This $1,852,748 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program will support the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Inc. (OMEP) in expanding advanced technology initiatives for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in the western United States. The key products and services to be delivered include: Expanding the "Ready or Not" business simulation to versions 2.0...
The Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership Inc. (OMEP) received a $400,000 cooperative agreement award from the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program (CFDA #11.611) to expand supply chain optimization capabilities for small and medium-sized manufacturers in Oregon. OMEP will devote one full-time employee to formalize supplier scouting efforts, provide up to 25 free supply chain resiliency...
This $963,000 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) aims to complete the development of the OMEP Standard Work Viewer 2.0 with augmented reality technology. The goal is to empower small-to-medium manufacturers in Oregon by addressing workforce challenges through innovative digital solutions. The activities to be performed include customizing and implementing the augmented reality...
This $4,612,372 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, Grant Program 11.611, aims to deliver manufacturing extension services to small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) throughout Oklahoma. The key activities to be performed include providing technical assistance, workforce development, and advanced manufacturing technology demonstrations. The expected outcomes are improved...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $1,848,752 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program to the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NH MEP). The purpose of this 5-year award, effective July 1, 2025, is to support New Hampshire's small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) through workforce development, technical assistance, and consulting services to strengthen their competitiveness and innovation....
The Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Maine MEP) received a $400,000 cooperative agreement award from the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (CFDA 11.611). The funding will support Maine MEP's delivery of supply chain optimization and intelligence network services to small and medium-sized manufacturers in Maine through May 2025. Specifically, Maine MEP will establish expertise in...
This $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program aims to enhance the competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across the United States. The primary activities under this award include: 1) Establishing a National Advanced Manufacturing Tech Team (MATT) to assist MEP Centers in connecting SMMs with...
The Department of Energy awarded a $2,602,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications federal grant program (CFDA 81.253) to the Oregon Business Development Department (Business Oregon) to implement the Oregon Smart Manufacturing Initiative (OSMI). The objective of this project is to rapidly deploy technical assistance and direct business investment to advance smart manufacturing implementation across Oregon, with a focus...
This federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program, is intended to support and enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across the state of North Carolina. With a total funding amount of $7,226,236 over the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030, this award will enable the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP),...
This $4,470,184 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program will enable Manufacturer's Edge, a non-profit economic development organization in Colorado, to expand the Colorado Manufacturing Network (CMN) and deliver a range of services to strengthen the competitiveness and growth of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across the state. Key activities include...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $4,519,170 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program to the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Inc. (OMEP) to enhance the competitiveness, productivity, and resilience of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in Oregon.
Through this funding, OMEP will implement a range of programs and services to support manufacturers, including process improvement initiatives, workforce development, business growth strategies, and technology adoption. Key focus areas include operational efficiency, technology implementation (e.g., automation, digital manufacturing), workforce upskilling, and supply chain resilience. The award aims to drive measurable outcomes such as increased operational efficiency, improved workforce capabilities, and enhanced business competitiveness for Oregon's manufacturing sector. OMEP collaborates with educational institutions, industry associations, economic development agencies, and technology providers to deliver these high-impact services to SMMs across the state.