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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Grants

20 open National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 19 grants totaling $225M.

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All-time tracked giving
$225M
19 grants
Median grant size
$400K
Max: $70M

Open National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) grants

  • 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...

    artificial_intelligenceai_manufacturingworkforce_developmentinnovationmanufacturing resilience
  • 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 ...

    smart_manufacturingai_manufacturingindustry_4_0supply_chain_aimanufacturing_resilience
  • 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...

    ai_manufacturingcybersecurityartificial intelligencemanufacturingcybersecurity
  • 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 ...

    manufacturinginnovationeconomic_developmentsmall_businessNIST
  • 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...

    ai_safetytrustworthy_aiai_governanceai_standardsresponsible_ai
  • 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). NIST's measure...

    ai_safetyai_ethics_researchartificial_intelligencebasic_researchdata_science
  • 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...

    ai_foundation_modelsinnovationsmall_businessapplied_researchtechnology_transfer
  • 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 ...

    ai_scienceclimate_changeartificial intelligenceclimate resiliencetechnology development
  • 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...

    quantum_computingmaterials_sciencedata_sciencequantumphoton sources
  • 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...

    artificial_intelligencebiotechnologysemiconductorquantum_computingai_foundation_models
  • 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...

    artificial_intelligencecybersecuritymanufacturingsbirsmall business
  • 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...

    sbir_sttrartificial_intelligenceai_safetysmall_business
  • 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...

    small_businesscybersecurityemergency_managementdata_sciencesmall business innovation
  • 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...

  • NIST SBIR/STTR

    Deadline: Jul 1, 2026open

    NIST SBIR/STTR is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The NIST SBIR/STTR program is a small business innovation fundin...

    artificial_intelligenceai_cybersecuritysmall_businessinnovationsbir
  • Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program

    Deadline: Jul 12, 2026open

    Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST...

    education_researchworkforce_developmentstandards developmentcurricula developmenttechnology education
  • 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 (...

    semiconductormanufacturingmaterials_sciencesemiconductor manufacturingsemiconductor materials
  • 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...

    semiconductormanufacturingmaterials_sciencesemiconductor materialsmanufacturing equipment
  • 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...

    semiconductormanufacturinginnovationsemiconductor manufacturingmaterials fabrication
  • 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...

    artificial_intelligenceai_foundation_modelsai_ethics_researchai_social_gooddata_science

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:

Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityMaterials ScienceAi SafetySmall BusinessWorkforce DevelopmentAi Foundation ModelsQuantum ComputingAi ScienceAi Manufacturing

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.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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