NIST · Funding Round · U.S. · NIST AI
GAITHERSBURG, Md., The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a
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Small and medium-sized manufacturers make up 98% of the U.S. manufacturing base.
Key facts
- NIST MEP will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 1 p.m
- This new funding opportunity and competition will help to strengthen manufacturing across the United States and expand the impact of the MEP program,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards
- Small and medium-sized manufacturers make up 98% of the U.S. manufacturing base
- Selected applicants must secure nonfederal matching funds (or cost-share) of at least 50% and will enter into a cooperative agreement with NIST to operate the centers
Summary
GAITHERSBURG, Md., The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for 14 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers to improve U.S. industrial competitiveness by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing technologies. “This new funding opportunity and competition will help to strengthen manufacturing across the United States and expand the impact of the MEP program,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Arvind Raman. The new funding creates MEP centers that will strengthen manufacturing ecosystems by encouraging the adoption or scale-up of advanced technologies to improve production capacity and capability, supporting supply chain integration and developing a strong manufacturing workforce.