NIST is seeking applications from Congressionally identified entities for extramural construction projects, to be funded by NIST, in accordance with H.R. 6938, the "Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026,” Public Law 119-74 (January 23, 2026).
Closed on May 11, 2026
2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grant Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Opportunity number 2026-NIST-CICGP-01
Details summarized from the official notice as of Apr 14, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of May 11, 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 | 2026-NIST-CICGP-01 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 11.071 |
| Posted | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Apr 14, 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 for a non-competitive award to support “Community Projects Funding” identified by Congress and listed in the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying Public Law 119-74. The only eligible applicants for this NOFO are the entities identified below in Section IV. Applicant Projects.
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 11.071 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 23, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.071 | 5 | $233,640,000 | $46,728,000 |
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