2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grants
Active
- Assistance listing
- 11.071
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Grant awards
- 3 $43,560,000 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Fiscal Year 2026 National Institute of Standards Extramural Construction Grants
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 13-0500-0-1-376
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is awarding Project Grants for construction of academic research and educational facilities identified by Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CFDA 11.071), with the most recent awards disbursed on September 1, 2026.
This program funds planning, design, construction, and outfitting of specialized research buildings and laboratory space at higher-education institutions. Recent awards have supported molecular biology research laboratories, cancer research centers, biomedical training facilities, and estuarine research infrastructure. Scope ranges from 15,000-square-foot specialized labs to multi-floor research complexes totaling 450,000 square feet. All awards are Project Grants, with three disbursed in fiscal 2026.
NIST is the sole funder under this program, obligating $43.6 million across the three recent awards. Representative awards include the University of Kansas Cancer Center construction ($35.64 million), the University of Maine Health Science Complex ($44.55 million when announced), Morgan State University's Molecular Biology Research Laboratory ($5.445 million), and Hood College's Biomedical Research and Training Center ($2.475 million). The 2026 opportunity cycle has closed; the solicitation (2026-NIST-CICGP-01) was posted April 10, 2026, with a due date of May 11, 2026.
Eligibility is restricted to entities specifically listed in the Congressional Explanatory Statement accompanying the appropriations act. Only the ten recipients named in the source are eligible to apply, with defined project scope and funding amounts: Hood College, Morgan State University, University of Maine, University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, Kansas State University, University of Kansas, Washington State University, Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Maryland Institute College of Art. Projects must adhere to goals and objectives submitted to Congressional sponsoring offices and are subject to environmental review under NEPA and the National Historic Preservation Act. Awards have a three-year performance period.
This program operates as a directed appropriation vehicle with no competitive scoring. Unless Congress reauthorizes the program in the 2027 appropriations cycle, no new funding opportunity should be expected. Organizations not listed in the 2026 appropriations statement cannot pursue this funding line.
Objective and description
- Objective
Projects funded pursuant to this Notice of Funding Opportunity must adhere to the project goals and objectives as listed in the Eligibility section and as submitted to Congressional sponsoring offices. In general, projects will expand and improve upo
- Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity is for a non-competitive award to support "Community Projects Funding" identified by Congress and listed in the Explanatory Statement accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which provides funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The only eligible applicants for this RFA are the following entities with corresponding project titles and funding amounts: Recipient / Project / Amount ($) Hood College / Biomedical Research and Training Center / 2,475,000 Morgan State University / Molecular Biology Research Laboratory / 5,445,000 University of Maine / University of Maine Health Science Complex / 44,550,000 University of Louisville / Center for Bioscience / 69,300,000 University of Kentucky / Healthy Kentucky Research Building / 34,650,000 Kansas State University / Bioprocessing & Industrial Value-Added Products Equipment Innovation Center Construction / 7,920,000 University of Kansas / University of Kansas Cancer Center / 35,640,000 Washington State University / Scientific Research Center / 49,500,000 Game Department/Great Bay National Estuarine Research Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: Research Facility / 4,950,000 Maryland Institute College of Art / Bio-Design Innovation Hub / 880,030
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Eligible applicants are listed in the Explanatory Statement accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which provides funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- Uses of assistance
Projects funded pursuant to this Notice of Funding Opportunity must adhere to the project goals and objectives as listed in the Eligibility section and as submitted to Congressional sponsoring offices.
- Use restrictions
The award must remain in compliance with all terms and conditions specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity as well as the subsequent award. Forms and documents required under the Notice of Funding Opportunity will be essential in the timely processing of each award.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
The NOFO includes an outline of project details required of the applicant for the timely review and processing of grant awards. The Department of Commerce Administrative Order implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, (as amended), requires that NIST be provided with environmental information to carry out its responsibilities under NEPA. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires that Federal agencies consider the effects of undertakings with Federal funds on historic or eligible historic properties. Further detail of NEPA and NHPA information required in the application is provided in the NOFO.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Only recipients listed in the Criteria for Applying are eligible for selection under this Notice of Funding Opportunity. Only projects listed in the Overview are eligible for selection under this Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Award procedure
The NIST program office will conduct an initial screening of each application for completeness and responsiveness to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. Applications that pass the initial screening will be reviewed by at least one technically qualified, objective reviewer to evaluate the (i) technical soundness and (ii) merits of the application in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 8.G. of the Department of Commerce Grants and Cooperative Agreements Manual (20 April 2021). The review will be provided to the Selecting Official for further consideration. The Selecting Official will prepare a final award recommendation for the NIST Grants Officer. The award decisions by the NIST Grants Officer are final.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grant Program | Closed |
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute, Inc. | $35,640,000 | 82% |
| 2 | Morgan State University | $5,445,000 | 13% |
| 3 | Hood College Of Frederick, Maryland | $2,475,000 | 6% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $43,560,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 11.071?
Assistance Listing 11.071 is 2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grants, a federal grant program run by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce).
What is the CFDA number for 2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grants?
Its CFDA number is 11.071: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 11.071 awarded?
3 grant awards under 11.071 have obligated $43,560,000 in federal funds to 3 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 11.071?
The recipients obligated the most under 2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grants are University Of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute, Inc. ($35,640,000), Morgan State University ($5,445,000) and Hood College Of Frederick, Maryland ($2,475,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 11.071?
No opportunity listed under 11.071 is open now. The latest, 2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grant Program, was posted on April 10, 2026.
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