2021-NIST-MEP-STATE-PARTNERSHIP-01: Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) State Partnership Support Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Standards and Technology notices from 2021.
National Institute of Standards and Technology offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on March 17, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 8, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 15, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 17, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 16, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
2021 NIST State Partnership Support Program Application InstructionsSee NOFO for application instructions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (58% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants to provide in-depth collaborative support in developing and advancing collaborative relationships between the NIST/MEP, MEP Centers, States and other stakeholders. This effort will help the MEP National Network to align programs and support systems to improve the competitiveness of the Nation’s manufacturers and to support the continuous improvement, growth, sustainability, supply chains, and innovation and technology acceleration in manufacturing (See Section I. of this NOFO for the full program description).
Who has won Manufacturing Extension Partnership grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (11.611) awarded $669 million across 146 grant awards, an average of $4.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Manufacturing Technology Consulting | California | 2 | $59.7 million |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Texas | 4 | $39.2 million |
| New York Department of Economic Development | New York | 3 | $34.8 million |
| PA Irc Network Foundation | Pennsylvania | 2 | $30.8 million |
| Ohio Department of Development | Ohio | 2 | $30.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 2021-NIST-MEP-STATE-PARTNERSHIP-01 still open?
No. It closed on March 17, 2021.
Who can apply for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) State Partnership Support Program?
National Institute of Standards and Technology accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) State Partnership Support Program?
Closed March 17, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Manufacturing Extension Partnership grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, University of Texas at Arlington, New York Department of Economic Development. The program made 146 awards worth $669 million in that time.