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National Institute of Standards and Technology Grants

20 open National Institute of Standards and Technology grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 5 grants totaling $82M.

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All-time tracked giving
$82M
5 grants
Median grant size
$1.5M
Max: $70M

Open National Institute of Standards and Technology grants

  • NIST Manufacturing USA Institute Competition for AI for Resilient Manufacturing

    Up to $70Mopen

    NIST is conducting an open competition to establish a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on using artificial intelligence to increase the resilie...

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  • Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing and Analysis

    Up to $1.5Mopen

    Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing and Analysis is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that funds research and development of...

    data_scienceai_safetycybersecurityprivacydata_sharing
  • NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I

    Up to $100Kopen

    NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. Encourages small businesses to...

    sbir_sttrartificial_intelligencebiotechnologysemiconductormaterials_science
  • Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program

    Deadline: Jul 13, 2026open

    The NIST Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program (SCOCD CAP) is seeking applications from eligible applicant...

  • Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs

    Deadline: Sep 15, 2026open

    To support activities that develop, expand, strengthen, or sustain NIST partnership programs and/or support the conduct of research or a recipient's p...

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

    Deadline: Nov 1, 2026open

    The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. econ...

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

    Deadline: Nov 1, 2026open

    The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. econ...

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

    Deadline: Nov 1, 2026open

    The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. econ...

  • CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

    Deadline: Sep 30, 2029open

    NIST is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in ...

  • CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

    Deadline: Sep 30, 2029open

    NIST is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in ...

    materials_sciencemicroelectronicssemiconductorstechnology developmentresearch
  • CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

    Deadline: Sep 30, 2029open

    CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST is s...

    semiconductormaterials_scienceai_manufacturingmicroelectronicschip manufacturing
  • NIST Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program – Follow-on Funding for Technical and Business Assistance and Demonstration

    open

    NIST Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program – Follow-on Funding for Technical and Business Assistance and Demonstration is sponsored by National...

    public_safetyai_social_goodpublic safety communicationsmission critical voicebroadband networks
  • NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program

    open

    NIST MEP invites applications from current MEP Centers for projects that will add capabilities to the MEP Program by achieving one or more of the crit...

  • NIST FY25 ITL MSE Grant NOFO

    open

    NIST FY25 ITL MSE Grant NOFO is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) that fu...

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  • NIST Manufacturing USA Institute Competition for AI for Resilient Manufacturing

    open

    NIST Manufacturing USA Institute Competition for AI for Resilient Manufacturing is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST i...

    artificial_intelligenceai_manufacturingmanufacturinginnovationworkforce_development
  • NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I

    open

    NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. Supports development of innovat...

    sbir_sttrbiotechnologyartificial_intelligencesemiconductorprecision_medicine
  • NIST SBIR Program (Artificial Intelligence-related Phase I)

    open

    NIST SBIR Program (Artificial Intelligence-related Phase I) is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that funds small busine...

    artificial_intelligencedata_scienceartificial intelligenceaismall business
  • FY 2026 NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I

    open

    FY 2026 NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that funds small bu...

    small_businessinnovationsmall business innovationsbirmeasurement science
  • Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs

    open

    Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. Supports research in...

    basic_researchhigher_educationworkforce_developmentmeasurement scienceengineering research
  • NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program FY 2026 Phase I

    open

    NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program FY 2026 Phase I is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that funds U...

    small_businesscybersecurityartificial_intelligenceai_ethics_researchai_foundation_models

What National Institute of Standards and Technology funds

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

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How to apply for National Institute of Standards and Technology grants

Most National Institute of Standards and Technology 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.

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