Opportunity Information: Apply for 2016 NIST SSCD 01
Apply for 2016 NIST SSCD 01
- The DOC-NIST 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 Standards Services Curricula Development (SSCD) Cooperative Agreement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.620.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 05, 2016 and posted on Feb 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 05, 2016. (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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIST Standards Services Curricula Development (SSCD) Cooperative Agreement Program is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST) designed to help U.S. colleges and universities build or expand academic curriculum focused on standards and standardization. The central goal is to increase student and faculty understanding of how standards are developed, maintained, and used in real-world settings, and to make standards-related knowledge a more visible and practical part of undergraduate and graduate education. Rather than funding basic research, the program is oriented toward creating teaching and learning materials that can be embedded directly into higher education.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the awardee is expected to collaborate closely with NIST during the project. In practical terms, recipients develop curricula while working with NIST to ensure that the standards content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with current standardization practices. The program emphasizes integration, meaning the work should not be limited to stand-alone references; instead, standards concepts and resources are meant to be woven into seminars, courses, and broader learning resources that students and instructors can use within established degree programs.
Projects supported under SSCD can include developing new course modules, revising existing course syllabi to incorporate standards content, creating instructional materials and case studies, producing learning resources that help students understand how standards affect technology, manufacturing, trade, safety, cybersecurity, and innovation, and designing seminar content that exposes students to the role of standards in industry and government. The overall intent is to strengthen education and learning about standards and standardization across U.S. higher education, helping prepare graduates who can navigate standards frameworks and participate effectively in standards-related work in their future careers.
Administratively, this was posted on February 5, 2016, with an application deadline of April 5, 2016. It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity, listed under CFDA number 11.620, and the funding activity category is labeled "Other" as noted in the source listing. Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, and the opportunity anticipates multiple awards, though the provided summary data does not include a stated award ceiling or a specific number of expected awards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIST Standards Services Curricula Development (SSCD) Cooperative Agreement Program?
The NIST Standards Services Curricula Development (SSCD) Cooperative Agreement Program is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST). It is designed to help U.S. colleges and universities build or expand academic curriculum focused on standards and standardization.
What is the main goal of this program?
The central goal is to increase student and faculty understanding of how standards are developed, maintained, and used in real-world settings, and to make standards-related knowledge more visible and practical in undergraduate and graduate education.
Does this program fund basic research?
No. Based on the description provided, the program is oriented toward creating teaching and learning materials that can be embedded directly into higher education, rather than funding basic research.
What type of funding instrument is used for SSCD?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. In practical terms, this typically means the recipient is expected to collaborate closely with NIST during the project.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for awardees in this program?
As described, awardees develop curricula while working with NIST to help ensure the standards content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with current standardization practices. The collaboration aspect is a key feature of this funding instrument.
Who is this program intended to support?
The program is designed to support U.S. colleges and universities that want to build or expand curriculum focused on standards and standardization.
What kinds of projects can SSCD support?
Projects supported under SSCD can include developing new course modules, revising existing course syllabi to incorporate standards content, creating instructional materials and case studies, producing learning resources that explain how standards affect areas like technology, manufacturing, trade, safety, cybersecurity, and innovation, and designing seminar content focused on the role of standards in industry and government.
Is the program focused on stand-alone standards references or course integration?
The program emphasizes integration. Standards concepts and resources are meant to be woven into seminars, courses, and broader learning resources that students and instructors can use within established degree programs, rather than being limited to stand-alone references.
What subject areas or themes can standards-related curriculum cover?
Based on the opportunity summary, the curriculum and learning resources may address how standards affect technology, manufacturing, trade, safety, cybersecurity, and innovation, as well as the role of standards in industry and government.
What educational levels are targeted by SSCD?
The opportunity is intended to make standards-related knowledge a more visible and practical part of both undergraduate and graduate education.
What outcomes is SSCD trying to achieve for students and graduates?
The intent is to strengthen education and learning about standards and standardization across U.S. higher education and help prepare graduates who can navigate standards frameworks and participate effectively in standards-related work in their future careers.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST).
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 5, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed in the provided information is April 5, 2016.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity in the provided summary.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 11.620.
What is the funding activity category for SSCD?
The funding activity category is labeled "Other" in the source listing referenced by the summary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others" in the summary, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The provided information does not specify the full eligibility criteria beyond that.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates multiple awards. The provided summary data does not list a specific number of expected awards.
Is there an award ceiling listed in the provided information?
No. The provided summary does not include a stated award ceiling.
What is the overall purpose of embedding standards content into curricula?
The purpose is to make standards and standardization more visible and practical within higher education, helping students and faculty understand real-world standardization practices and how standards are developed, maintained, and used.
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