§ 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

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Karla Villalobos Grantor.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 21, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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