Opportunity Information: Apply for 2011 NIST NCGP 01
Apply for 2011 NIST NCGP 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 "NIST Construction Grant Program (NCGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.618 National Institute of Standards and Technology Construction Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 7, 2011 and posted on Jan 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The corresponding full proposal must be received by NIST no later than 3 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. A full proposal may not be submitted unless NIST has received the required NIST 1102, Letter of Intent, by the deadline and the applicant has received an acknowledgement letter from NIST. Full details of the application process are provided in the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO)/Full Announcement.. (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).
- U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non profit science research organizations are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIST Construction Grant Program (NCGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its purpose is to fund major facilities projects that directly increase the physical capacity available for scientific research. In practical terms, NIST is seeking proposals that either build entirely new research science buildings or expand existing buildings in a way that creates additional research space tied to supported scientific activities.
Under this program, a "research science building" is defined broadly as a facility whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research. That includes traditional laboratory space as well as specialized infrastructure such as test facilities, measurement facilities, research computing facilities, and observatories. The program also explicitly supports expansions of existing buildings, but only when the project increases the amount of space currently available for the research activities being supported. The emphasis is on tangible growth in research capacity rather than routine renovations that do not add usable research space.
This funding opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 2011 NIST NCGP 01, with the activity category identified as Science and Technology and other Research and Development. It is associated with CFDA number 11.618 (National Institute of Standards and Technology Construction Grant Program). The award instrument is a grant, and there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project costs as part of the funding structure.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. nonprofit science research organizations. The listing indicates "Others (see text field...)" in the general eligibility category, but the clarified eligibility language specifies these two U.S.-based applicant types. Applicants should therefore expect to document organizational status, nonprofit or higher-education classification, and U.S. presence as part of their submission.
The application process is structured in two required stages. First, applicants must submit a NIST 1102 Letter of Intent (LOI). In the original schedule, the LOI had to be received by 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 24, 2011. A key rule is that a full proposal cannot be submitted unless NIST has received the required LOI by the deadline and the applicant has received an acknowledgment letter from NIST confirming receipt. Second, the full proposal is due by a specific deadline. The opportunity materials reflect an updated "current closing date" stating that the full proposal must be received by 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 (replacing the earlier March 24, 2011 date shown in the original closing information). Applicants are directed to follow the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO)/Full Announcement for the complete submission instructions and requirements.
In terms of timeline, NIST expected to complete review, selection, and grant award processing in August 2011, with the earliest anticipated award start date of October 1, 2011. The opportunity was posted January 25, 2011, created March 7, 2011, and archived May 6, 2011, reflecting that it was a time-limited solicitation tied to that funding cycle.
For applicants needing the official details, the notice references a "Second Amended Full Announcement (FFO)" as the full source document governing requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission procedures. For technical help accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
FAQs: NIST Construction Grant Program (NCGP) - Funding Opportunity Number 2011 NIST NCGP 01
What is the NIST Construction Grant Program (NCGP)?
The NIST Construction Grant Program (NCGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. It funds major facilities projects that directly increase the physical capacity available for scientific research.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support major facilities projects that increase research capacity by adding physical space for scientific research activities.
What kinds of projects is NIST seeking to fund under this program?
NIST is seeking proposals to either (1) construct entirely new research science buildings or (2) expand existing buildings in a way that creates additional research space tied to supported scientific activities.
What counts as a "research science building" for this program?
A "research science building" is defined broadly as a facility whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research. This includes traditional laboratory space and specialized infrastructure such as test facilities, measurement facilities, research computing facilities, and observatories.
Are expansions of existing buildings allowed?
Yes. The program explicitly supports expansions of existing buildings, but only when the project increases the amount of space currently available for the research activities being supported.
Does this program support renovations that do not add research space?
The emphasis is on tangible growth in research capacity. Routine renovations that do not add usable research space are not the focus of this opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2011 NIST NCGP 01.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 11.618 (National Institute of Standards and Technology Construction Grant Program).
What type of award instrument is used?
The award instrument is a grant.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. This opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward overall project costs as part of the funding structure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. nonprofit science research organizations.
Does the eligibility listing include any other categories?
The listing shows "Others (see text field...)" in the general eligibility category, but the clarified eligibility language specifies only two eligible applicant types: U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. nonprofit science research organizations.
What should applicants be prepared to document related to eligibility?
Applicants should expect to document organizational status (higher education or nonprofit science research organization) and U.S. presence as part of the submission.
Is the application process single-step or multi-step?
The application process has two required stages: (1) submission of a NIST 1102 Letter of Intent (LOI) and (2) submission of a full proposal by the proposal deadline.
Is a Letter of Intent (LOI) required?
Yes. A NIST 1102 Letter of Intent (LOI) is required as the first stage of the application process.
What was the LOI deadline in the original schedule?
In the original schedule, the LOI had to be received by 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 24, 2011.
Can an applicant submit a full proposal without submitting an LOI?
No. A full proposal cannot be submitted unless NIST has received the required LOI by the deadline and the applicant has received an acknowledgment letter from NIST confirming receipt.
What confirmation is needed after submitting the LOI?
The applicant must receive an acknowledgment letter from NIST confirming that the LOI was received. Without this acknowledgment, the full proposal cannot be submitted.
When was the full proposal due?
The materials reflect an updated "current closing date" stating that the full proposal must be received by 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
Was the full proposal deadline changed from an earlier date?
Yes. The updated current closing date of April 6, 2011 replaced an earlier date of March 24, 2011 shown in the original closing information.
Where should applicants look for complete submission instructions and requirements?
Applicants are directed to follow the Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO)/Full Announcement for complete submission instructions and requirements.
What document is identified as the governing source for requirements and evaluation?
The notice references a "Second Amended Full Announcement (FFO)" as the full source document governing requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission procedures.
When did NIST expect to complete review, selection, and award processing?
NIST expected to complete review, selection, and grant award processing in August 2011.
What was the earliest anticipated award start date?
The earliest anticipated award start date was October 1, 2011.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 25, 2011.
When was the opportunity created and when was it archived?
The opportunity listing indicates it was created March 7, 2011 and archived May 6, 2011, reflecting that it was a time-limited solicitation tied to that funding cycle.
Who can applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement?
For technical help accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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