Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009 NIST ARRA MSE RESEARCH 01
Apply for 2009 NIST ARRA MSE RESEARCH 01
- 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 "NIST Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program Providing the Technology Infrastructure to Address National Priorities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2009 and posted on Mar 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by All applications must be received no later than 300 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time on Monday, July 13, 2009. Late proposals will not be reviewed nor 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).
- This program is open to U.S. institutions of higher education U.S. non profit organizations U.S. commercial organizations and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIST Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program, created in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, was a competitive federal funding opportunity designed to quickly accelerate measurement science and engineering research tied to major national needs. Through this program, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offered financial support using two main award mechanisms: grants and cooperative agreements. The central idea was to strengthen the United States technology infrastructure by improving the measurement methods, standards, tools, and related engineering knowledge that industry, government, and researchers depend on to innovate, compete globally, and solve practical problems.
The opportunity focused on six broad areas described as being of critical national importance: energy; environment and climate change; information technology and cybersecurity; biosciences and healthcare; manufacturing; and physical infrastructure. Proposals were required to fit clearly within at least one of these areas, and applicants were expected to explicitly label which area their project addressed (for example, "energy"). NIST also identified more specific subtopics within those areas in the full announcement, and proposals that aligned with those named subtopics were given higher priority in the funding competition. In practical terms, this meant applicants who tailored their projects to NISTs stated subtopic interests and spelled out that alignment directly in the application improved their chances of being selected.
A defining feature of the program was its link to ARRA goals beyond research itself. NIST emphasized that awards should advance the Recovery Act purposes in Section 3 by supporting job creation, promoting near-term economic recovery, and making investments that improve long-run economic efficiency by driving technological advances, including advances relevant to science and health. The program also highlighted the importance of research that yields lasting economic benefits in areas like environmental protection and infrastructure, and it framed the funding as one way to help stabilize state and local government budgets by reducing pressure to cut essential services or raise taxes. Another clear operational priority was speed: NIST expected winning proposals to be ready to begin work quickly, consistent with careful and responsible project management, reflecting ARRA's intent to stimulate the economy without sacrificing oversight.
The eligible applicant pool was broad but limited to U.S.-based organizations: U.S. institutions of higher education, U.S. nonprofit organizations, U.S. commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowered the barrier to entry and made it easier for universities, small businesses, and nonprofits to propose ambitious work without needing to secure additional committed funds to qualify.
Applicants were allowed to propose projects that included collaboration with NIST scientific staff, which is often a key distinction between a standard grant and a cooperative agreement. While the specific rules and boundaries for working with NIST employees were handled in the award administration section of the full announcement, the opportunity explicitly signaled that collaborative work with NIST could be part of a competitive project when it helped advance the program objectives. In general, this structure supported research that both advances the field and connects directly to NIST's mission areas, such as the development of measurement approaches, reference methods, calibration capabilities, test protocols, or other technical infrastructure that enables reliable technology development and deployment.
Administratively, this opportunity was listed under Funding Opportunity Number "2009 NIST ARRA MSE RESEARCH 01" and was associated with CFDA number 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). It was posted on March 16, 2009, with a final application deadline of 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, July 13, 2009; late proposals were not reviewed or considered. The original closing window was described as 30 days after publication of the relevant Federal Register notice, but the stated final deadline governs the competition as summarized in the listing. The opportunity was later archived on August 13, 2009. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, NIST provided a direct point of contact: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
In short, this was a Recovery Act-funded NIST research competition aimed at rapidly funding high-impact measurement science and engineering projects in six nationally important domains, with an emphasis on projects that matched NIST-identified priority subtopics, could start promptly, and would contribute to both immediate economic stimulus objectives and long-term U.S. innovation capacity.
FAQs: NIST Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program
What is the NIST Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program?
It was a competitive federal funding opportunity created in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The program was designed to rapidly accelerate measurement science and engineering research that addressed major national needs and strengthened the U.S. technology infrastructure.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
The program was offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What was the main purpose of this program?
The core purpose was to strengthen the U.S. technology infrastructure by improving measurement methods, standards, tools, and related engineering knowledge used by industry, government, and researchers to innovate, compete globally, and solve practical problems.
What kinds of awards were available under this program?
NIST offered support through two award mechanisms: grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this program?
The opportunity allowed projects that included collaboration with NIST scientific staff, which is commonly associated with cooperative agreements. The full announcement governed the specific rules and boundaries for working with NIST employees.
What research areas were eligible under this opportunity?
Projects needed to fit clearly within at least one of six areas described as critically important nationally: energy; environment and climate change; information technology and cybersecurity; biosciences and healthcare; manufacturing; and physical infrastructure.
Did applicants have to identify which focus area their proposal addressed?
Yes. Applicants were expected to explicitly label which of the six broad areas their project addressed (for example, "energy").
Were there priority topics within the six broad areas?
Yes. NIST identified more specific subtopics within the broad areas in the full announcement. Proposals aligned with those named subtopics were given higher priority in the funding competition.
How could an applicant improve competitiveness in the selection process?
Based on the description provided, applicants improved competitiveness by tailoring projects to NIST's stated subtopic interests and directly explaining that alignment in the application, while also fitting clearly within at least one of the six critical areas.
How did this program connect to ARRA (Recovery Act) goals?
NIST emphasized that awards should advance ARRA Section 3 purposes by supporting job creation, promoting near-term economic recovery, and making investments that improve long-run economic efficiency through technological advances, including advances relevant to science and health.
Was job creation or near-term economic impact an emphasis of the opportunity?
Yes. The program highlighted ARRA goals such as job creation and near-term economic recovery, alongside longer-term investments that support technological progress.
Did NIST emphasize long-term economic benefits as well as near-term recovery?
Yes. The opportunity described lasting economic benefits tied to areas such as environmental protection and infrastructure, and framed the funding as supporting long-run economic efficiency through technological advances.
Did the opportunity have an expectation about how quickly projects should begin?
Yes. Speed was an operational priority. NIST expected winning proposals to be ready to begin work quickly, consistent with careful and responsible project management and ARRA's stimulus intent.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were U.S.-based organizations, including U.S. institutions of higher education, U.S. nonprofit organizations, U.S. commercial (for-profit) organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
Were non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool was described as limited to U.S.-based organizations.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Why did the lack of cost sharing matter for applicants?
Because cost sharing was not required, the barrier to entry was lower, making it easier for universities, small businesses, and nonprofits to propose work without needing additional committed funds to qualify.
What kinds of project outcomes were consistent with NIST's mission as described?
The program description pointed to work that strengthens technical infrastructure, such as developing measurement approaches, reference methods, calibration capabilities, test protocols, or other tools and standards that support reliable technology development and deployment.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 2009 NIST ARRA MSE RESEARCH 01.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on March 16, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The final application deadline was Monday, July 13, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Were late applications accepted?
No. Late proposals were not reviewed or considered.
Was there any mention of a different closing window?
The listing noted that the original closing window was described as 30 days after publication of the relevant Federal Register notice, but it also stated that the final deadline governed the competition as summarized.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on August 13, 2009.
Who could applicants contact if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
NIST provided a contact for that situation: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Did the opportunity explicitly allow collaboration with NIST scientific staff?
Yes. Applicants were allowed to propose projects that included collaboration with NIST scientific staff, and the opportunity signaled that such collaboration could be part of a competitive project when it helped advance program objectives.
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