MEP Center State Competition
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- 2025-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
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking applications through a cooperative agreement to operate a Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in one of the following states: Texas, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Michigan, Virginia, Connecticut, North Carolina, Oregon, Colorado, and Indiana. The selected applicant will become part of the nationwide MEP National Network, which consists of 51 MEP Centers and over 1,440 trusted advisors and experts. The MEP Center will provide manufacturing extension services to small and mid-sized manufacturers to enhance their competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria such as the applicant's understanding of the MEP program, capability to deliver services, implementation plan, and organizational qualifications. The application deadline is January 9, 2025, with award decisions expected by March 2025 and award start dates in July 2025.
The anticipated annual federal funding for the MEP Center ranges from $924,376 to $8,071,600 per state, with the selected applicant required to provide at least 50% non-federal cost share annually. The program is authorized under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) administered by NIST within the Department of Commerce.
Synopsis
NIST MEP is seeking applications from eligible applicants to enter into a cooperative agreement to operate an MEP Center in one of the following states: Texas, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Michigan, Virginia, Connecticut, North Carolina, Oregon, Colorado, and Indiana. The MEP Center will provide manufacturing extension services to small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY25 MEP State Competition NOFO.pdf |
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