2021-NIST-MFGUSA-RACER-01: NIST Rapid Assistance for Coronavirus Economic Response (RACER)
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 July 26, 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 | May 24, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 26, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 25, 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)
Eligibility for this program is limited to current Manufacturing USA institutes not receiving financial assistance under 15 U.S.C. § 278s(e), as amended, at the time of proposal submission. The Manufacturing USA institutes eligible to submit applications under this funding opportunity are: AFFOA, AIM Photonics, America Makes, ARM, BioFabUSA, BioMADE, CESMII, CyManII, IACMI, LIFT, MxD, NextFlex, PowerAmerica, RAPID, & REMADE. No other entities are eligible to submit applications. An applicant institute may work individually or include proposed subawards to other institutes. Note that NIIMBL may not receive funding under this NOFO but may participate in projects as an unfunded collaborator. Please note that members of the institutes, individuals, and organizations not associated with the institutes are NOT eligible to apply under this NOFO; however, they may participate as part of an institute’s team.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (76% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
NIST invites Manufacturing USA institutes to propose high-impact projects designed to fund awards for research, development, and testbeds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
Who has won Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure (11.619) awarded $210 million across 29 grant awards, an average of $7.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Delaware | 2 | $153 million |
| Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc | Massachusetts | 1 | $11.1 million |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers | New York | 3 | $9.5 million |
| Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem | California | 2 | $8.8 million |
| UI Labs | Illinois | 2 | $6.2 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-MFGUSA-RACER-01 still open?
No. It closed on July 26, 2021.
Who can apply for NIST Rapid Assistance for Coronavirus Economic Response (RACER)?
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 NIST Rapid Assistance for Coronavirus Economic Response (RACER)?
Closed July 26, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Delaware, Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc, American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The program made 29 awards worth $210 million in that time.