which can matter for subsidiaries of multinational firms. Applicants can apply alone or assemble a team using subawardees, contractors, or other collaborators, effectively forming a consortium. Federal agencies are allowed to participate in projects but cannot receive NIST funding through this program. Organizations may submit more than one application, but each application must address a distinct topic.
The application process is two-phased. First, applicants had to submit an Abbreviated Application through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. NIST used these abbreviated submissions to choose finalists. Only applicants selected as finalists were invited to submit a Full Application, which then had to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 21, 2015. Late submissions were not reviewed, and full applications submitted without an invitation were also not reviewed. The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2015, and later archived on April 16, 2015.
The sponsoring agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology. 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 the NSTIC Pilots Cooperative Agreement Program?
The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots Cooperative Agreement Program is a NIST funding opportunity intended to move online identity in the United States toward a model that is more trusted, usable, and privacy-respecting. It supports real-world pilot projects that demonstrate or deploy online identity solutions aligned with the NSTIC vision of an "Identity Ecosystem Framework."
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The program aims to fund pilots that show how people and organizations can prove who they are (or prove specific attributes about themselves) online in ways that reduce fraud and improve security, without forcing a single, one-size-fits-all identity system or undermining privacy.
What types of projects is NIST looking to fund?
NIST is looking for real-world pilot projects that demonstrate or deploy online identity solutions aligned with the NSTIC vision. The opportunity emphasizes pilots that go beyond incremental improvements and instead demonstrate new models, frameworks, or approaches that do not exist yet or are not widely adopted in the current marketplace.
What guiding principles must proposed identity solutions advance?
Proposed identity solutions are expected to advance four NSTIC Guiding Principles:
- Privacy-enhancing and voluntary: Individuals should have meaningful choice and controls, and participation should not be coerced.
- Secure and resilient: Solutions should withstand attacks and failures and protect sensitive identity data.
- Interoperable: Solutions should work across platforms, sectors, and organizations rather than becoming closed or siloed systems.
- Cost-effective and easy to use: Solutions should be affordable to adopt and practical for everyday users.
Does the program require solutions to be voluntary?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that identity solutions should be privacy-enhancing and voluntary, meaning individuals should have meaningful choice and controls and should not be forced or coerced to participate.
What does "interoperable" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Interoperable solutions are those that can work across different platforms, sectors, and organizations rather than becoming closed systems limited to a single provider or ecosystem.
Is NIST interested in pilots that contribute to broader standards or governance?
Yes. The opportunity encourages projects that contribute to the broader ecosystem by engaging in open, public collaboration forums, particularly the Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG). This signals an interest in pilots that help shape shared practices, standards, and governance concepts that others can adopt.
What is the Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG), and how is it relevant here?
In this opportunity, IDESG is identified as a key open, public collaboration forum. The program encourages pilots to participate in such forums to help inform shared practices, standards, and governance concepts for the identity ecosystem.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 11.619 (Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure).
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant for this program?
A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency compared to a standard grant. Applicants should expect more active coordination with NIST during project execution, such as technical check-ins, milestone reviews, and alignment with program goals.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes accredited institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments, as long as the applicant is located in the United States or its territories.
Can an applicant have a parent organization outside the United States?
Yes. The applicant may have a parent organization outside the United States, which can be relevant for subsidiaries of multinational firms.
Can organizations apply as a team or consortium?
Yes. Applicants can apply alone or assemble a team using subawardees, contractors, or other collaborators, effectively forming a consortium.
Can federal agencies participate in the project?
Federal agencies are allowed to participate in projects, but they cannot receive NIST funding through this program.
Can an organization submit more than one application?
Yes. Organizations may submit more than one application, but each application must address a distinct topic.
What was the application process for this opportunity?
The application process was two-phased. Applicants first submitted an Abbreviated Application via Grants.gov, which NIST used to select finalists. Only those selected as finalists were invited to submit a Full Application through Grants.gov.
What were the deadlines for the two phases?
The Abbreviated Application was due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. The Full Application (by invitation only) was due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 21, 2015.
What happened if an application was submitted late?
Late submissions were not reviewed.
Could an applicant submit a full application without being invited?
No. Full applications submitted without an invitation were not reviewed.
When was the opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2015, and later archived on April 16, 2015.
Which agency sponsored this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Where were applications submitted?
Applications were submitted electronically via Grants.gov for both the Abbreviated Application and the Full Application phases.
Who was the contact person for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is identified under CFDA 11.619 (Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure).
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