Opportunity Information: Apply for 2015 NIST TPO 02
Apply for 2015 NIST TPO 02
- 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 "Studying the Economic Impact of Documentary Standards" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.620 Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 8, 2015 and posted on Jul 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Studying the Economic Impact of Documentary Standards" under Funding Opportunity Number 2015 NIST TPO 02. Structured as a cooperative agreement, the project was set up to fund research and development activities focused on building practical, shareable resources that help measure how documentary standards affect the U.S. economy. Unlike a typical grant where the government plays a limited role, this cooperative agreement format signals substantial involvement from NIST during the project, with the awardee expected to work closely with NIST staff throughout the research and dissemination effort.
The central purpose of the opportunity was to support the creation and distribution of data and analytical tools that can be used to assess the economic impact of documentary standards. "Documentary standards" generally refers to written standards published by standards developing organizations (SDOs) and similar bodies that specify requirements, guidelines, or characteristics for products, services, processes, or systems. NIST was looking for work that goes beyond general statements about standards being helpful and instead produces empirical, evidence-based analysis. The selected recipient would collaborate with NIST to better understand how standards are developed, the roles played by different organizations involved in that process (including SDOs), and how the existence and use of documentary standards translate into measurable effects on U.S. economic activity and innovation.
From an outcomes standpoint, the opportunity emphasized developing resources that others can use, not just a one-time report. That includes building datasets, creating methods, and producing tools that can support ongoing assessment of standards-related impacts over time. The intent was to improve the ability of policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in industry and standards communities to quantify and explain how standards influence productivity, market efficiency, trade, innovation outcomes, and other indicators of economic performance. Because the awardee would be working with NIST, the project also implicitly aimed to ensure the resulting approach aligns with federal needs and can be applied in real-world decision-making contexts.
Administrative details show this was a relatively small, targeted award with an award ceiling of $150,000 and no stated award floor (listed as $0). The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which typically lowers the barrier to participation for universities, nonprofits, small businesses, and other organizations that may not have discretionary funds to contribute. Eligibility was listed as "Unrestricted," meaning it was broadly open to applicants of any type, subject to any additional conditions that may have been included in the full federal funding opportunity announcement.
The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2015, with an original and final closing date of August 24, 2015, and it was archived on September 23, 2015. It fell under the CFDA number 11.620, categorized as Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach, and aligned with the broader activity category of science and technology and other research and development. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, NIST provided a point of contact: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718 and via email for questions (as referenced in the listing).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NIST grant opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "Studying the Economic Impact of Documentary Standards".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed was 2015 NIST TPO 02.
What type of funding instrument was used?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, not a traditional grant.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
In a cooperative agreement, the federal agency typically has substantial involvement during the project. For this opportunity, the awardee was expected to work closely with NIST staff throughout the research and dissemination effort, rather than operating largely independently.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to fund research and development activities that create practical, shareable resources to help measure how documentary standards affect the U.S. economy.
What are "documentary standards" in the context of this opportunity?
"Documentary standards" generally refers to written standards published by standards developing organizations (SDOs) and similar bodies. These standards specify requirements, guidelines, or characteristics for products, services, processes, or systems.
What kinds of deliverables was NIST looking for?
NIST emphasized outputs that others can continue to use over time, including:
- Datasets related to standards and economic outcomes
- Analytical methods to assess economic impact
- Tools that support ongoing measurement and evaluation
The intent was to go beyond general statements about standards and produce empirical, evidence-based analysis.
Was the goal just to write a one-time report?
No. The opportunity emphasized creating resources that others can use (data and analytical tools), rather than producing only a single standalone report.
What economic impacts were applicants expected to help assess?
The opportunity described measuring how documentary standards influence indicators such as:
- Productivity
- Market efficiency
- Trade
- Innovation outcomes
- Other indicators of economic performance
Who were the intended users of the resulting datasets and tools?
The resources were intended to improve the ability of policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in industry and the standards community to quantify and explain the economic role of documentary standards.
How did NIST expect the awardee to engage with the standards ecosystem?
The recipient was expected to collaborate with NIST to better understand how standards are developed, including the roles of different organizations involved in the process (including SDOs), and how use of documentary standards translates into measurable effects on U.S. economic activity and innovation.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $150,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated. The listing showed an award floor of $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that cost sharing/matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "Unrestricted", meaning it was broadly open to applicants of any type, subject to any additional conditions that may have been included in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was August 24, 2015.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The listing indicates it was archived on September 23, 2015.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 11.620.
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach and aligned with the broader activity category of science and technology and other research and development.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
NIST listed Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, as the point of contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement.
How could applicants contact the NIST point of contact?
The listing provided the following contact method:
- Phone: 301-975-5718
- Email: The listing noted an email contact for questions (as referenced in the opportunity information).
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