§ Federal grant opportunity · 2026-NIST-MEP-02
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center State Competition
Karla Villalobos Grantor is accepting applications for Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center State Competition. The deadline is August 21, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- Karla Villalobos Grantor
- Application deadline
- August 21, 2026
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- Eligibility for the program listed in this NOFO is open to a United States-based non-profit based institution, an institution of higher education, or a State, United States territory (specifically Puerto Rico), local, or tribal government, or a consortium thereof.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research
- Opportunity number
- 2026-NIST-MEP-02
Program overview
The NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants to establish and operate a MEP Center in the States of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and Vermont, and in the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Karla Villalobos Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 21, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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