At a glance
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs is a federal competitive grant from National Institute of Standards and Technology for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This NOFO is open to all non-Federal entities to include, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit. The application deadline is September 15, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Sep 15, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
To support activities that develop, expand, strengthen, or sustain NIST partnership programs and/or support the conduct of research or a recipient's portion of collaborative research in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: Metrology; Standards; Nanotechnology; Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Communications; Advanced Manufacturing; Promotion of U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness; Measurements in Sciences; Neutron Research; and enhancing coordination of the U.S. Standards System with government and private sector organizations.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This NOFO is open to all non-Federal entities to include, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, hospitals, foreign public entities, and foreign governments. Individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non-Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO. NIST seeks to collaborate with a wide range of organizations and encourages minority-serving institutions of higher education and community colleges to apply.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number 2025-NIST-MSE-01. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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