National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Grants

Open National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) grants

• Manufacturing USA Institute focused on AI

  Up to $70Mopen

  Manufacturing USA Institute focused on AI is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST is seeking proposals for a new M...

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• NIST Manufacturing USA Institute Competition for AI in Resilient Manufacturing

  Up to $70Mopen

  The NIST AI for Resilient Manufacturing Institute Competition is a landmark federal investment to establish a new Manufacturing USA institute focused ...

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• AI for Resilient Manufacturing Institute

  Up to $70Mopen

  AI for Resilient Manufacturing Institute is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This initiative aims to bring together...

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• NIST Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia (AMTech) Program

  Up to $540Kopen

  NIST Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia (AMTech) Program is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Supports the ...

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• AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) Measurement Science Grants

  Up to $500Kopen

  AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) Measurement Science Grants is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These grants f...

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• NIST AI Safety and Standards Research Grants Including SBIR for Trustworthy AI Measurement Science

  Up to $500Kopen

  NIST's AI safety and standards research portfolio represents one of the largest non-defense federal investments in AI measurement science and evaluati...

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• NIST SBIR Phase I AI-Related Topics

  Up to $400Kopen

  The NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program funds small businesses to explore the technical feasibility of innovative ideas and...

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• NIST Allocates Over $3 Million to Small Businesses Advancing AI, Biotechnology, Semiconductors, Quantum and More

  Up to $400Kopen

  NIST Allocates Over $3 Million to Small Businesses Advancing AI Biotechnology Semiconductors Quantum and More is a grant from the National Institute o...

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• NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II

  Up to $400Kopen

  NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Supports small ...

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• NIST Phase II SBIR: Quantum Technologies

  Up to $400Kopen

  NIST Phase II SBIR: Quantum Technologies is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Phase II SBIR awards supporting protot...

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• SBIR FY 2026 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity

  Up to $275Kopen

  SBIR FY 2026 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SBIR FY 2026 Phase I Not...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Project

  Up to $100Kopen

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Project from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funds small business concerns develop...

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• Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I FY 2026

  Up to $100Kopen

  Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I FY 2026 is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that funds early-stage r...

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• NIST Precision Measurement Grant Program

  Up to $50Kopen

  NIST Precision Measurement Grant Program is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST offers grants for precision measu...

• CHIPS for America: Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

  Deadline: Nov 1, 2026open

  CHIPS for America: Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (...

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• Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

  Deadline: Nov 1, 2026open

  Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Supports con...

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• CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

  Deadline: Nov 1, 2026open

  CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Tech...

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• NIST AI Grant Program

  Deadline: Sep 30, 2029open

  NIST AI Grant Program is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Funding for AI research and development initiatives, incl...

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• Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grant Program

  Deadline: Sep 30, 2029open

  Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grant Program is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program support...

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• NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program

  open

  NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program provides funding to U.S. Manuf...

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What National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awards:

How to apply for National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) grants

Most National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.