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The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Inc. a $8.855 million Cooperative Agreement (70NANB26H009) effective February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2031 under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (CFDA 11.611).

NJMEP will deliver products and services across operational excellence, innovation and growth, and workforce development to small and medium-sized manufacturers throughout New Jersey. The center commits to reaching at least 5,000 manufacturing companies annually through communications and events, supporting 305 client projects, and participating in statewide initiatives including the Future Makers and Creators Tour and Made in New Jersey Manufacturing Day. Performance outcomes include meeting or exceeding MEP National Network performance standards and collaborating in priority manufacturing initiatives led by industry and ecosystem partners.

Work is performed at Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. The award supports the MEP National Network's mission to enhance competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance in United States manufacturing by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements, and reduce risk. The source indicates that MEP Center State Competition Funds will not be used for sub-recipients.

Activities: the center will deliver products and services in operational excellence, innovation and growth, and workforce development as well as partner in statewide initiatives such as the future makers and creators tour and made in new jersey manufacturing day. Outcomes: njmep communications and events will (1) reach at least 5,000 manufacturing companies annually through communications and events, (2) support 305 client projects, (3) collaborate in priority manufacturing initiatives led by other industry and ecosystem partners, and (4) meet or exceed MEP national network performance standards. Beneficiaries: strengthening small and medium manufacturing (SMM) companies will produce benefits that impact workers and industry supply chains and contribute economic impacts at the local, regional, and state levels. Subrecipients: MEP center state competition funds will not be used for subrecipients.