The Communications Technology Grant Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 11.075
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Grant awards
- 1 $308,147 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 13-0500-0-1-376
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 (NIST) Communications Technology Grant Program (CFDA 11.075) funds research in advanced communications technologies through a rolling application process with the most recent grant award disbursed on August 15, 2026.
NIST's Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) uses this program to support research, development, testing, and deployment of emerging communications and connected systems technologies. Funded activities span public safety research, RF technologies, wireless networks including 6G and beyond, smart connected systems, quantum communications (network and components), spectrum sharing and sensing, and space communications. The program emphasizes research that advances measurement science, traceability, and standardization to support U.S. commercial and government applications.
The portfolio consists entirely of Cooperative Agreements. The most recent award—a $308 thousand cooperative agreement (70NANB26H252) to an unnamed recipient with completion in August 2031—funds fundamental electromagnetics research establishing traceable measurement techniques for S-parameters at high frequencies, including millimeter-wave systems, calibration model development, bilateral intercomparison measurements, and uncertainty analysis. The work targets telecommunications industry standardization and cross-platform measurement frameworks.
Award activity is minimal in the available dataset: one award in the past year totaling $308 thousand in federal dollars obligated from NIST. This low volume may reflect either early-stage program activity or limited visibility into the portfolio. CTL administers selection criteria that vary with each solicitation, and applications are evaluated on a continuing rolling basis as received. Specific selection criteria and eligibility details appear in Notices of Funding Opportunities posted to grants.gov. No specific open solicitation or application due date is identified in current sources. Audit requirements follow 2 CFR 200 Subpart F, with random ad-hoc audits conducted by NIST, the Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General, or authorized federal agencies.
Objective and description
- Objective
The NIST Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) is seeking applications from eligible applicants to support significant research in the field of advanced communications through researching, developing, promoting, measuring, and deploying emerging
- Description
The CTL plays a vital role in ensuring that American industry can satisfy the growing global need for broadband technologies and applications through the accelerated development, testing, and deployment of advanced communications and connected systems technologies for commercial and government applications. The CTL Grant Program provides financial assistance to support the conduct of research, or a recipient's portion of collaborative research, consistent with the CTL mission in the broad areas of public safety research, RF technologies, wireless networks including 6G and beyond, smart connected systems, quantum communications including both network and components, spectrum sharing and sensing, and space communications.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria vary with competition. Dependent upon nature and type of grant. Specific criteria are listed in the Notices of Funding Opportunities posted at www.grants.gov.
- Award procedure
Award process based upon published selection criteria.
- Deadlines
All applications will be considered on a continuing/rolling basis as they are received.
Grant awards
| Award | Recipient | Federal obligations | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The project's purpose is to address the need for fundamental electromagnetics research to enable traceability in… | Baylor University | $308,147 |
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baylor University | $308,147 | 100% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $308,147 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 11.075?
Assistance Listing 11.075 is The Communications Technology Grant Program, a federal grant program run by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce).
What is the CFDA number for The Communications Technology Grant Program?
Its CFDA number is 11.075: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 11.075 awarded?
1 grant award under 11.075 have obligated $308,147 in federal funds to 1 recipient.
Who receives the most funding from 11.075?
The recipients obligated the most under The Communications Technology Grant Program are Baylor University ($308,147).
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