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.
Closed on Sep 15, 2026
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Opportunity number 2025-NIST-MSE-01
Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 15, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | 2025-NIST-MSE-01 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 11.619, 11.609, 11.620, 11.042 |
| Posted | May 14, 2025 |
| Deadline | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Expected number of awards | 300 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant, Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Sep 16, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
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.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 11.619, 11.609, 11.620, 11.042 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Oct 4, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.620 | 3 | $132,676,480 | $44,225,493 |
| 2026 | 11.619 | 1 | $70,000,000 | $70,000,000 |
| 2026 | 11.609 | 2 | $72,997,179 | $36,498,590 |
| 2025 | 11.609 | 2 | $72,997,179 | $36,498,590 |
| 2025 | 11.619 | 1 | $70,000,000 | $70,000,000 |
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