Award Competition for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in the State of Florida
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- 2024-NIST-MEP-01
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
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About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking applications from eligible entities to enter into a cooperative agreement to operate a Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in the State of Florida. The MEP Center will provide manufacturing extension services to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Florida and become part of the nationwide MEP National Network. Eligible applicants are limited to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions, institutions of higher education, state/local/tribal governments, or consortia thereof. A minimum of 50% non-federal cost share is required. Full applications must be submitted by July 1, 2024, and NIST expects to complete the review and make award decisions by October 2024.
NIST anticipates providing up to $5,319,200 per year for a period of up to five years, for a total of $26,596,000, to operate the MEP Center in Florida. The selected entity will be responsible for providing manufacturing extension services within the state to enhance the competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing.
Synopsis
The NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), authorized by 15 U.S.C. § 278k, is seeking applications from eligible applicants to enter into a cooperative agreement to operate an MEP Center in the State of Florida. The MEP Center will provide manufacturing extension services to small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in the State of Florida. The MEP Center will become part of the MEP National Network™, which consists of 51 MEP Centers located in every State and Puerto Rico, and over 1,440 trusted advisors and experts at approximately 460 MEP service locations.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Florida NOFO Coversheet_Amendment_MEP.pdf | ||
| FY24 MEP State Comp FL NOFO Amendment.pdf | ||
| FY24 MEP State Comp FL NOFO.pdf |
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